Robata
Soho, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Robata is worth booking for a casual Soho dinner when charcoal-grilled Japanese plates and sushi sound better than a formal tasting-menu room. The à la carte format is the stronger play for couples, solo diners, small groups, especially if the order leans into the robata grill. Expect an energetic, close-set room, casual dress, an easygoing special-occasion feel.
About Robata
Book Robata if the plan is a relaxed London meal built around modern Japanese robata grill and sushi rather than a formal tasting-menu-style occasion. With a casual dress code and a $40-per-person price point, it fits when the group wants Japanese cooking in an easygoing setting.
The strongest reason to choose it is the focus: modern Japanese robata grill and sushi. That makes Robata useful when a table wants to share a mix of sushi, grilled dishes, signature plates without making the meal feel overly formal.
Robata grill and sushi are the point
The kitchen’s centre of gravity is modern Japanese robata grill and sushi, so the meal makes most sense when the order leans into those strengths instead of treating the restaurant as a generic Japanese stop.
Useful anchors include Prawn Tempura Sushi Roll, Chilli Pepper Squid, Black Cod, Hay Flamed Beef Fillet, Kimchi Rice with Fried Egg. The smarter order is to build contrast across the table: a sushi roll, a squid or grill-led dish, a richer main such as black cod or beef fillet, then rice if the group wants something more filling.
Because the details point to a casual modern Japanese robata grill and sushi restaurant, the safest recommendation is to order around the signature dishes and the group’s appetite rather than plan the meal around a set format.
The room works for a casual meal
Casual dress is fine, the overall proposition is better suited to an easygoing meal than to a highly formal occasion. At about $40 per person, Robata is positioned as a practical London choice for Japanese grill and sushi rather than a splurge-only destination.
The current hours are Mon: 5–10:30 PM; Tue: 5–10:30 PM; Wed: 12–10:30 PM; Thu: 12–10:30 PM; Fri: 12–11 PM; Sat: 12–11 PM; Sun: 12–10:30 PM.
Where it fits in a London plan
For readers mapping a wider London dining week, Robata is a casual modern Japanese robata grill and sushi option rather than a long, formal meal. Broaden the shortlist through our full London restaurants guide, or cross-check plans with our full London hotels guide, our full London bars guide, our full London wineries guide, our full London experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 56 Old Compton St, London W1D 4UE, United Kingdom
- Website
- robata.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 20 7287 5766
Venue details
Ambiance
Izakaya-style Japanese charcoal grill in Soho with a casual, friendly neighbourhood feel, good for after-work drinks and relaxed dinners, serving sushi and robata dishes in a lively setting.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Prawn Tempura Sushi Roll
- Chilli Pepper Squid
- Black Cod
- Hay Flamed Beef Fillet
- Kimchi Rice with Fried Egg
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Robata good for solo dining?
The confirmed details do not specify a solo-dining setup, but Robata is a casual modern Japanese robata grill and sushi restaurant in London. The price is about $40 per person, the hours are Mon: 5–10:30 PM; Tue: 5–10:30 PM; Wed: 12–10:30 PM; Thu: 12–10:30 PM; Fri: 12–11 PM; Sat: 12–11 PM; Sun: 12–10:30 PM.
What should I order at Robata?
Start with the signature dishes: Prawn Tempura Sushi Roll, Chilli Pepper Squid, Black Cod, Hay Flamed Beef Fillet, Kimchi Rice with Fried Egg. That gives the table a spread across sushi, robata grill, something more filling.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Robata?
The confirmed details do not list a tasting menu. Based on what, Robata works best as a casual modern Japanese robata grill and sushi restaurant at about $40 per person.
Does Robata handle dietary restrictions?
Is Robata good for a special occasion?
It can work if the occasion calls for a relaxed London meal built around modern Japanese robata grill and sushi. It is better framed as a casual $40-per-person choice than as a highly formal milestone restaurant.
