Kokin Restaurant

I came here for some drinks, and this is such a beautiful restaurant - a nice, warm ambience with comfortable seating, and the service was great. I had the Blooming Dream mocktail, while my friends had the Nara mocktail, Espresso Martini Matcha and Manhattan with Japanese whisky. The Blooming Dream was a delight to drink, with light, sparkling jasmine tea notes, making it a very refreshing drink overall. My friend’s Nara mocktail was floral, with elderflower notes. She said her Espresso Martini tasted very authentic and rich matcha. I would love to come back to try its food menu next time!

Authentic Japanese cuisine. Carefully executed dishes and beautifully presented. Very good value for money for this level of quality and execution (in London). Loved every bite of the meal. Grilled Tuna Kama was superb and definitely not something you could find around town every day; that was how good I would describe. The design of the menu was easy and suitable for solo and group diners.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a great dinner at Kokin. The wood-fired Wagyu nigiri was the highlight, beautifully paired with their smoked sushi rice. The scallop nigiri was incredibly tender and very fresh, easily one of the best I’ve had. The Wagyu short rib melted in the mouth, and the miso grilled black cod was warm and comforting. The Temae Sushi experience was fun and interactive without feeling gimmicky. Finished with a Blooming Dream cocktail with Saicho jasmine sparkling tea, light and refreshing. Calm, refined and well worth a visit.

I must admit this is the 2nd time I have been to a restaurant where I thought it should have a higher rating due to the quality of food. The first was Singburi when it was still open in Leyton which unbeknownst to me was a place where it was so good that no one told anyone else about it lest they could not get a future booking. This is one such place. You will get almost michelin quality food without burning your wallet. And it was the 1st time I have been to a non packed restaurant where the food was exceptional. Dish to kill for: Tuna Makiyaki (nigiri)with smoked rice. £7.50 a pop. 11/10 Compared to Endo at the Rotunda ( before they had a fire there ) this Tuna item is exceptional. Have everything with smoked rice if you can. Miso black cod 7/10 Grilled tuna kama/collar the smokiness seeps through but slightly salty 7/10 Homemade tofu 9/10 Oysters 8/10 Grilled chicken 7/10 Ramen 8/10 Cocktails above average. Summer Breeze was good. Was celebrating a birthday and they accommodated when we brought our own lola cupcakes cake to serve and slice gratis. (Very rare in London, the allowance to byo cake) We did order some other things but as I didnt try them i can't comment. It is situated in The Stratford Hotel on the 7th floor. So glad we didnt leave when I saw only 3 tables taken on a Sunday night. All round better than Lucky Cat for the food.

Had lunch at Kokin and tried both the Chirashi Bento and the Nigiri Bento:) such a satisfying midday option. 😋😋😋 The chirashi was generous and beautifully fresh, with well-balanced fish and seasoned rice that didn’t overpower the toppings. The nigiri bento felt clean and precise, each piece carefully prepared and clearly high quality. （10/10） Everything tasted light yet refined, perfect for lunch without feeling heavy. A great choice if you want something elevated but relaxed for a weekday lunch.✨💖

Absolutely stunning food. All dishes so delicious. We have travelled around Japan, and this is the best Japanese food we’ve eaten in London. Better than Nobu. The staff were lovely - friendly and attentive. The price is high (for Stratford) but honestly the food is completely worth it. (Much better than Allegra, the previous restaurant here) Favourites - the miso back cod and tuna collar mains were outstanding. All the sashimi and sushi were super fresh and beautifully presented. Smoked sushi rice was inspired. The egg custard and eel starter was incredible. And you can’t beat a glass of Nyetimber sparkling. Thank you for a lovely evening. We’ll definitely be back.

Dinner at 📍Kokin, Straford on the 7th floor of The Stratford hotel. Wood fire inspired Japanese dishes with a focus on sustainable blue fin tuna. The smoke could be tasted in every course and bringing an extra dimension of savouriness where you wouldn’t expect them. Most dishes were beautifully presented and well executed. We loved the starter platter which had a good variety of dishes. The sushi and sashimi tasted very fresh with the option to try wood fired smoked sushi rice. We paired this with bolder flavours so as not to overpower the more delicate. The chicken dish was surprisingly the favourite with a deliciously rich egg yolk sauce. The tuna collar was the reason for my visit and did not disappoint. For me, the sauces were too strong and over seasoned the cod and tuna dishes. The dining room was spacious and airy and service was great. We did have to wait a while for the sushi as it was made to order but the staff were very apologetic. Overall a great experience and I hope to try their tuna carving events soon. #japanesefood #woodfire #london #sushi #foodtok

Had lunch at Kokin after a day at Stratford Westfield and was genuinely impressed. Hidden on the 7th floor of The Stratford Hotel, the calm wabi-sabi space and bright natural light set the perfect tone. The Japanese assorted starter platter was beautiful and seasonal, with standout silky tofu and a rich eel chawanmushi. The Grilled Wagyu Set was excellent—the A5 wagyu melted like soft, buttery chocolate, and everything from the karaage to the sashimi was fresh and well-balanced. The Chirashi Set was generous and delicious, with sweet tuna and popping salmon roe. The okonomiyaki was comforting and topped with a gooey duck egg. Great value for lunch, refined flavors, and thoughtful presentation. Would definitely return.