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RAI - Tottenham Court Road, London, Greater London

RAI - Tottenham Court Road

4.6
4.6
150 Reviews
£41 and over
Japanese

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2 people
20:30
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
With just 5 tables and 10 sushi counters, RAI offers the finest yet affordable Omakase experience in London. Experience the essence of “omakase,” which means “I’ll leave it up to you,”. Performed right in front of you by Chef Padam, each plate demonstrates a different level of craftsmanship. Watch as our chef expertly prepares sushi and stamps it with speciality binchotan charcoal for charred flavour, served with 5-year-old soy sauce & rare freshly grated Japanese wasabi.

Forget the noise of central London and enter a serene Japanese garden. Discover the captivating charm of our traditional Japanese garden, where stunning visuals meet an exceptional dining experience. Indulge in our expertly crafted New Style/Classical Tasting menu by Chef Padam and his exceptional team. For those who want a little bit of everything but aren’t quite ready for a full course, we offer an exciting À La Carte menu that can be enjoyed in our Japanese Garden.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, French / Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 17:30–23:00 Mon–Sat 12:00–15:30 Fri 17:30–23:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    020 8149 6248
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Padam Raj Rai

Experiences

  • Seasonal ALC Menu - Only 5 Tables Available.

    Multiple dates available
    You can order any dish from the Seasonal ALC MENU.
    Seasonal ALC Menu - Only 5 Tables Available. photo
  • Japanese Garden | Tasting Menus | £59/£75

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Lunch £59 | Dinner £75 This reservation is exclusively for the Japanese Garden area, where we offer our exceptional seasonal Tasting Menu. With only 5 tables available, seats are extremely limited and in high demand. Book your reservation now to secure your spot before it's too late.
    Japanese Garden | Tasting Menus | £59/£75 photo
  • 9 - 11- 13 Premium Course Omakase Menu £59/£75/£89

    Multiple dates available
    9-course Omakase - £59. *Only at lunch times. Not available at Dinner times.* 11 course Omakase - £75 13 COURSE - PREMIUM OMAKASE | £89 Using freshest and the highest quality premium ingredients. Such as freshly grated 100% Japanese wasabi that takes up to 3-yrs to grow, 2-38-yrs aged soy sauces aged in 100-year-old cedar barrel, A5 Kobe, Koshihikari rice & Sanpuku nori considered one of the best sushi rice and nori in the world – Be prepared for an incredible omakase experience!
    9 - 11- 13 Premium Course Omakase Menu £59/£75/£89 photo

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RAI on Tottenham Court Road offers a memorable dining experience with "fantastic omakase", "incredible food", and "first class service". The "talented chef" crafts dishes with "authentic flavors" and "exquisite presentation". Enjoy a "beautiful sushi and sashimi" selection, with a "great value" tasting menu. Highly recommended for special occasions.

150 Reviews
  1. Liam

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very delicious tasting menu - we upgraded to have the chef’s special omakase nigiri which was £20 more for 2 nigiri so wasn’t worth it. But the menu itself was excellent, and the staff were very attentive. Great atmosphere with beautiful Japanese garden scenery around the tables.

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  2. Seonghyeon

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was fabulous, but the service was quite slow It takes 30 mins to get next dish and sitting empty in plate half an hour

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  3. Sonali

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exclusive omakase experience with great cuts of sashimi, flavourful food and friendly attentive staff. We got the 11-course omakase for my partner's birthday and the service and food were impeccable immediately. We have never had such amazing sashimi and Japanese food in London, every course was a different and amazing experience. The ingredients quality really makes a difference and we really enjoyed the nigiri made in front of us. The staff were extremely attentive and were very good with my allergies, making modifications to some of the food and it still tasted amazing! Big thank you to the team at Rai, we look forward to coming back soon!

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  4. Paul

    VIP

    London

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely unique, delicious food. So many layers of flavour. A delightful experience . Many thanks 🙏🏻😊❤️

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  5. Aris

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Omakase 13-course menu at the sushi counter. The food was absolutely delicious and of very high quality.

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  6. Ella

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth every penny! Amazing fish and overall experience with a fantastically talented chef ⭐️

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  7. Romina

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    La comida fue excepcional, aunque el servicio al principio fue interrumpido durante un tiempo excesivamente largo. Para mi gusto los gritos del cocinero aunque es simpático y lo hace para animar sobra en un sitio como este.

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  8. Margaret

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent - staff knowledgable and very pleasant. A bit on the pricey side.

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  9. Oliver

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and outstanding food, great experience overall

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  10. Alexandra

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic omakase experience. 10/10 would recommend. Service was amazing and food was delicious. Good vibes all around

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RAI - Tottenham Court Road is rated 4.6 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for RAI - Tottenham Court Road

11-13 Bayley St, London, Greater London WC1B 3HD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Fitzrovia
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 17:30–23:00 Mon–Sat 12:00–15:30 Fri 17:30–23:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, French / Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are only a 4-minute walk from the Tottenham Court Road Underground Station.
  • Executive Chef
    Padam Raj Rai
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Counter Seating
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