Japan Centre Flagship Store (Leicester Square)
Explore an authentic Japanese dining and shopping experience
Featuring a classic ‘depachika’ style (the Japanese word for a basement food hall), with a range of unique specialist rooms, all set around our open kitchens and central dine-in courtyard. You’ll be able to explore an authentic Japanese dining and shopping experience. We also offer delivery of freshly made Japanese food to your door through Deliveroo.
Please note: only assistance and guide dogs are allowed inside our store.
Dine at Japan Centre Flagship Store (Leicester Square)
Established in 1976, Japan Centre is a well-loved destination for Japanese shopping and dining. Whilst there have been several locations over the years, Japan Centre has always been passionate about delivering a rich variety of quality Japanese goods to shoppers in the UK and beyond, something that has been carried through to our new flagship Japan Centre store located on Panton Street.
Dine, shop and explore all things Japan at this exciting new London destination. Our flagship store centrally located off Leicester Square, combines the traditional elements of a ‘depachika’ (the Japanese word for a basement food hall) with a range of unique specialist rooms, all set around our open kitchens and central dine-in courtyard. You’ll be able to order and taste true Japanese flavours at our deli hot counter. No matter if it’s a hearty bowl of katsu curry rice, ramen for a quick filling meal, or crunchy gyoza dumplings, takoyaki octopus balls and more soul food sides to enjoy with friends and family, the choice is yours. As you enter off Panton Street, you’ll be welcomed through our mochi bar, down to the depachika where you will be continuously delighted as you explore our truly unique dining and shopping experience. Find our restaurant Yokocho situated above for a legendary bowl of regional ramen.
For dishes served in-store, the full allergen content list can be viewed here.
Shop at Japan Centre Flagship Store (Leicester Square)
Groceries
Japanese cooking can be characterised by its frequent use of selected staple ingredients including soy sauce, mirin, miso, sake and vinegar. Find all these plus fresh Asian fruit and vegetables, matcha, rice, noodles, panko breadcrumbs and more in store. If you need to stock up on your Japanese cooking essentials, snacks and of course confectionary, head to the bright and open aisles in our food hall.
Fish & meat
Some of the most well-known dishes in Japanese cuisine, such as sukiyaki, shabu shabu and yakiniku, require the use of specially cut, thinly sliced meats and fresh seafood. Thinly sliced meat and high grade seafood is readily available in most supermarkets in Japan and now you can enjoy it too. Visit our meat and fish counter where our friendly team will be able to help ensure you have everything you need for your culinary creations.
Explore Japan Centre Flagship Store (Leicester Square)
Tea room
Our specialist rooms provide the perfect opportunity for you to explore in depth some of the most popular products, the first of which is our aromatic Tea Room. Guided by knowledgeable staff, you’ll be able to browse and sample different teas and then order your favourites by the gram.
Sake room
Japan Centre prides itself on its extensive supply of sake, from the varied offerings of master brewers such as Gekkeikan to rare, award-winning sake from smaller suppliers. Whether you’re a sake connoisseur or a complete beginner, let our sake sommelier be your guide to the rich world of sake.
