YoKOYA in Camden

We chose the YoKOYA for a birthday dinner and had a great time!The YoKOYA is a cozy and comfortable restaurant with friendly staff and unrivaled food quality. The design is simplistic and clean. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely come again, when we visit London the next time.They are specialized in whiskey and beverages but our highlight was definitely the food!The tempura were cooked evenly, crispy and tasty, served with a sauce which complement each other in a sweet way.The crispy chicken was tender and soft, still rich in flavor. The lemon amplified it's taste. Equally as good was the salmon, with it's soft texture and juiciness.The mushrooms had a nice beautiful bite to them and great flavor, which kept us wondering about the way they were cooked.Important to note here is the quality of the rice. You can feel the difference in the grain of rice, compared to other restaurants. The quality you get here is excellent.For the desert I chose the homemade Matcha Cake. The firm Matcha layer with it's unique taste was laying on a crispy and crumbly base.The owners were very friendly, professional and put effort into making our stay a pleasant experience.Overall the quality, service and flavors you get here are exceptional.

Me and my fiance were so excited to go here today and we made our reservation earlier and we ordered our food before too. Unfortunately 15 min before our dinner my partner had an urgent situation where he had to go to. The restaurant was amazing and so kind with the last minute notice i gave. I have talked to the owner on the phone and she said she will be delivering my order as i leave nearby, which she didn’t have to at all. I have never seen a service this perfect, caring and polite. I would like to thank her again for her time and effort to deliver our order. ♥️ And the sushi was so delicious and fresh. Loved it! We will be definitely coming back and would love to experience this place in its authentic space.

Amazing authentic sushi and friendly staffs I love tunaaaaaaaaa🤩

Iv been to this place a few times and its really enjoyable. Food is always good and saff are so kind. Please don't listen to the negative comment made about there licence (sky's comment) short grumpy looking guy. Don't over look this place as a east Asian style chef myself I recommend this place 👌🏼

Had a fabulous meal here the other night. No food photos I’m afraid…my camera’s battery was low…but the food was all excellent - this chef clearly knows what he’s doing. The odd thing about this place is that, due to COVID, you have to order by WhatsApp before you arrive….they’re paranoid about getting sick so are minimising unnecessary contact in the restaurant. So we did that and it was easy. Don’t let it put you off trying this unique little place.When we arrived, you can see the chef upstairs and descend stairs to the restaurant below. It’s a basic place but you’re not here for a beautiful venue, you’re here for delicious Japanese food…and the chef does not disappoint. Starter with a bowl of miso soup…hard to screw up miso soup and they didn’t, it was awesome….so we were off to a great start. The sashimi that followed was delicious…they through in a freebie piece of really excellent tuna, whose name I forgot (sorry). They had a wide range of traditional sushi rolls too…and the shrimp tempura roll we chose was delicious also. Had some tempura shrimp and vegetables next - with great, very light batter on it…fantastic. Probably my fave dish was the Karaage Chicken…mouth-wateringly good.So don’t let the weird COVID measures put you off…this place serve great food. The chef is part owner and the other owner is front of house (Yokoya)…and she is the most charming host you could find…very reminiscent of many of the meals I have had in Japan. Overall an excellent evening.

It’s really a wonderful lunch experience. First, the foods are soo nice and authentic Japanese sushi. The ingredients are fresh and tasty. The chef is a Japanese who is so dedicated in sushi. Second, the ambience is so cozy. It really feels like those Japanese small restaurants where people chill after work. Not too tidy but clean enough. Excellent surprise for me on the birthday cake. Really highly recommend this restaurant.Online ordering for food and reservation only

Very tasty, authentic Japanese cuisine. Friendly staff. Felt like being back in Japan.

Honestly a hidden gem. Not our first time here, but first time after lockdown for a little snack and a drink and we were thoroughly impressed! Book in advance, order and pay in advance - eat and go so minimum interaction with the super friendly staff (better to be safe!). Staff were wearing masks, provided hand sanitizer, we just felt very safe.The FOOD of course is incredible, we only had some mentaiko squid which was just so perfect, and double portion of fatty tuna sashimi which was probably the best we had in London EVER (and we have sampled quite a few places!). We definitely need to come back for a bigger meal or do takeaway!

Small Japanese tapas restaurant, with many authentic dishes. Slightly pricey for what you get. The restaurant was kinda messy when we went with boxes and papers all over the kitchen on the first floor and cups and plates all over the dining area in the basement.

Very friendly and welcoming staff! Reasonably priced for delicious tapas. I’d recommend getting 4-5 meals if you are two people. Recommended place if you’re craving some Japanese dishes :)