Discover the Top Sushi in London

The OpenTable Team

It’s easy to assume that London is all about fish and chips, gastropubs, roast beef dinners, or fine-dining tasting menus. However, international foods like sushi have become an integral part of London’s culinary culture, with some of the world’s top chefs serving up the best of Japanese cuisine. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemakers List. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Read on to discover the best sushi in London right now.

20 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	ROKA - Charlotte Street, Gordon Ramsay Maze Grill Royal Hospital Road, Nobu - London…
Price Range:	£££ - ££££
Cuisines:	Japanese, Steak…
Neighborhoods:	Fitzrovia, Chelsea, Mayfair…

ROKA - Charlotte Street

££££·Japanese·

Fitzrovia

163 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Tasting Menu

Fitzrovia is an eclectic, bohemian neighborhood. It’s the place to discover the street art of Banksy, and the museum of zoology. This mix of influences echoes the creativity of the…Read more

93% recommended

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Gordon Ramsay Maze Grill Royal Hospital Road

££££·Steak·

Chelsea

299 reviews

Cosy
Good for a Date
Business Meals

The word “gril”’ in the title might immediately make most diners think of steak or chops, but Gordon Ramsay’s line of restaurants split the menu between juicy meat and a small but …Read more

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Nobu - London

££££·Japanese·

Mayfair

2,728 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine

Delightfully situated between two of London’s largest green spaces, Nobu is a wonderful place to rest after a walk in Hyde Park or a shopping spree in nearby Knightsbridge. Minimal…Read more

Japanese in London

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Sakagura

££££·Japanese·

Oxford Circus

767 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Authentic

Founder Tak Tokumine based the core of Sakagura around traditional Japanese drinking houses. The fun bit at Sakagura is diners choosing and cooking their own food, with lava stones…Read more

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Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus

££££·Japanese·

Oxford Circus

514 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Group Bookings

The unusually named Flesh & Buns is right in the middle of Fitzrovia, a few minutes’ walk from shops, museums, and some of London’s gorgeous gardens. The Flesh is meat, seafood, an…Read more

88% recommended

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Shack-Fuyu

££££·Japanese·

Soho

1,017 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Fun

Head just a little bit off Shaftesbury Avenue into Soho to find this “Western Japanese” gem. As is the trend in many modern Asian restaurants, Japanese flavors meld with more Weste…Read more

94% recommended

Japanese in London

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Gordon Ramsay Maze Grill Park Walk

££££·Steak·

Chelsea

429 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions

Set in the heart of the exclusive neigborhood of Chelsea, Maze on Park Walk is a few minutes’ walk from many famous sights such as the Psychic Garden and the Saatchi Gallery. For w…Read more

Notable Wine List in London

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Cocochan

££££·Pan-Asian·

Marylebone

1,399 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays

Pan-Asian is in vogue at the moment, with London’s diners searching for ever more varied tastes. Cocochan has melded all the flavors of the Far East without losing the integrity of…Read more

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Inamo - Soho

££££·Japanese·

Soho

4,542 reviews

Fun
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

Soho is the trendy spot in London to enjoy music, comedy, and even some amazing sushi. Inamo is a futurist venture where diners order food from a virtual tablecloth. Menus are “bea…Read more

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Zela London

££££·Japanese·

Covent Garden

92 reviews

Good for a Date
Romance
Special Occasions

Ideal for people staying in London’s cultural center, Zela is part of the Me London hotel complex on the Strand, not far from the River Thames. Zela specializes in Meppon cuisine, …Read more

84% recommended

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Oka Kingly Court

££££·Japanese·

Oxford Circus

610 reviews

Good for a Date
Casual
Authentic

Carnaby is home to stunning light shows, dozens of independent shops, and Kingly Court, a courtyard of international cuisine. Oka is here, offering a Pan-Asian fusion of hot dishes…Read more

98% recommended

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Ginza Onodera

££££·Japanese·

St. James's

256 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Authentic

St James’s in London is a contrast of beautiful parks and bustling urban life. Ginza Onodera fits right into this eclectic mix, with a mix of authentic Japanese cuisine and strikin…Read more

93% recommended

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SUSHISAMBA City

££££·Japanese·

Liverpool Street

2,178 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

Set on the 38th and 39th floors of the imposing Salesforce Tower, Sushisamba offers incredible views across Spitalfields and Essex. From the right spot, diners might be able to cat…Read more

100% recommended

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Chisou Mayfair

££££·Japanese·

Mayfair

285 reviews

Business Meals
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions

Perfect for those just arrived in Central London, Chisous is only a short walk from Oxford Circus Tube Station. Chisou has tuned into London’s love of Japanese cuisine and turned i…Read more

87% recommended

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Kurobuta - Marble Arch

££££·Japanese·

Marble Arch

194 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Casual
Fun

A short walk from the stunning 19th-century Marble Arch is a restaurant where Japanese cuisine meets casual dining. Based on the izayaka experience, Kurobuta channels the tradition…Read more

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Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill

££££·Steak·

Mayfair

3,595 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Lunch

The original Maze, Gordon Ramsay’s range of restaurants aiming for fine dining in casual settings, is set in the heart of one of London’s most affluent and celebrity-filled borough…Read more

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ICHIBUNS

££££·Japanese·

Soho

408 reviews

Fun
Casual
Good for a Date

Billed as “Japanese Super-Dinner,” ICHIBUNS is a fusion of traditional Japanese flavors and the juicy satisfaction of burgers and fries. There are traditional treats like gyoza, an…Read more

91% recommended

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Aqua Kyoto

££££·Japanese·

Soho

505 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays

An experience quite unlike any other, Chef Paul Greening has created a Japanese urban farm, growing ingredients never seen in Britain before. This takes the phrase “farm-to-table” …Read more

Handcrafted Cocktails in London

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Kurobuta Chelsea

££££·Japanese·

Chelsea

34 reviews

Casual
Fit for Foodies
Fun

This Chelsea branch of Kurobuta carries on the Izayaka tradition with small plates, great drinks, and a chilled-out atmosphere. The dress code is come-as-you-are, so great for casu…Read more

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Benihana Piccadilly

££££·Japanese·

Piccadilly

5,864 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Special Occasions
Group Bookings

Primarily a Teppanyaki steakhouse, the global phenomenon of Benihana has now reached the world-famous area of Piccadilly in London. Whether diners have been sightseeing or watching…Read more

91% recommended

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