--- title: "Humble Chicken — Two-Star Yakitori Counter in Soho, London" description: "Humble Chicken runs its entire two-Michelin-Star reputation through a single ceramic-lined konro grill, twelve counter seats deep in a Soho basement. The…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/humble-chicken/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Soho, London # Humble Chicken A twelve-seat Soho counter turning yakitori technique into a two-Michelin-star omakase. FlightLogic expert score: **9.2/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.8/5 · £££ · [Japanese](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/japanese/) , [East Asian](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/east-asian/) Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant. Quick answer **Is Humble Chicken worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.2/10 based on editorial research. The 4.8/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for special-occasion omakase, solo diners at the counter, adventurous eaters. Transit proximity **For global flyers:** Humble Chicken is in London, with strong access from [heathrow](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/heathrow/) and [gatwick](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/gatwick/) airports. Pair with our [London dining hub](https://flightlogic.co.uk/cities/london/) for more local picks after arrival. ## About Humble Chicken Humble Chicken runs its entire two-Michelin-Star reputation through a single ceramic-lined konro grill, twelve counter seats deep in a Soho basement. The kitchen breaks down whole birds in-house and works every part of the animal across a fixed omakase, alongside sashimi courses and rice dishes pulled from a wider East Asian repertoire — Korean and Southeast Asian notes surface between the classic tare-glazed skewers. Char comes from binchotan, timed to the second, so skin renders to shatter while the meat underneath stays barely set. Nothing on the counter is described twice; each course arrives, gets explained in a sentence, and disappears. ## Menu highlights - **Tsukune (chicken meatball, yolk dip)** £14 *Bound with cartilage for snap, basted twice in tare before the yolk goes on* - **Full omakase counter menu** £145 *Around fourteen courses, grill through to rice and dessert* - **Chicken liver parfait, koji brioche** £16 *Fermented six days in-house, served just above fridge temperature* Rating transparency **FlightLogic expert score: 9.2/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification. ## Editorial rating breakdown Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below. ## Published reviews Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) 1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample The tsukune alone justifies the trip — cartilage giving it a bite you don't expect from a meatball, then that raw yolk cutting through the char. Twelve seats means the grill is basically in your lap. — Marcus Ellery · 14 March 2026 Response from Humble Chicken Glad the tsukune landed — that dish gets rebalanced every few months and we're happy with where it sits now. See you again soon. 2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Booked solo and it was the right call — you're close enough to watch the binchotan timing on every skewer. The liver parfait on koji brioche was the course I still think about. — Yuki Tanaka-Reeves · 2 February 2026 ## Submit a verified dining review Consumer reviews require on-site geolocation verification or transaction proof before publication. See our [review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/). ### How far in advance should I book Humble Chicken? Counter seats are released six weeks out and go quickly for Thursday to Saturday evenings; weeknight tables are easier to find with two to three weeks' notice. ### Is there a set menu only, or can I order individual skewers? The evening counter runs as a fixed omakase; a shorter à la carte skewer selection is available at the lunch sitting on Fridays and Saturdays. ## Visit info ### Hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 17:30–22:00 **Wednesday** 17:30–22:00 **Thursday** 17:30–22:30 **Friday** 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:30 **Saturday** 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:30 **Sunday** Closed ### Features - Reservations accepted Last updated: 3 July 2026 ## Location ## More in London