A Japanese restaurant in London known for its 'hot Japanese' cuisine, which operated as a pop-up and is a sister restaurant to Dorian. It is currently on pause until Autumn 2026.
Robin Kosuge is a Japanese chef known for his ramen residencies and collaborations, particularly in Notting Hill, London. He has worked with the Dorian team and launched his own ramen pop-ups.
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Last updated: 7/12/2026, 5:53:50 AM
Key Information
Urchin is a Japanese restaurant in London, known for its 'hot Japanese' cuisine. It operated as a pop-up concept and is a sister restaurant to Dorian. It previously serviced London from two kitchens in Notting Hill and Battersea. The restaurant is currently on pause until Autumn 2026.
Customer Perception
Limited customer feedback suggests it was perceived as 'unusual but brilliant' by some reviewers.
Additional Details
While Urchin is on pause, a related residency called ROBIN'S RAMEN is currently operating at SUPERMARKET OF DREAMS.
Best sushi and fusion food in London! It’s such a lovely place with super fresh food. It is a bit pricey, but definitely worth it once in a while. My partner and I have been here twice and both times the food was amazing. They also have a great selection of wines and drinks, which we really enjoyed.
The only thing that disappointed us a little was the way the lady at the front desk spoke to us when we asked how to book for the famous Tuna Fight. We just wanted to know how to get our names on the list.
The toilets are okay, but you do have to walk past the kitchen to get there, which feels a bit odd for a restaurant like this.
Overall, the food is 10/10 and it’s great to see such fresh tuna being served in London! Hopefully we’ll manage to book and come back next year for Tuna Fight Night — I’m sure it won’t disappoint!
Urchin is a fun one. Small, loud, big energy, and the fish is properly fresh. Nnigiri comes tight, rice seasoned right, knife work clean.
Book early and try not to sit by the entrance since the vibe drops there. Pricey, yes, but if you’re into Japanese with a bit of twist, it delivers.
A truly magical and unforgettable experience. I got tickets for Tuna Fight Club as an early birthday to my hisband and he was beyond happy and impressed, so was I.
The whole experience is fantastic: from the moment the tuna arrives directly from Heathrow, to the dedication and storytelling of everyone working here. I very look forward to visit the other restaurants of the Group or to come back to tuna fight club for a special ocassion. Thank you so so much to all the team but specially Felix and Camilo!
A special night for us celebrating our one year engagement, staff were great, friendly, and attentive - served by Rob H.
All of the food was fantastic, my favourite was the Pigeon Karaage, and my partner loved the Tuna Tartare. The Japanese Black Sirloin was also really special.
Great food. Great atmosphere. We will be back.
Arigato Gozaimasu!
Pictured in order: Tuna Tartare, Chef's Selection Sashimi, Pigeon Karaage, Japanese Black Sirloin, Monkfish Tempura.
Food is great, with deep flavors and interesting pairings. Sushi is very fresh and well prepared. However, atmosphere is odd for a 100£ pp location. Chefs counter is great, but if you are sitting in the other half of the restaurant near the entrance the vibe is a bit odd.
