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Inamo Covent Garden

Restaurant Chinese restaurant Japanese restaurant Sushi restaurant Asian fusion restaurant Eclectic restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Chinese restaurants in London


Address

11-14 Hanover Pl, London WC2E 9JP, United Kingdom

Website

www.inamo-restaurant.com

Contact

+44 20 7484 0500

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (6.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Monday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 11:30 PM

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  • 5/5 Raynukaa D. 2 years ago on Google
    Inamo is a one of a kind unique Asian restaurant. The ambience was really good. All tables had a little clicker thing which can be used to play games or draw or sketch on the table which definitely kept the kids extremely entertained. Ordering food was from tables using tablets which was super easy and food was delivered to table extremely quick. We went in for unlimited tapas using a virgin experience voucher that we received. All the dishes we tried were absolutely delicious and had authentic taste. Even for the price set of £30 pp for unlimited tapas, this was definitely worth it.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter G. 2 months ago on Google • 380 reviews New
    My young son did a kids class on making sushi which was good. We then had lunch. The table is a touch screen and has the menu built, so you order through that. Then you can play games on it The food was great and the service was speedy, but not rushed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Pepper O. 5 months ago on Google • 337 reviews
    Visited here with 5 friends. Researched in advance and pre-ordered the Unlimited Tapas and sushi package, it was on our reservation (we emailed in advance). When we arrived we also told them and they showed us how to order the unlimited tapas on the table. At payment stage it came to over £300. This included at least 3 dishes that never arrived. And the surcharge was done on every dish we ordered within the unlimited tapas which was paid in advance. The surcharge was £75! Like I have mentioned, some dishes never arrived. We also asked for help on several occasions during our visit (there is an option on the table) and no one came. We did speak to one person and asked if the house wine was free as it came up as £0.00 under the unlimited category, he said he is very new and didn't know, my partner asked if he could find out, the guy looked frightened and never returned. Our group were split over 2 tables, one of the tables went blue screen for a good 10 minutes or so. The food itself was good and there was a big variety which included vegetarian and vegan. We do think it was overpriced, for example 4 chicken karrage for £12.50. The interactive tables were good for certain parts however they don't 100% work, there were a lot of sections that didn't work. The screens are very bright in the menu section and when the food arrives it is very difficult to see what you are eating, if you don't catch what the staff say then it is also difficult to know what food is arriving as the staff don't speak very loudly. Also due to the lighting, staff kept knocking in to our chairs when working past, standing on my partner's hoodie etc. With unlimited we went in with the thought of trying dishes we don't normally try, I tried some of the Singapore noodles and wasn't keen on the sauce, I offered it to my friends and did feel bad that I had wasted some food, when the staff took our dishes away we were questioned why we had left it, just felt a bit awkward and I explained that I had tried it and that it wasn't too my taste and he didn't say anything or smile. Just be careful of the surcharge even if you have a voucher, we chose not to pay it and instead tipped what we wanted.

