If you're looking for a casual yet cosy sushi spot in the heart of the city, then look no further than Miyako. Located within the Andaz London Liverpool Street, this wood panelled restaurant boasts a nice concise menu with a mix of sashimi. sushi, hot dishes, salad and tempura on offer. I dipped into the place on a Tuesday night with a London-based friend from Tokyo who had been before and given it a thumbs up. It was fairly quiet when we arrived but it quickly filled out, mainly with city workers and duos talking business. There was a nice warm atmosphere, with candles burning and the ...
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I’m already plotting my return to Black Roe. I felt pretty deflated when I went, not because of the fodder, but because I didn’t leave room for dessert. It was only when I saw the enormous sundae glide by that I realised my dining error. Simply described as a ‘Shake and Bake’ on the menu the Black Roe pudding doesn’t give too much away. But from the 'oohs and ahhs' sounding from the diners over the way it is clearly pretty tasty. As are the savoury dishes at Black Roe - not to mention the interiors. The eatery, tucked away in a nook of Mayfair, oozes sexiness without parading it too much....
Read more →Taking its name from the Japanese word for the sea urchin, a Japanese delicacy, UNI brings the vibrant colours, flavours and textures of Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine (known as Nikkei) to Belgravia.
Read more →Cubé Restaurant & Kakurega Bar has just launched in Mayfair. The intimate restaurant and bar is simplistic and clean in design, using bespoke wood fittings throughout to both reflect the Japanese love for the material and a reference to how 60% of Japan is covered by forest. The lower-ground Kakurega bar in Japanese (かく ·れ ·家) means a place of hiding or refuge and serves seven Japanese cocktails, rare examples of Sake, Japanese whisky and fine wines.
Read more →We love Japanese food and are always excited to hear of new offerings and menus. Murakami, we have to admit wasn’t one we had heard of even though it’s been quietly doing it’s thing for the past few years. Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, this modern Japanese restaurant once discovered is a must for sushi, robata-grilled fare as well as salads and hot plates.
Read more →Paul Greening, the master forager and culinary brain box behind Aqua Kyoto has done it again. Using ingredients found scattered around the UK, he has composed a menu unlike any other with flavours and textures unexplored previously.
Read more →International favourite (five award-winning restaurants already established) Oliver Maki has brought its contemporary Japanese cuisine to Soho, with a 55 cover restaurant and we couldn't be more excited by this new addition to the London restaurant scene.
Read more →Mono sensory experiences are over, everyone wants taste to run with smell and for sight to set the tone. London's latest multi-sensory extravagance has been created by aqua kyoto’s celebrated head chef Paul Greening who has come up with the beautiful ‘Food as Art’ menu which draws inspiration from three contemporary Japanese artists. Our pal Paul has taken his signature style of highly detailed, intriguing and beautiful creations one step further with a selection of dishes inspired by contemporary artist, Yayoi Kusama’s distinctive polka dots. He has also been inspire by...
Read more →Roka Aldwych is a favourite and we are always super excited to hear what they are up to. The latest we hear is that they are launching their Han Setto Sunday Brunch menu. The perfect way to relax on Sunday, the menu includes a seasonal Bellini on arrival, an extensive selection of ROKA dishes and wine throughout, for £55. The menu will also be available at £39, without wines.
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