Brand Ranking
Healthiest Japanese Restaurant Chains in the UK, Ranked
We compared every Japanese restaurant chain in our database by average Healthier Score across their meals.
Each chain's score is the mean Healthier Score of its in-scope meals tagged with Japanese cuisine. Chains with fewer than 3 in-scope meals are excluded for fairness.
Full ranking
| Rank | Chain | Avg Score /100 | Best Meal score | % scored 80+ | Meals analysed | Avg kcal | Avg protein (g) | Avg salt (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | itsuitsu | 70.3 | 85 | 12% | 67 | 388 | 17.8 | 2.54 |
| 2 | wagamamawagamama | 64.5 | 90 | 11% | 44 | 652 | 25.8 | 3.05 |
| 3 | wasabiwasabi | 60.9 | 81 | 2% | 52 | 429 | 15.5 | 3.20 |
Showing top 10 of qualifying chains. Lower-ranked chains may not appear if fewer than 3 meals qualify.
About this ranking
Only published meals tagged with Japanese cuisine and included in core rankings are counted. Drinks, snacks, sides, platters and catering items are excluded. Chains must have at least 3 qualifying meals to appear.
Methodology summary
The Healthier Score is a nutrition-based comparison score using published per-portion nutrition data.
Scores are combined using weighted averages. High levels of salt or saturated fat can cap the final score.
View full methodology →Watch-out key
- Salt highAbove 1.8g salt per serving
- Sat fat highAbove 5g saturated fat
- Fibre n/aFibre data not provided
- Score cappedScore reduced due to salt or sat fat
Meals per chain
How much menu we had to compare
- itsu67
- wagamama44
- wasabi52
Did you know?
Restaurant chains built around fish, rice and vegetables - like sashimi bowls or salmon teriyaki - tend to score highest on UK high streets thanks to high protein and lower saturated fat.
Important
The Healthier Score is not medical advice. It is a nutrition-based comparison score only. Always check the restaurant's latest nutrition, ingredients and allergen information before ordering.
Data caveats
Nutrition data is provided by restaurant brands and may change over time. Fibre is not always published. Where missing, a conservative fibre score is used.