UKAI

🏠 240 Portobello Road, LONDON, W11 1LL

🍽️ Japanese Restaurant

Tier Achieved:

✅ SAFE BET ✅

Clean. Reliable. Does the job.

The "lights out missionary" of food. Spotless kitchen, decent grub. Won't blow your mind, won't disappoint.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 5/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 4.2 1,393 reviews
Mon12 PM–12:30 AM
Tue12 PM–12:30 AM
Wed12 PM–12:30 AM
Thu11 AM–12:30 AM
Fri11 AM–1 AM
Sat11 AM–1 AM
Sun11 AM–12:30 AM

Trendy but can be hit or miss.

Ukai is like that artsy friend who tries a little too hard to impress—clean and posh but lacking real depth. The vibe is cool, and RJ is the kind of server who genuinely seems to care. You can count on him for a recommendation or two. The deluxe sushi platter is the star of the show, but don't be surprised if you feel like you just paid a bit too much for a fancy plate of fish. The decor is stunning, but the food’s freshness gets a bit spotty, according to some diners.

While most of the reviews rave about the experience, there are whispers that the wait times can be a little agonizing, and some dishes might be a hit or miss. It’s cozy, it’s friendly, and if you’re in the area, it could be a solid choice. Just go in knowing you might need to wait for a while—perhaps catch up on your life goals or something while sipping your overpriced cocktail.


💬 PEOPLE SAY 💬

great servicelong wait timesbeautiful atmospherefresh ingredientsoverpriced

✨ FEATURES ✨

🍽️ Dine-in🥡 Takeout🚗 Delivery🍺 Beer🍷 Wine🐕 Dog friendly

📝 REVIEWS 📝

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"Every dish was fresh and beautifully presented."

— Mo

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Definitely, one of the best places to eat a spectacular and tasty sushi."

— alison choquelero

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"We had a great experience at this restaurant!"

— Per Widelov


🔬 FSA BREAKDOWN 🔬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling VERY GOOD
🏗️ Cleanliness & Facilities VERY GOOD
📋 Management & Safety VERY GOOD

Ukai — Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5

🗓️ Last inspected: 8 January 2025


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