  • 4/5 ME K. 5 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    This is a great restaurant with table interactive digital table for games and ordering food. I had the bottomless brunch option with unlimited food and alcoholic drinks for 90 minutes. I have been here twice before and am always happy with the quality and value. However the food menu now has premium items which you’d have to pay an extra £2-£4 to order which is a bit cheeky as everything should be included in the brunch priced. Only paid £29.95 plus service so was an amazing deal and worth the visit! Highly recommend.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Raquel P. 6 months ago on Google • 252 reviews
    I recently visited this Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant and my experience was rather disappointing. The food served was quite average, lacking the authentic flavors I expected from a Japanese cuisine establishment. Additionally, the variety of dishes offered was surprisingly limited, leaving much to be desired in terms of choices. One major issue we encountered was the lack of information provided about the inclusive drinks. No one informed us about the availability of sparkling wine, which was supposedly part of the package. Furthermore, the facilities were in poor condition, reflecting a lack of maintenance and attention to cleanliness. This aspect greatly affected our overall impression of the restaurant. A comfortable and pleasant environment is essential for enjoying a meal, and unfortunately, this was lacking during our visit. The only thing we liked was the ordering system. Every table has a screen where you can select the food you would like to order. In summary, while the concept of an all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant is appealing, this particular establishment fell short in several key areas. From the mediocre food and limited variety to the missing information about inclusive drinks and the poor condition of the facilities, my dining experience was not enjoyable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rita R. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is alright and the table is entertaining. However, the service was beyond chaotic. Firstly, we got seated basically next to another couple. Literally a table for 4 divided for 2 couples. Doesn't allow for much privacy. (Photo as an example) The service started quickly. You ordered and the food was with you within 5min. However, towards the end, we ordered a relatively simple plate and it took half an hour to get to us. We then proceeded to ask for the waiter to understand where it was or if we pressed anything wrong and we were simply presented with the bill (wrong bill that had even more items we didn't order). We explained we were waiting for a plate and not ready to pay as we were still waiting for dessert. We finally got the dish but were now unable to order dessert as the tablet wouldn't allow us. We had good expectations and loved the food, it was just unfortunate the incident in the end and the table placement.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vincent K. 9 months ago on Google
    Came here with the groupon deal and was not disappointed with the buffet. You order the food on the interactive tables and the food comes fairly quickly. The food was all delicious! Staff were friendly and helpful, was not too busy visiting in a weekday either. There were some issues with the interactive tables as they are not very responsive and prone to double clicking meaning you have to go back and scroll through the menu and start again but it’s a nice concept, tablets probably would be more useful as it’s hard to order with the plates scattered all over the table.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Michael I. 2 months ago on Google • 187 reviews New
    We Went For The Unlimited Sushi Tapas Menu, And Unlimited Drinks. Firstly you must choose your drink and stick with it on arrival which is fine, but you must get a servers attention for any top up otherwise they will not top up for you. The service was quite bad as you order you food via the touch screen but everytime we ordered it went to the next table consistently, we told the server who apologised then immediately another waiter brang our sushi to the next table and he again apologies I felt sorry for the table next to us who had to keep saying we didn't order this. Overall most dishes on the unlimited menu the sauces were either sweet or salty, if you have never been to Asian restaurants then this is good for you but I feel this is neither up to standard nor worth it to be honest, also when we sat down there was already 4 things on the unlimited menu already or of stock. The best thing on the menu was Aubergine in Miso.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom V. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome food and amazing hospitality. It was like eating home cooked food. My kids loved everything. The freshly made fruit juices, chicken soup, mixed platter and shawarma. Freshly made bread with houmous was I think the best I have ever eaten! Finally the baklava and mint tea was the best compliment to our meal. We will definitely visit again. Many thanks for the excellent service.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julio C. 2 years ago on Google
    Jordan and his colleagues really took care of us with friendly service and smiles all the way. Makes the food taste even better. The tapas and sushi experience with bottomless Prosecco is the way to go. There sushi is my favourite. Not the mention the entertainment with their digital interactive art and games on the table. Chill environment, good for a date day or night.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 L. C. 1 year ago on Google
    We availed the unlimited tapas and sushi option. The food was nice but some items on the menu were not available, we started at 7pm so I don't know if that affects it. It takes a while for them to top up the drinks. We did enjoy the table where you can play games while eating and order from it at the same time. Overall it was a good experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luisa V. 2 years ago on Google
    Inamo is a not just delicious but it is also super fun. The tables with game are entertaining and the food is super tasty and fresh! Highlight for me was the new cucumber sushi and the steak was prepared with perfection! Service was lovely and very efficient! The wine list is very good too!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gone Sun W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location for a fun casual date or family meal. Had bottomless afternoon tea, which included a delicious variety of sushi and other dishes. Vegetarians won't be disappointed, as there's lots of variety. The interactive tables are a fun ice breaker that kids will love. But the software could do with being updated.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kristal J. 4 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    We've been wanting to go to inamo for a couple of years but hadn't had a chance. Long story short we ended up with a voucher for the bottomless tapas and sushi. Wellll...... It has horrid. Food didn't taste fresh, best item on the menu was the chips. Menu was so limited. You can very much tell the chicken dishes are essentially chicken balls coated in different sauces for each dish. Oh and they are kinda soggy like they've been sitting in the sauce. The only thing I can compare this to is food at a low grade buffet. ahhh nearly forgot...the Sashimi was so slimy - clearly really old or poor quality salmon. The sauces that accompany some of the dishes had clearly been sitting the their pots for a while. I hung one upside down and it didn't move (vid included). Table was clear but screen loads funny, if you're into tech this won't impress you. On there website they list it as being worth £90 but discount it to £35. In all honestly I don't think it's worth that. On top of that they then want service charge, I usually always opt to pay it but I just couldn't justify this trip. Staff just dropped food off and walked away, they didn't even say what each item was.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liam W. 3 months ago on Google • 120 reviews New
    Wow! This was my first time here but the second time for my friend. We booked this for lunch - bottomless brunch option which included 2 hours worth of food orders and a selection of drinks. The tables are all interactive and you do all ordering through this plus the entertainment! Got all sorted of games and activities at your fingertips! So good! The food is great, really enjoyed exploring the menu ordering a couple of different dishes at a time. The cauliflower is incredible 😍 Would highly recommend and will definitely go back again

