Kintan, Japanese barbecue restaurant in High Holborn, London, United Kingdom
Kintan is a Japanese yakiniku restaurant in the High Holborn area where diners sit at tables equipped with built-in smokeless grills to cook their own meat and vegetables. The menu emphasizes quality beef cuts sourced from Japan, sliced by hand and served with a selection of sides and dipping sauces ready for grilling.
The restaurant opened to introduce authentic Japanese yakiniku tradition to London for the first time, bringing the grilling method to British diners who had not experienced it before. Its launch marked a shift in how Londoners experienced Japanese dining beyond traditional sushi and noodle restaurants.
The name comes from Japanese and refers to the ring-shaped cast iron cooking surface, symbolizing the centerpiece of the dining experience. You will notice how the act of grilling together at each table creates a social setting where conversation and sharing naturally happen.
The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 12 to 11 pm and on Sundays from 12 to 10 pm, with wheelchair access throughout. You will find quieter times during lunch hours and early evening, making it easier to enjoy your meal without waiting.
The kitchen staff use specialized cutting techniques to slice meat at exact thicknesses that cook quickly on the grill and achieve the right texture. This precision in preparation is as important as the grilling itself and reveals the care taken in every step of your meal.
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