Reviews


The overall consensus on the restaurant was mixed. Some diners found the service to be slow and unsatisfactory, with long waits for food and issues with attention from the staff. Others, however, appreciated the friendly and efficient service, as well as the delicious food that was served. The quality of the dishes varied, with some finding the food to be merely average while others praised the excellent presentation and high-quality produce used. Despite some criticisms, many diners found the experience to be enjoyable and expressed a desire to return. Overall, opinions on the restaurant were somewhat polarized, with some loving the experience and others feeling disappointed with the service and food quality, on average, the rating for Harajuku Kitchen is 4.3.

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 170 reviews

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Menulist
3.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Cristina
01.11.2017 - 08:46

Had a really nice dinner here with a friend a couple of months ago when we were visiting Edinburgh and were looking for something different. We checked

Vera
01.11.2017 - 08:46

Service was great but the food was disappointing. The sushi rice had waaaay too much vinegar in it.

Abigail
01.11.2017 - 08:46

The karaage chicken was really delicious, very crispy and the pairing with the sauce is a nice complement.

Scott
16.06.2021 - 13:37

the service was terrible. it took longer to serve sushi than it did to serve a series of pork noodles and chicken roasts. they never brought our change back to...

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Kai-Uwe
16.01.2023 - 11:55

the unpleasant place, it was cold, the food that passed, the rice was too cooked and flat. normal sushi. Only desserts were more acceptable. the very kind servi...

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Opentable
4.3 ★ from 170 reviews
Denise
05.09.2023 - 09:59

The food at this restaurant was amazing, but unfortunately the service was poor. We had booked a table but were running late, so I called to let them know. They...

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Greg
05.09.2023 - 09:59

I am unsure if the restaurant has new ownership. The food used to be top-notch, but now it is just average. The staff has definitely changed. We waited 20 minut...

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OpenTable
05.09.2023 - 09:59

Slow service but good for effort. Prawn tempura was nice.

MrsMack
05.09.2023 - 09:59

This was our second visit to Harajuku Kitchen and I enjoyed it even more than the first The location is excellent with the huge picture window looking out onto...

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OpenTable
05.09.2023 - 09:59

This is the best Japanese food I have eaten since my trip to Japan! It was amazing.

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