  • 4/5 Alison R. 3 months ago on Google • 120 reviews New
    The crispy duck was very salty. Food average. The computer games at the table were excellent in keeping my grandsons entertained. They enjoyed the sushi as well

  • 2/5 Jacob S. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Nice atmosphere with games available on the table. The food was terrible. I ordered the chicken noodles and the lamb. The noodles were way too sweet and the lamb was very rubbery and 90% fat. Although I told a waiter about the lamb and they were happy to offer a refund on it or a glass of Prosecco in return. I also ordered the green tea which tasted just like boiling water. And I ordered coconut ice cream which was tasty but I had to wait half an hour and talk to 3 different waiters to receive it after I’d paid the bill.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bethany R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to come. We came without a reservation and were seated within 5minutes. They also allowed us to order from the bottomless menu even though we didn't book it. Great food the Korean chicken wings were amazing! Celest and Robins were great severs. Can't wait to come again x
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 s.g1328 8 months ago on Google
    Had the best quality sushi ever!! You get to order from the table which is a tablet and it sends the order through to the staff, the tablet on the table also had a variety of fun things to do such as games. Service was high tech and interesting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Carman S. 1 year ago on Google
    I came for afternoon tea set and on the menu they said there is salty dishes and sweet dishes. After finishing my salty dish, we waited a long time for the sweet side, then we asked the waitress and she said there is no dessert for today. They didn’t even tell us before we order the afternoon tea set! If I have known this, I would have chosen the normal menu! At first they wanted us to pay full price for the tea set then I complained about it since we didn’t even have the full set provided! After complaining, The manger gave us 15% off the bill at the end but I am still very upset about it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy 9 months ago on Google
    We came here for bottomless brunch. I do not eat sushi but I was happy enough with all the tapas choices. The food is great and the prosecco was flowing. The only remark I will make is that the dishes came out randomly and some of the dishes did not come at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mike J. 4 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Visited this modern-style restaurant for lunch, and the touch table was an interesting addition – great for some interactive fun with friends. However, when the food arrived, it became a bit of an eat-or-play situation due to limited space. Opted for the unlimited sushi menu, but it was a bit disappointing. The choices were quite limited compared to other places I've been with similar buffets. The taste was average, nothing particularly special. If you're looking for variety, this might not be the best choice. The staff were friendly and attentive, but the management could use some improvement. The timing of food delivery was inconsistent, making it confusing to know if an order had been forgotten. Additionally, during our last round, we were informed we had to vacate the table, but the food took a while to arrive. When it did, we were asked to leave within 10 minutes, creating a rushed and less-than-ideal dining experience.

  • 5/5 Kara H. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    One of my top favourite sushi restaurants with the finest variety of dishes for brunch. Service is extremely quick, cocktails are divine with a soothing aura. Every table surface has interactive projections where you can order food and drinks as many times as you like, watch a live feed of the chef, play games solo or with others sat at your table. Would highly recommend their bottomless brunch options.

