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AUN, London,

AUN

4.4
4.4
242 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
20:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Launched in October 2017, AUN is a small, independent restaurant bringing the Japanese concept of ‘wakon yosai’ to the heart of Stoke Newington.
This idea of learning western techniques without losing a Japanese spirit translates as imaginatively presented dishes that create delicious Japanese flavours using European ingredients alongside traditional ones.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:30–16:00
  • Phone number
    020 7254 6500
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Masato Nezu
  • Area
    Stoke Newington
  • Cross Street
    Stoke Newington Church Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Overground:Stoke Newington - Walking 13minsBus Stops: Stoke Newington Town Hall 73 | 476 | 393Abney Park 73 | 476 | 393
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 242 people are saying

AUN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Healthy

  • North London

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AUN is a serene culinary gem offering "incredible, original, and quite filling" tasting menus in a cozy atmosphere. Guests praise the "excellent food and very cozy atmosphere" with "amazing hospitality" and accommodating service. Though some note small portions and price, the "authentic Japanese" dishes and "beautifully presented" plates make it a standout dining experience.

242 Reviews
  1. Anne

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have wanted to try Aun for some time and I wasn’t disappointed. the tasting menu was wonderful, everything was beautifully presented and lovely to eat. The restaurant is has a peaceful ambience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend.

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  2. stamfordhill

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the dishes were delicious and beautifully presented. Service was friendly and attentive. A couple more wines by the glass would be good. Definitely a place to go back to

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  3. Lucy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aun is absolutely incredible, everything is spectacular! Beautiful & Delicious! I wish I could eat here everyday!

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  4. megan

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were sadly quite disappointed with our meal here. The food and service weren’t great and it felt very overpriced for the quality

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  5. Josh

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the set menus (1 mixed, 1 vegan, £50 each) for Valentine's day with a bottle of white wine (£32) and the basque cheesecake (£7/8) for dessert. The food was very tasty and well presented but there just wasn't enough of it. We immediately went and got more food afterwards as we were still quite hungry - not something I'd expect from a £78pp meal. The restaurant has a nice ambience and interiors and the staff were friendly and attentive, but 90 minutes does feel a bit rushed and we (and the tables around us) were repeatedly informed they needed the table back soon whilst still eating. I appreciate Valentine's is one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants but it felt like we were simply warming the seats for the next guests. An extra 15-20 minutes would have gone a long way. Overall we did have a nice evening and I'm glad it's ticked it off my list but I'm not convinced it was worth the money we paid and it wouldn't be high on my list of recommendations.

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  6. Joanne

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant ... and the new menu! Lovely calm atmosphere, great service and helpful staff. Food is absolutely delicous and love the cocktails. We'll be back soon.

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  7. Helena

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a terrible experience with the starter: they put mussels on a thick layer of what apparently was salt mixed with vinegar. Thinking it was meant to be eaten with the dish I took a big dollop of it and nearly suffocated. The waiter couldn’t care less even once I told him and my throat was horribly burnt. Other than that they were generally not attentive to cutlery (took away chopsticks without replacing them and such). The menu is now £50 and definitely not worth it. Will not go again.

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  8. Babak

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently visited this Aun as a group of five and had an overall enjoyable experience. The food was exceptional, with beautifully prepared dishes. The ambience was also delightful, creating a warm and inviting setting for our evening. However, the service fell short of expectations. We had to repeatedly request wine and food, which disrupted the flow of our meal. For a restaurant in this price range, we anticipated more attentive service. While we loved the food and atmosphere, improved service would elevate the experience to match the premium pricing.

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  9. Lisa

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lunch menu is AMAZING and such great value for money!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really beautiful food and amazing setting! Great service too.

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AUN is rated 4.4 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for AUN

178 Stoke Newington Church Street, London, N16 0JL

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stoke Newington Church Street
  • Area
    Stoke Newington
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:30–16:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Overground:Stoke Newington - Walking 13minsBus Stops: Stoke Newington Town Hall 73 | 476 | 393Abney Park 73 | 476 | 393
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Masato Nezu
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
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