After the success of their first restaurant in Cheltenham back in 2013, Kibou opened a few branches across the UK, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cambrige and of course London's leafy neighbourhood Battersea. This gorgeous branch offers a taste of Tokyo, with murals of geishas lining the walls and a towering cherry blossom tree, not to mention an eclectic menu of Japanese delights. You'll find a delicious range of signature sushi here, from the surf & turf nigiri (featuring seared salmon topped with wagyu beef and truffle mayo) and the volcano roll, a medley of salmon, avocado and tobiko, tempura-style, as well as a bunch of fun sushi tacos. It also offers some of the most affordable sushi in London; swing by on a Sunday and you can even enjoy bottomless sushi for just £34 per person.

Specialising in Pan-Asian delicacies, Inamo is slinging out some of the best sushi in London from its Covent Garden and Soho outposts. What makes them stand out against the rest? It isn't just their cutting-edge, interactive tables, on which you can play retro games, watch the chefs in the kitchen or create a work of art – it's also renowned for its fantastic food. You'll find a fusion of Japanese, Thai, Chinese and Korean dishes here, with a fantastic lineup of sushi and sashimi on the go. From salmon tataki with lime marmalade to a classic spicy tuna roll and prawn tempura butterfly rolls, you'll be absolutely spoilt for choice.

If you're on the hunt for the best sushi in London with a view, look no further than Aqua Kyoto. The Soho hotspot, found just off Regent Street, is a gorgeous rooftop restaurant boasting views across Central London. But if you head inside? You'll also be treated with a luxurious, slinky space with low lighting and sultry shades spread across scalloped booth seating and ornate light fixtures. Alongside succulent wagyu steaks, robata grill dishes and mouthwatering mains, you'll discover an extensive selection of sushi to get stuck into. There's more than enough maki to go around, featuring Canadian blue lobster tempura futomaki and unagi with sansho, shiitake, cucumber and pickled takuwan. But if you fancy something really deluxe, their signature crystal sushi is not to be missed – think scallop and caviar with kimchee jelly. And, if that wasn't enough, there's also a long list of sashimi, ranging from red snapper and surf clam to akami tuna and sea urchin.

Ayllu is not only one of the best places to eat sushi in London, but it also celebrates the very best in modern Nikkei cuisine. Against a backdrop of stylish furnishings and dimmed lightning, you can tuck into stunning fusion small plates celebrating South American and Asian flavours.

This Leicester Square restaurant boasts a small but fantastic selection of sashimi, including turbot with shiso and ikura and seabass accompanied by lemon and sea salt. 8 at The Londoner also serve up seared Wagyu in a cut roll with asparagus and sesame ginger soy.

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.

Situated in Mayfair with ambient lighting and sleek interiors, Ginza is a beautiful Japanese restaurant. Enjoy sushi and sashimi dishes such as the spicy tuna maki or wagyu tartare. And to drink? Check out their signature cocktails.

When it comes to sushi restaurants in Covent Garden, pan-Asian palace Gura Gura has to be right up there. The Japanese part of the menu spans everything from crab, avo and spicy mayo Cali rolls to traditional tekkamaki with tuna.

Combining Turkish cuisine and sushi across one restaurant is Nova, the stunning West London destination that has all bases covered. From mezze to fire shows cooking beef and those all-important Japanese delights, it's bound to hit the spot.

Whether you head to the Kingston or Shoreditch outpost, Sticks and Sushi London offers a stunning setting to indulge in some seriously scrumptious Japanese fare. Swing by to chow down on tataki, wagyu tartare, sashimi and so much more.

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.

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.

Make your way to the elegant Fuji Grill At Beaverbrook Town House in Chelsea. An extension of the famous hotel in Surrey, it too features interiors from Nicola Harding and Sir Frank Lowe. Dine in a glamorous space decked out with gorgeous, oval lighting, dark wooden furnishings and prints of Mount Fiji fixed to the wall. Choose between a nine-course omakase menu or moreish plates from the a la carte, which includes chicken dumplings, miso and fresh truffle o'toro nigiri and hispi cabbage with sake kombu. 

Going strong since 2001, Tsunami is a Clapham institution, found just off the high street opposite Clapham high street overground, offering beautifully prepared plates of sushi to the South London masses. Alongside a load of mouthwatering Japanese dishes, you'll find an abundance of hand rolls, sashimi, nigiri and uramaki. So, grab a seat in the trendy space, which showcases plush, pastel-coloured arm chairs alongside leather banquettes, or enjoy lunch alfresco-style on their cute foliage-lined patio, and dig in. Some of the highlights include the dragon roll (an inside out roll, made with shrimp tempura, spring onions, eel and avocado) and the soft shell crab rolls. And if you just fancy some sashimi? You can nab yellowtail, tuna, mackerel, scallop, seabass, salmon and shrimp variations.

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.

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.

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.

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. So, if you're looking for Michelin star sushi in London, you know where to go.