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Ikeda
SushiTraditionalFamily-RunMayfairFine DiningJapaneseSashimiTempura
A Mayfair institution since 1973, Ikeda remains family-run under Kenichi Ikeda, delivering uncompromisingly authentic Japanese cuisine — from pristine sashimi and nigiri to signature gindara black cod — with the quiet precision of a true traditional Japanese kitchen.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Mayfair
- Since
- 1973
- Chef
- Kenichi Ikeda
Plate № 350
About
Ikeda opened in 1973 on Brook Street in Mayfair, making it one of the longest-established Japanese restaurants in London. Family-run since its founding by the Ikeda family, the restaurant has operated continuously through more than five decades of London's dining evolution without diluting its traditional Japanese values. Owner Kenichi Ikeda oversees a menu that spans sushi, sashimi, tempura, noodles and grilled fish — including the celebrated gindara (black cod). The intimate, counter-forward dining room, with photographs of celebrity guests lining the walls, maintains a loyal clientele of Japanese expatriates and Mayfair regulars who regard it as the most authentically Japanese restaurant in the city. Service is formal and attentive in the traditional Japanese style.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ikeda sits in Mayfair, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Open since 1973 — one of London's oldest Japanese restaurants, family-run for over 50 years
- Deeply authentic: celebrated by Japanese diners as the most honest Japanese cooking in London
- Signature gindara black cod and pristine sashimi made with traditional technique
- Quiet, discreet Mayfair dining room — the antithesis of trend-driven Japanese restaurants
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Frequently asked
About Ikeda
- Is Ikeda an authentic sushi restaurant in London?
- Yes — Ikeda 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 Ikeda located?
- Ikeda is located at 30 Brook Street, London W1K 5DJ, London, UK in the Mayfair neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ikeda?
- Ikeda does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in London we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Ikeda?
- Ikeda sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in London.
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