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Where to Go for Lunch in Soho

OKA Kingly Court restaurant for lunch in Soho, just off Carnaby Street

For lunch in Soho, Kingly Court is one of the easiest places to head. It sits just off Carnaby Street, five minutes’ walk from Oxford Circus, and it’s where you’ll find us: OKA Kingly Court, serving a £21.95 weekday set lunch of sushi, small plates and rice bowls. Soho is packed with offices, shops and theatres, so the hard part isn’t finding somewhere to eat; it’s choosing. Here’s our guide to making the most of a Soho lunch.

Why Soho Is a Great Place for Lunch

Soho sits between Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus and Tottenham Court Road, so it’s easy to reach from anywhere in the West End. The shops on Carnaby Street make it a natural stop before or after a shopping trip. The surrounding offices mean plenty of restaurants for lunch in Soho can serve a good meal within the hour, and it’s an easy middle ground for meeting friends or colleagues.

Lunch at Kingly Court

Kingly Court is a courtyard of independent restaurants tucked just behind Carnaby Street. You’ll find us on the first floor, serving handcrafted sushi in Soho, small plates and dishes from our robata grill. Among the Kingly Court restaurants, we’re a go-to when you want something fresh that won’t slow down your afternoon.

What to Try at OKA for Lunch

Our weekday lunch menu runs Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm, with a starter and a main for £21.95 per person. It’s an easy way to enjoy a Japanese lunch in Soho.

  • Starters: choose from salmon bites, kara-age chicken, prawn tempura or our salmon avocado tartare with jalapeño and coriander kizami sauce.
  • Sushi: our dragon roll, with prawn tempura, asparagus and spicy mayo, topped with avocado.
  • Rice bowls: kimchi chicken, or prawn skewers with rendang sauce, both served with a side salad.

Our full Kingly Court menu is available too, including the nigiri platter and grilled seabass from the robata grill.

Dragon roll with prawn tempura and avocado from OKA's weekday lunch menu in Soho
Our dragon roll, one of the mains on our £21.95 weekday set lunch.

Lunch Near Carnaby Street and Oxford Circus

Looking for lunch near Carnaby Street? Kingly Court opens straight off the shopping streets, making us one of the most convenient Carnaby Street restaurants. We’re also about five minutes’ walk from Oxford Circus station, so we’re an easy choice for lunch near Oxford Circus if you work nearby.

Address: 1st Floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, London W1B 5PW

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 10:30pm

A Lunch Spot for Different Occasions

Quick weekday lunch: pick salmon bites and a dragon roll from our £21.95 set menu, and you’ll be back at your desk within the hour.

Business lunch: share our yellowtail carpaccio with citrus sauce, salmon avocado tartare and a nigiri platter. For a more private setting, our private dining room at Kingly Court is ideal for small gatherings and business lunches.

Lunch with friends: order a spider roll, a yummy roll and prawn tempura for the table.

Shopping-day lunch: our kaiso seaweed salad or hamachi ceviche will refuel you without weighing you down.

Yellowtail carpaccio with citrus sauce for a business lunch in Soho
Yellowtail carpaccio with citrus sauce, made for sharing over a business lunch.

Plan Your Soho Lunch at OKA

Whether it’s a quick bite or a long catch-up, we’d love to see you for lunch in Soho. Browse our lunch menu and sushi menu, then book your table or call us on 020 7734 3556. Short on time? See our guide to sushi takeaway from Kingly Court.

Soho Lunch FAQs

Where is a good place for lunch in Soho?

Kingly Court, just off Carnaby Street, is a popular lunch spot in Soho, with independent restaurants around one courtyard. You’ll find OKA Kingly Court on the first floor, serving sushi, small plates and robata dishes, with a weekday set lunch menu.

How much is the lunch menu at OKA Kingly Court?

Our lunch menu at OKA Kingly Court is £21.95 per person for a starter and a main. It’s served Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm, excluding bank holidays, and you can add dessert for £4.95.

Is OKA Kingly Court near Oxford Circus?

Yes. We’re about a five-minute walk from Oxford Circus station, at 1st Floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, London W1B 5PW.

Is OKA a good choice for a business lunch in Soho?

Yes. You can book a table online or call us on 020 7734 3556, and our private dining room at OKA Kingly Court seats up to 12 guests, ideal for small business lunches.

Do you cater for dietary requirements?

Yes. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are marked GF and V on our menu. Our chicken, duck, lamb and bulgogi beef are halal; our short rib and Wagyu beef are not.