Can't say enough about this place. Atmosphere has to be five stars...they even have their own playlist on Spotify! It's a vibe for sure. Great mix of young, more sophisticated older, families, and singles. Favorite spot for us was in the lounge facing the bar. We loved people watching as parties arrived. Service is attentive without being obtrusive and all those that brought anything to our table did so with a pleasant smile. The food is the star. We had lunch here, thought it was so good, we went back for dinner. We loved that it was the same menu! What we ordered: Salty Edamame - 5/5 Black cod gyoza - 5/5 Fried Tofu - 10/5 Yellowtail Hamachi - 10/5 Seared Salmon - 10/5 We dipped our edamame in the sauce! Seared tuna - 5/5 Beef Skewers - 5/5 Grilled Chilean Sea Bass - 20/5 My husband poured the sauce over a bowl of rice to finish! We finished with the pecan pie & sweet potato ice cream - 5/5 Loved the Japanese Kokuto bites! read more

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Omg the food is amazing the atmosphere is beautiful and everyone is so kind. One of my favorite places! read more

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Amazing food and amazing service so glad we found this gem. Also if you want an amazing experience and service ask for Aitor when making a reservation! read more

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Came here after a recommendation from our hotels Concierge to continue celebrating our honeymoon eurotrip. Advertised to us as higher quality Asian fare and nothing else, we were open to give it a shot. Entering into the place with lower lighting, loud music, and a relatively chic vibe, we were happy to receive this recommendation. The restaurant was very busy. Once seated, we noticed it took a while for our waiter to get to us. After twenty minutes waiting I asked for our waiter to come to us. The drink options were very nice and imaginative. Well mixed and spirit forward. The menu is quite expansive and at times worrisome. So many options, both cooked and raw, concerning that the food would lack flavor and imagination. We ordered started, neat Skewers, iberico pork, tempura shrimp, mushrooms, and sashimi. I can't say that every dish was amazing but I can say that every bite was at least above average. To expand a little: the fish was fresh and perfectly cut, tempura fried and brought to the table immediately, mushrooms crispy and flavorful. The let down perhaps was the chicken skewers which were just well cooked but otherwise normal. Very pleased with the recommendation and would certainly return here to try other options. read more

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Amazing dinner for four ladies on a Sunday. We had multiple dishes and ate family style to taste more of them. Dishes : Fried calamari/ squid 3 1/2 stars Fried Tofu with micro Japanese greens 4 1/2 stars California real crab and avocado rolls 4 stars Spicy hamachi rolls 4 stars Chicken wings 5 stars moist and juicy Sashimi 4 stars Wagyu beef 4 stars Tempura Soft shell crab 4 stars Baby chicken 5 stars Lichee martini -3 1/2 stars read more

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Fantastic restaurant. Alex was my bartender and offered next level service. Amazing drinks and food. He made the experience fantastic for me and will absolutely visit again! read more

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This is a beautiful restaurant perfect for dinner, an anniversary or birthday. We ordered the gyu no kushiyaki (beef skewers), piri kara hamachi (spicy yellowtail), piri kara maguro (spicy tuna) and california maki rolls. The rolls come with 6 pieces each and their presentation was fantastic. My favorite roll was the spicy tuna. The waiter was attentive and was always making sure we were taken care of. The crunchy hazelnut crunch bar and the chawan mushi desserts were delicious. I would definitely come here again. read more

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I agree with so many of the comments here - Terrible service, rude and unhelpful staff. I got food poisoning after eating £83 lobster. Awful experience. Never again read more

Zuma is really good. I got this. I got the tuna roll and it was so good. The rice is good quality and so is the fish. You could tell the fish lived a good life. The service is also really good and had good ambience. read more

