Okan South Bank

4.5

1120 Reviews

£25 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 2, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 26 times today

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Teppanyaki
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 0000 0000
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 1,120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Okan South Bank offers an authentic Japanese culinary experience with "fantastic food," a cozy atmosphere, and a charming "traditional Japanese vibe." Despite its small size and occasional smoky environment, the restaurant delights with "excellent okonomiyaki" and friendly service. Booking is recommended due to its popularity as a hidden gem in London.

1,120 Reviews

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Samantha
London
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A brilliant, little eaterie that has quirky decor, an open kitchen and comfortable vibe. The service was a little slow, e.g. no offer for more drinks and the bill was brought without the offer of dessert. However, the food is impeccable. Every morsel was delicious and great value for money. The range of dishes is perfect and there are veggie options too. We had a fantastic time and I would highly recommend Okan, Waterloo.
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Paolo
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very nice restaurant fantastic food kind and helpful
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Tom
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, a fantastic place to enjoy a little piece of Osaka in London. It's like being back in Japan... I'd highly recommend the hot plum wine on a cold night.
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Benjamin
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent authentic food, great customer service and delicious curry
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Zibi
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice authentic Japanese food, lovely small bar feeling but minus is a lack of good ventilation, so lots of smoke smelling clothes afterwards. Overall good food , nice staff, and atmosphere!
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Micole
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice and cozy place. There was a bit too much smoke in the air.
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Enguerran
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most quaint, traditional and japanese of all the japanese okonomiyake restaurants in London. All Japanese staff, excellent food and service. A go to
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Patrick
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nicely decorated in authentic Japanese style and friendly staff. Food was fairly average, but not too expensive.
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Zainab
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice food and a cool experience watching it made in front of you!
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Michael
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been there three times now and always hasn’t disappointed. Have read other reviews complaining about service, smoke and food. It is not a tablecloth restaurant. The food is always excellent and reasonable. Service is fine as well. It is a bit smoky but hey don’t wear fineries.
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Okan South Bank is rated 4.5 stars by 1120 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 26 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
020 0000 0000

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