Best sushi in London. Not only was the food and service extraordinary, we were greeted by a very classy gentleman, Li. The second time we went back, he knew our name and made us feel at home. read more

Awesome Japanese restaurant in soho district of London. Loved the decor and the food. We had ramen .. amazing black truffles gyoza. Land chops.. some rolls and more. Everything was amazing.. now I know why my cousin was raving about the place before we got there. Well worth the visit. read more

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Everything was top notch! Love the step down traditional tables and the huge picture menus. We had spicy edamame, spicy chicken ramen, gyoza, eggplant, shashimi salad, and beef donburi. Definitely coming back. Waited in line for about 30 minutes and we'll worth the wait read more

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amazing food! my friends and i all got different variations of the donburi and we all loved it. i got the cod fish donburi and would recommend 10/10. the ambiance was dark and perfectly moody. service was good and workers were friendly but nothing to write home about. i just really loved the food. my bowl was scraped clean by the end of dinner read more

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Nice Japanese restaurant with good food and quick and efficient service. I had a Unagi Don which was really good and as part of the Lunch Menu costs only £9.90 that is a very good price for the area. read more

Dozo - Japanese Near Me - Soho, XGL

I came here for lunch and the deals were amazing! All the donburis were 7.9, with the exception of unagi being 9.9, but you can honestly not get any unagi don for a cheaper price. I was a bit skeptical of the portion for the lunch, but it was a massive dish! Probably bigger than any donburi I had. However, I would have preferred the sauce to be less sweet, as I think the amount overwhelmed the unagi and I wasn't able to taste the freshness. Great lunch deal overall! read more

I don't know why this place has low ratings! They had amazing tasting rolls. There toro and wagyu roll tasted soft and juicy- as well as any other dish that I had. Minus star goes to the dirty bathroom. And they don't make you take off your shoes when going on the floor tables (which is also a half minus) And also it's a Chinese and not Japanese run restaurant. But food was great! Service :8/10 Food :9.5/10 Ambiance/ cleanliness: 6/10 read more

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Was torn between giving Dozo three or four stars - while the dishes aren't exactly the most authentic, they were yummy and this is probably one of the better among the sea of Japanese restaurants in Soho. Even though my friend and I had a reservation, the maximum dining time was 1 hour and 15 mins only. With that said, the food came quick and service was efficient. We decided we had to try the Lava Roll since we've seen so many pictures posted on this. It's quite creative and yummy but I wished the eel pieces in the Lava Roll were bigger as the sauce and toppings were pretty overpowering. It's something I've tried once and probably won't need to order again. We also got a 9 piece sushi set and a soft shell crab roll to share. The fish to rice ratio were perfect for both and they definitely did not skimp on the avocado for the soft shell crab roll. I'd definitely order these again over the Lava Roll! read more

Dozo - Lava roll - Japanese Near Me - Soho, XGL

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I had a solid late night meal at Dozo last night with a couple of friends. We arrived at 9pm, and they were able to seat us right away. The atmosphere inside was warm and cozy, but I wasn't a huge fan of the seating arrangement. In lieu of actual tatami mats, there were lowered tables that you have to climb and maneuver your way into. A bit awkward if you've got a dress on like I did! We got edamame to share and I ordered the yasai tempura and tofu bento box. The edamame was average -- there were a few sprinkles of sea salt on top, but the salt wasn't evenly distributed across the beans so there were a couple of bland bites. However, I was pleasantly surprised with my bento box. For around £15, it came with miso soup, rice, salad, perfectly crunchy veggie tempura, and four pieces of crispy tofu with a delightful teriyaki-esque sauce drizzled on top. A filling meal for a rainy Saturday night. I'd eat here again if I were in the area and craving sushi! read more

Dozo - Yasai tempura and tofu bento box (not pictured: miso soup) - Japanese Near Me - Soho, XGL

Acted like I was bothering them when I walked in a few minutes after noon opening. Rice was cold and undercooked to the point of being crunchy. Not sure what fish that was, but it absolutely wasn't the Tai I ordered. Staff all loudly speaking in Mandarin, most patrons also speaking Mandarin. The only thing worse than white people abusing the art of sushi are other Asian cultures profiteering from poor implementations of it. read more