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AT ZUMA. I treated myself and my partner to the tasting menu and got horribly, violently ill with food poisoning almost immediately. This was not a cheap meal, and we were not able to enjoy it. We took what we could away with us, but didn't end up eating any of it for fear of getting sick again. This is obviously absolutely unacceptable for a restaurant that charges a premium, so I got in touch with the team to discuss how they might rectify this (a return visit at no charge seems like the very least they could do, but frankly a full refund should be offered as their lack of hygiene ruined not only the meal, but the following 24 hours). My first email was ignored. My second follow up was answered with a phone call where a Zuma representative told me they cannot do anything until their auditing service has investigated the issue. I told them to please proceed with the audit, as I want this resolved. Several days passed without contact, so I emailed again to ask why I hadn't heard from the auditing service, and lo and behold, they service got in contact with me the next morning. I might be being cynical, but it seems they never actually bothered to contact the auditing service and had no intention to resolve this issue. I provided the auditing company with all of the details, but the fact that I am having to take part in Zuma's health and safety practices in my own time is honestly a joke. Absolutely pathetic for a company of their size and reputation. Since completing the audit, I have emailed Zuma and been ignored again. I have chased up again and they responded vaguely while ignoring my complaints and request to escalate the issue due to the clear lack of customer service. Do not eat here, and if you do, do not expect good service or high quality food. read more

This place was nice. The music was quite loud so I definitely do not recommend to go on a date unless you're looking for a distraction. Our waitress is very attentive which was appreciated. The miso soup was delicious but it was served at the end of the meal. The edamame was perfectly steamed but a bit too much salt. This is shishito peppers were not my favorite quite undercooked and we sent them back. The sashimi was decent and so was the sushi. The seating was not super comfortable. My absolute favorite was desert!!! I was not expecting it to be soooo good but it was. Overall the place was good. read more

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Vibes are nice. Dark. Service is expecting service from you, ie. go hungry and order a lot; then tip

I was prepared to pay the big bucks here for a friend's birthday celebration. I've been to a branch in Hong Kong but this one definitely had trendier vibes and the crowd was more lively. The food here is served izakaya style so portions are small so definitely get more plates to share. From the starters we tried, the seabass sashimi was most memorable. It came with the a yuzu truffle dressing, which was so good! They were also doing a wagyu beef special so we got the wagyu beef tataki with truffle ponzu and shaved truffles. I'm a sucker for ponzu sauce and truffles so this was amazing. Other things we ordered like the soft shell crab roll and assorted tempura were quite standard, although the rice to filling is really decent and they definitely did not skimp on the filling. We also got a complimentary birthday dessert so yay to free food at an expensive restaurant! Overall, we were happy with the food and service. Although not mind blowing for the price I was paying, everything here was delicious and fancy. read more

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This review is called £1200 and a moron. One person can ruin a great restaurant. I'd fire this guy if he worked in one of my companies. However Food is fantastic, waitress was fantastic and very helpful. Manager however basically pushed us out the door. He was angry because we exceeded the 2hr time limit. I wouldn't recommend to anyone due to people like this guy in the picture. I travel the world on a weekly basis and this was the rudest staff member of a fine restaurant I've ever encountered. read more

This is our regular spot in London. It's trendy, excellent food and people watching. As usual, we ordered bunch of sashimi, rib eye for appetizers followed by variety of sushi. All the sashimi is sooo good. Sushi is high quality little lacking on variety but it was enough after bunch of appetizers. Chocolate cake is must have with a scoop of ice cream. read more

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First food stop on my trip in London. Service was superb as well as the food. Efficient without being rushed. All the sushi was fresh and flavorful. Great peppery seasoning on the calamari. Dessert was beautiful, ambiance was great. Highly recommend read more

We had a fantastic dinner here last night. Great ambience and service. Zuma never disappoints

Love the vibe here. I've been to this one in London and the one in Istanbul. Both are great but the crowd at the one in London is more live. The food is great, and the service is wonderful. It's very pricey but I don't live here so I love coming when I'm visiting. It's a great overall experience and a really great spot to go for dinner before heading out for the night. All their dishes are really good, but honestly, we had too many bottles of sake for me to even recall the best dish LOL. If money isn't a thing, this is a great spot for weekly dinner, but if you're visiting from out of town or on a tight budget, definitely make a reservation here if you like a live, trendy dinner vibe. Can't wait to be back in London, I'll definitely be comic back to Zuma. read more

