London · Sushi · omakase
INÉ by Taku
SushiOmakaseEdomaeHampsteadNorth LondonFine DiningCounterMichelin-affiliated
Sister restaurant to Michelin-starred TAKU Mayfair, INÉ brings premium Edomae sushi and a 17-course omakase counter experience to Hampstead High Street — exceptional Japanese craft at a fraction of the Mayfair price.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Hampstead
- Since
- 2023
- Chef
- Law Kwok Meng
- Owner
- Takuya Watanabe
Plate № 220
About
INÉ — the Japanese word for the rice plant before harvest — opened in December 2023 as a neighbourhood extension of TAKU Mayfair, which earned a Michelin star just months after opening in 2022. Chef patron Takuya Watanabe has installed head chef Law Kwok Meng, a sushi specialist with 23 years of experience and previously Watanabe's deputy at TAKU, to lead the kitchen. The restaurant offers three dining experiences: an eight-seat omakase counter serving 17 courses at £100 per person (£120 with otoro and caviar), a main dining room with à la carte sushi and Japanese comfort dishes, and a private dining room for up to 14 guests. The same premium Japanese produce used at TAKU is sourced here, making INÉ a remarkable-value portal into Edomae fine dining.
Neighborhood & visiting
INÉ by Taku sits in Hampstead, 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
- Sister to Michelin-starred TAKU Mayfair — same quality fish at neighbourhood prices
- Head chef Law Kwok Meng — 23 years specialist sushi training
- Edomae 17-course omakase at £100 — benchmark value for this standard
- Three distinct dining formats from counter omakase to private dining
Opened December 2023. TAKU Mayfair is transferring to Sushi Amamoto in 2026; INÉ continues independently.
More authentic sushi in London
See all →
Other authentic cuisines in London
See all →
Authentic sushi in other cities
See all →
Frequently asked
About INÉ by Taku
- Is INÉ by Taku an authentic sushi restaurant in London?
- Yes — INÉ by Taku 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 INÉ by Taku located?
- INÉ by Taku is located at 16 Hampstead High Street, London NW3 1PX, London, UK in the Hampstead neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at INÉ by Taku?
- INÉ by Taku accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at INÉ by Taku?
- INÉ by Taku sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in London.
Keep exploring