Japanese Restaurant London

September 21 2025

The Only Place to Get Totoro and Miffy Pastry in London – Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant

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Traditional Japanese seating, cute pastry and manga to read for free. Welcome to Mitsuba, one of London cutest Japanese restaurants.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] This Japanese restaurant sells Totoro and Miffy pastry 🌱🐰🥐 @Mitsuba三葉 If you’re a fan of My Neighbour Totoro or the iconic bunny, Miffy or simply love spending your time at a relaxed restaurant and read manga, Mitsuba is a must-visit 🍵 Mitsuba is a traditional Japanese Restaurant with a modern twist 🥢 It’s the only place in London where you can get Totoro and Miffy-shaped bread. They are freshly baked and available from around 1pm from Friday to Monday 🌱🐰🥐 Traditional Japanese breakfast and bento boxes are also available 🍱🥢 Plus, there is a manga self you can take any manga from and read it while in the restaurant 📖 📍Mitsuba | 92 North End Rd, London W14 9EX 🕰️ Mon – Thu: 9:30am – 6pm Fri – Sun: 9am – 6pm #japanesefood #totoro #miffy #japaneserestaurant #studioghibli

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Totoro and Miffy Pastry

Totoro and Miffy Pastry Served at Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant in London

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If you’re a fan of My Neighbour Totoro or the iconic bunny, Miffy or simply love spending your time at a relaxed cafés and read manga, Mitsuba is a must-visit.

Mitsuba is a traditional Japanese Restaurant with a modern twist.

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It’s the only place in London where you can get Totoro and Miffy-shaped bread. They are freshly baked and available from around 1pm from Friday to Monday.

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They are both made of fluffy sweet bread and the Totoro pastry is filled with delicious, sweet red bean paste while the Miffy head is filled with the same red bean paste, plus sweet and chewy mochi.

Lunch Bento Boxes

Bento box for lunch? Yes, please!

Mitsuba offers wide range of delicious Japanese-style bento boxes, including vegan and vegetarian options.

Each bento box has a balanced selection of food inside: one protein, one or two veggies of the day and white rice or furikake seasoned onigiri rice balls to support healthy balanced diet and provide all the nutrition your body needs.

From beef to teriyaki chicken to Miso salmon to tofu, everybody can find something they like and suitable for their diet.

Brunch Menu

Tokyo Salmon Breakfast

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The brunch menu is available all day from 9am to 5:30pm.

Each food on the menu is super healthy and made using home-style cooking method, meaning they’re full of flavour and taste just like in a restaurant in Japan.

The brunch menu includes Nagoya Onigiri set which comes with unlimited Miso soup, Kyoto Breakfast which contains all the nutrition your body needs to start the day: grilled Salmon, tamago egg, onigiri rice balls and vegetables.

Egg Royal is toasted Shokupan (Japanese milk bread) with two eggs of your choice, smoked Salmon and fresh salad.

Check out Mitsuba’s brunch menu and lunch bento menu here.

We tried the Tokyo Salmon Breakfast which is a traditional Japanese brunch and comes with a 100g grilled salmon, two onigiri rice balls, a boiled egg, Miso soup with seaweed and tofu, vegetables and Matcha mochi.

Drinks Menu

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Mitsuba offers a wide range of Matcha drinks, including the Insta-worthy Iced Levander Matcha Latte and Coconut Cream Latte.

Bubble tea and other hot and cold drinks also available.

Other Desserts

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All desserts are made in house by Mitsuba’s pastry chef to make sure you get the freshest and most delicious cakes every day.

If you love anime and manga, you will surely recognise the iconic Strawberry Cake with juicy fresh strawberry slices visible in each layer.

Matcha Basque Cheesecake is also a very popular choice by customers at Mitsuba because the cake is made with premium Matcha powder. It’s not just delicious, but super TikTokable and good for your health.

Yuzu Basque Cheesecake is made with real Japanese Yuzu juice, so if you want to try something very authentic that Japanese people love, Yuzu cheesecake is definitely a choice.

Please, take off your shoes

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If you really want to feel like you were in Japan, try the traditional Japanese seating area with tatami.

As this is a very traditional seating area, customers are encouraged to take off their shoes before entering. That’s not just a kind bow to Japanese traditions but it also can make your dining experience more authentic and special.

Free-to-Read Manga

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There is even a small shelf full of the most different manga titles.

Customers are free to pick any of them to read while at the restaurant.

Practical Info

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Address

Mitsuba | 92 North End Rd, London W14 9EX

Opening Times

Mon – Thu: 9:30am – 6pm

Fri – Sun: 9am – 6pm

Booking

Book your table using this form or simply walk-in

When is the best time to get the Totoro and Miffy pastry?

