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The Japanese Canteen

British fast food restaurant chain offering canteen-style Japanese food in London.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Overview

The Japanese Canteen is a British fast food restaurant chain. The original canteen opened in St John's Street, Islington, N1 in 1995, described as one of the first and innovative Japanese restaurants to offer inexpensive and accessible canteen-style dining. A first takeaway canteen opened in Thayer Street, W1 in 1997, and the chain now has shops throughout London serving thousands of customers daily. Its head office is at 30 - 33 Minories, London EC3N 1DD.

History

The original Japanese Canteen opened its doors in St John's Street, Islington, N1 in 1995 and was described as one of the first and innovative Japanese restaurants to offer inexpensive and accessible canteen-style dining. The success of this venture led to the first takeaway canteen, which opened in Thayer Street, W1 in 1997. The chain now has shops throughout London serving thousands of customers daily.

Products and positioning

Inexpensive and accessible canteen-style Japanese dining.

  • Sushi

  • Donburi

  • Bento

  • Noodle soup

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