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Sushi Tetsu
SushiOmakaseEdomaeFine DiningClerkenwellCounterCultSeven Seats
Sushi Tetsu — a seven-seat counter hidden in a Clerkenwell alley — is perhaps London's most legendary and hardest-to-book sushi bar, where chef Toru Takahashi delivers Edomae perfection with his wife Harumi.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Clerkenwell
- Since
- 2012
- Chef
- Toru Takahashi
Plate № 100
About
Opened in June 2012, Sushi Tetsu occupies a tiny sushiya down a cobbled Clerkenwell alley, with just seven counter seats and a single nightly sitting. Chef-owner Toru Takahashi trained in Japan before bringing his exacting Edomae craft to London; he and his wife Harumi run the entire restaurant with a quiet, deeply personal hospitality that recalls the best of Tokyo's intimate sushi bars. Takahashi's meticulous seasonality, perfectly seasoned rice, and skilled hand have drawn universal praise for over a decade — and made securing a reservation (released weekly via SevenRooms) one of London's most competitive pursuits. Ranked among Europe's top restaurants by Opinionated About Dining.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- London's most famous cult sushi counter — seven seats, near-impossible to book
- Japanese chef Toru Takahashi trained in Japan — pure Edomae mastery
- Ranked among Europe's top restaurants (OAD 2025)
- Outstanding value compared to other starred London omakase counters
No website; reservations released Monday at 12:00 via SevenRooms. Photography prohibited inside.
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Frequently asked
About Sushi Tetsu
- Is Sushi Tetsu an authentic sushi restaurant in London?
- Yes — Sushi Tetsu 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 Sushi Tetsu located?
- Sushi Tetsu is located at 12 Jerusalem Passage, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4JP, London, UK in the Clerkenwell neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Tetsu?
- Sushi Tetsu accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sushi Tetsu?
- Sushi Tetsu sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in London.
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