  • 3/5 Taylor R. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    had the bottomless sushi brunch, was quite nice, only had about 5-6 actual sushi options but good selection of vegan/veggie stuff. Restaurant itself was very dark which wasn’t great. Service was quick, was only £30pp but was heavily discounted according to the website. Definitely only worth the £30, wouldn’t pay anymore than that for what you get

  • 5/5 Lexi M. 2 years ago on Google
    We went to Inamo for valentines and it was our first time there. It’s a casual restaurant but the service is nothing short of too notch! We were served by Jordan , He was so attentive and made the night a seamless and enjoyable experience! The food was amazing, every dish was delicious and Jordan made sure we had a great evening to celebrate valentines!

  • 5/5 Rubyand g. 8 months ago on Google
    Great fresh Sushi, Great experience in general, cool concept of having the use interactive screen tables to order food. 3 star on service due to staff, they weren’t pleasant or unpleasant but just sort of made you feel like they/you didn’t want to be there. For example, myself and my partner would be playing 2 player games on their interactive tables and at one point the waiter literally dumped sushi on our hands and walked away… They had a great selection of vegan alternatives. Vegan salmon for instance not sure of the actual make up). So for any veggies/vegans wanting a sushi experience I’d deffo check it out.

  • 4/5 Kich M. 6 months ago on Google
    Food wasn't all that great although I've heard so many good reviews so might just be what I ordered. We did cocktail masterclass so much fun definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Fiachra G. 6 months ago on Google
    I recently dined at Inamo Covent Garden, and it was a delightful experience. The standout feature of the evening was our amazing host Tim. He not only ensured our dining experience was top-notch but also added a touch of humor to the evening. He made a witty joke about charging us for extra chopsticks, which lightened the atmosphere and set the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable meal. The service was impeccable, and the food was equally impressive. I highly recommend this restaurant for a combination of great food and an entertaining host.

  • 5/5 Jhanvi S. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped here first right after landing in London for the first time. The atmosphere, food, and service was 5/5! Our waiter (Jordan!!) was super friendly, gave us some amazing recommendations (which we ordered) and also gave us some local touring advice! I am a vegetarian and I have to say, the Bang Bang Cauliflower is the best Asian dish I’ve ever had (Jordan’s recommendation- apparently a fan favorite of vegetarians and non-vegetarians all around)! The red dragon roll is also a 100! Love this place- will be back next time I’m in town!

  • 4/5 Wajeeha H. 1 year ago on Google
    Quirky little restaurant with really good food and good service! We went for the bottomless tapas and sushi - wish we went for unlimited drinks because it would've been more economical. The food was really delicious and I wish I ate more. We paid £41 each and are a lot of food so it's definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Mahjabeen 1 year ago on Google
    The interactive tables were so fun. Good sushi good value. Would go again. We got a voucher for 25PP for an even better deal :)

  • 4/5 G-r0 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience! The waiter “Sonu” and “Robins” were very at tentative and “Sunera” very very helpful. Food was good but the main thing about this place is the way it’s run; order through the table and receive your order quickly! No more waiting to make eye contact with waiters! Great idea! Plus the tables have games to play while you wait for the food which added fun to the experience.

  • 4/5 Leslie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Was a really fun place to visit, with a unique use of the tables to have interactive screens to order food and drink and to play some games while waiting. It did make it a little tricky if you wanted more food and drink after your plates were on the table. Service was good and staff were helpful. The food itself was good. It got a little hard to see when the lighting as the screens made the food seem darker against the light.

  • 5/5 Owen D. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    During my visit to Inamo, I was very pleased as I felt the service was 100% and felt like I wasn’t a bother considering I’m quite fussy with new foods. My server Cristina was absolutely delightful and helped me with understanding how to use my table and was happy to help me with my fussy food requests . I highly suggest this place to eat and drink as it’s fantastic value for money and the food is so flavourful!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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