Go here almost everyday after school. Food is always fresh and tasty but it's too busy sometimes and the staff doesn't always come to your table read more

A bit expensive, but the volcano roll and the unagi are sheer awesome!! I have to say the service is so so. Seems they are not worried about their traffic. Well designed modern Japanese food, even a bit "intentional". read more

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After some disappointments at recent Yelp ramen Club outings, I may just have unearthed a gem for our next ramen club event I spotted Dozo when wandering round Soho recently. I was in the mood for some warming ramen and in amongst the comprehensive Japanese menu, I spotted a ramen section offering tonkotsu and tantanmen ramen amongst other offerings. The way they wrote the descriptions gave me a strong sense that they were aiming for authenticity in their product, so in I popped The interior is nicely decorated though the seating may not be as practical as it's pretty. Tables have raised platforms around them, making it look traditional Japanese tatami place settings but with holes for you to put your legs into. Women with short skirts, beware as it will be hard to get into the table space elegantly! I opted for my favourite tonkotsu ramen, looking forward to a rich, complex broth reflecting hours of long boiling of pork bones to obtain that fatty goodness. I also augmented my meal with a side order of o-toro nigiri On arrival, the ramen looked very promising with dense milky broth and it didn't disappoint! Heavenly goodness with every mouthful Moist, succulent cha shu pork and appropriately just runny-yolked nitamago egg proved yummy companions to the fresh noodles. It brought a smile to my face However, the star of the meal was yet to come. After being spoilt with some superb o-toro on holiday in the USA, I have found it difficult to find similar quality o-toro in the UK. Well, the version here at Dozo proved to the best in the UK. It had just arrived fresh that morning and was sweet and melt in the mouth tender I am looking forward to bringing the Yelp Ramen Club here to break our recent poor run. Just have to remind the ladies not to wear short skirts! read more

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We headed there for dinner. They LITERALLY LOCKED THE DOORS on us as we read the menu. I realize it's a horrible time to be American. I'm tired of the judgmental nature we've received throughout London. Ridiculous really. We were quite a bit away from their closing times. The group of 5 behind was let in, we were not. If you are American, I would STRONGLY discourage this restaurant. We ended up at Hot Pot around the corner. Great experience. read more

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Hmmm...I might have been slightly too excited about this place after seeing the other yelpers ramen reviews. Unfortunately I wasn't very impressed by the ramen. *sigh* Good things: - The staff were really friendly and helpful - You can book a table! Most London ramen-lands make you line up outside and wait, so it was good to be able to call ahead and book. - The food wasn't bad, it just wasn't as good as some of the other ramen options within walking distance. - Some of the other food including donburi looked pretty good - The décor and atmosphere were nice Less Good: - Don't expect uber authentic Japanese food. The owners and staff are Chinese and Malaysian which is fine, but it just means the flavour is a little Chinese-y-Japanese. - There are a few other issues like spelling mistakes on the menu that might confuse Japanese people. (Like writing Tonkatsu instead of Tonkotsu) - My "tonkatsu" tantanmen wasn't spicy at all (it was basically Tonkotsu broth with a little layu dribbled in.) The meat was minced, and not amazing quality, and the pieces were so small that they sunk to the bottom of the soup, so I didn't eat most of them. Ah well. read more

Dozo - not so spicy tantanmen - Japanese Near Me - Soho, XGL

I have no words for the food here and 5 stars are just not enough!!! The Volcano Maki is to die for! All the dishes are so tasty and there is so much choice you can get a bit overwhelmed. The service and the ambience of the place are pretty unique as well. What an amazing Japanese restaurant in Soho. It is a bit pricey but it is so much worth it. Better to book a table as it is insanely busy...always! read more

Dozo - Volcano Maki Signature Dish - Japanese Near Me - Soho, XGL

Me and my friends decided to come to this restaurant that I've visited once. They are really famous for their volcano maki and dragon maki, so we decided to order the volcano maki this time along with eel fried rice, salmon sushi, and salmon don. But we've waited for more than 30 minutes for the food and it didn't come until we were about to leave. It's really disappointing since we used to enjoy dining in this restaurant. And the waitress just told us to wait because the kitchen is really busy while customers that arrived later than us already paid the bill and left. The food is as expected. The volcano maki is a bit cold but still pretty tasty. Surprisingly the best dish of the day is the eel fried rice, rich in flavour and outstanding presentation. I would say the food is decent and satisfying. However we waited way too long to have a pleasant evening. read more

