Kanpai Classic Soho

4.7

34 Reviews

£41 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Innovative

Highest A5 Grade Japanese WAGYU
The ultimate WAGYU feast
Yakiniku
First experience of its kind in London
Exquisite service
Charcoal grill

Located in the heart of Soho we are dedicated to delivering a unique gourmet WAGYU cuisine experience, meticulously prepared by our executive chef Masatada Ogata. Top quality delicious WAGYU beef, Kamameshi rice and London IWC Gold Awarded Japanese Ginjo Masuizumi sake all served to you by our highly trained grillers.

Due to the limited amount of seats, for single diners we would kindly ask to call the restaurant for the availability.

Due to grilling on an open fire, unfortunately we do not allow children below the age of 6.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Yakiniku
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
020 3893 3933
Website
https://www.kanpaiclassic.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Masatada Ogata
Catering
The VIP private room includes a private dining area that can accommodate up to seven people and offers specialised griller and wine service, making it ideal for business meals.<br /><br />There is a minimum spend required, please contact us directly for additional information.

Location
147 – 149 Wardour Street, London, Greater London W1F 8WD
Neighborhood
Soho
Cross street
St Anne's Ct, Wardour St
Parking details
None
Public transit
Tottenham Court Road
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

Ryu Omakase
£188.00 per person
Nov 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
A mythical dragon revered for its power and strength, protector of land and its people. Associated with good fortune and prosperity. Available during festive period. Ryu Omakase features our signature Yakiniku cuts accompanied by some of the most luxurious seafood.
Komainu Omakase
£158.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Lion like creature with power to repel evil spirits and negative energy. Often place at the entrance of shrines and temples. Symbol of protection. Available during festive period. Komainu Omakase features our signature Yakiniku cuts and the dishes that won hearts of guests all over the world.
Himawari - VIP Private Dining Room
£158.00 - £188.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our Himawari (also known as Sunflower) room is renowned for its sophisticated and cosy interior and unique dining style. The Oamakase Menu will be served at the table by one of our professionally dedicated griller. While indulging in delectable cuisine, you may also engage in conversation regarding the pleasures of life. Within our exculsive private room, up to eight guests can be accommodated, providing the ultimate dining experience that is ideal for any special occasion.

WAGYU Tongue
with Salt, Lemon Juice
MIZOREYAKI
with Grated Japanese DAIKON
SUGATAYAKI
Japanese WAGYU A5 Grade with YAKINIKU Sauce, Japanese Rice NANATSUBOSHI from HOKKAIDO
WAGYU NEGIYAKI
with Spring Onion Sauce
WAGYU KARUBI
Japanese WAGYU A5 Grade with SHIO KONBU
WAGYU GETA
with Wrap-up Lettuce, MISO Sauce

WAGYU BITE

WAGYU BITE of the Day

KUCHINAOSHI

Tomato SURINAGASHI
with Japanese Yam Noodle

WAGYU STEAK

- A choice of 3 for the entire table -

WAGYU STEAK Selection
- WAGYU KATSU SANDO£158.00
- Japanese WAGYU A5 Grade Steak of the Day£158.00
- Cut-to-Order Australian Purebred WAGYU MB 8-9 Rib Eye Steak (+£45/100g)£128.00

SHIME GOHAN

KAMAMESHI of the Day
Japanese Rice NANATSUBOSHI from HOKKAIDO

DESSERT

KANPAI CLASSIC Dessert of the Day

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kanpai Classic Soho offers an unforgettable dining experience centered around high-quality Wagyu beef. Guests rave about its "exceptional" service and "fantastic buttery" flavors. The restaurant's tasting menu and Omakase courses are highly recommended. While some mention noise and pricing, the "outstanding" staff and "phenomenal" dishes ensure a memorable visit.

34 Reviews

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Steve
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Cold air con Steak not the best Lovely servers but didn’t speak clear English Taster menu Experience not the best Very expensive for what was provided. Cutting steak with scissors made me feel I was in an operating theatre
Kanpai Classic SohoResponded 7 days ago
We are truly sorry to hear that your dining experience at Kanpai Classic Soho didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we genuinely appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Please know that we will take immediate steps to address the issues you encountered. We would love the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, so we can provide you with the enjoyable experience you deserve.
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Mendez
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, wonderful food and brilliant service.
Kanpai Classic SohoResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho! We’re so glad to hear you loved our cuisine and enjoyed the service. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Shahen
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone who loves wagyu beef should experience it once. The whole meal is an experience. Chris really took great care of us.
Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on November 17, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!
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stuart
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was exceptional and the beef was the best I have ever tasted. It was great fun to try so many differenr ways to taste Wagyu beef. Recommend this resaurant as well worth a visit and great fun to have the food prepared at your table.
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david
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommended. We had the wagyu tasting menu. The meat was incredible probably up there with best Steak I have ever had. Service was exceptional.
Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on November 10, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!
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Austin
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, portions were too big, by the end we were full
Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on November 3, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we’re glad to know there were aspects of the dining experience that you found enjoyable. We take all feedback on board and hope to improve so that you can fully enjoy your dining experience next time.
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byron
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow what an incredible dining experience! I’ve traveled the world and this is up there! Best London dining experience in years 👌🏽
Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on November 3, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!
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Susana
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High quality wagyu and excellent service.Will visit again
Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on October 17, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!
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Bing
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kristin helped us for lunch. Amazing service. Very nice food.
Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on October 17, 2024
Thank you Bing for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!
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Thomas
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Flavours got in me in tears of joy, what an experience
Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on October 1, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!
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FAQs

Kanpai Classic Soho is rated 4.7 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

147 – 149 Wardour Street, London, Greater London W1F 8WD

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
St Anne's Ct, Wardour St
Neighborhood
Soho
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Yakiniku
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Tottenham Court Road
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Masatada Ogata
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://www.kanpaiclassic.co.uk/
Phone number
020 3893 3933
Catering
The VIP private room includes a private dining area that can accommodate up to seven people and offers specialised griller and wine service, making it ideal for business meals.<br /><br />There is a minimum spend required, please contact us directly for additional information.

Kanpai Classic Soho

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Ryu Omakase

Komainu Omakase

Himawari - VIP Private Dining Room

Menu

WAGYU STARTER

WAGYU Treasure Box

WAGYU SUSHI of the Day

WAGYU Carpaccio

WAGYU Tartare

WAGYU YAKINIKU

WAGYU Tongue

MIZOREYAKI

SUGATAYAKI

WAGYU NEGIYAKI

WAGYU KARUBI

WAGYU GETA

WAGYU BITE

WAGYU BITE of the Day

KUCHINAOSHI

Tomato SURINAGASHI

WAGYU STEAK

WAGYU STEAK Selection

SHIME GOHAN

KAMAMESHI of the Day

DESSERT

KANPAI CLASSIC Dessert of the Day

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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