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So after a crazy travel day.....9:45pm London time and my kid says we should go for sushi! We ended up in the London equivalent of Maestro's Ocean Club in Newport w/all the super fancy, botoxed up ppl. Then there's me in my baseball hat, flip flops w/my kids! We walked in & were greeted by the hostess staff that were as snotty as some of the patrons. After figuring out who the manager was & letting him know the staff at Park Tower @parktowerknightsbridge recommended us, we were seated at the sushi bar. All in all we waited about 40 minutes but we were lucky 2B served by Megan @meganouiille ... she was terrific. Honestly, this place was awesome! It was hip & trendy & had a great vibe w/great music .... bass boosted which my kids love! I'd rather be here w/my bff's in proper attire but hey....anything goes in travel mode! The spicy tuna roll had just the right amount of spice! The toro in the toro roll was light and melted in our mouths like butter. The California roll although typically average was A+ here. The tempura was not overly fried and a nice portion. The chicken skewers and wings were flavorful and delish! We sat in front of the grill watching all the meat and fish grill up before our eyes. Lastly, Megan recommended the chocolate caramel soufflé! OMG, one of the best desserts I ever ate! I highly recommend trying this place but even on a Wednesday night, if you don't make a reservation you may be SOL. Thanks Megan! You rock! Oh...... "and then I found 5 dollars ..... well pounds! @ Zuma London read more

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Absolutely one of the finest meals we have had! We travel around the world! Top 3 fine restaurant!!! Highly recommend spicy tuna roll, yellow tail hamachi and miso cod! The kitchen is a high performing machine and professional wonderful wait staff! Can't say enough great things about Zumba! read more

Food was excellent! Packed and loud so if you are trying to do something special definitely have a reservation. Otherwise they have a bar and full service menu if you want to stop by after shopping. read more

Zuma was fantastic. Great atmosphere and the food was excellent. Fatty tuna was crazy good. I wanted the spicy filet but the wife beat me to it. I second choices the sea bass and it was the better of the two. read more

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Had lunch here yesterday after spending time and shopping at Harrods. Wanted to dine at harrods but wanted to make sure my family had a great meal. Zuma experience never fails. Got in about 1pm and got seated right away as a walk-in. Service isn't like Miami or Vegas but the food was great. What we love here at zuma. 1. Beef skewers 2. Chu toro sushi 3. Ribeye washi with crispy garlic 4. Tiger prawn tempura 5. King crab Surprisingly we also had a pecan sundae dessert which was phenomenal and enough to share for 2-3. read more

This is the best sushi I have ever had. Our business group eats here every time we come to London. read more

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I rarely give 5-star reviews. If there were 6 to give on Yelp, I'd give them that. It's that good. We last Sunday night, & although we had tried to book a few weeks ago it was already full. I understand why now. The Hostess was lovely & accommodating, & offered to try to seat us at the sushi counter 45 mins later, & would come find us at the bar. That 'can do' & friendly attention to service permeated our evening: the bartenders were attentive, friendly, and so efficient that the replaced half-empty bowl of edamame was like a sleight of hand. And the bar was packed! While waiting to be seated, I was perusing the insanely good collection of wines in their glass wall case, & as I was about to take a picture of some very rare Petrus, one of the staff came rushing up saying "No, no sir!", & then with a smile, opened the case & said "you'll get a much better picture up close!". Nice! Five minutes later (after about 20 waiting), the hostess found us and sat us. The Sommelier came over to talk to us (a charming young American with an excellent pairing knowledge), and helped us make a great choice (sadly, not the Petrus). Then, the food. I can literally blather on for hours with food porn descriptions, so let me just say: if you just stick with the specialities (although its ALL unbelievable), you cannot go wrong. Get it all. Zuma was a terrific experience! If you love great food & wine & want to be wowed by some, while being treated like royalty..go to Zuma. read more