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Went to Dozo tonight and had loads and loads of food and have to say, all of it was good, pretty fresh and generally a Soho standard. Sushi was really nice but as previous reviews mentioned, I would not recommend going for the ramen as you can get better one next door in Bone Daddies. I had a Salmon Don which was loads of fresh salmon and rice and it was delicious. I also tried their prawn tempura which was amazing as well. What I have to mention as well though is their plum wine. As everything else, it is quite expensive (and if you are looking for something similar but cheaper, go to Eat Tokyo) but the plum wine was unbelievably strong and delicious. In Eat Tokyo you get a red liquid which is very mild and sweet but here, you have a drink with amber colour and tons of alcohol in it. Shame it was not a bit cheaper, would have easily drunk a lot of it and give more stars. read more

Dozo - Salmon Don, tofu, salmon salad and others - Japanese Near Me - Soho, XGL

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Looking for a place that has decent sushi but going with a group who may not? Dozo is a good place to get the best of both worlds - somewhere really central. I've been here a couple of times and first had the bento box with prawn tempura/chicken teriyaki and second the tonkotsu ramen. I really liked the bento box - I think it's pretty good value for dinner. Ramen - it isn't the best I've had in London but I enjoyed it none the less. I liked how it was filled with tons of pork, seaweed and the soft-boiled egg was perfection. I'd definitely have it again. Its a bit gimicky how they have the traditional looking tables but the layout is definitely flawed! We sat in the inside table and our servers struggled a bit to bring the food to the table. There was a table of 2 right next to us so we had to ask them to get up when we had to leave. I'd suggest getting the regular western tables because it's slightly more comfortable. Also, suggest booking because it's quite busy even for a Tuesday evening. read more

We didn't know what we were gonna eat though, so we decided to go to Dozo. It was pretty dope tho - just in a little side street of soho - our coworkers who didn't come had fomo. And at the end of the meal we were like oh no. No mo. Why? Because it was SO cheap and the massive quantities of food that you could get as a result was amazing. £8 entrees - incredible... we each had two, one dude got two entrees purely because everyone else had already had 2 and he didn't want to be left out. I personally had an Unagi Don and some sashimi, the Oyako Don looked incredible and the ramen seemed on point. Will definitely be back. read more

The unagi don is quite salty, the sauce on the rice is not really suitable with unagi. The decoration and atmosphere is good. But the staff kept walking beside you. It made me feel not comfortable when the staff kept looking whether you finish the meal or not. If you would like to have a relaxing meal with your friend, it's probably not a good choice. read more

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Near the theaters of soho is Dozo, a dimly lit Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, sashimi and various ramen and donburi. No special remarks on service or speed, I was seated quickly and served quickly when dining solo. Had a wakame salad and the house tonkotsu ramen. Generous sesame seed topping on the salad, and most of the individual parts of the ramen were great (tonkotsu, egg, bamboo shoots) but the broth was missing soul. It was as if some pork derivative (processed ham or some such) hot water, soy sauce were briefly swirled together, and called tonkotsu broth. For a ramen lover in search of hot sustenance, this was not sufficient and ultimately disappointing given the quality of the components. As a side note, I think this place is either Chinese or Korean owned (Korean sauces featured on menu, waiter answered phone for takeaway in mandarin) read more

Dozo - Tonkotsu ramen - broth a disappointment - Japanese Near Me - Soho, XGL

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We waited for about 20 minutes for this place, so pretty excited for the food. But the everything is at best mediocre. Sushi is chewy, not super fresh. Tables are sticky. read more

Go here!!!!!! Amazing food. So flavorful. The sushi rolls are incredible and the ramen is to die for. Get the soft shell crab salad appetizer. Service is efficient and attentive. We loved this place. read more

