From izakaya to bento boxes, the sushi scene in London is next to none. From all-you-can-eat sushi and buffets to fine-dining Japanese meals, all around the city, brilliant sushi chefs are refining delicate dishes that look almost too good to eat. From high-end tasting menus to family-run hidden gems, step straight into Japan at one of these excellent sushi restaurants in London. Here's where you can eat the best sushi in London.
The guide to the best sushi restaurants in London
In this guide
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The best sushi in London
- Endo – Michelin-starred sushi
- Sanjugo – The ideal sushi date spot
- Sumi – Endo's more affordable little sister
- Kikuchi – An omakase tasting menu
- Aqua Kyoto – Sushi, sashimi and sake
- Roka – Luxury sushi
- Dinings SW3 – Warm and welcoming hospitality
- Koyn – Balancing tradition and modernity
- Sticks'n'Sushi – Sticks, sushi and desserts
- Shiro – Crystal sushi
- Sushisamba – A Nikkei icon
- TOKii – Traditional Japanese hospitality
- Atariya – Omakase in a casual setting
- Sushi Atelier – Sake, shochu and sashimi
- Yashin – Plates of art
- Chisou – An all-time favourite
- Uchi – Simple and effective
- Zuma – An international mainstay
- Ukai – A different kind of pub grub
- Sushi on Jones – All the way from NYC
- Amazónico – Tropical Nikkei paradise
- Studio Gauthier – Fully plant-based
- The Freak Scene – Get your sushi freak on
- Kurisu Omakase – More than just food
The best sushi in London
London's best sushi restaurants
Michelin-starred sushi
Dine with a third-generation sushi master at Endo at the Rotunda, a high-end sushi restaurant in White City. Endo focuses on the centuries-old Edomae style of sushi, which is a technique particular to Tokyo. Guests who dine here get to enjoy a truly memorable experience as he guides them through an artistic menu of seasonal dishes.
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The Helios, 101 Wood Lane, Hammersmith and Fulham
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The ideal sushi date spot
These cosy sushi spots specialise in high-quality sushi, sashimi, salads and side dishes that are all competitively priced. With friendly, welcoming service and an intimate setting, they're a great choice for a sushi lover's date night. The Shoreditch branch even features a dimly-lit sake and whisky bar upstairs for post-meal tipples.
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35 Scrutton St, Shoreditch 42 Duncan St, IslingtonSanjugo Shoreditch
35 Scrutton St, ShoreditchSanjugo Angel
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Endo's more affordable little sister
If you've had your eye on Endo at the Rotunda, but it's a little on the pricey side, then why not head to its sister restaurant, Sumi? This sibling Japanese spot plates up creative dishes, as well as a selection of aburi (open-flame cooked) nigiri, for a fraction of the price.
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95-97 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-452 408 80
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An omakase tasting menu
Enjoy an authentic Japanese experience featuring traditional sushi at Kikuchi in the heart of Fitzrovia. Chef Masayuki Kikuchi has worked to create an omakase-tasting menu that is stocked with a range of delectable appetisers, the freshest sashimi and a selection of grilled dishes.
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14 Hanway St, Fitzrovia
- Website • 020-763 777 20
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Sushi, sashimi and sake
This restaurant in buzzy Soho specialises in authentic Japanese fare with a twist. The menu features an excellent selection of sashimi, sushi and maki, as well as premium wagyu beef. Wash your meal down with sake or wine from the extensive drinks menu.
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240 Regent Street, Soho
- Website • 020-747 805 40
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Luxury sushi
This Japanese restaurant specialises in award-winning modern robata Japanese cuisine. There's a wide assortment of refined Japanese delicacies such as sake teriyaki salmon with sansho salt or baby back ribs with cashew nuts to be found on the menu, while sushi enthusiasts can enjoy upmarket delicacies such as wagyu or caviar in their rolls.
