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Kanpai Classic Soho, London, Greater London

Kanpai Classic Soho

4.7
4.7
35 Reviews
£41 and over
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
Highest A5 Grade Japanese WAGYU
The ultimate WAGYU feast
Yakiniku
First experience of its kind in London
Exquisite service
Charcoal grill

Located in the heart of Soho we are dedicated to delivering a unique gourmet WAGYU cuisine experience, meticulously prepared by our executive chef Masatada Ogata. Top quality delicious WAGYU beef, Kamameshi rice and London IWC Gold Awarded Japanese Ginjo Masuizumi sake all served to you by our highly trained grillers.

Due to the limited amount of seats, for single diners we would kindly ask to call the restaurant for the availability.

Due to grilling on an open fire, unfortunately we do not allow children below the age of 6.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese (Yakiniku)
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 16:00–00:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–00:00
  • Phone number
    020 3893 3933
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Masatada Ogata
  • Catering
    The VIP private room includes a private dining area that can accommodate up to seven people and offers specialised griller and wine service, making it ideal for business meals.<br /><br />There is a minimum spend required, please contact us directly for additional information.
  • Area
    Soho
  • Cross Street
    St Anne's Ct, Wardour St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Tottenham Court Road
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Omakase and Bottomless Bubbles

    £235.00 - £265.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with our Bestselling Ryu Omakase featuring 12 courses menu split into 14 Wagyu dishes accompanied by bottomless prosecco or champagne.
    New Years Eve Omakase and Bottomless Bubbles photo
  • Ryu Omakase

    £188.00 per person

    1 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
    A mythical dragon revered for its power and strength, protector of land and its people. Associated with good fortune and prosperity. Available during festive period. Ryu Omakase features our signature Yakiniku cuts accompanied by some of the most luxurious seafood.
    Ryu Omakase photo
  • Komainu Omakase

    £158.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Lion like creature with power to repel evil spirits and negative energy. Often place at the entrance of shrines and temples. Symbol of protection. Available during festive period. Komainu Omakase features our signature Yakiniku cuts and the dishes that won hearts of guests all over the world.
    Komainu Omakase photo

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kanpai Classic Soho offers an exceptional dining experience centered around the exquisite flavors of Wagyu beef. Guests rave about the "incredible" meat quality and "exceptional" service. With a luxurious atmosphere and knowledgeable staff, "highly recommended" for a memorable meal. Perfect for special occasions, though some find it "pricey."

35 Reviews
  1. Qi

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good, food and service all good, I’ll come back
    Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho! We’re so glad to hear you loved our cuisine and enjoyed the service. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  2. Steve

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Cold air con Steak not the best Lovely servers but didn’t speak clear English Taster menu Experience not the best Very expensive for what was provided. Cutting steak with scissors made me feel I was in an operating theatre
    Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on 23 November 2024
    We are truly sorry to hear that your dining experience at Kanpai Classic Soho didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we genuinely appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Please know that we will take immediate steps to address the issues you encountered. We would love the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, so we can provide you with the enjoyable experience you deserve.

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  3. Mendez

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, wonderful food and brilliant service.
    Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on 23 November 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho! We’re so glad to hear you loved our cuisine and enjoyed the service. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  4. Shahen

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone who loves wagyu beef should experience it once. The whole meal is an experience. Chris really took great care of us.
    Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on 17 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!

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  5. stuart

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was exceptional and the beef was the best I have ever tasted. It was great fun to try so many differenr ways to taste Wagyu beef. Recommend this resaurant as well worth a visit and great fun to have the food prepared at your table.

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  6. david

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommended. We had the wagyu tasting menu. The meat was incredible probably up there with best Steak I have ever had. Service was exceptional.
    Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on 10 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!

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  7. Austin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good, portions were too big, by the end we were full
    Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on 3 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we’re glad to know there were aspects of the dining experience that you found enjoyable. We take all feedback on board and hope to improve so that you can fully enjoy your dining experience next time.

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  8. byron

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow what an incredible dining experience! I’ve traveled the world and this is up there! Best London dining experience in years 👌🏽
    Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on 3 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!

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  9. Susana

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High quality wagyu and excellent service.Will visit again
    Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on 17 October 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!

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  10. Bing

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kristin helped us for lunch. Amazing service. Very nice food.
    Kanpai Classic SohoResponded on 17 October 2024
    Thank you Bing for taking the time to share your experience with us at Kanpai Classic Soho, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cuisine and the service! Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again in the near future!

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FAQs

Kanpai Classic Soho is rated 4.7 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kanpai Classic Soho

147 – 149 Wardour Street, London, Greater London W1F 8WD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St Anne's Ct, Wardour St
  • Area
    Soho
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 16:00–00:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–00:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese (Yakiniku)
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Tottenham Court Road
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Masatada Ogata
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3893 3933
  • Catering
    The VIP private room includes a private dining area that can accommodate up to seven people and offers specialised griller and wine service, making it ideal for business meals.<br /><br />There is a minimum spend required, please contact us directly for additional information.
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