Soho · London
Who recommends Koya? Loyle Carner, a guest on TopJaw, Jesse Jenkins, Jackson Boxer, Helen Graham and 3 more — 8 people who’d know have named Koya in Soho, London, in their own words below where they gave them.
What should you order at Koya? The dishes the people who recommend it mention: mackerel udon, pork belly, chicken karaage, glazed mackerel, miso soup and rice.
on TopJaw
Just go sit in the window with a bowl of udon, the mackerel one probably, and a little bit of chicken karaage on the side.
on TopJaw
This is the original Japanese breakfast — mackerel with a lovely little glaze, miso soup and rice. Here they hand make the noodles.
on TopJaw
Best for solo dining. Koya. Just some udon and pork belly. Job done.
on Secret Trips
When I’m there, my classic order is always a few small plates from the blackboard and then a bowl of cold udon noodles with cold broth, which is the best way to eat them.
executive chef at Bubala · on Mob
For me, Koya Soho is an absolute timeless classic and probably one I go back to most frequently.
Also named by: Tomos Parry (The chef behind Brat and Mountain · on Michelin Guide), Nieves Barragan (on TopJaw), Niklas Ekstedt (on TopJaw).
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Last recommendation added 2026-01-18