Dine like an olympian: where to eat Japanese food in London

In Tokyo the 32^nd Olympic games are well underway and unless you’re trying for a medal chances are you’re watching from home. Not to worry though, as London is full of ways to get a taste of Japan while travel restrictions remain in place. Here are some of the best places to eat and drink like you’re in Tokyo this summer.

Sakaya at Pantechnicon, Belgravia

Now up and running after lockdown delays, the ambitious Pantechnicon development offers Japanese and Nordic dining across multiple stories. Sakaya bar and bottle shop, occupies a little corner on the ground floor. The four-seater venue is inspired by Japanese Izakaya – traditional drinking spots that range in size from something like a pub to tiny counters folded into alleyways and subway stations. Though some offer simple refreshments like beer and dumplings to thirsty office workers the higher end caters to big spenders looking for top quality drinks.