One of the best things about London is that there are always hidden gems to discover. Even after living in the city for more than 10 years, I’m often surprised by tucked away streets or venues I never knew existed. One of my latest discoveries is the Prince Akatoki hotel (the name name meaning 'dawn' or 'sunrise'), which is located around the corner from Portman Square and serves as a tranquil retreat blending Japanese and Scandinavian influences. Despite its historic guise from the outside, the cosy property has a cool contemporary feel once you step inside. I checked into the hotel on a...
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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 ...
Read more →Tsukiji Sushi, tucked away in the heart of Mayfair, is now firmly on my list of top Japanese spots in town. The smartly-secluded restaurant is the perfect spot to graze peacefully on deliciously fresh fish and other treats. I popped into the small eatery on a Thursday evening and bagged a table for two by the window. Only a few of the other seats were occupied, with a couple of cosmopolitan women sitting opposite us and another couple seemingly on a date in the other corner. One of the chefs stood slicing and dicing in the open-air kitchen, with counter seats for those wanting a prime view...
Read more →Having opened barely a year ago, Sumoson Twiga is a relative newcomer to the Knightsbridge food scene, but it’s already making an impact, with its three chic floors of dining, drinking and dancing.
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 →Poké has been the go to trend for London foodies for quite sometime now and by the looks of it, it's not going anywhere soon. And whilst, it was the traditional Hawaiian poké trend that caught the attention of Londoners, Tombo Poké has been enticing guests with their predominantly Japanese focus, making it a unique alternative.
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.
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