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Wild Izakaya

Contemporary IzakayaSmall platesJapanese cocktailsSakeCity of London

City of London izakaya opened February 2026, with Executive Chef Satoru Hashimoto (ex-Koyn, Nobu) leading a fully Japanese kitchen brigade.

Price
¥¥
Area
City of London
Since
2026
Chef
Satoru Hashimoto
Wild Izakaya — authentic contemporary izakaya restaurant in London, City of London
Plate № 1260
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About
Wild Izakaya opened on Old Jewry in February 2026, bringing a polished izakaya concept to the City of London's dining scene. Executive Chef Satoru Hashimoto, a Japanese chef with over a decade's experience at Nobu before serving as Head Chef at Koyn, leads an entirely Japanese kitchen brigade. The menu follows the izakaya spirit of convivial small-plate sharing — refined Japanese bites alongside sake, shochu, and Japanese-inspired cocktails. The venue draws the City's finance and professional crowd for long lunches and post-work dining, with a dedicated bar open until 23:00 on weekdays. The Old Jewry address places it at the centre of London's Square Mile.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Executive Chef Satoru Hashimoto brings rare City-of-London izakaya credentials, refined through over a decade with Nobu and Koyn.
  • An entirely Japanese kitchen brigade guarantees authenticity in every dish on the sharing-plate menu.
  • One of the very few quality Japanese restaurants in the City proper — a genuine destination for finance-district diners.
  • Bar open until 23:00 on weekdays, making it an ideal post-work sake and small-plate destination.

Weekdays only — closed Saturday and Sunday. Opened February 2026.

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Frequently asked

About Wild Izakaya

Is Wild Izakaya an authentic contemporary izakaya restaurant in London?
Yes — Wild Izakaya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for contemporary izakaya in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Wild Izakaya located?
Wild Izakaya is located at 33 Old Jewry, London EC2V 8EY, London, United Kingdom in the City of London neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Wild Izakaya?
Wild Izakaya accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Wild Izakaya?
Wild Izakaya sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for contemporary izakaya of this format in London.
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