Akatuki
Japanese dining with live cooking and sake in Covent Garden
Ranked #5 in Japanese restaurants in London.
Akatuki is a restaurant at 30-31 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5BB, London, GB.
Akatuki is a Japanese restaurant and sake bar located on Great Queen Street in Covent Garden. Its chefs prepare sushi and sashimi to order while serving A5 Wagyu on hot stones.
At a glance
| Address | 30-31 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5BB, London, GB |
| Price band | £30–£70 |
| Wheelchair access | Step-free access throughout |
| Map | OpenStreetMap |
From Akatuki's own website and OpenStreetMap.
Company facts
| Headquarters | London, GB |
| Social profiles | Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Tripadvisor |
| Brand colour | #30281f |
Facilities and features
The amenities Akatuki lists on its own website:
- Private hire of half the restaurant, up to 30 guests
- Private hire of the whole restaurant, up to 80 seated or…
- Step-free access
Its website also mentions:
- Vegetarian options
- Seafood
- Online booking
What stands out
The restaurant offers fresh sushi and sashimi prepared to order.
“Our chefs cut sushi and sashimi to order.”Akatuki, own website
Akatuki serves A5 Wagyu seared on hot stones at the table.
“At your table, A5 Wagyu sears on a hot stone and hot pots come to the boil.”Akatuki, own website
Worth knowing before you book
The restaurant only confirms bookings for up to ten guests online without prior notice.
“Up to 10, confirmed straight away. Book a table Groups of 11–80: send an enquiry”Akatuki, own website
How it ranks
Akatuki is ranked 5th of 10 in Japanese restaurants in London (Lister Score 74.2).
#5 in Japanese restaurants in London · Lister Score 74.2
Akatuki is a Japanese restaurant and sake bar located on Great Queen Street in Covent Garden.
1.0 km from the centre of London.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 30; how complete its published information is 20; location 18.2; rating it publishes 6.
| Rank | Japanese restaurants in London | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanada-Ya | 96.6 |
| 2 | Umu | 83.3 |
| 3 | Abeno | 81.7 |
| 4 | Shoryu | 80.0 |
| 5 | Akatuki | 74.2 |
| 6 | 東京ダイナー Tokyo Diner | 74.0 |
| 7 | Dozo | 73.3 |
| 8 | Ramo Ramen | 73.3 |
| 9 | Aki | 72.0 |
| 10 | Kikuchi | 61.9 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Akatuki?
Akatuki is at 30-31 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5BB, London, GB.
How does Akatuki rank on Lister?
Akatuki is ranked 5th of 10 in Japanese restaurants in London (Lister Score 74.2).
Is Akatuki wheelchair accessible?
OpenStreetMap records step-free access throughout at Akatuki.