London · 寿司

Authentic Sushi
in London.

From edomae traditions to chef-led omakase counters: precise rice, aged fish, and quiet rooms where the meal moves at the chef's pace.

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Tobi Masa — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Mayfair

Tobi Masa

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Mayfair · Sushi · omakase
SushiOmakaseFine DiningMichelinMayfair

Chef Masa Takayama — the three-Michelin-starred New York sushi master — makes his London debut at The Chancery Rosewood, offering an intimate seven-seat omakase in one of Mayfair's most extraordinary new spaces.

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Kioku by Endo — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Whitehall

Kioku by Endo

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Whitehall · Sushi · omakase
SushiRobataOmakaseJapanese ContemporaryMichelin Selected

Set on the rooftop of the spectacular Old War Office building, Kioku — meaning 'memories' in Japanese — is Endo Kazutoshi's most ambitious London project, fusing his Yokohama heritage with Mediterranean influences against sweeping Whitehall skyline views.

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Niju — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Mayfair

Niju

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Mayfair · Sushi · a la carte
SushiKatei RyoriWagyuJapaneseMichelin Selected

Taking its name from the Japanese word for twenty — a nod to its Berkeley Street address — Niju is Endo Kazutoshi's approachable Mayfair venture, centred on the Japanese concept of 'katei ryori' (home-cooked food from the heart), with a bespoke sushi bar and charcoal grill.

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Maru — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Mayfair

Maru

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Mayfair · Sushi · omakase
SushiOmakaseFine DiningMichelinMayfair

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.

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Cube Mayfair — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Mayfair

Cube Mayfair

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Mayfair · Sushi · omakase
SushiOmakaseNigiriJapaneseMayfair

Tucked into a discreet address just off Bond Street, Cube Mayfair is chef-owner Takamasa Mogi's intimate Japanese restaurant, celebrated for its evening omakase counter experience and modern Japanese tapas shaped by the finest European produce.

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Sushi Kyu — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Soho

Sushi Kyu

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Soho · Sushi · omakase
SushiOmakaseCounter10 SeatsSoho

A hidden gem on Brewer Street with just ten counter seats, Sushi Kyu is the Soho sister to Cube Mayfair where all chefs are trained under owner Takamasa Mogi, delivering a focused omakase experience at refreshingly accessible prices.

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Yashin Sushi — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Kensington

Yashin Sushi

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Kensington · Sushi · counter
SushiOmakaseNo Soy SauceKensingtonEdomae

One of London's most inventive sushi bars, Yashin Sushi was founded in 2010 by Nobu and Ubon-trained chefs Yasuhiro Mineno and Shinya Ikeda, whose signature 'without soy sauce' ethos lets the quality of each ingredient speak entirely for itself.

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Miyako — authentic sushi restaurant in London, City of London

Miyako

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City of London · Sushi · a la carte
SushiSashimiBentoCity of LondonLiverpool Street

Forbes-listed among London's top five Japanese restaurants, Miyako at Andaz Liverpool Street is an intimate 28-cover City oasis serving handmade sushi, sashimi and bento boxes under head chef Kosei Sakamoto's daily-fresh menu.

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Cocoro Marylebone — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Marylebone

Cocoro Marylebone

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Marylebone · Sushi · a la carte
SushiJapaneseIzakayaSashimiMarylebone

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.

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Ikeda — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Mayfair

Ikeda

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Mayfair · Sushi · a la carte
SushiTraditionalFamily-RunMayfairFine Dining

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.

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Kikuchi — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Fitzrovia

Kikuchi

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Fitzrovia · Sushi · omakase
SushiOmakaseEdomaeCounterFitzrovia

Hidden down a side street between Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road, Kikuchi is one of London's most revered and discreet sushi counters, where Sapporo-born chef-owner Masayuki Kikuchi crafts a £130 omakase that quietly rivals the finest in the city.

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Tomoe — authentic sushi restaurant in London, Putney

Tomoe

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Putney · Sushi · casual
SushiSushiJapanesePutneySW15

Tomoe is Putney's most celebrated Japanese restaurant — a small, counter-focused sushi and izakaya spot on Upper Richmond Road that relocated from Marylebone Lane and has built a devoted following for its pristine fish, Japanese-trained kitchen, and deeply authentic bento lunches.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What makes sushi in London authentic?
From edomae traditions to chef-led omakase counters: precise rice, aged fish, and quiet rooms where the meal moves at the chef's pace. In London, we apply the same standard: chefs trained in the discipline, ingredients and technique consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi-first format rather than a mixed menu.
How do you define authenticity?
Washoku Guide defines authenticity by the kitchen's grounding in Japanese culinary tradition: trained chefs (often in Japan), techniques and ingredients consistent with Japanese practice, a focused menu rather than a pan-Asian one, and a coherent dining format (sushi-ya, ramen-ya, izakaya, kaiseki, etc.). We weigh these signals together — no single factor decides.
Do you require Japanese ownership?
No. Japanese ownership is one positive signal, but it is not required. We also recognise restaurants with Japanese-led kitchens or non-Japanese chefs who have trained extensively in Japan and apply traditional techniques with discipline. What matters is the cooking, not the passport.
How are restaurants selected?
Each entry is researched and chosen by Washoku Guide editors — not voted in, not paid for, and not algorithmically ranked. We read kitchen biographies, study menus, talk to people in the industry, and visit when possible. Restaurants pay nothing to be listed.
Are the listings ranked?
No. Washoku Guide is a curated guide, not a ranking. Order on a city page is editorial and may change as the guide evolves; it does not imply that #1 is better than #5. Every listed restaurant has met our authenticity bar.
Are these the only authentic sushi restaurants in London?
These are the ones Washoku Guide has researched and stands behind today. The guide grows over time; if you know an authentic sushi restaurant in London we should consider, please get in touch.