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37 Charlotte St., Fitzrovia 71 Aldwych, Holborn Park Pavillion, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 30 N Audley St, MayfairRoka Charlotte Street
37 Charlotte St., FitzroviaRoka Aldwych
71 Aldwych, HolbornRoka Canary Wharf
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Roka Charlotte Street
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rokarestaurant.comRoka Canary Wharf
rokarestaurant.comRoka Mayfair
rokarestaurant.com/en/roka-mayfair-londonRoka Charlotte Street
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Roka Charlotte Street Roka Aldwych Roka Canary Wharf Roka Mayfair
Warm and welcoming hospitality
Experience the very best of Japanese hospitality and food at Dinings SW3 in Knightsbridge. This restaurant and sushi bar oozes elegance and relaxation and promises a home-away-from-home vibe, as well as some top-notch sushi, of course.
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Lennox Garden Mews, Chelsea
- Website • 020-772 306 66
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Balancing tradition and modernity
Located in the posh Grosvenor Square area, Koyn is a contemporary izakaya restaurant that seamlessly bridges past and present. It features two distinct dining spaces: Magma, an underground area reminiscent of Mount Fuji's volcanic interior, showcasing Robata grill dishes, and Midori, a light-filled area inspired by Japanese zen gardens, with a focus on fresh sushi. Smack-dab between the two is a bar offering a curated collection of Japanese whiskies, sakes, and handcrafted cocktails.
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38 Grosvenor St, Mayfair
- Website • 020-353 520 00
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Sticks, sushi and desserts
Sticks'n'Sushi is one of the better-known sushi groups in London. Their menu is filled with delicious Japanese dishes, like maki, nigiri, small sides, salads and even yakitori skewers. There's also a range of desserts, ranging from matcha and dark chocolate cakes to classic crème brûlée.
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1 Crossrail Pl, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 113 King's Rd, Chelsea 11 Henrietta St, Covent Garden 1 Nelson Rd, Greenwich 40 Beak St, Soho 3 Sir Simon Milton Sq 58 Wimbledon Hill Rd, Wimbledon/Merton 100 Shoreditch High St, Shoreditch Westfield London, Ariel Way, Hammersmith and Fulham The Bentall Centre, Wood St 80 George St, Richmond 77 Upper St, Islington Electric Boulevard, Vauxhall/BatterseaSticks'n'Sushi Canary Wharf
1 Crossrail Pl, Canary Wharf/Tower HamletsSticks'n'Sushi Kings Road
113 King's Rd, ChelseaSticks'n'Sushi Covent Garden
11 Henrietta St, Covent GardenSticks'n'Sushi Greenwich
1 Nelson Rd, GreenwichSticks'n'Sushi Soho
40 Beak St, SohoSticks'n'Sushi Victoria
3 Sir Simon Milton SqSticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon
58 Wimbledon Hill Rd, Wimbledon/MertonSticks'n'Sushi Shoreditch
100 Shoreditch High St, ShoreditchSticks'n'Sushi White City
Westfield London, Ariel Way, Hammersmith and FulhamSticks'n'Sushi Kingston
The Bentall Centre, Wood StSticks'n'Sushi Richmond
80 George St, RichmondSticks'n'Sushi Islington
77 Upper St, IslingtonSticks'n'Sushi Battersea
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Sticks'n'Sushi Canary Wharf
sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi Kings Road
sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi Covent Garden
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sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi Soho
sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi Victoria
sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon
sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi Shoreditch
sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi White City
sticksnsushi.com/enSticks'n'Sushi Kingston
sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi Richmond
sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi Islington
sticksnsushi.com/en/restaurants/london/islingtonSticks'n'Sushi Battersea
sticksnsushi.comSticks'n'Sushi Canary Wharf
020-314 182 30Sticks'n'Sushi Kings Road
020-314 181 81Sticks'n'Sushi Covent Garden
020-314 188 10Sticks'n'Sushi Greenwich
020-314 182 20Sticks'n'Sushi Soho
020-314 181 91Sticks'n'Sushi Victoria
020-314 182 40Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon
020-314 188 00Sticks'n'Sushi Shoreditch
020-314 188 40Sticks'n'Sushi White City
020-334 314 01Sticks'n'Sushi Kingston
020-334 320 09Sticks'n'Sushi Islington
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Sticks'n'Sushi Canary Wharf Sticks'n'Sushi Kings Road Sticks'n'Sushi Covent Garden Sticks'n'Sushi Greenwich Sticks'n'Sushi Soho Sticks'n'Sushi Victoria Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon Sticks'n'Sushi Shoreditch Sticks'n'Sushi White City Sticks'n'Sushi Kingston Sticks'n'Sushi Richmond Sticks'n'Sushi Islington Sticks'n'Sushi Battersea
Crystal sushi
This Hong Kong-based brand reinvents the classic sushi roll with a layer of flavoured jelly, carefully draped across for maximum flavour and visual impact. The refined contemporary restaurant is spread across two floors and the outdoor terrace at Broadgate Circle, offering picture-perfect Japanese cuisine, wine and lunchtime bento boxes.
