Introducing Wild Izakaya, a new Japanese restaurant by Wild Group

Introducing Wild Izakaya, a new Japanese restaurant by Wild Group, now open in the heart of the City of London on Old Jewry.

“I travelled to Tokyo with Ilya and experienced the real izakaya. We already had a different concept in mind for the location, but after that trip, it all clicked — something we felt was missing in the City. Shortly after, we met Chef Satoru, who had long wanted to bring authentic izakaya dining to London. The energy of the City and Tokyo — a perfect match, and we wanted the interiors to capture that Tokyo vibe.”
— George Bukhov-Weinstein, Co-Founder of Wild Group

The dining experience is led by Executive Chef Satoru Hashimoto and brought to life by an all-Japanese kitchen team.

With a focus on top-quality ingredients, expect classic Japanese cooking: nigiri, sashimi, maki and temaki, alongside robata skewers and traditional fried dishes — chicken karaage, agedashi tofu, and, of course, gohan (Japanese rice) cooked in a cast-iron pot with a choice of prawn, Wagyu or mushrooms.
Everything is prepared in the open kitchen, where guests can watch the chefs at work from the counter seats. The space draws on the atmosphere of a traditional izakaya, with a projector screening classic Japanese films.

The food is matched by a wide range of Japanese boozy delights, including over 8 Japanese beers, Japanese-inspired cocktails — with the Muscat Pisco Sour and Plum Manhattan among the favourites — plus plenty of sake and wine.

Wild Izakaya is open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, with options for counter dining, private dining and group dining.

Wild Izakaya is the latest opening from Wild Group, led by longtime partners George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev. Since opening Goodman Mayfair in 2008, the duo has grown the group to ten distinctive hospitality brands, with two new concepts on the horizon for 2026. Wild Group will also be presenting at The PA Show this month – visit us at Stand C84P to learn more about our restaurants, group dining, events and partnerships.

33 Old Jewry, City of London
www.wildizakaya.co.uk
020 8191 3261
info@wildizakaya.co.uk
@wild_izakaya