For his birthday, my friend's only wish was to come here for an omakase and I cannot stop thinking about it! I had to make about 200 calls to get a reservation but it was worth it. There are two sittings for omakase each day, one at 5:30PM and one at 8:30PM. The interior is very intimate and each sitting serves 7 people only. Bookings are made at least two weeks to one month in advance depending on their policy which changes from time to time. They only accept reservations through phone calls and based on my experience, it was pretty hard to get through so I'd definitely recommend reading through their website for what to do to secure yourself a reservation. My friend and I both got the sushi & sashimi omakase, which comes with three plates of sashimi, 7 pieces of sushi (all seasonally selected!) and a sweet tamago at the end. The sashimi and sushi are all seasonally selected and exotic! I got to try gurnard and turbot sushi which I've never had raw before! The fish is not only high quality and delicious but prepped and presented beautifully too. The variety of condiments selected for each sushi was carefully thought out, elevating each mouthful. The service was impeccable as was the food. The chef's wife and the waiters always came to check-in with us and walk us through the proper dining etiquette. Under the chef's wife's recommendation, we also shared some sake and plum wine. It was lovely watching the chef prep and make each piece of sushi, exhibiting his intent and passion with every movement. The whole session lasted a little over 2 hours and we enjoyed every bit of it! I highly recommend checking out Sushi Tetsu at least once in your life! Not to mention the omakase was only for £96 (excluding alcohol and any service charge), which is cheap for the amount of food you get and cheaper than many other omakase meals found in London. read more

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Went for dinner with a friend, who had to call 139 times to get a reservation. But it was worth it all. She had omakase, whilst I had a la carte. I had a combination of octopus sashimi, tuna sashimi, squid nigiri, sweet shrimp nigiri, jumbo shrimp nigiri, scallops nigiri, tuna rolls, razor clam rolls and yellowtail hand roll. Everything was remarkably fresh and perfect, down to every ratio of sushi to rice and the temperature. Afterwards, we commented whether we would ever be able to have sushi elsewhere. Ambience was very cozy and intimate. Maximum seating of seven seats, hence very difficult to get a spot. Felt like I was in a local restaurant in the heart of Tokyo. Perfect for an intimate date or professional meal. Service was also top notch. At times, I felt they were a bit too mechanical, but I guess precision and propriety are part of the Japanese experience. Would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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If you have watched Jiro sushi on Netflix. This is probably about as close as you get to it. Only a few seats available in each seating and it is probably one of the hardest place to get a table in London due to the number of seats available. Believe it or not there are only 7 seats available in one seating. They still use the old telephone to take bookings and you only can select the exact time slots available. You cannot sit later or come earlier. Limited to 3 hours per slot. I believe there is a minimum order of £50 per person and food is also non-shareable (you can't steal your friend's food!). I find it a bit restrictive and too many rules but given the number of seats I suppose they have to find a way to survive. The process in making the sushi up until it is served to your plate is like an art performance and everyone enjoys watching the chef performs. I think everyone should try this place at least once as the sushi is beautifully made but I feel that this is more of a come once type of place just to experience as it is extremely hard to book and there is a minimum £50 price. I also don't recall the quality is so much crazy superior that I must come here to get my sushi all the time. I came here some time ago but I don't find myself having to come back that quickly. One thing which I realised which maybe it is just me. I ordered the expensive Omakase sashimi + sushi and it so happens that my friend ordered ala carte. What I understood was that this should be a special selection of what the chef believes is the freshest / best quality on that day. The food is served in one direction each time and it repeats when it reaches the full round of 7 ppl. I think it was left to right customer of the chef. My friend sits next to me and every time it is time to serve my friends, I get the same sushi as my friend who ordered ala carte. Just skeptical if it was just done as it was convenience over 'special selection. So she paid ala carte which made it cheaper but I paid more for Omakase which basically is about nearly the same as what she ate plus slightly more. I felt that my friend's ala carte selection dictates also what I will be eating most of the time. read more

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Saw the reviews and wanted to check for myself what the hype is all about and was able to get a seat following their Twitter account. I've heard from the other diners that they tried calling 40-50x to get a booking. This is one incredibly good sushi restaurant. Only seats 7, so you'll feel quite special getting a seat! The setting is intimate and I definitely got to know the other diners after the service. The sushi and sashimi served here is something I've never tried before. Chef Toru Takahashi (former Nobu) puts on a great show and I was mesmerised by how each sushi is prepared. The taste of each dish is a burst of flavour, that leaves one wanting more! Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. Yes, it's expensive and a mission to get a seat - but it's all worth it. You're not only buying the food, but you're also buying an unforgettable experience. UPDATED REVIEW (Oct 2017): After my first time here a few months ago, I just had to come back and experience it all over again. This time came with my husband to celebrate his birthday. Tried the booking line and one thing I have to say is, you just have to be patient and keep on calling. I tried 157x and eventually got through. Although follow them on Twitter as they announce there if they have free seats the next day. I called due to booking a specific date. Again, this restaurant is just amazing. We ordered the sushi and sashimi omakase. The fish is just incredible. Everything just melts in your mouth and the flavours are mind blowing. This is how Sushi should be eaten. I still yet have to travel to Japan - and I can just imagine being in that country whenever I'm in Sushi Tetsu. If you've never tried this restaurant before and you're a big sushi lover, do yourself a favour and try this place. The experience is just amazing. If I can afford to come here every week, I would!! read more

