Shack-Fuyu

Set in the heart of Soho, Shack-Fuyu channels the swagger of a Tokyo diner through a distinctly London lens. Part of the acclaimed Bone Daddies group, it began life as a seasonal pop-up and now settles into a space that once flipped pizzas, trading slices for Japanese-inspired comfort cooking. The mood is playful yet polished, where bold flavours and inventive cooking meet.

The menu nods to modern izakaya culture, built for sharing and spirited conversation. Expect riffs that balance umami, smoke and a lick of heat: Korean fried wings with a spicy-sour glaze, miso aubergine that hums with depth, prawn toast reimagined as okonomiyaki, and beef picanha brightened with wasabi chimichurri. There is theatre too, from sukiyaki wagyu beef on hot stone to a pillowy katsu sando, before the cult Kinako French Toast with matcha soft serve steals the finale.

Dark wood, neon flashes and an open kitchen give the room a lively thrum from lunch through late night, matched by an inventive run of cocktails, highballs and sake. Whether it is a quick stop for small plates and a drink or a full-blown feast, Shack-Fuyu keeps the tempo high and the flavours dialled in. It is one to book, appetites at the ready and chopsticks poised.