Maki & Ramen opens debut London restaurant at The O2
Japanese restaurant concept Maki & Ramen has opened its first restaurant in London at The O2.
The operator has opened a 1,991 sq ft unit within the scheme’s Entertainment District, joining the likes of Gaucho, HaiDiLao, Las Iguanas, Five Guys, and KFC. The restaurant has 70 covers and offers a menu of Asian food that includes the brand’s signature Tonkotsu Ramen and sushi.
Originally launching in 2015, Maki & Ramen has expanded rapidly in recent years. Recent data from the NIQ Food Insights survey revealed that the proportion of consumers eating Japanese food out of home increased to 37% from 28% in 2025, demonstrating a clear market on the rise.
Alistair Wood, executive vice president of real estate and development at AEG International, said: “F&B has always been an integral part of The O2’s core offer, and we’re constantly on the lookout how we can maintain the diversity of our F&B offerings, aligning closely with consumer preferences and trends. Welcoming Maki & Ramen to The O2 for its first site here in London is a true testament to the strong reputation of our destination and our agile leasing approach.”
Michael Anthony Salvador, COO at Maki & Ramen, added: “The O2 is exactly what we were looking for in a London location. It has strong footfall, a complementary tenant mix, and a stellar reputation. This is a significant step for us on the path to expansion, and we’re off to a strong start here at The O2 as we begin to build our portfolio across the capital.”