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Such difficulty making the booking but it was worth it! Just make sure you can block out about 15-30 minutes to press redial over and over again. Had the small omakase (£60) and it was definitely enough food. A plate of various sashimi, about 4-5 nigiri (can't remember), a sushi roll and a hand roll. Super fresh and everything just melts in your mouth! Service was impeccable, ensuring you were taken care of at every stage. It was fun to watch the chef prepare everything. read more

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DELICIOUS! After calling 180 times (not an exaggeration), I finally got a reservation for what was a lovely dinner. Bear in mind my expectations for the food were very high but Tetsu did not disappoint. The hostess, waiter and sushiman are very friendly and welcoming. The food is meticulously prepared to perfection. I have not been to Japan yet but my friends that were dining with me (and have been there a few times) said it is very authentic. Main difference was that the sushiman at Tetsu is much friendlier, which is greatly appreciated. In addition, the sakes were marvelous! read more

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A really great experience, the food was top quality as was the service. If in London, and you truly want to have a great dining experience, you have to check this place out. Small but very intimate just perfect for a cold rainy night. read more

Sushi Tetsu defines greatness and the chef's precision and dedication is apparent on every plate. This place exudes class and much respect to the service-oriented staff and master chef himself. It is obvious he takes pride in his job and you will taste it in every bite. This is the sort of experience where you must be open to anything. They will ask if you have any food aversions or allergies and then build the most customised, local, fresh meal to enjoy. Every visit will be a different experience. As others have mentioned, it is worth booking well in advance, as they have their reservations down to a science. With select space at the bar only and only two seatings per night, you will see why this is so. It's worth the price for an overall quality experience from start to finish. We even received some tips for our upcoming travels to Japan. read more

I think I died and went to sushi heaven (the best kind of heaven there is). Chef Toru Takahashi is a flavor genius, bringing the touch of his blowtorch, spices, and yuzu spritz to his beautifully presented sushi. The setting is intimate, with a counter seating of 7. You will get to know your table mates and the chef and his wife (who are a delight and incredibly fascinating) throughout the course of the 3 hour evening. That's another thing, be prepared to sit there for a few hours, because Takahashi puts meticulous care in all of his servings without the hands of an apprentice. We ordered the £80 sushi and sashimi mix, which came with a platter of incredibly fresh sashimi starter, a platter of pieces of medium fatty toro, salmon, snow crab, shrimp, octopus in yuzu-mustard, three very tender pieces of mackerel, and then a whirlwhind of 11 more sushi pieces including scallop, tuna, sea bass, a hand roll,, salmon roe, shrimp, tamago sponge cake. So worth the 200+ times I called when I made the reservation! read more

I had high expectations for this 7 seater sushi joint since a fellow foodie friend has been raving about it. We finally got reservations and I was completely blown away! We ordered the omakase and let the chef do the rest. There was a moment where I almost cried when I tried the fatty tuna sushi, the beautiful balance between the fish and the rice, the textures melding in my mouth. It was a pricey experience but is definitely the best sushi I've had in London so far. read more

easily a match for the best sushi I've had in California, and comes a very very close second to what you get in Japan. of course it's three times more expensive than Japan but it is a beautiful experience where they really look after you. only way to go is the omakase (set menu) and let the main man do his thing. everything was sublime, toro, salmon, mackerel, prawn, ikura all amazingly fresh, and presented perfectly. the pace of the dishes is exactly what you want. best sushi in London by a mile, sh*ts on nobu/roka/zuma. read more

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A cozy authentic sushi place as you would imagine them in Japan: a small wooden counter where you watch the chef prepare your sushi - the capacity of the restaurant is max 10-12 people. When I went there with my 2 friends, all other customers were Japanese - which is always a good sign! Apparently they flock from all over London to enjoy this food from back home, as the chef goes daily to the fish market to choose the best pieces of many, many different kinds of fish that you may have never tried before. The chef is a perfectionist: you can tell from the polished neat decoration, but also at hearing his thoughts on sushi preparation. He opened a small place, and didn't hire help, because it would be unfair to customers if not all their sushi was prepared by the same chef - it would not taste the same... Sitting at the counter, you will learn that tuna is just like beef - different parts taste different, must be prepared differently, and that some are more expensive than others! You will also discover many different sorts of seaweed used with sushi, ways to prepare sushi with a blowtorch, etc. Just let the chef choose for you and he will delight you with some original combinations. And feel free to ask as many questions as you want, they will be happy to share the Japanese way with you! This is a small family business: the husband is the chef, the wife helps in the kitchen. They are both adorable, and so are most of their customers. Everyone chats happily, there is no music - fell like you arrived in someone's home in Tokyo. If you need to catch up with friends or just don't like mingling with strangers, that's probably not the right spot for you. They also serve all sorts of sake and beer, but nothing else as that would not be very traditional.. The only negative is the price :( Around £4 per sushi... enjoy each bit of it!! In summary, highly recommended for a gourmet night out, make sure to reserve in advance! And.. the Guardian agrees with me :) http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/jul/29/jay-rayner-restaurant-review-sushi-tetsu read more

