Koya, Japanese restaurant in Bloomberg Arcade, City of London, United Kingdom
Koya is a Japanese restaurant in Bloomberg Arcade focused on handmade udon noodles served in rich dashi broth. The space features a long wooden counter where you watch noodle makers work, and the simple wood finishes create a clean, uncluttered dining area.
The restaurant started with a Soho location in 2010 before moving to Bloomberg Arcade in 2017. This expansion came as Japanese dining gained recognition in London's financial district and nearby neighborhoods.
The name Koya refers to a Japanese highland, reflecting the restaurant's down-to-earth cooking philosophy. You can see this plainness in how staff shape and cook noodles by hand each day, just as you would find in a neighborhood ramen shop in Tokyo.
The restaurant sits in Bloomberg Arcade, a modern covered complex that's easy to reach from several street entrances. Counter seating means you can walk in without a reservation, though arriving during off-peak times gives you a better chance of finding a spot quickly.
The menu includes IzaKoya small plates designed to pair with sake and draft beers, following the Japanese izakaya tradition of mixing food and drinks. This approach sets the meal apart from standard noodle shops and invites you to explore different flavor combinations.
Location: City of London
Address: 10-12 Bloomberg Arcade, London EC4N 8AR, UK
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 07:00-22:30; Saturday 10:00-22:30; Sunday 10:00-18:00
Email: info@koya.co.uk
Website: https://koya.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.51221,-0.09153
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47
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