Okan South Bank

4.5 (1149)

£25 and under

Japanese

Belvedere Road, London, England SE1 7GA

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2 people

May 28, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Vegetarian-friendly

Tiny tiny OKONOMIYAKI canteen next to the London Eye. Okan means Mother in OSAKA direct. Enjoy mummy ‘s home cooking! There's no need to fly all the way to Japan. Just step through our door and you'll feel like you're in a back street in OSAKA. Great Sake and Small Izakaya tapas dishes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Teppanyaki
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
07746 025394
Website
https://www.okanlondon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Belvedere Road, London, England SE1 7GA
Neighborhood
Waterloo
Cross street
Belvedere road
Parking details
None
Public transit
Waterloo Station 5 min Westminster station 5 min
Additional
Chef's Table, Counter Seating

What 1,149 people are saying

Okan South Bank reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

South West London
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Okan South Bank offers an "authentic Japanese" experience with "amazing food" and a "buzzy atmosphere." Guests enjoy the "intimate" setting and "friendly" service, though some mention it can be "a bit smoky." The "gyoza and sake" receive special praise. Overall, it's a "great place" for a taste of Japan in London.

1,149 Reviews

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Andy
Hampshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small restaurant with not too many tables, so definitely book ahead. That is what makes this place special and gives it the character. Love the informal style with food being cooked in front of you. Quick service and really good food. Loved it.
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Vince VIP
Miami - Dade3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A slice of Osaska in London for sure. Food was tasty although the gyozas came a lil burnt and the beef in our okonomiyaki was way overcooked as well. All said wasn’t bad but hoping for better off of ghee reviews. Still worth going if your looking for traditional Japanese cusine.
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Vivienne
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved this place. It feels really authentic, the food was really delicious, the atmosphere great (intimate and busy but not oppressive!), and the service good overall. I'm not keen on when places bring you the bill before you ask for it (especially if there are still free tables and it's not late). It makes you feel like they want you to leave. Other than that, it was great and I'd love to go again!
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Kate
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, packed with flavour, attentive but understated service. Definitely coming back!
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Suk Hyun
London4 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Soggy Okonomiyaki and mediocre yakisoba. Coal Drops Yard and Brixton branches are much better.
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Joseph
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it would 100% recommend the gyoza and the sake was delicious
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Paolo
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic!!! We come back of course Fantastic fondo Fantastic locaton Very kindly waiter
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Alan
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Okan was great. Buzzy atmosphere, lovely food and decent value.
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SHARON
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A very immersive experience. Can get a little hot and smokey with cooking smells as it’s an open kitchen but it’s part of the atmosphere.
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Beatrice
London1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! We had the best time at Okan South Bank. My sons also loved our time there. The food was amazing and the service was excellent.
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Okan South Bank is rated 4.5 stars by 1149 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 31 times today

Belvedere Road, London, England SE1 7GA

Additional information

Cross street
Belvedere road
Neighborhood
Waterloo
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Teppanyaki
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Waterloo Station 5 min Westminster station 5 min
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Chef's Table, Counter Seating

Website
https://www.okanlondon.com/
Phone number
07746 025394

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