The Totoro and Miffy bread are freshly made around 1pm from Friday to Monday.

They are very poplar and often sell out quickly, so make sure you arrive around 1pm to avoid disappointment.

Ready for your next adventure? If you’re a fan of Japanese culture and history, Japan House London is a must-visit. Their new exhibition: ‘Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs’ is completely free to visit. Plus, Japan House has a lovely café and shop selling special Japanese sweets, Matcha drinks and high-quality gifts straight from Japan. Japan House London is only a 16-minute journey from Mitsuba by bus.

March 2 2025

Intimate Cat-Themed Japanese Restaurant – Nécco London

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Are you a fan of Japanese cuisine and adore cats? This intimate Japanese restaurant in the heart of Exmouth Market have successfully brought the two together.

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Are you a fan of Japanese cuisine and adore cats? 😻🍣🥢 [BLOG POST IN BIO] This intimate Japanese restaurant in the heart of Exmouth Market have successfully brought the two together @necco #japanesefood #japanesecuisine #japaneseculture #ramen #sushilover #japaneserestaurant #neko #catloversoftiktok

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Nécco London

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We are confident to say, Nécco is the cutest cat-themed Japanese restaurant in London.

Located half way between Farringdon and Angel station, Nécco is serving authentic Japanese food and drink with a twist.

The word ‘neko’ means ‘cat’ in Japanese language, and if you love cats, Nécco London is definitely a place to be.

The walls are covered with the cutest cat murals, providing the perfect background for your cute selfies.

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The menus are illustrated with adorable cat drawings, and they have vegan, gluten free and Halal options available.

The food menu includes delicious starters (there’s also a separate vegan starter menu), including dumplings, spring rolls and crispy Karage chicken, a wide selection of sushi, Ramen, Donburi, curry and more.

They even have Temaki hand-roll (sushi but wrapped in seaweed in a way to make a cone shape) and vegan sushi tacos.

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We tried the Miso Ramen, Salmon Nigiri, Avocado Maki and Avocado & Cucumber Uramaki.

The Ramen was served with seaweed, broccoli, edamame, corn, carrots and peeled cherry tomatoes. It was rich and flavourful.

The sushi was beautifully presented and full of flavour.

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On their drink menu you will find a wide range of premium sake, beer, wine, Shochu, Japanese Whisky, cocktails, mocktails, hot and cold drinks and more.

We tried the ‘Namicolada’ that was served in a mini fish bowl shaped glass placed on an ice bed. ‘Namicolada’ is a sweet and satisfying blend of Malibu, Vermouth, Oat milk, Pineapple juice & Nata de coco, and it was served with a cute little parasol.

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Nécco Happy Hour is from 5pm – 7pm daily and they have all day cocktail deals, too.

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They have the cutest dessert menu, so we couldn’t resist ordering something.

We chose the ‘Sakura Mochi’ which was a cherry blossom flavoured mochi filled with sweet red bean paste, wrapped in a leaf.

Nécco London Classes and Tasting Events

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Nécco London regularly host sushi making and dumpling making classes where you have the chance to learn all the ins and outs of sushi making from Nécco’s skilled sushi chef as well as the secrets of authentic Japanese dumpling making and different folding techniques.

During the Sake tasting event, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Japanese Sake, including ingredients, production, the different styles, and serving temperatures by an experienced Sake educator, Keiko Urakawa.

Learn more about the events and make an enquiry here.

Nécco London also offer Japanese catering for parties and office catering as well as private events.

Novelty Cakes

Fully customisable Japanese-style novelty cakes are also available to order.

Whether you’re a Studio Ghibli fan, a huge cat lover, a fan of everything kawaii or just want a rich and delicious Matcha cake, Nécco is a place to go. Just tell them what shape, colour, flavour and decoration you want, and they will make the cake of your dreams.

Check out their gallery and order your cake.

Shop Nécco

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Fell in love with the plates, cute side bowls and stylish porcelain bowls during your visit?

You can order them directly from Nécco London’s official website.

Nécco London is a cute and cosy hidden gem in the heart of London combining authentic Japanese food and drink with their deep devotion to cats.

If you’re a cat lover or just looking for an intimate relaxing (and affordable) place to eat with your significant other or bestie, make sure you add Nécco London to your list.

Practical Info

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Address

Nécco London | 52-54 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE

Opening Times

Tue – Sat: 12:30pm – 10pm

Mon & Sun: CLOSED

Ready for your next adventure? If you’re a dog person, London’s first Shiba Inu café is definitely a place to visit in the heart of Fitzrovia. Meet the cutest Shiba Inu puppies, play with them and make memories.

