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Cocoro Marylebone
SushiJapaneseIzakayaSashimiMaryleboneFamily-RunAffordableTatami
A neighbourhood gem on Marylebone Lane, Cocoro has been run by the Japanese Suzui family since opening in 2005, earning a devoted local following for its honest, high-quality sushi and sashimi, izakaya small plates and relaxed tatami dining room downstairs.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Marylebone
- Since
- 2005
- Chef
- Kayoko Suzui
- Owner
- Hideko Suzui & Kayoko Suzui
Plate № 300
About
Cocoro Marylebone opened in 2005 on Marylebone Lane and has been owned and operated by Hideko Suzui and Kayoko Suzui, both Japanese, throughout its history. The restaurant is part of a small family of Cocoro sites across London (Marylebone, Bloomsbury, Highgate, Bayswater), each with an independent character. The Marylebone flagship is celebrated for delivering 'consistently high quality' sushi, sashimi and izakaya cooking at genuinely accessible prices — a rarity for central London Japanese dining. The interior spans a neutral street-level dining room and a shoe-free tatami basement, evoking the intimate character of a neighbourhood izakaya in Japan. Reviewers praise the freshness of the salmon and tuna and the warmth of the family service.
Neighborhood & visiting
Cocoro Marylebone sits in Marylebone, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese family-owned since 2005 — one of Marylebone's most trusted neighbourhood Japanese
- Shoe-free tatami basement dining — a rare authentic touch in central London
- Excellent-value sushi and sashimi in a neighbourhood setting far from Mayfair prices
- Praised for consistent quality across decades — a true local institution
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Frequently asked
About Cocoro Marylebone
- Is Cocoro Marylebone an authentic sushi restaurant in London?
- Yes — Cocoro Marylebone is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Cocoro Marylebone located?
- Cocoro Marylebone is located at 31 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2NH, London, UK in the Marylebone neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Cocoro Marylebone?
- Cocoro Marylebone accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Cocoro Marylebone?
- Cocoro Marylebone sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in London.
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