Best Omakase Restaurants in London

The word 'omakase' literally translates to "I leave it up to you", as the chef leads the diner through a delectable journey of five to twenty courses of sushi. The demand for omakase is ever increasing, but luckily there is no shortage of high calibre sushi counters in London. Read further for Innerplace's top recommendations for omakase restaurants in London.

Juno, Notting Hill

Inspired by the best of Japanese tradition with an innovative Mexican twist. With only six seats, Juno transports guests into a magical stage that is as much a performance as it is a meal. Indulge in 15 creative courses crafted by our talented Executive Chef, Leonard Tanyag, with a dedicated sommelier offering exquisite wine, sake, and agave pairings. The 15-course experience is £207 including the service charge, and there are two sittings, at 6pm and 8.30pm, that last about two hours. There are also two pairing options available, a sake for £85 and wine pairing for £160. The menu is built daily with fresh seasonal ingredients, and promises to be a feast for the senses, while the décor emulates the delicate Japanese artistry, with subtle hints evoking the vibrancy of Mexico.

Araki, West End
By far the most luxurious option, the Sushi "Omakase" Chef's Set Menu at Araki in the West End is £310 per guest, and the chefs begin their preparation early each morning to provide the most sumptuous and intimate dining experience. Created by three time Michelin star winner Chef Mitsuhiro Araki and now overseen by Master Arakis protégé Marty Lau, this restaurant is the first in London to serve world-renowned “Edomae Sushi”, authentic sushi in the style used 200 years ago. Due to their single menu experience, this restaurant might not be suitable for those with specific dietary requirements, but if otherwise you can’t do better than Araki. 

The Aubrey, Mayfair
Set within the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hyde Park, the Aubrey offers a unique cocktail omakase experience, where venerated Bar Director, Pietro Rizzo and his team create unexpected and innovative cocktails out of seasonal, elegant combinations of Japanese herbs and spirits. To accompany the drinks, carefully selected Japanese-inspired light bites (such as Irish oyster, ponzu, finger lime and Yellowtail sashimi) are served throughout. 

Taku, Mayfair

Taku’s namesake and restaurateur Takuya Watanabe earned the first Michelin star for an omakase for his restaurant Jin Paris, an accolade it has maintained in the decade since to this day. Sit in a sixteen-seater bar surrounded by natural elements such as wood and stone in its design as he creates unique and distinctive delicacies in front of you and bathe in the light bouncing off the walls as you eat for an experience of complete tranquillity and luxury.

Beaverbrook Sushi, Chelsea
This Omakase Experience in the heart of Chelsea takes place in a cosy corner of the Fuji Grill, where you can choose between a twelve or a twenty-course meal, for £95 or £195 per guest respectively. Due to the nature of this tasting menu, they are unable to accommodate vegan or no-fish dietary requirements. Head Chef Jan Horak creates each menu afresh each day and adopts a friendly manner with the guests, answering queries and leading the guest through their culinary journey alongside a skilled sommelier for a feasting experience unlike no other. 

SUMI, Notting Hill
SUMI is the little sister restaurant of Endo at Rotunda, and its refined and graceful design of rectilinear wooden furniture and light, neutral tones combine with balanced, rounded flavours executed to perfection by Head Chef Christian Onia, who incorporates Endo Kazutoshi’s legacy with his own culinary influences throughout the mouthwatering menu.

Sushi Atelier, Fitzrovia

This cosy bar in the heart of Fitzrovia serves creative concoctions that expand the boundaries of traditional sushi, with additions like ponzu jelly or truffle mayonnaise alongside carpaccio and ceviche. As you’re snacking on your sashimi, you can observe the chefs prepare your next dish at the long bar, or indulge in their extensive wine list in their intimate basement banquettes.

Endo at the Rotunda, Wood Lane

Third-generation sushi master Endo Kazutoshi has mastered the balance between artistry and technique, creating dishes that toe the line between innovation and tradition. The service is inspired by the Japanese spirit of ‘Omotenashi’, a deep-rooted empathy for each and every guest, and Endo guides each diner through a simultaneously intimate and ephemeral culinary encounter with a beautifully realised seasonal menu.

Sushi on Jones, King’s Cross
Mattia Aranini has curated a twelve course omakase menu for a forty-five minute sitting at £48 per guest, and while this option leaves little time for ceremony, the interactive, familiar atmosphere Aranini commands as he talks you through each course and the finesse with which his sumptuous menu is executed, Sushi on Jones is a fantastic choice for Omokase newbies and enthusiasts alike.

Maru, Mayfair
Taiji Maruyama, another third-generation Sushi Chef with experience in Michelin star restaurants, has created a menu that is constantly evolving. With Muruyama overseeing every aspect of the restaurant from interior design to crockery, one feels that the guest is led lovingly through this omakase experience. 

Akira at Japan House, Kensington
Alongside their extensive sushi menu, Akira at Japan House offer both three and five course options of sushi or robata grill omakase at £65 and £85 per guest respectively. With an elegant modern interior designed by Masamichi Katayama and handpicked ceramic tableware from Japan, it has an airy, tranquil atmosphere.

HUMO, Mayfair
This restaurant isn’t technically omakase, but we couldn’t help but include HUMO as it brings the drama to the dinner table, with neither electricity or gas fuelling their four metre-long grill around which the restaurant revolves. Fire is the thematic driving force behind the menu, which comprises four segments: Ignite, Smoke, Flame, and Embers. Head chef Miller Prada, who trained under Endo Kazutoshi, composes a culinary journey that balances high calibre food with theatrical effect.

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