Sanjugo: London eatery nominated for Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award

A Japanese eatery with venues across London has been nominated for the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award 2025.

Sanjugo is an authentic Japanese dining experience with locations across the capital, founded by husband-and-wife team Yan and Jerry.

Inspired by the spirit of a traditional Izakaya, Yan and Jerry aim to create cosy, welcoming spaces where guests can enjoy handcrafted dishes made with the freshest ingredients at an affordable price.

Since opening, they’ve grown from a small neighbourhood dream into a family of restaurants rooted in their local communities.

Sanjugo joins a list of independent eateries nominated for the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award. Other finalists include Wok & Grill (East Midlands & Anglia) and Umami Street Food (South East).

Yan, Co-founder & Head of Marketing of Sanjugo commented: “Being invited to the finals is an incredible honour for us at Sanjugo. What began as a family dream, built on a love for food and culture, has grown into a community where people can experience the warmth, authenticity, and joy of Japanese Izakaya dining.

“What makes us proudest is not only the dishes we create, but also the diverse team we’ve built and the strong bond we share with our community. To know that people believe in us and voted us through is deeply humbling — it shows our story truly connects, and it gives us the strength to keep growing.”

Each finalist will receive £5,000 and a tailored support package from Uber Eats, designed to help them scale their business and reach new customers.

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