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We tried our luck and came in without a reservation, we didn't book in advance but you know how it's,it's all about contacts, it's annoying but that's how it works be with the right people and you will get a table anywhere! As usual service was great, delicious food, best restaurant in London! Black cod, yellow tail the stars of the night, softshellcrab roll superb , great cocktails, Zuma always leaves you with that je ne sais quoi, always leaves you wanting more I'm coming back soon very soon ha :) read more

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Zuma has maintained it's consistency in food quality through the years. It's delightful to be back, to witness the robata grill being fired to its full glory! Seafood and meats galore, grilled to perfection in a wonderfully delicate and exquisite taste! We had the black cod, amazing Chilean bass, baby chicken, king prawn, skewered meats, maki rolls and the juicy Iberico pork- everyone is just happy! read more

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This place was recommended by my trusty concierge at the hotel. He was able to secure a table for us at the last minute. When we walked in and saw the decor and the kitchen area, I was a bit worried - it looked like a typical fusion place where they make anything from sushi to teppan-yaki, yaki-tori, with no specialization. But as soon as we got food, my fear disappeared. Wagyu beef plate we had was absolutely amazing - so tasty, juicy, and tender. Our server was a Japanese girl and she knew very well about what the restaurant offered. She was fantastic. After a bunch of yummy dishes we had, I wanted to have some typical closing items in Japanese meal - steamed rice, pickled vegetables (tsukemono), and miso soup. Although the menu did not have pickled vegetable, our server managed to get some for us (was good, too). Along with hot green tea, I was a happy camper. After all, I would give them: Food: 5, Decor: 5, and Service: 5+ read more

Without a doubt, pretty amazing. You walk and and you just want to hate the place - it looks too trendy for it's own good and you'd often find yourself tripping over a Ferrari or two parked out in front. But the food revives it and begs you to come back for more. You need to get a few things out of the way first: It's going to be so loud that you'll struggle hearing people at your table. It's going to be so busy that you're going to fight to walk to the loo and you probably won't get seated on a Tuesday without a booking. The portions are not going to be big. And you're going to pay. But it's worth it. To die for: Spicy Lobster, Wagyu Beef and the lamb chops. Probably the best prawn tempura sushi roll I've ever had. Anything from the robata grill is cooked perfectly and simply flavorful. Hint: Escape a bit from the massive crowds and book a private room in the back, which is slightly separated with perforated wooden blocks. But you'll have to take your shoes off before you sit... read more

I know a lot of fellow Journalists love this place because of the diversity of food and - as the Lords who run my Journalistic Manor are kind when it comes to my expense account - I have eaten here on a number of occasions, but mainly because it appeals to the victim I have chosen to eat out with and pump for information. Therefore, working on the basis that the snitch is always right, until they spew out the goodies, I have been accommodating. Would I choose to eat here by myself or with a friend? No! Why? Well, to be very frank, the cuisine is not always constant. Whether the owners have a dose of 'Change the Chef often before he get's lazy' or whether that character is fickle, I have no idea. I haven't attempted to grill him to find out. I only take the bright lights to put in politicians eyes, besides, Chefs are usually already conditioned to heat. I am presuming that the restaurant was named after Zuma Beach in Malibu, California and the owners have spent time there watching the Beach Babes and not enough time watching the staff - or perhaps too much time watching the staff nick the silver, because every time I have been there, I see new faces, but same type of menu. Which I should mention always looks superb on paper: asparagus tempura, crispy fried squid with green chilli, wagyu beef, black cod with miso, and sushi etc. I am prepared to say, in defence of the place that anything that hasn't been well cooked is not usually my cup of Twinings, therefore, perhaps my comments could easily be put down to seeing too many people eat Sushi. Then again, being a person who likes consistency and good service, I do try to be objective. In that department I must say they really never came up to my standards. But, as I could say the same about Horror Films with giant crabs in them, you can swallow all my criticism with a light grain of salt. read more

