Address: 34-36 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6AE, United Kingdom
Phone: +442072428076
Rating: 4.3
based on 447 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"They have good cuts of meats with a variety of selection, and an abundance of side dishes to go with."
"The marinated red meats and teriyaki chicken were delicious."
"Food here was delicious and as authentic as it gets in London!"
"The food itself was delicious with seasoned cuts of meat full of flavour and the grill is easy to cook on."
"The food here is really good, full of flavour and variety."
"Everything we tried was delicious! The marinated slices of meat are really good and the sides are satisfying as well."
"The food was amazing."
Cons:
"The meat quality was not good… beef kalbi is supposed to be a yummy yakiniku option at all times, but this does not apply to Kintan."
"Unfortunately, whilst the first few bites of the meat were really delicious, it quickly became too salty and sweet."
"The only item that was underwhelming was the tofu, as it lacked flavor."
"The rib eye was super sweet because of the sauce on it and the sauce got a little burned when cooked."
"Some of the kalbi short ribs here were cut way too thick and even with tendon which were so difficult to chew and swallow."
"Pork kalbi wasn’t good either… it was too lean without much fat which is definitely not what pork kalbi is supposed to be like."
"The quality of meat also wasn't great."
Service
Pros:
"They welcomed me and seated our table for the booking I had requested earlier."
"Service was good and the decor of the restaurant was lovely."
"Service excellent, nothing seemed too much to ask for."
"Everyone was so friendly. Alice (who I think was the door host) was really accommodating I feel she deserves praise."
"The staff was friendly and were multi-cultural which depicts the restaurant welcomes everyone from every ethnicity."
"The staff here are so friendly and welcoming."
"Staff were friendly and the ambience was very nice."
Cons:
"Never coming back again"
"Service was slow and not very friendly."
"Slow and unwelcoming service - our drinks took 30 mins to arrive."
"Somehow the service here is abysmal."
"Service wasn’t great as the waiters and waitresses weren’t very friendly."
"Service varied from friendly and patient to ignoring us."
"The service here has really deteriorated."
Value for Money
Pros:
"Good fun DIY bbq. Prices about right for the location and food."
"Price wise it is quite decent as well. Not the cheapest but it’s value for money."
"The food is very nice with decent price."
"Great value, perfect for small group gathering (I would say up to 6 for a table) sharing cost around £30 per head, with beer, desserts, decent volume."
"The food has plenty of flavor without being over powering. I tend to go for the lunch time special which is good value for money."
"I visited during happy hour which meant that everything was 10-20% cheaper making it decent value for money."
"The set menus are definitely worth it."
Cons:
"Food is decent, but price vs. Quality not amazing."
"Overall, quite a pricey place (especially the drinks)."
"For a table of 2 we paid close to 100 pounds and for that money a better food and experience can easily be had elsewhere."
"Overall it was a good experience, especially if you've never been to one before, and the food was good quality albeit it a little expensive in my view."
"The overall feeling at the end is that is expensive for what you get in terms of service so sadly won't be back."
"Food is amazing but slightly expensive for dinner."
"The food itself was not bad, a little overpriced for what it was."
Ambience
Pros:
"The atmosphere has a nice feel to it, suitable for business lunches and dates alike."
"It's a must-visit for anyone seeking exceptional Japanese cuisine in Holborn."
"We love this place! So much fun cooking your own food at your table."
"You’re able to cook your own meat over a grill in the centre of the table that creates a wonderful fun atmosphere."
"The ambience is also buzzing with life, despite the inevitable barbecue smell."
"Environment was nice, smokeless bbq which was great as it did not leave us with bbq smell after the dinner."
"The general vibe of the place was delightful."
Cons:
"The only reason I'm not giving it full score is because the restrooms were nothing short of disgusting."
"The one thing I hadn’t expected was how much the grill’s heat wafted up - I actually felt slightly flushed when trying to lean in and have a conversation."
"Overall not the best place i've eaten."
"The table is greasy and wall paint is faded somehow maybe due to the oil fume."
"The upstairs bar being in an absolute state."
"The hand rail on the stairs was also taped on with duck tape - huge health and safety risk!"
"The atmosphere was very nice with the lighting, interior design and staff friendliness making this a very enjoyable experience."