We stumbled upon this restaurant while waking down Chinatown looking for food. They have an extremely stereotypical Japanese style going on and I dug it Ana's loved everything about it. The decorations are really detailed from floor to ceiling and the bathrooms are an amazing experience on themselves . The food is not traditional Japanese or what you could call "Authentic" but it is really well made and adapted to the market. The Japanese tacos are an open face sushi roll stuffed with ultra fresh fish and I loved them. For the main dish I had the Vegetable Udon which are served cold which works great for a hot summer night and has a scrumptious portion of avocado that mixes perfectly with the broth and noodle flavors. We sat on the night top tables by the entrance and they seemed a little bit narrow and we had to move our condiment box away for the table just so that we could have enough space to eat , I would probably ask for a different table at the back so have a little more space and privacy. An amazing place for dinner on a vibrant fun location. Definitely check it out. read more

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My friends and I flew in late to London from Morocco and were looking for a place to eat and wanted to try some Japanese food and found that this place was the only one that was open at 11:30 at night. The service was unfortunately not so great, it was great at first when walking in and brought to our table. But to actually get our order seemed a little of a hassle, we had to flag down another server to get our server to order our food. My friend also ordered a hot tea and didn't even get it until the end of our meal. It also took a while to just get our check. The food was actually not to bad, I actually thoroughly enjoyed it. I got the chicken teriyaki udon noodles basically crispy fried chicken with udon noodles in a teriyaki soy sauce mix. It's unfortunate that the service wasn't better read more

Ichibuns - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

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Interior look very nice, but the foods is not amazing..they served everyrhing with paper box or plastic cup.we ordered some burgers as main course and some starters. The foods is not impressed us. It is really like a Japanese mc donald. We have to wait for a long time for the chicken burger as the staff make a mistake on ordering. We has been served with very unpatient waiter. I can still remember clearly that the waiter asked "do you want a dessert or a bill?". The restaurant not busy at all but the staffs can't wait to clear our table. Immediately they presents the bills with 12.5% service charge included even though the service is so bad. We could have not paying the service charge..but anyway we just let it go. It will be the first time and the last time we visit here. NEVER AGAIN.. read more

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Not to get too excited but I love this place!!! Relaxed, fun, reasonable prices and tasty food - in the middle of the west end is harder than you think. A perfect place for a small group of friends with comfy downstairs seating by the bar, surrounded by shiny games machines (of which we were told 3 actually were working ) dolls and pages of manga on the ceiling. They've got some kitsch cocktails on offer such as the 'Samori sword' which was extra sharp and 'Hong Kong colada' which came in shrink wrapped plastic cups with plenty of ice and fruit. Cocktails were £8 which wasn't bad at all and they had good selections with sake and yuzu. We had some starters to share while waiting for the one friend who's always late... Kale Chips, edemame and salmon bites. All really tasty on their own and decent enough portions. The salon bites were particularly yummy with a nice creamy dip. We mainly came here mainly for the veggie ramen. Again, more difficult to find then you think. There were 3 kinds, king crab, wagu and veggie. All of them were made using a vegetable broth... much to the bemusement of my mate. Apparently they use to use butter but how they don't so the veggie ramen (taking away the egg) is completely vegan!!! You get a really generous portion that comes in a paper bowl... saves on the washing up!! The table has soy, sarracha, mayo 5 spice and I think teriyakki sauce. If you ask they also have some chilli sauce which goes really nicely. I loved the broth which was really flavoursome without fish or meat stock. All the vegetables were cooked nicely and although I doubt it the noodles tasted fresh.. well at least better than your standard. Sadly there was no room for desert but I'm going to be back soon to check out on of their shakes and matcha profiteroles which I think sounds like my idea of heaven. Otherwise the staff were uber friendly and attentive without being annoying. The prices were really reasonable with starters around £2-6 and ramen £11 each (9 for the veggie) and yes, the toilets were heated, self cleaning and wonderful. I visited twice just for fun!! I think this is a great place with good variety for groups of friends and a fun place for couples. They also do take away .. you know... if you're in the area. read more

Ichibuns - Cocktail fun - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

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Such a fun, spunky spot. The restaurant has a colorful theme with a lot of art going on. The service was decent, though kind of hard to flag the waiter down. The food was good, but the ramen was too salty. THOSE MILKSHAKES THOUGH. Good lord so yummy. Also the bathrooms have the coolest toilets lol. Come here if you want a quick, cheap bite to eat with friends. read more