It is not easy to get a reservation (by telephone only), so, don't give up. Also, I found it a little hard to find at first, located nearby Harrods, tucked away in a mostly residential city block. This is another brilliant restaurant space designed by Japanese interior designer, Takashi Sugimoto (a.k.a., 'Super Potato'). Brilliant gastronomy, service, and design equals Zen, and then some at Zuma. Without question, my favourite Japanese restaurant in London. read more

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This place is absolutely sensational, no doubt about it Zuma is one of the best Japanese Restaurants in London. If you are looking for Japanese Cuisine and you are close to Hyde Park you have to come here. First you will be blown away by the Japanese decor which transports you to another world and many moons from busy London, so relaxing. I ordered the tori no tabasaki which is basically chicken wings but flavoured with lime - delicious. I followed this with wagyu no sumibiyaki (elegantly presented flavoured beef). I washed this down with my usual warm Saki, I always end up drinking too much of this stuff. I really fancied the banana cake but was full from my main. Next time I will definitely save space for cake. Zuma is highly, highly recommended! read more

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Food was superb! Has the hamachi, tempura, steak! Sake so good! Amazing decor! Perfect for a get together with friends !

Ok, so I came back two times already. With the grill finally working, I must say, I absolutely loved the grill! You can watch the chef grill skewers as you eat, so it's a posh, fun atmosphere. Even if you don't like grilled foods - you can count on the fresh sushi and if not that, then guzzle their brilliant "Zuma" cocktails or plethora of sake. read more

Zuma amazes the palate from start to finish and was one of my all-time favourite lunch and dinner spots during my time in London. I feel very confident in recommending any dish on menu but particularly like the pork belly and agedashi tofu. Go. Enjoy. Bravo! read more

In short, over-rated.I apologize if I'm gong to be brutal here. So I have been told, that Zuma is amazing. Likewise, the way Zuma treats their customers, you'd think they have something to give.  So,  I was totally excited to dine.afterall I'm such a Japanese food freak, I was all set for this dinner! My husband and I arrived first,  he said that Zuma finally got our reservation in and they had us booked in a private room. That was really cool.  But since the rest of the party didn't get in yet, we decided to hang out at the bar. The place looked like any other modern Japanese Fusion restaurant you'd find in Vegas & New York, w/ an open kitchen concept to the diners the tables were set lower but it's inter-mingled with the bar.. making it look packed. To me, its more a mess. Others may perceive it as cozy, & bustling. To me,  its just crowded & a total cluster! If you're claustrophobic,  avoid the place at peak hours. I got myself a non - alcoholic cocktail drink called Norisan, made of fresh mint, passion fruit,  pineapple, shaken w/ orange. But honestly, it's just orange juice w/ some crushed ice mixed w/ some crushed mint leaves. Lol. That's how it tasted to me.  A couple of photo shoots here & there, our friends started arriving. The bars main focal point was the impressive display of different saki bottles.  You'd think that was the only alcoholic drink they serve. Lol. When everybody finally assembled together,  we asked our host if our table was ready. They told us they'd check on it. 5mins passed, nothing.  15mins.nothing. So my husband decided to ask again.Now we are all thinking maybe they made a mistake in giving away our room to someone else. 2 minutes after the second time my husband checked, we were lead to our private room. It had a nice wooden table. They handed each of us our own menus & we all decided to order & share it w/ everyone. We got Edamame, Miso Soup, Wagyu Beef, a Sashimi, Sushi & Maki Roll assortment, soft shelled crabs, eggplant salad, etc. Photos attached. To me, the edamame, salad & miso soup should've been served first as they seem to be a first course dish & the rest would've been best served all at once.  But instead, they served them one at a time. With a crowd of 6, it was a bit awkward. Not for nothing,  it would've been ok if their servings were enough for 6, but when a dish comes out good for 1 or 2 people,  a restaurant should be thoughtful enough to think ahead.  But not Zuma I guess. The plates went from one side of the table back & forth. All of you can request them to do that next time you dine to avoid this. They offer you two types of water, still or gas.  We got both. My preference was still.The server was in a rush to kick us out towards the end of our meal that he poured seltzer into my glass which totally ruined my water. Extremely a huge faux pax! My miso soup was ok. It tasted like a regular. Nothing exceptional.The Edamame were just medium sized. We get plumper Edamames in the US. The Wagyu Beef, I was excited to try,  but they were tasteless.  I'm wondering if they didn't season them for a reason except drizzled peppers on top of them? So not impressive.  I'm very particular w/ my steak. The only steak so far that impressed me the most came from Ruth's Chris & John Howies. Other than that, I make my own & my kids rather eat the steak I make than to eat outside at a restaurant. This steak was a fail. As for the Sushis & Makis, we are from the Pacific Northwest & we've traveled to far & wide where Sushis almost a staple.. conveyor belts of Sushis graze airports & restaurants like a fast food joint. I've tasted the best sushis in Washington & Japan. This one was just mediocre. But I can say the seafood they used was of exceptional quality.  That is commendable. But that does not say much of its flavors. Likewise, the eggplant salad, it was ok, but nothing memorable. It didn't leave anything in my palate wanting for more. You have to put a zinger! But there is one dish Zuma did right & tasted wonderful! That's the Soft shelled crab! It was perfectly fried, cut, soft, crusted & seasoned,  perfectly presented w/a side of lemon as it should be for every seafood, & a dipping sauce.  It reminded me of the flavors of the ocean w/ a hint of garlic & a touch of citrus,  totally satisfying in every bite. I would totally get just 2 orders of that & a bowl of rice & I'd be happy at Zuma.  For what could've been $100 worth of a dinner in the US or at any Sushi place, we spent €350 w/c is equivalent to $485. So be prepared if you want to spend that much. If it is just to scratch off a bucket list, think twice.. I'd say totally NOT worth it. Explore the world,  there's better places to get better food out there,  you just have to discover it yourself. read more

