Phone: +442078313375
Address: 34-36 High Holburn, London I-WC1V 6AA, United Kingdom
City: London
Menu Dishes: 12
Reviews: 6696
"When I was invited to visit Kintan a small international Japanese chain , London’s first Japanese BBQ restaurant in their words , I was intrigued. London is a bit sushi obsessed and I’m glad these guys have opened up to break the monotony. The outside of this restaurant is quite plain and you would be quite oblivious to what it holds. You wouldn’t think much of the place unless you enter and you’re taken in by the huge open space that stretches out and the modern Japanese inspired decor. There’s a wide selection of seating. From conventional dining tables to booths. Our table was fitted with a built-in grill. I love the whole concept of cooking at your table. I know some people would have a different opinion “why should I cook my own food in a restaurant?!” but I think it’s a lot of fun and great for dates! ; unless you’ve never cooked in your life, in which case…NO! They have an extensive menu but it’s all split up by times of the day so you won’t be drowning in options. We went for the premium option from their dinner menu because we are fat pigs and wanted to try most of their dishes. At a price tag of £44.50 per person this isn’t cheap so save it for a special occasion if you must. But if you’re like me, then whatever- go treat yourself! :P Also be warned, make sure you come with an appetite or else you won’t be able to finish everything in this set dinner. With 6 starters, 7 mains and a dessert course- you’d definitely want to be rolled back home. While waiting for our feast to begin, we looked around. They had a NY based architect come and design their interior and it looks great. Open, spacious and a little Japanese touch here and there. We ordered our drinks and my friend ordered their special sake. He gave it a thumbs up! Very quickly, our starters starting raiding our table. First off was a town full of edamame beans with a generous sprinkle of sea salt. I love edamame beans as they are a perfect snack option too! The Kintan Salad was surprisingly delicious. I’m not a salad person but that special Kintan dressing transformed this plain salad dish into something I kept on eating. It was fresh, crunchy and the right amount of dressing to make it extra special. But I had to control myself as there were far more dishes on their way. Their service is quite efficient. Hot Oil Seared Salmon was delicate in taste but if dipped in the oil mixture became more powerful. My taste buds were having too much fun to stop! Garlic fried noodles looked great and I was having food envy by looking at them even when our food had not arrived. But sadly it had pork in it so my friend got to eat ALL of it. Sad times. They were devoured quite quickly so I suppose that’s a good sign ; I absolutely loved Tuna Tartare Volcano which was a fried block of rice topped with tuna tartare mixed with their special marinade. O.MY.GOD! Why did I order so much food?! The only criticism I have for this dish is that the rice base was too thick and it should be made thinner. Otherwise the starters are enough to fill you up. There’s no way 2 people can finish everything :P A portable table was placed next to us and it got filled with meats of all sorts, prawns and scallops! We were in meat heaven. With our grill ready and sizzling- we started cooking the marinated meat. The great thing about their grills is that they’re fitted with special parts that suck out all the smell and smoke of the grill. Otherwise sitting there would be quite unbearable! So lucky for us, we were quite content with BBQ-ing our own meat :D Their meat is sourced from UK, US and New Zealand and you can tell it was of high quality and fresh because it didn’t take long to cook. It was tender to the bite and the marinade was just perfect so we hardly used the dipping sauces. The one’s that stood out for me was the Filet Mignon- Yuzu Ponzu and the Premium Kaibi Short Rib. The scallops and prawns were okay. They did not stand out much in terms of taste. The meat dishes are clearly the heroes of this menu. There was also a selection of vegetables to BBQ which we barely touched except the mushrooms. Sorry mom! :P I also did not fancy BBQ-ing a huge piece of onion. If they were cut into smaller pieces then I might have but I had plenty of salad and edamame to fill in for my 5 a day. Khe khe khe! By this time, I was slouched in my side of the booth. Ready to give up. I could not eat another bite even though the succulent pieces of meat were beckoning me to not give up on them. Phew! That was one joy ride. We took a little breather before the dessert course and I went for a little walk around the restaurant. There is so much seating in this restaurant and they had more downstairs. There were a couple of people sitting there but it was so cold and lack of heating made me shiver. I don’t know how people could sit there in the cold and eat. I bet the BBQ helped! I came back to our dessert course sitting on the table- the assorted mochi ice cream. Mmmmhmm! they were presented elegantly and looked delicious. One thing I would commend Kintan is on the level of care they put into serving their food. While their serving plates were hot for hot food, the platter for their dessert was chilled so even if you took your sweet time in eating your dessert, it wouldn’t melt. Now that’s how I like my dessert to be served- chilled to perfection! The mochi ice cream was quite interesting and one that I’ve never eaten before. The three different flavours were encased in a round shell of jelly with different flavours and textures. Inside each was a different flavour of their ice cream- green tea, caramel and sesame seed. It was the perfect end to the meal and quite refreshing after eating all that meat :P My favourite out of the three was the sesame seed one ad least memorable one is the green tea. Green tea shouldn’t be a dessert! But before we could call it quits, we were also treated to the Kintan special ice cream. Again, super chilled bowl and a scoop of their ice cream topped with black honey and soya dust. Yummmmy!"
Full menu - 12 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Japanese Specialties
Noodle
Ramen
A steaming bowl of ramen with savory broth, tender noodles, sliced pork, soft-boiled egg, and fresh toppings.