Upon entering I was really excited. The place looks really nice and the plates that I saw on the other tables looked really neat. I love Japanese food and was looking forward to a nice meal. Sadly enough I found the food rather disappointing. It may have been the particular dishes I tried, but I don't feel inclined to go back. I visited Dozo with a couple of friends and we each ordered a dish and shared all of them between us. I picked out the House Tonkatsu Ramen and this was the only dish I remotely enjoyed. Even so I thought the pork was mostly fat, and that wasn't great. Other dishes included the Eel supreme and Volcano Maki rolls and the Unagi Don rice bowl. These three dishes had one thing in common. Sauce. The fresh and clean taste of the fish was in all three cases completely ruined by an overkill of sauce. I have never understood the desire to combine sushi and mayonnaise and I'm afraid I still don't. The flavours were not balanced at all. It was too sweet and too fat for my liking and these are two flavours I do not at all associate with the japanese cuisine. read more

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Nicely priced for good quality food! I had one of the bento boxes and it tasted great. Would definitely recommend. There are much more expensive places with the quality of food read more

Coming here without any expectation and it did really enlighten my day. First impression when I walk in was ....another new small Jap restaurant in soho. Without any expectation and didn't know what this place is good in .....so I just had what my friend help to ordered. We order quite a lot of sushi like the sashimi set, dragon sushi, rainbow sushi, uni sushi & etc. They are all very pretty, fresh and yummy!! One point that I would like to highlight is you can tell the restaurant not only provide quality food .....they also put a lot of afford on their plating. All dishes look so nice and all of us can't stop taking photos of them!! Lol I would like to recommend their uni and wagyo beef!! Yummy!! read more

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The food is decent and the price is really cheap for a sushi restaurant in London! My only complaint is that service can be quite slow at times. I've been here with friends twice now - both times we ordered chirashi or katsu bowls, which shouldn't take TOO long to prepare because it's just rice with fish/chicken on top . Unfortunately we've had to wait well over 30 mins both times for our food to come. Still, the restaurant is quite popular and busy, which makes it understandable why the food service is a little slow. I would still return to this restaurant, but I wouldn't recommend it if you were short on time. I'd say you need at least an hour and a half. read more

I like this place. It's not the best or most authentic, but if you're looking for a nice Japanese restaurant with great food and a cozy atmosphere, then you're in luck! Their selection of sushi and sashimi is fantastic. I do recommend the bento boxes at lunch as well. read more

Dozo - Japanese Near Me - Soho, XGL

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I joined in on Yelp's most recent Ramen Club outing to Dozo after being invited by YGO. I love ramen - in moderation - and haven't eaten it in a while, so this seemed to be an ideal time to get back on the wagon and make my first UYE debut. But I digress. My plus one and I were the first arrivals on that day and were greeted by a rather anxious waiter who wasn't sure if our group would fit in the table they'd set aside for us. As it turned out, and as more people arrived, that was indeed the case, and we were ushered upstairs into a much longer table without too much fuss. However, having had the pleasure of sitting on the ground floor, I definitely second YGO's comment: Ladies, do not wear mini-skirts or short dresses if going to Dozo. I wasn't too hungry so I just opted for a chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg with meat) along with a house tonkotsu ramen. I was ecstatic to see the chawanmushi on the menu. It's one of my favourite Japanese dishes, but it's been very hard to find in London for reasons unknown to me. It didn't disappoint. Onto the ramen. In a word, delicious. It just about tied for best ramen I've had in London. And if Dozo are consistent, then it'll take the no. 1 spot upon my repeat visit, that's for sure. I really loved the melt-in-my-mouth pork slices, and the broth was nice and flavourful. The service was friendly if slightly frazzled by our large group. I had to ask for my drinks order several times, but that was pretty much the only hiccup of the night. Thanks again to YGO for organising this! read more

Even though the weather should be more along the lines of cold soba noodles, it is rather more in favour of Ramen. The cold spell this week, made this Ramen Club especially welcome. Yee Gan had booked us in as a group of 16, which I think was a bit of a shock to the management. But they recovered quickly and served delicious noodles and sushi. As I'm not a fan of fish I just say: the sushi looked amazing and no one complained. I guess that sums it up nicely. I decided to go with the spicy ramen, which had a great flavour. But everyone else had decided on the more traditional soups and was then asking the staff for chilli oil and chilli spice, which was provided without any problems. What a great discovery by Yee Gan and thanks for sharing. read more

