Simple Japanese restaurant specialising in savoury pancakes, where tables have embedded hotplates. Summary via Google
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Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel.
About Abeno
Abeno, on Museum Street in Soho, specialises in okonomiyaki, the Japanese savoury pancakes cooked fresh at the table on embedded hotplates. The restaurant offers Kansai-style versions alongside a broader menu of Japanese dishes, with vegan options available.
The kitchen serves lunch and dinner, with coffee, beer, wine and cocktails available. Takeaway and dine-in are both offered. The restaurant takes bookings and welcomes children and groups.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
What's nearby
- Kerrs pharmacy & Travel vaccine next door
- Museum of Comedy next door
- The Shaftesbury Theatre 150m away
- The British Museum 250m away
- Russell Square 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's authentic Kansai-style okonomiyaki, cooked fresh at the table, and a wide variety of other Japanese dishes, including vegan options. They also highlight the warm, welcoming, and attentive staff, who provide excellent guidance and explanations. Guests mention the cozy, intimate atmosphere and fair prices for the quality and unique dining experience.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,108 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Soho