Yashin Ocean House

Always a pleasant lunch, sushi is top quality , atmosphere is so relaxing and beautiful restaurant in a Georgian style high ceiling establishment. Amazing lunch sets and very good wine by the glass. Sushi tastes unique and is exquisite - the toppings all vary and are house made, so you don’t need any soy or wasabi here. Very attentive and kind service esp from Xenia the manager! Really recommend this well kept secret of South Kensington to any sushi lover!

We took the set menu. The food was brilliant. Fresh and delicious. The service was great. Slight comment: They made us sat at a table next to the staircase with a view of the bottom of a horse. We ate our food looking at the rear of a horse. This isn’t really appetising. The music was not really not fitting with the environment where it’s quiet and played club covers.

Strange place - everything is a bit ‘weird’. Parmesan on sushi, balsamic vinegar with soy sauce, miso out of a tea cup. And an interior to match it as well as half the restaurant is funky and finished while the other half is… unfinished. Yet it works. New and unique flavors, high quality sushi, and a cool atmosphere. Food presentation is equally sophisticated and the drinks were good. I spent £50 pp without drinks. The lunch menu is cheaper by the way. Ask your waiter for recommendation. Try the popcorn tempura and grilled aubergine, followed by the Omakase 8.

We had the tasting menu for my wife’s birthday. The team at Yashin did an outstanding job and made the night so special. The food was expertly crafted and the space is a polished mix of modern and historic. Highly recommend!

For the price point, the sushi and side dishes for lunch are phenomenal! We had a selection of sushi combined with a variety of toppings which was paired beautifully. Our server was incredibly attentive and conversational. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a great range of flavours.

I booked this restaurant as a birthday treat for one of our group members. It was 12:30 on a rainy Easter Monday afternoon and the place was empty. But the staff were very welcoming and the airy, spaciousness of the restaurant was a nice ambient setting for the afternoon. The style of the restaurant was a well executed homage to the origins of the venue. It was previously a stable and there is a horse statue inside the restaurant. They have an open kitchen concept and have nice decorative elements around the restaurant in keeping with its original features. The service was exceptional. Fabio was so knowledgeable, clearly articulated the menu to us and entertained our toddler throughout the lunch. The other staff members were also delightful and friendly. The food also was in keeping with the excellent service. We had a variety of sushi dishes, as the tasting menu I had anticipated in ordering was only available during the dinner service. But we did not feel like we missed out. Each dish was carefully curated and well-balanced. We did miss the wasabi and soy sauce that we have been accustomed to having at Japanese restaurants, but we were informed that each item was already seasoned correctly. Which we would agree. We ordered the salmon donburi set, the omakase 8 set, prawn croquettes, octopus and for dessert crème brûlée, matcha tiramisu and baked cheesecake. We also had a variety of sake (cherry bouquet, prince and yashin). Our favourites dishes were the miso soup (very creamy and smooth); the seared salmon sushi in the omakase (melt in the mouth), the delicious prawn croquette and the matcha tiramisu, which was not overly tea (matcha) flavoured as you find in other restaurants. I would highly recommend eating at this restaurant and would certainly return.

The head chief Ikeda was amazing. The food was all delicious and generous. Everything was so fresh and great service. It is one of our favourite restaurants.Highly recommend!

Made two visits here, both times for the £60 Sunday brunch. Definitely worth the price for some really good produce - come hungry. It's also good if you have a day off on Monday as the alcohol is free flow. There is a slight issue with consistency - first visit was absolutely spot on but the second, maybe perhaps it was a different sushi chef, the makis and rolls were poorly made and falling apart (see picture), the rice was definitely was done right that day. Some were so bad I'd compare them to Yo sushi 😂.The mains were fab and dessert was good both times. Still overall a good experience for the price, shame about the second visit.

I wish I lived in London. If I did then I'll be here twice a week ! I can't tell you how much I love this place. I come back twice a year just for my sushi. Best ever lunch sets. The salmon is the best. Well it's my favorite. Service is always professional and very friendly. Nice ambience and I love it. Highly recommend if visiting London. Thank you chef Eric and Marianna !!! See you soon !!

