Dozo - (Near Kensington and Chelsea, South East)

5 /5 Taha Khambaty: Went here because it looked nice and was reasonably priced. We went in without a booking and found a table for 2 within 10 mins. The seating is in a more traditional Japanese way with some room for your legs. There is also a table for anyone who might not be able to use the other seating although I am not sure if there is enough room for a wheelchair to get through. We both ordered the spicy beef ramen which came reasonably quickly. The portion size was really good and very filling. The best part, however, was definitely the broth. This is exactly the type of broth that fills your soul and makes your feel warm inside. The beef was also really good, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. By only small issue would be that the waitress felt a bit too eager to fill my water but other than that the service was excellent.

5 /5 Xu Yixin: I’ve been to DOZO in Soho twice before, so when I found out there’s another branch in South Kensington, I had to try it. The foie gras hand roll is a must order – crispy on the outside, rich and buttery inside, perfectly balanced with warm rice. The salmon sashimi was impressively thick and very fresh. The Dragon Maki looked amazing and is a great option if you don’t eat raw fish. The unagi rice bowl was slightly on the sweeter side, but really satisfying if you like sweet-savory flavours.The atmosphere feels like a cozy Japanese izakaya and it gets quite busy at dinner time. Around £30 per person and definitely worth it. Would come back again!

5 /5 Snowy: Great spot near the V&A! I visited Dozo after spending the afternoon at the V&A, and it turned out to be the perfect post-museum meal. Their sukiyaki is my absolute favorite – rich, comforting, and full of ingredients. The volcano roll is exactly as dramatic as it sounds – bold, flavorful, and beautifully plated. They also had a half-price promo on it this week, which made it even better. A great little find in South Kensington – especially if you want something warm and satisfying after a long museum day.