Kampai Kensington

4.7 ( 496 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM See Hours
£20–30
127A Hammersmith Rd, London W14 0QL, United Kingdom
+44 20 7603 1550
Kampai Kensington, nestled in the heart of High Street Kensington, is a true gem for sushi enthusiasts. Patrons rave about the authenticity and quality of its Japanese cuisine, with standout dishes like the Teriyaki bento meal and a variety of fresh sushi options. Customers have praised the restaurant for its meticulous preparation, noting the top-grade fish and perfectly seasoned rice that elevates each bite. The ambiance is cozy, making it an ideal spot for both intimate dining and casual outings. Despite its small size, the bustling atmosphere adds to its charm. Many reviewers highlight the attentive and friendly service that enhances the overall dining experience. Another highlight is the diverse drink menu, featuring unique options like yuzu cocktails that beautifully complement the meal. Desserts like yuzu sorbet and matcha ice cream have also received positive mentions, wrapping up a delightful dining experience. With glowing reviews and recommendations, Kampai Kensington stands out as a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Japanese flavors in London. For a warm, friendly environment and meticulously crafted dishes, this establishment certainly deserves a spot on your culinary itinerary.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Kampai Kensington

Bean here
Jun 2,2025
Hidden gem on high street Kensington. Must try their Teriyaki bento meal, yasai sushi and mix tempura. If you love Japanese food and want to experience the same authentic taste of Japan that you may have tried in Japan, then look no further. Lovely service too. Can’t wait to go back again. Wish it was a bit nearer to us.
Haemi Lee
May 29,2025
It was a nice and cute place. The restaurant is quite small so it does fill up quite fast. The food here was very nice. I had sushi when I visited but would love to come again to try other dishes. The sushi was prepared by two chefs behind a counter, you can see them prepare different dishes. The fish was fresh and was really good. Not a lot of people notice the rice that is used, but this place had perfect seasoning for the rice and was very soft. They had a lot of drink options and I tried a yuzu cocktail which was quite sweet and couldn’t taste the alcohol much so for cocktails K would recommend double shot rather than single. Their wasabi was such good quality too!!! It mixes with the soy sauce easily and tastes so good. Will be back soon!!!
Ronnie Marinas
Apr 28,2025
Hands down the best sushi spot in London! Their sushi is filled with top quality fish and ingredients. Professionally handmade with precision, love and care. Their hot food is absolutely delicious. Kampai is one of the best Japanese restaurants in London! The staff are super friendly, professional and always willing to help. This is my Go-To spot for Japanese food in London! 5 stars!
paul bryant
Apr 27,2025
Great authentic Japanese food along with updates to certain classics. Miso soup was perfection followed by a Salmon Poke bowl and a Toukanaga(sp?) bowl. Beautiful as delicious. Completed the meal with Yuzu sorbet and match ice cream. The service was attentive and fast. We will be back.
G Z
Apr 23,2025
A solid sushi place one has to visit if you're craving any Japanese food. We had a few boats and everything was delicious
Natalie Louise
Apr 22,2025
What a great find. On a search for some food, I came across Kampai. I got a takeaway. I returned today for another takeaway. I sat in a restaurant, which is a lovely environment. I decided to order a number of small plates so I could enjoy different flavours. I wasn't sorry. All tasted delicious. I don't know how they make aubergine taste this good! I couldn't even pick my favourite because I loved all of it. Happily will return again and luckily it's walking distance. If you plan to sit in, I would recommend a booking as I could see it was popular and it's only Thursday early evening.
christine lim
Apr 2,2025
Glad to have found a good Japanese place in this area. Tried the bento box set B and was very satisfied with the quality of all the dishes in the bento box. Great portion size which justified the price. Service and atmosphere of the place was also great. Will be back to try more of their dishes soon.
Weronika Brzezinska
Feb 20,2025
Beautiful, delicious food, bursting with flavour. Can't fault the experience. My husband and I had a bento box each and a dragon roll to share. I had the chicken teriyaki bento and was amazed at the depth of flavours with each bite, the charred flavours with the sweet and sticky sauce were perfectly balanced with the rice and the dressing in the salad. My husband had the tonkatsu bento box and he was also very happy with his choice. We were both pleasantly full and blown away by the quality and talent to prepare such dishes. Every aspect of the food was perfect and possibly the best Japanese restaurant we've been to which was a most pleasant surprise. It is incredible value for money. The service is great as well, and the atmosphere is very relaxing. We wanted to come back again to try their katsu curry but unfortunately we couldn't, as we were no longer in the area (we travelled all the way from Newcastle!). Next time we are in London, we will definitely make sure to visit again. Highly recommend!

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