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Unit G04, 100 Broadgate, Liverpool Street, The City/City of London
- Website • 020-387 382 52
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A Nikkei icon
One of the best-known sushi spots in the city has to be Sushisamba. You'll probably recognise photos of its signature verdant decor from Instagram but you really have to go to experience it all for yourself. The menu takes inspiration from the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru, with dishes like lobster taquitos and tempura green beans with truffle aioli, as well as sushi rolls combining the different influences.
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35 The Market, Covent Garden Heron Tower, Bishopsgate, The City/City of LondonSushisamba Covent Garden
35 The Market, Covent GardenSushisamba Heron Tower
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Traditional Japanese hospitality
The five-star Prince Akatoki hotel in Marble Arch houses this refined Japanese restaurant, infused with Japanese tradition. You can choose from an assortment of signature sushi dishes made with upmarket delicacies such as grade A5 Japanese wagyu beef or caviar. You can complement your meal with wine or sake, and TOKii also offers sushi masterclasses for those looking to learn more about this culinary artform.
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50 Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, Marylebone
- Website • 020-772 404 86
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Omakase in a casual setting
These sushi restaurants are owned and run by T&S Enterprises, a wholesaler who supplies fresh fish to some of the best sushi spots in the city. A wide assortment of sushi pieces and rolls are available for dine-in or takeaway, but if you want to play it safe, try the omakase menu, which includes the chef's choice of the best dishes of the day.
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626 Finchley Road, Barnet 31 Vivian Avenue, BarnetAtariya Café Japan
626 Finchley Road, BarnetAtariya Sushi Hendon
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atariya.co.uk/restaurants/cafe-japanAtariya Sushi Hendon
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Atariya Café Japan Atariya Sushi Hendon
Sake, shochu and sashimi
For budget-friendly sushi that is still excellent quality, head to Sushi Atelier on Great Portland Street. Sit at the counter and watch as the sushi masters create platters of sashimi whilst you sip on sake and shochu.
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114 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia
- Website • 020-763 644 55
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Plates of art
The Yashin restaurants, run and owned by Chef Yasuhiro Mineno and Shinya Ikeda, serve a menu of delicate small plates and intricate sushi, making use of upmarket ingredients and the freshest seafood. If you want an experience to remember, you could opt for the omakase menu by Yasuhiro Mineno; a meal made using seasonal ingredients that have been crafted into something truly artistic.
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1A Argyll Road, Kensington 117, 119 Old Brompton Road, KensingtonYashin Sushi and Bar
1A Argyll Road, KensingtonYashin Ocean House
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Yashin Sushi and Bar Yashin Ocean House
An all-time favourite
Chishou is a staple on the London sushi scene with an all-encompassing assortment of classic Japanese dishes such as sashimi, tempura, pickles, and even dessert options. The authentic food is served in an upscale, nature-inspired setting that evokes calm and serenity.