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Cool / fancy place to have some great japanese food! Everything we ordered was delicious. Kinda pricy but worth it. Make a reservation. read more

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The sushi and dishes here are spectacular. Black cod is a must and the soft shell crab sushi was amazing. Every sushi I ordered was just so deliciously and beautifully presented. One star down however - this was because I called in and asked if I can wear trainers. The staff on the phone suggested I do not wear them (so I switched to heels). Upon entering the restaurant, I saw a couple of men eating near the bar wearing trainers themselves! read more

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Finally came here after a university friend had recommended this restaurant to me about 2 years ago. As I just found out Zuma is a sister restaurant of Roka, which is also really good - it is no surprise that they have quite high standards. As much as I love the food here I have to admit that the taste of tuna has changed over the years.. this might be an environmental problem but the fatty tuna here just does not taste like the one I have had in Japan. Either way, it was a very pleasant experience as I popped in during the holiday season without a reservation and still was able to get seated rightaway. I had the seared beef which I could highly recommend and the yellow tail sashimi which also was a delight! The lobster as a main, what else could a person ask for, the most satisfying low carb meal I have had in a very long time - happy new year folks! read more

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Well for starters, this place has absolutely amazing food, an upbeat ambiance of total excitement, lots of patrons having a great time either dining, lounging at and around the bar area or waiting for a table, and an insane number of employees all working feverishly hard to keep everyone happy. The patron mix is varied, younger, older, European, Arab, visitors and locals alike all seem to love Zuma. We've now been 4 nights in a row (without reservations) on our 5 night visit to London from Honolulu. Got seated twice without a wait, but you'll want to make reservations. We ordered different dishes each night to see if it were just a few that were amazing. All 15 dishes we tried had flavors that definitely rival the greatest restaurants around the world. You will not be disappointed. Sushi rivals Nobu & Morimoto even though the sushi portions seemed slightly smaller. The fire grilled meat & seafood (Robata) are done perfectly every time. If it's just two of you get a pair of the 15 seats that surround the grill and watch the cooks in action. You will be very impressed by the level of detail that goes into each dish. The menu is extensive, each dish is a unique creation of well paired flavors. It was impressive watching the head chef check the temperature of each grilled entree and inspect every dish before releasing it. By far one of the best restaurants in London. read more

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