I went to this restaurant on a week day at noon. I was casually dressed after my yoga class. The waiter asked me to sit at the front table, looking outside to the street. The restaurant door does not shut properly. I would advise not to sit near the door. It was very annoying to watch the staff shutting the door each time customers came in. I ordered the sashimi lunch set. The lunch sets are all half the price of the same meals for dinner. The sashimi pieces were small. Obviously half the size! I was very disappointed. The sashimi were too cold and also placed on ice to keep them 'fresher'. Even though the sashimi were cold but I could still taste that they were not that fresh. The miso soup and salad were nice. The table had traces of tobiko, I bet from the previous night's. When the staff served my dishes they saw the tobiko too but chose not to acknowledge the tiny bits of evidence. I can not help it if I am eagle eyed. There were a group of girl students sitting at the table next to me. When the waitress served them miso soups, she did not re-arranged their bento boxes to create spaces. The waitress accidentally spilt the miso soup on the table and onto one of the girls' skirt. I watched the whole scene. The manager was quick to react. He gave the girl some napkins and the waitress also wiped the table. I heard the waitress telling the manager that the customer knocked the soup over. I was gobsmacked! After that I asked the girl if the manager replaced her soup? She said no. Then I said this to her, "If this is a good restaurant, they would have replaced your soup and maybe give you a discount as a gesture of goodwill". Obviously this is not a good restaurant! Cheap lunch sets but not cheerful. read more

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Don't order the ramen. You'll be disappointed. If you're from California or New York, you will be especially disappointed. It's bland and wrong in many ways. Broth had no flavor and the texture of the noodles was not right-- too thin and not al dente enough. That being said, the soft shell crab wrap was very tasty. I can't speak for the sushi b/c I didn't have any... The atmosphere is welcoming and unique in its decor. read more

Really liked it! Rolls seemed a little overpriced but I was still satisfied with the food. Also had the spicy beef ramen and the sake-don, all of which were amazing! Would recommend making reservations though. read more

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Night out in SoHo? Got a little yellow fever happening? Feeling peckish after a few drinks but not in the mood for fried noodles? Go to Dozo!!! Far nicer in appearance than its asian cuisine neighbors, Dozo pleases with pure, unadulterated, slightly erotic, nearly orgasmically good Japanese food. Yes it's also more expensive than a few others on the street but holy sh*t is this place worth every penny. They dont try to over-innovate already good dishes using time tested recipes. They only offer the best quality ingredients to go with straight forward meals. They do try a Michelin-star approach to food presentation; for the romantics in the room. And they do have very attentive service staff to keep the sake flowing. Speaking of Sake, they didnt have the biggest selection, but what they did have was divine. I have a slight addiction to Uni, so much so my friends were laughing at how I nearly passed out in pleasure after taking my first Uni bite in nearly 4 years! In general Uni is a delicacy and not offered at all Japanese restaurants. Dozo not only offers but selects the freshest urchins (from who knows where) and presents them in certainly the most elaborately beautiful dish in the restaurant. Not cheap either. For fun we did the math and was stunned to realize we were paying £6.5 per bite of Uni! Due to my 'affliction' I didnt care one bit and had 4 more. In the end my friends and I ordered half the menu that night and left thoroughly satisfied in food-coma. Bottom line is GO HERE! read more

It's Soho and pricey. So pretty standard. We actually organised a small get together for Jules' leaving dinner, and we had the private ish dining area. (ooh how posh!) but so hard to move around because it's got that traditional 'hole dug under the table thing going, which I actually feel really bad for the waiters, when it comes to cleaning under the tables.But they are really attentive, which is a novelty for SOHO. Also, if you have a weak bladder like I do, Sit on the outside, getting out of that place is a effort and a half. (Yeah. I just told the world I had a weak bladder, what are you going to do!?) Luckily, I'm not one to drop super pricey sashimi on the floor, I might cry. The food was lovely though, we ordered a few long big makis and starters to get us going, and everyone has ramen which was nice, but i dunno, ramen in london is competitive and by no means was it the best but it was nice, the noodles could be springier and the soup a little bit more depth. But I realise that sushi is their strong point and not ramen so come here for good sushi and sashimi, but also be willing to pay the price. So I'm also guessing the owner and wait staff arent all from Japan, but I have no qualms about this, if you do, maybe consider that London is SO multicutural, yeah? read more