Heddon Yokocho – Retro Ramen Bar from the Glorious 70s

July 6 2021

Heddon Yokochō – Retro Ramen Bar from the Glorious 70s

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Glowing lanterns, neon street signs, classic J-pop music, and ramen specialities from every area of Japan. This is Heddon Yokochō, a retro ramen bar that brings you back to Showa era Japan in the 1970s.

What is ‘Yokochō’

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‘Yokochō’ is a Japanese word for alleyway. Hidden from the main streets, labyrinths of narrow alleys were present in every city in Japan in the 1970s. Tucked away behind curtains, those lively alleys were jungles of restaurants and bars.

Hidden away from the buzzing Regent Street, Heddon Yokochō opened its doors last October on 8 Heddon Street, which is a lovely alley-like street, a perfect hideaway from the busy daily life for an hour or two.

Go for a mini virtual tour here.

Let the Ramen Journey Begin

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Heddon Yokochō takes ramen seriously. You can read all the interesting things about ramen and its history from the very beginning and how it’s become popular on the restaurant’s website.

Did you know that tonkotsu ramen was actually made by mistake? Or that instant noodles was invented only in 1958? This was a milestone in ramen history because from that point anyone could make their own ramen in the comfort of their own home.

However, the popularity of ramen started to increase no sooner than the 1980s. From the 1980s ramen has started its journey to global popularity, and soon became a symbol of Japan – next to sushi, matcha and sake.

Today there are 24,000 ramen shops in Japan, 5,000 of them are in Tokyo alone!

Over time every region of Japan created their own ramen speciality, each of which has exciting and sometimes astounding story behind them.

You can discover all regional types of ramen in Japan on this map.

Itadakimasu!

Hakodate Shio Ramen & Shochu Sour Berry Cocktail. Photo: Urban Adventurer

On exploring Heddon Yokochō ‘s menu, we can find tons of ramen options. Each ramen on the menu tells you which area of Japan they are originated and the year they were created.

See the map printed on the menu to know where your chosen ramen is from.

So, where would you start your ramen journey? From the snowy northern islands of Hokkaido or the sunny southern archipelagos of Kyushu?

Heddon Yokochō is not just about ramen, though. They have a good selection of sushi rolls (available from 5pm everyday), Hirata Buns and sides.

I wanted to try something really historical, so I ordered the oldest ramen available. Hakodate Shio was created in 1884 in North Japan. It comes with salt based chicken or pork broth. The pork is slow cooked for 6 hrs until it becomes so soft, it almost melts in your mouth. The ramen contains menma (bamboo shoots), nitamago egg (boiled egg with soft centre), Naruto fishcake, nori & umeboshi (pickled Japanese plum. It has an intense but pleasant sour flavour).

Ramen of the Week

Discover a new ramen bowl every week from Monday to Wednesday for £8. Make it a surprise for yourself or follow their social feed to see which ramen is coming up next.

Kids Menu

Heddon Yokochō is a kid friendly restaurant. So, if you’re planning to bring your little ones for their very first Japanese food experience, feel free to do so.

They have a kid set menu with a choice of mini ramen bowl, a choice of drink and a scoop of yummy vegan ice cream.

Drink

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Now that you had your ramen journey around Japan, it’s time to discover Japanese drinks.

There is something for everyone’s taste. Japanese draft beer, wine, whisky, Shochu and more. Alternatively, why not pair your ramen with a Japanese cocktail?

They have a great selection of sake from aromatic to woody to cloudy and crystal clear. They are in collaboration with one of the best sake producers, Gekkeikan Brewery that is now being run by the 14^th generation of the Okura family.

Can’t decide? Go for a ‘Sake Flight’ and taste 3 different sakes to compare?

Happy Hour

Happy Hour is from Monday to Thursday from 4-6pm. You’ll get a generous 20% off all cocktails and sake.

Discover other offers here.

Solo Dining in Style

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Heddon Yokochō has special Shuchu booths. These stylish booths are reserved for solo guests only, helping them grab some me-time while fully immersing into their ramen experience.

Shuchu means, ‘focus booth’ that provide minimal distraction in order for you to enjoy your ramen without being disturbed or interrupted.

If you book you private Shuchu booth for Monday – Friday, you can enjoy 10% off from 5pm until close.

Ready for your next adventure? How about trying anime style ramen next? In Uzumaki you can try ramen exactly how Naruto likes it. ‘Dattebayo!’