Junsei

You're walking into the kind of place that feels like a neighbourhood spot in Shibuya, except you're tucked away on Seymour Place near Marble Arch. The vibe is deliberately unpretentious—stools at the counter, a few tables, everyone watching the chefs work the grill. It's busy most nights, the kind of busy where you feel like you've stumbled onto something locals actually care about. The menu does the classics properly: yakitori that's charred just right, gyoza with proper crispy edges, and a selection of small plates that make you want to order way more than you planned.