It took effort to get a seat and it was pricey, so it would not be my every day dining place. But I can not deny that the fish was fresh that they would almost melt in my mouth. Most memorable for me was the unsalted salmon roe, which is the best I have tasted in London. read more

Went twice, despite the booking and price, It worth every single penny you spend there! And it is THE BEST, not one of many, THE BEST in London! It is more than just food, it will open that door of the name "Japan", and the really meaning of Japanese food, culture, spirits and beyond. This place really sublimes the meaning of eating and enjoying. YOU HAVE TO GO ONCE! Take your best friend or your loved ones, the moment will bring you all an unforgettable time together. read more

Sushi Tetsu has been on my list to visit since it opened. It must now be one of the hardest reservations to secure in London, in part because there are only 7 seats to try to secure, but more significantly because of the quality of the sushi on offer. The reservation lines open twice a month - patience is key! Expectations were therefore high. However, Sushi Tetsu more than delivered. Having pre-ordered the Omakase menu (chef's choice) I embarked on a joyous journey of sashimi and sushi rolls. Quality of the fish and preparation was perfect for every course and it was great to be able to watch the chef preparing each course with such expertise at close quarters. Stand out dishes were the scallop sushi roll (lightly charred under the blow torch) and the fatty tuna (tasting like the essence of all things fishy). However, the menu changes according to the ingredients available so get on the 'phone, secure that reservation and prepare yourself for 2 hours of pure pleasure. read more

Incomparable to Japan or some places in New York, but by far the best traditional sushi in London. read more

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Without a doubt, the best sushi I have had in Europe - and the site of one of my finest meals in recent memory. Sushi Tetsu is just a 7 seat sushi counter. That's it. Which means that you are granted an unprecedented level of interaction with Tetsu San (behind the counter) and his lovely wife (front of house). The omakase (75 GBP) brought together an amazing selection of beautiful tastes and textures, including an appetizer, two plates of sashimi, mackerel, 10 pieces of nigiri, a spicy tuna cone, and omelette (to finish it all off). There were a number of excellent sake selections, each of which was paired with a different stage of our meal. As said above, this meal was phenomenal... and very intimate. I recommend Sushi Tetsu highly. read more

Tetsu San, you're the Jiro of London. Owner by former Nobu chef and his wife, Tetsu has an excellent, can't miss omakase in a zen like minimalist hole in the wall on Jerusalem passage. No bs, just sushi. Go elsewhere unless you're a die hard, no tempura, ramen or distractions here. read more

There are only 7 seats in this tiny restaurant so getting a booking can be a little troublesome, but follow the instructions on their website about when to call and just keep redialing. It's worth it! I took my boyfriend for his birthday and we had the £60 omakase and it was delicious. The chef prepares a selection of dishes one by one right in front of your eyes. The staff are really friendly and helpful. We tried various sakes to accompany our meal, following suggestions from the waitresses. A really special meal. read more

I think this place is the best sushi bar in London - very very fresh fish, skilled chef, and good atmosphere. Since there is the only one chef, you cannot expect a quick lunch or dinner here. But that's the thing- their sushi is so good! You should take your time and enjoy the most. You should try aburi fatty tuna - this is wonderful. read more

I went a few months back spontaneously when they tweeted they had room for one. I thought it was great. Too many pieces to name or remember exactly for that matter. It's VERY hard to get a spot here so best to stay tuned with notifications on their twitter, but it is very good... but very expensive. But I loved it as it was the closest I had dined to when I went to Sushi Dai (one of the best in the world) in Tokyo Fish Market. read more

Sat at the bar. Unique presentation, and great atmosphere. This is one time where quite expensive was worth it.

An unbelievable experience that I won't forget any time soon. Truly amazing combination and balance on each individual item served, combined with a relaxed service that makes you feel so welcome and makes you forget you're only a stones throw away from the City. It has unfortunately taken a year of trying on and off to get a reservation and would recommend you follow the restaurant on Twitter to get a cancellation if you were unsuccessful when trying their normal booking process. Also the cheaper menu of the Omakase is more than enough. If this could be twinned with another sushi restaurant in the world it would be Sushi Dai (Tokyo - Tsukiji), another unforgettable place. (Visit - 16/10/2014 Dinner) read more