Dining
The 5 Best Sushi Restaurants in London
Counters worth booking weeks ahead: where to eat serious sushi and omakase in London.
In short: our top picks are Endo at the Rotunda, Taku and Sushi Kanesaka. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London does sushi at a level that surprises people who have eaten it in Tokyo. At the top end it is a counter, a chef, and an omakase that unfolds piece by piece. These are the rooms worth booking weeks ahead, and a couple of quieter places worth knowing too.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Endo at the Rotunda | ££££ | |
| Taku | Mayfair | ££££ |
| Sushi Kanesaka | Mayfair | ££££ |
| Roketsu | Marylebone | ££££ |
| Sumi | Notting Hill | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
Endo at the Rotunda
Why we pick itEndo Kazutoshis counter in a former TV centre; one of Londons great omakase seats.
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Taku
Why we pick itA tiny Mayfair counter with a Michelin star; pristine Edomae sushi, booked weeks ahead.
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Sushi Kanesaka
Why we pick itTokyos Kanesaka at 45 Park Lane; the most exclusive (and priciest) counter in town.
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Roketsu
Why we pick itRefined kaiseki and sushi in a serene room built with Japanese craftsmen.
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Sumi
Why we pick itEndos more relaxed Notting Hill spot; superb quality without the omakase commitment.
Before you book
Sit at the counter if you can; at this level the seat is the experience. Take the omakase and let the chef lead, ask before you reach for soy on the good pieces, and book early because the best counters are tiny. Lunch is often the same quality for less.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Endo at the Rotunda is our editor's choice: Endo Kazutoshis counter in a former TV centre; one of Londons great omakase seats. Endo at the Rotunda, Taku and Sushi Kanesaka lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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