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If you are looking for a fun spot to have a drink then this is your place. It has the right factors for fun: wild Japanese decor (pachinko, manga, and part of a truck with radios downstairs) and cool drinks (cocktails served in a bubble tea style cup). The menu was a bit eclectic and needs some discipline to really hit the mark. Our large group got a mix of sushi (unmemorable rolls), burgers (large and in charge) and ramen (three original styles). There is an assortment of finger food like edamame and chicken bites. I had the wagyu beef ramen and shared a side of fries. The fries were crispy and tasty. The ramen was unique but not something I would order again. Wagyu beef which is braised does not belong in ramen. Noodles were overcooked. Broccoli was one of the toppings. Need I say more? Cocktails however were fun and tasty. I switched with my friend to enjoy their take on piña colada while she enjoyed my fruitier mix. Highlight for everyone was the bathroom. Clean and modern with a heated bidet. Oh yeah! I hope they work on their menu to make it all tapas style. Sliders would work well. With some refinement it has the potential to be great. read more

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My overall experience was awesome! I love the atmosphere and the location. I used to live in Japan and I decided to try their Ramen and I was more than pleasantly surprised. I savored every bite and enjoyed a deliciously fruity cocktail. It was a stand alone meal that would be plenty filling for most people. If you are headed to the theatre district in London I would give this place a shot for sure! read more

This place is a MAJOR wave. My family and I sat downstairs by the DJ. The music was upbeat and hip but not overpowering. The decor is a mix of retro urban pop, Japanese comic book, and Japanese beer. CRAZY BUT DOPE. I went out on a limb with the tempura teriyaki but it rocked. The crisp and flavor of the chicken magically stood against the broth. Apparently the wagyu beef udon is all the rage (according to my wife and brother-in-law). My old fashion/sweet came out perfect. The overall vibe here is just awesome, especially for mature groups who want to kick back and have a little fun. read more

Ichibuns - DJ on - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

We were looking for a cool place for dinner in Chinatown and found Ichibuns. What cool place! The good was good and the decor was awesome. Well done! read more

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got the tempura teriyaki chicken udon and love it! just a note that this place is more for Japanese/ Asian food so ordered a burger would not be my recommendation! (Their bathroom looks so cool by the way!) read more

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Great experience! We had a group of 7 and were sat almost immediately during a peak lunch hour. I had the vegetable tempura udon which was adventurous for me, but I loved every bite! I added a poached egg which was well worth the extra cost. Every vegetable was perfect in the dish, I wish I had a place like this in my area. However friends who had sushi said it was pretty mediocre. An added bonus was the fun staff & the cool bathroom with heated seats and cleaning features! read more

Ichibuns - Veggie tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

At first glance the place looks hip and fresh. Nice atmosphere and interior decor. The greeter was nice. They seated three of us downstairs at a tiny table suited for two. We requested a larger table because it as simply uncomfortable. After we relocated, a waitstaff asked us how we got there, as if we snuck into the restaurant. Wagyu ramen is terrible. The taste was akin to instant noodles. Not worth the 11 I paid for, on top of the mandatory service charge. The cup that my hot water came in was nice though. read more

Ichibuns - Wagyu ramen. couldn't stomach half of this - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Maybe my expectations were too high but over all, was quite disappointed. The interior design is great, nice decorations, but the chairs (if you get to be seated in the wooden ones) are uncomfortable and they are very low, so you can't put your coat on it or simply lean back. The food itself is good, however, for the price (which is rather expensive) - nothing special. £7.50 for a can(!) of sake and £11.50 for a burger a size of the bigger burger you get at Mc Donald's. They add a 12,5% service fee but the service is not high quality at all. You don't know who's a waiter and who's who, a different person seated us and a different person gave us the bill. And on top of that, you get it on a plastic/paper plate. Definitely not a posh place, you'll leave either hungry or/and with a slim wallet. read more

Ichibuns - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

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The restaurant definitely has an interesting and photo-worthy setting with an old car front in the corner serving as the DJ booth, records and Japanese beer cans lining the walls and anime pages covering the ceiling. The food is also unique and innovative, some big hits (LOVED the Ichibun burger), others perhaps less so (the Wagyu Cheeseburger Harumaki tasted mostly like too salty cheeseburger in a wrap with nothing particularly exciting about it). Friendly staff, fun, touristy Chinatown locale. read more

