Best Sushi Restaurants In London

Does the idea of fresh sashimi make you drool? Are you a sucker for tempura rolls? Have you got a hankering for nigiri like no other? Get out there and explore London’s incredible sushi scene. We’ve tracked down the finest practitioners of Japanese cuisine this side of Tokyo, and we’re talking about tech-savvy Soho restaurants, sky-high city plots and chilled casual sake joints in our list of the best sushi restaurants in London.

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Last updated on 20th March 2024




YO! Sushi Restaurants in London

If you're in the mood for affordable sushi that doesn't scrimp on flavour, YO! is a brand to know. With restaurants dotted all over London, you'll enjoy their iconic conveyor belt, picking up nigiri, delicious rolls and small plates along the way. Plus, set menu offers are sure to save you cash.

Miro

The perfect glistening backdrop to spice up your camera roll, Miro is a swanky Mayfair haunt dishing out global sharing plates that range from crunchy truffled yellowtail maki rolls to cauliflower karaage - managed by executive chef Toby Burrowes, previously at Zuma London and Michelin-starred Elystan Street. The restaurant's ambience evokes that of a nightclub, with neon hues and hand-painted murals contrasting with the exposed brick walls. Chopsticks at the ready.

Inamo Covent Garden

Specialising in pan-Asian delicacies, London's cutting-edge Inamo concept has arrived in Covent Garden for some of the best sushi in London. There's quite simply nowhere else like Inamo - guests place their orders via sleek tablets, upload their own images onto the tabletop and even check in on the kitchen via chef cam - as head chef Jon Claro prepares a mouth-watering range of sushi and sashimi fare.

Bamboo Mat Stratford

From Denis Gobjila (formerly of Chotto Matte) and Victor Rosca (previously at Lucky Cat and Sushisamba), Bamboo Mat is a sought-after Stratford spot for beautifully prepared plates of sushi. Coming with the wave of Nikkei restaurants to recently hit the capital, this joint slings out nigiri, sashimi (including one topped with flame-torched A4 grade wagyu beef) and sushi. Our favourite dish? It has to be the ceviche hot maki, made of seabass, prawns, aji amarillo tiger's milk and salsa.

Hot Stone

You can expect some seriously good sushi at Hot Stone, prepared by Padam Raj Rai, the former head chef at Mayfair spot Tsukiji restaurant in the 5-star Westbury Hotel. You can even have a go at cooking things yourself in their signature hot stones, as the name suggests, with everything from rock shrimp tempura to A5 Japanese Wagyu beef or grilled miso aubergine.

Endo At the Rotunda

As well as having previously worked as the executive chef of Zuma restaurants and world-renowned El Bulli in Spain, Endo Kazutoshi is a renowned sushi chef in his own right. His eponymous restaurant, Endo At the Rotunda, is found in White City at the former BBC TV Centre - occupying an 8th floor lookout over the surrounding area. And that's not all, since his 20-course omakase menus have earned a coveted Michelin star too.

SUSHISAMBA

It's literally in the name over at SUSHISAMBA, which is located on the 38th and 39th floors of Heron Tower at 110 Bishopsgate. This sky-high spot is both stylish and colourful, with the impressive views to match - an awe-inspiring setting that matches the menu's unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine. As for sushi? Think yellowtail with jalapeño and lemongrass, A5 kobe beef with pickled wasabi, bubu arare, truffle citrus soy, and shrimp tempura rolls - followed by robata-grilled dishes or large plates to round off your meal.

Tsunami Clapham

A fresh and contemporary Japanese eatery in Clapham, you just know that Tsunami's sushi game is going to be strong. Make yourself at home with its dedicated sushi section; the avocado and cucumber, shrimp tempura and scallop and smelt egg rolls would be great place to start. 

Issho-Ni: Bethnal Green

A sushi restaurant that we consider something of a hidden gem, Issho-Ni is a Bethnal Green dining spot that truly champions fresh fish and the finest in Japanese plates. A cosy and intimate place to eat with plenty of local buzz, Claire Su has created something to really be celebrated in the city.