Over-priced, days-old fish, and a rude, negligent server. We got the Itacho omakase (4 pc nigiri, 6 pc maki, 9 pc sashimi); the tuna lacked flavor and had slight freezer burn. There was a seared mystery fish in the sashimi which was good though. The bf also enjoyed his curry katsu don. Our server was awful. We were seated right across the cash register and sushi bar, yet he looked past us when we tried to signal for him to take our order. He LITERALLY looked right past us. He cleared the dishes for the party next to us, and upon begin flagged down by us, he said "hold on." And never came back. He did the same thing when we were ready for our bill to be taken. The rest of the staff seemed a little nicer and said 'good night' to us on our way out. I'd probably choose the AYCE sushi place on Frith over this next time. read more

A lovely authentic Japanese establishment... Beautiful decor and a pleasant dining experience. As I'm a regular here I try to try a new dish each time alongside my usual favourites. Firstly, a few good things to know: Book early or in advance as they become extremely busy in the evening. There are two types of seating, tables that are embedded in the ground that you have to swing your legs down into or a usual table at normal dining level. If you have trouble getting up or moving freely the latter is the best option for you. There are tables upstairs and downstairs (ground level) but if you choose upstairs the toilets are down in the basement (lower ground) so be aware. The food is simply outatanding. It is fresh, always hot if you go for a cooked option and the taste is consistent. I usually go for the scampi tempura, soft shell crab maki (8 pieces) and pork belly butu (2 skewer sticks). Then if I'm feeling greedy, go for a beef ramen or a rice dish. The drinks are reasonable price and they have a full bar. An excellent choice is their plum wine which is presented in a pivotal glass with a Chinese plum and ice. The execution of the dishes are efficient and soya sauce, fish sauce, chilli sauce is provide at the table. The table is dressed simply and the crockery is traditional Japanese. It is a average to loud establishment so not somewhere to go for an intimate meal. If you would rather it be a quieter experience, go earlier in the day. There is also another branch in Kensington which in yet to try, but due to the location and vast bars around the area, this seems to be a great choice. The price is reasonable and more than fair for the high level dining experience. Possibly one of the best Japanese restaurants in London. I would roughly say, £20-£30 per head. I promise you will not be disappointed! read more

Delicious food, love their sushi in particular. but the service attitude is not as good, which is why I gave 4 stars. read more

Dozo - Japanese Near Me - Soho, XGL

I was sadly not impressed by Dozo, even though it looked promising. The local itself is nicely decorated. It has low tables where you can sit on your knees, Japanese-style, or normally (as there are indentations for your feet below the table). I was invited to sit at the back, in a shared table for 8 people all for myself. All good so far. The otoro (fatty tuna) nigiri tasted nice, however the rice went all over the place when I picked the pieces, rather than sticking together as it should, so I basically ate otoro sashimi instead. Considering these are a chef suggestion and quite pricey, it was a little disappointed. The algae salad was average. The maguro tataki was nice, it's one of my favourite dishes and I hadn't eaten it for years, so I was pleased with that one. Then came the tendon (tempura over a bed of rice). The tempura itself was good, the sauce nice, albeit quite sweet. However the rice was bland/overcooked and it was just not appealing without the sauce/tempura, so I did not finish it. As I mentioned at the beginning I was sitting at the very back of the restaurant. Well, for some reason, there were a lot of those tiny flies in that area that were constantly trying to make their way into my food. I grew tired of all the dodging and air waving when one managed to land in my (not yet started) miso soup. After this and the not too impressive lunch I decided to leave and get my dessert elsewhere. I mentioned the annoying little insects to one of the waitresses and she just smiled and left; I suppose she didn't understand what I meant. The head waitress did acknowledge the problem (but if they know then why let people sit there in the first place?). Unfortunately, all in all the experience wasn't what I had in mind, considering the set expectations and how much I paid. read more