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Poor service. They seems friendly on the surface, but actually a little bit arrogant, which makes people feel uncomfortable. But the food is not bad. Tho the udon is a bit salty. read more

Everything is good at Ichibuns, aside from the burgers. This is not an ideal result for a burger place. The signature Ichibun burger is made from on-trend Wagyu beef, whose delicate flavour gets completely lost in the red onion-heavy, barbecue-sauced burger. The sauce, for that matter, is pretty wimpy too -- you're mostly left with the taste of red onions as the memento of the experience. Not brilliant. The non-burgers at this burger place get high marks. The three-item sushi menu contains a snow crab maki roll that is better than the stuff in many of the dedicated sushi joints on Shaftesbury Avenue. The service is friendly and attentive, especially by London standards. The fries are excellent and even better with a shake of togarashi from the tabletop condiments box. If you don't waste your time with the burgers at this burger joint, you'll have a very decent lunch here. read more

The customer service there is very intrusive and can tend to give off a very discomforting feeling. They also impose tips which is really weird considering it is not a legal obligation in the U.K. to pay tips if you do not really want to. The interior is absolutely beautiful but the spacing feels very cramped and clustered. As for the food, there's nothing really special about it and whenever I went I felt like the menu lacked so many options. However they have very good variations of cocktails and alcoholic drink. read more

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Ichibuns opened recently, and we tried their signature Wagyu Burgers. The restaurant was decorated with authentic Japanese ornaments and enamel advertising signs. The service was super friendly, efficient and polite. Ichibun Burger was served in a brioche bun and came with perfectly-grilled 180g of Australian Wagyu and British grass-fed aged prime cut, melted cheese, gherkin, tomato, chopped lettuce and BBQ sauce. It normally came with sliced red onions, but we opted out. The patty was served medium rare and was very tasty. The BBQ sauce was just OK. Luckily we asked them to serve it separately, so we could taste the patty without it. They also served wonderful range of dessert including Green Tea Profiteroles and vegan Cocowhip. Highlight of our visit was their toilet. They had authentic Japanese 'Toto' toilet which offered us warm seat and warm water spray. You just have to try it. I am not sure about their Ramen. The stock contained lots of shiitake, and the dish itself was served with them as well. We need to try next time to give a verdict. read more

I love their fried chicken (hot and crunchy), salmon and avocado taco (light and fresh), veggie tempura udon (rich and satisfying), and mochi (salted caramel, yuzu, and full-strength green tea). The folks who work here are great, and the star of the show is the design of the upstairs dining room and basement bar - they're must-see's! Thank you, Ichibuns! read more

The atmosphere here was absolutely sick, I loved the decorations. Someone was outside handing out free samples of sake which I believe is what drew out attention. I ordered burger eggrolls and they were one of the best things I've ever had, but it could be an exaggeration because I was drinking prior (probably not though). Overall, would love to come back! read more

I loved the burger here. And my wife really enjoyed the sushi. Short walk from our hotel in Leicester Square. Nice atmosphere, good food, quick service. read more

This is a great restaurant in the middle of Chinatown. Super cool atmosphere, good music, decor, and friendly staff. Very good food and reasonable prices. read more

Loved the decor! Signage outside made it easy to locate too. I had the vegetarian udon with vegetables, and it was vey good. We also had prawn/garlic gyoza, also good. The music playing was a bit loud but tolerable. The service was quick. read more

Kind of tell me I should not try it in this tourist trap. Lesson learn that if should be good if they hire someone outside to get people on the street to come in to eat. First of all the food is definitely not great and the service is also not great as well. Highly not recommended. read more

Y'all better give Rodrigo a promotion, he got you two customers and £27, also entertained me and my friend amazing customer service! Food was also good. read more

Tasty, inventive food. Very friendly and welcoming staff, including the manager. Also, the decor is very nice, little surprises everywhere.

Ordered one bowl of ramen and it took 1 and a half hour. Really disappointed. Only have one start because it was msg free.

From the outside everything looks great but it lacks in a few place. Portions are small for the price they charge (£6 for 3 pieces of salmon sashimi cut the smallest I have ever seen!). The ramen was served in a paper bowl which really took away from the experience of eating at such a well furnished place. Disappointing. read more

Whether you are a traveler, or a local, Ichibuns is the place go. A lovely selection of food and drinks, affordable prices, and most of all amazing staff! Sam the manager was lovely and very accommodating, creating a superb environment for myself and the rest of my group. Great thanks to the Ichibuns staff, definitely will be visiting again! read more