London · Sushi · omakase
Maru
SushiOmakaseFine DiningMichelinMayfairShepherd MarketSeasonalBritish Produce
Tucked inside Mayfair's charming Shepherd Market, Maru offers a deeply personal 20-course omakase from third-generation Japanese sushi chef Taiji Maruyama, championing the finest British seafood through a Japanese lens.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Mayfair
- Since
- 2021
- Chef
- Taiji Maruyama
Plate № 140
About
Opened in June 2021, Maru is the solo London project of third-generation Japanese sushi chef Taiji Maruyama, who trained at a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo before working at Nobu London and as executive chef at Surrey's Beaverbrook hotel. Named for his family name — and the Japanese word for 'circle' — Maru's eight-seat counter in Shepherd Market offers an evolving 20-course omakase using predominantly British ingredients, including seafood from Cornish waters, shaped by Maruyama's Edomae training. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide UK and widely considered one of London's finest Japanese experiences.
Neighborhood & visiting
Maru 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
- Third-generation Japanese sushi chef trained in Tokyo — deeply personal omakase
- Eight-seat counter in Mayfair's most charming hidden quarter
- Michelin Guide listed — near-universal acclaim from London food writers
- Champions British produce through classical Japanese sushi technique
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Frequently asked
About Maru
- Is Maru an authentic sushi restaurant in London?
- Yes — Maru 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 Maru located?
- Maru is located at 18 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QH, London, UK in the Mayfair neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Maru?
- Maru 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 Maru?
- Maru sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in London.
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