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31 Beauchamp Pl, Chelsea 22 Woodstock St, MayfairChisou Knightsbridge
31 Beauchamp Pl, ChelseaChisou Mayfair
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Chisou Knightsbridge Chisou Mayfair
Simple and effective
Uchi may not boast the usual grandeur seen in many of London's more picturesque Japanese eateries, but this is precisely its charm. Its tranquil Japanese ambience, characterised by white textiles, mellow wood, and slippers so you can pad about in comfort, enhances rather than overshadows the curated selection of sushi presented each day.
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144 Clarence Rd
- Website • 020-330 246 70
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An international mainstay
Just a stone's throw from Hyde Park, the London branch of Zuma offers an izakaya experience with a contemporary twist. Balancing tradition with sophistication, the restaurant is popular among business crowds by avoiding excessive formality while still maintaining a professional feel. You can opt for a seat at the counter to observe the chefs crafting Japanese classics such as sushi, tempura, and robata-grilled specialties, with the menu changing frequently.
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5 Raphael St
- Website • 020-758 410 10
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A different kind of pub grub
West London's Ukai is set within a former pub with an eye-catching exterior mural and offers stylish sushi in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant's interior is modern yet evokes its historical past, with meticulous attention given to food presentation, ensuring every dish is both visually and gastronomically pleasing. Alongside classic Japanese dishes, diners can indulge in expertly-crafted cocktails and a diverse wine list.
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240 Portobello Road, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-779 224 44
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All the way from NYC
Originally from New York, the inaugural Sushi on Jones outside the US has found a home at the Goods Way complex in King's Cross. True to its name, the menu features a curated array of skilfully crafted sushi rolls, complemented by wagyu-based specialties and a select range of sake and Japanese whisky. The establishment is particularly renowned for its omakase experience, in which the chef navigates you through a journey of twelve meticulously chosen Japanese dishes.
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11 Goods Way, King's Cross
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Tropical Nikkei paradise
Deep in London lies Amazónico, a rainforest-themed restaurant originally launched in Madrid. The London branch immerses diners in a lush South American atmosphere while presenting an eclectic menu that blends tropical Amazonian flavours with influences from the region's Asian communities. Beyond the vibrant dishes, the experience is enhanced by a live house band, resident DJs, speciality cocktails, and an open kitchen that ensures there's always something interesting going on.
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10 Berkeley Square, Mayfair
- Website • 020-740 450 00
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Fully plant-based
A casual spin-off of acclaimed chef Alexis Gauthier's eponymous vegan establishment in Soho, Studio Gauthier serves contemporary plant-based cuisine from around the world in a youthful setting. The restaurant is particularly famous for its vegan sushi, made with vegan fish and seafood alternatives and plenty of vegetables. The vegan sushi is also available as an all-you-can-eat bonanza.
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BFI Stephen Street, Fitzrovia
- Website • 020-813 290 88
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Get your sushi freak on
Scott Hallsworth, previously of Nobu, has converted his pop-up success into an acclaimed bricks-and-mortar venture offering a cosy and welcoming ambiance. The Freak Scene highlights his distinctive take on pan-Asian cuisine, blending various culinary styles in creative ways. On the menu, guests can find imaginative creations like the renowned salmon sashimi pizza with truffle ponzu and black cod tacos accompanied by a fiery red chili salsa, along with inventive sushi.
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28 Parsons Green Ln, Fulham/Hammersmith and Fulham 1 Ramsden RdThe Freak Scene Parsons Green
28 Parsons Green Ln, Fulham/Hammersmith and FulhamThe Freak Scene Balham
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The Freak Scene Parsons Green
freakscenerestaurants.com/freak-scene-parsons-greenThe Freak Scene Balham
freakscenerestaurants.com/freak-scene-sushi-and-robata-balhamThe Freak Scene Parsons Green
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The Freak Scene Parsons Green The Freak Scene Balham
More than just food
London boasts many omakase experiences, each with something different to offer, but Kurisu Omakase stands out. This 18-course sushi dinner experience combines Japanese cuisine with Thai-Colombian influences. The intimate, eight-seat restaurant allows guests to enjoy flame-torched fish and truffle and caviar-topped otoro, all while listening to stories that accompany the dishes.
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58D Atlantic Rd, Brixton
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