Sushi Rolls
Sushi
Freshly rolled sushi with a perfect balance of vinegared rice and fresh fish, served with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
Dessert
Sushi
Sashimi
Fresh slices of raw fish, served with tangy dipping sauces and garnished with shredded daikon and wasabi for a flavorful experience.
Appetizer
Fried Rice
Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with vegetables, eggs, and choice of protein, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Beef Dishes
Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon: A tender, juicy cut of beef, often grilled or pan-seared, served with your choice of sauce and sides.
Steaks
Ribeye Steak
Juicy, tender ribeye steak grilled to perfection, featuring rich marbling and bold flavor.
Entrées
Cheese Sticks menu
Crispy golden cheese sticks with a gooey cheesy center, served with a side of tangy marinara sauce.
Salads
Andrew
The food was delicious, and the service was friendly, quick, and efficient. The prices were reasonable, and the wait time was not bad either. I will definitely be coming back. Cheers!
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Кадивка
Filet mignon, rib eye, short rib, skirt steak…plus prawns and scallops and halloumi cheese. All on the barbecue. Plus hot oiled seared salmon and tuna tartar on cubes of rice, fried, on the side.
Ben
Kintan is London’s first Yakiniku restaurant (at least as far as I know) but I’m sure it won’t be the last. There really is more to Japanese food than just sushi and ramen. A couple of days before our visit, I sat down to watch 47 Ronin, a film about...
Sune
This is a lovely place to take a break for food and sightseeing. I didn't make a reservation in advance, but they offered me a nice table and allowed me two hours to enjoy my lunch, as they were fully booked for dinner later. It's a popular spot, and everything was fantastic. The sake was especially delightful, especially with the London weather! View menu
Melissa
The meat was expertly marinated, and its texture was incredibly delicate. There is a wide selection of sake and some unique cocktails to choose from. Overall, I was very impressed and will definitely return. The prices were reasonable and matched the quality of the food. The presence of many Japanese customers speaks to the authenticity of the barbecue experience.
Connor
Enough of the Korean BBQ mayhem, it’s time for the Japanese Yakiniku BBQ experience to take over. Yakiniku means grilled meat. Kintan in Chancery Lane High Holborn, has only been open for four months and is becoming busy. Kintan is already massively successful in Japan and have outlets in the US, Hong Kong and Jakarta. When I arrived I had to wait five minutes until my table. The interior is very minimalistic and very spacious. Walking down the restaurant, tables are largely spread and there’s no squeezing past someone’s back to get to your seats. I noticed the majority of the diners were Japanese, as I could understand a few phrases they spoke. A good sign right?
Jana
kintan offers a first of his kind culinary experience in london yakiniku bbq a premium Japanese cook at her table meal. I was a couple of Korean chefs at their table restaurants in london, so it was very interested to try kintan. I was invited to try their premium menu that offers a selection of light sweet and fish dishes, followed by a lot of meat and seafood to cook at the table. kintan is close to chancery lane station, on high holborn, that is somewhere I't often at the weekends (if I'm in a club around the corner, if I don't think kintan is open! so we went to central a few Sundays and finally found the restaurant after overcoming my müllnavigation skills. the restaurant is dark wood i... View menu
Keeley
Kintan is amazing in every aspect apart from actually getting in and booking a table. I tried to go there for a long time. I once turned up on a Friday night and it ws fully booked, tried to call the next day, same thing, fully booked. Tried to call the following Monday, phone did not work, send an email, no response. Finally managed to get hold of them, it was full and I could not go on a Friday evening. In the end I managed to book a table for Saturday lunch, but it was a tedious process. They definitely focus on food and not on the customer experience, as even when we went there on the Saturday we had to wait to be seated for 5min until the receptionist finished a very long phone conversa...
Keeley
Posted on February 18, 2015 by Priscilla foodpornnation.com Standard Kintan is the first yakiniku-style restaurant to open in High Holborn, London. Yakiniku literally translates into grilled meat and is considered as the Japanese take on the Korean barbecue. This is a style of Japanese BBQ where the diner can order a selection of bite sized meats, seafood and vegetables to be prepared over table grill. The best part of the experience is being interactive with your food and watching it sizzle away just the way you like it. Whilst Kintan specialises in grilled meats, there is a selection of appetisers, salads, rice and noodles. To start we ordered the hot oil seared salmon £7) which came beaut...
Jane
When I was invited to visit Kintan a small international Japanese chain , London’s first Japanese BBQ restaurant in their words , I was intrigued. London is a bit sushi obsessed and I’m glad these guys have opened up to break the monotony. The outside of this restaurant is quite plain and you would be quite oblivious to what it holds. You wouldn’t think much of the place unless you enter and you’re taken in by the huge open space that stretches out and the modern Japanese inspired decor. There’s a wide selection of seating. From conventional dining tables to booths. Our table was fitted with a built-in grill. I love the whole concept of cooking at your table. I know some people would have a... View menu
Categories
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Soup Warm and comforting soups to nourish your soul. Choose from a variety of flavorful broths and hearty ingredients, perfect for a simple appetizer or a satisfying meal on a chilly day.
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Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate. View menu
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Meat Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Breakfast Start your day with our delicious breakfast options, featuring everything from classic eggs and pancakes to healthy smoothies and yogurt. Perfect for a hearty meal or a light morning bite!
