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KAIHO Japanese cafe/barC+

125 Caledonian Rd, London N1 9RG · Restaurant, Bar, Cafe · King's Cross

Cozy Japanese-leaning cafe-bar with onigiri focus, lovely vibe and vinyl, but inconsistent service and frequent menu shortages; good for a relaxed drink or snack, less reliable for full hot meals.

Our take

Kaiho offers genuine charm—a warm, vinyl-lined hideaway with a balcony perch and consistently praised hojicha and matcha drinks—but falls short as a reliable dining destination. Frequent menu shortages and variable execution (soggy rice one visit, crisp tempura the next) combined with uneven service attention and notable waits prevent a higher grade. Best approached as a casual snack-and-sip spot rather than a planned meal, particularly during peak hours.

One caveat: Service can be slow with long waits to order or receive food during peaks

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Opening Hours

Sunday10:00–22:00 Monday11:00–23:00 Tuesday Wednesday11:00–23:00 Thursday11:00–23:00 Friday11:00–00:00 Saturday11:00–00:00
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