Taku
Fine dining restaurant · Mayfair ·
1 Michelin Star Omakase by Chef Takuya Watanabe, refined sushi
1 Michelin Star Omakase by Chef Takuya Watanabe, refined sushi
"Announced as a new One Michelin Star restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2023." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"The home of internationally renowned sushi chef Takuya Watanabe and right-hand man Long Ng, this 16-seater restaurant is centred around its striking counter fashioned from fine English oak. The omakase menu has a similar focus on quality, using only the finest ingredients, mostly from European waters. There’s a purity and elegance to every mouthful, exemplified by the superlative 'tuna two ways'. There’s one sitting at lunch and two at dinner – and as all guests are served together, be sure to arrive on time." - Michelin Inspector
"Sushi master Takuya Watanabe opened his omakase counter in Mayfair in autumn 2021 before going straight into the guide with one star." - Eater Staff
"A London restaurant newly added to the one-Michelin-star list in the 2023 awards." - Bettina Makalintal
"A newly opened 16-seat omakase counter in Mayfair presents an edomae-style sushi experience that emphasizes curing fish to gently draw out umami and showcase high-quality, often local U.K. seafood. The chef behind the counter previously led a Michelin-acclaimed omakase in Paris (earning a star in 2014) and is noted for meticulous, highly refined pieces — including a distinctive rice made with his own vinegar-and-salt formula and a bespoke soy blend — that separate good sushi from the best. Service is strictly structured around three fixed menus: a 17-course lunch (£180), a 20-course “signature” (£280) and a longer “prestige” tasting (£380) that adds luxury ingredients such as caviar and truffle; the intimate format is limited to 16 covers. The drinks programme, overseen by sommelier Bowie Tsang, focuses on fine and rare wines, champagnes and specialty sakes, and the venture is backed by the Leong family of longstanding London restaurateurs. Positioned to compete with some of London’s most prestigious omakase rooms, the venue also exemplifies a wider trend toward increasingly exclusive, high-end dining in the city." - Adam Coghlan
