Yumenoki — Restaurant in London

A truly authentic Japanese dining experience. It's like you were walking down a cobble stone road in Japan and found a delicious, family run restaurant. I was so impressed with the menu and the taste of everything we tried blew us away! I think I could easily call it the best Japanese I've eat here in London (that isn't just sushi and katsu curry), the best from my experience in Australia and up there with the top ones I've tried in Japan.

Also very reasonably priced!

I'm going to get it wrong as to what we had exactly but I'll try: Agedashi Tofu (came out piping hot, tofu was so silken and soft, batter perfectly crunchy and not too thick and the dashi broth was perfect!) Sukiyaki (my husband had this one but I tried it. Nice, simple Japanese stir-fry taste of meat and vegetables served on steamed rice). Nabeyaki Udon soup - all I can say is that broth was spectacular! Same broth apparently for both this soup and the tempura soup, but if you try it you'll understand why! The udon noodles were thick and delicate, and it was served with shitake mushrooms, tempura prawn, chicken and a delicately poached egg inside.

Next time I'll take photos! Oh and they had ShabuShabu on the menu for those looking (£45) - not sure if per person or not but I definitely want to try on a cold...

Just by a pure chance, I came in after a visit to Chelsea Hospital. The experience was like stepping into someone home in Japan. I was not sure what to have at firat, so I decided to go for their Bento box with Slated Salmon and all the condiments. The choice was obvious, and the foods speak for themselves.

The salmon was fresh, simple but mighty. In my opinion, not all can prepare Japanese rice perfectly, however, that is not the case here at this little family run restaurant.

Miso soup was also quite delicious. I am a good real broth fan. And their Chicken romen tastes sooooooo good; a perfect balance between the soup and everything in a very big bowl.

The only thing missing from this small restaurant in Chelsea is people. If we need to support the small local business, this place would be the best to start.

FYI - A table next to me were having the large bentos, and their foods look like it come out from a Japanese food magazine.

I will definitely come back.

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I came back the next day. Their premium Bento with Shashimi and Maki was beyond words. The two days experience makes me feel really blessed after a long day at work.

Yumenoki must accept my most appreciation for such remarkable experiences in the...

Very simple place with cheap interior. In one of the reviews a few years ago, someone complained about the music, since then nothing seems to have changed. Music plays from a TV, which is watched by the owners or employees of the establishment. I’m not sure that they needed to be in the common room, but they didn’t bother us, and on the contrary, they created some kind of homely comfort. The food is very tasty. The prices are different from those in the photos on Google, they have risen a little, but still remain small compared to...