Japan Centre
Take Away Food Shop at 19-21 Shaftesbury Avenue
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7 / 10 from 2 reviews
Region
Chinatown
Chinatown
Category
Take Away Food Shops
Take Away Food Shops
All In London Review
The place for exotic ingredients, style magazines and some of the best pork buns in town
Aside from the huge range of Japanese (and some Korean) ingredients available, there is a range of homeware and hardware likely to capture the fancy of even the most casual fan of Japanese culture. Hard to find fashion and style magazines are another bonus. But, perhaps the best thing about the Japan Centre is the small bbq pork stand at the entrance, which continuously dishes out some of the best Hirata buns in London. Think bbq pork, cucumber and Siracha mayo piled into a soft, moist bun. Quite literally (yes, literally) the snack of our dreams.
Aside from the fine food, the rare ingredients, the magazines, the ramen bowls and the decorative chopsticks, the Japan Centre is a fun, novel place to visit. Even if you end up leaving with nothing - unlikely- the place will inspire you, whether you know your wabi sabi from your zen aesthetics or not.
Reviewed by T.A.O
anonymously
Published on Oct 14, 2016
User Reviews
Juanita
from London
from London
Feb 2, 2018
Great food and products but with a very aggressive female security officer!!!