The tasting menu for 2 was excellent. A fabulous selection of dishes and true Japanese flavours that was a really enjoyable journey through Japanese cuisine. The staff were friendly and each dish came with and explanation of what it was. Possibly the best Japanese food I have had outside of Japan. Also a fraction of the cost of NOBU!

attentive service, people will pick up your utensils and wipe down the table for any spills. such high quality food with beautiful presentation. fish melts in your mouth. high quality wasabi and aged soy sauce. the decor is quite unique, but there's excellent lighting. love how there is an open kitchen

Terrible service, management with a terrible attitude. Absolutely terrible service. Food took over two hours to come, when asked the management why taken so long, was met with rude reaction as if it was our fault the food was late. Not even apology. Would never recommend to anyone and would not come again. For the high price point, this is a disgrace.

The manager is very rude. We asked for an explanation of the set menu. It seemed weird if we got 2 set dinner that they give a croquet split in half. It's a rip off. He said if you don't like it we can cancel the order. Then the waitress didn't explain dishes as she drop off and left the table. No smile no reaction. Food was only average compared to the price paid. Mackerel tasted like 3 days plus. Tuna 2 days. Not the best quality for the price they charge and service is terrible. Presentation is above average.

We had dinner reservations today at Yashin Ocean House. We ended up ordering the Omakase nigiri, Scottish Salmon Carpaccio, Wagyu Sukiyaki, and the Sukiyaki Roll. The food was pretty great! Some items were definitely better than others, such as the two beef dishes. The Sirloin Hida Wagyu Sukiyaki was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the candy floss on top added a sweetness that complemented the sukiyaki flavour very nicely. The Sukiyaki Roll with a raw egg yolk as dipping sauce was also very tasty. I really enjoyed these two dishes. In terms of the Omakase, most of the pieces were also very nice, but I would definitely prefer if it were served in a more traditional piece-by-piece style as I have grown accustomed to. Serving the entire omakase at once on one plate detracts from the individual pieces a bit, as it gets difficult to remember what each item is. You also end up missing the experience of the sushi chef guiding you through the courses in order of lighter to heavier pieces. However, we did find the toro with truffle was a standout, as was the yellowtail with gorgonzola. The Scottish Salmon Carpaccio was decent, but not amazing. Service was extremely attentive! We were checked on multiple times, with the waiter continuously asking us if we were enjoying the meal, needed anything, or even providing recommendations on what to order. The restaurant itself also has a very nice look and feel (good ambiance). All in all, a really enjoyable meal at Yashin Ocean House!

Yashin Sushi is no ordinary Japanese restaurant but one that is evolving, traditional dishes with a modern twist without taking too much of its heritage away. The food was exquisite, challenging pairings of foods with superior creativity. Having ingredients cooked in a way you have never had before made each dish feel unique. Dishes weren't just tasty but visually stunning. Miso cappuccino. A creative twist on miso soup having tofu pieces replaced with a coating of ginger silken tofu foam instead. Similar to milk foam but slightly more firmer. It was just as light and airy though breaking away into a full bodied miso soup with wakame. Very warming to the soul. Amuse Bouche of the evening: Deep fried salmon on cucumber top with shredded carrots and daikon. Dinner starts with a small dish complimentary from the chef and it was great. The salmon was delicately crisp on the outside but flakey on in the inside. Very nice light seasoning to allow the sweetness of the salmon to shine and cucumber to balance any residue effects of it being deep fried left on the palate. Himalayan Salt Bowl Grouper. Fresh grouper fish in a lovely mix of tomatoes and an appetising citrus sauce, unseasoned. Such a creative idea to serve it in a 100% Himalayan salt bowl so you stir the fish and tomatoes to season it as salty as you like it. The grouper had a lovely texture bring more firmer and denser compared to most fish although very bouncy. The flavour was more similar to sea bass. Yaki yose tofu This had the consistency and texture of melted marshmallow without the hot temperature. Instead it was cooled down, almost like a dessert. Consisting of a layer of tofu with sweet wasabi soy sauce. The wasabi was very very mild so there was no interruptions to the extreme creaminess and silkiness of the tofu. Sashimi island. The most visually appealing dish of the evening. A glass vase like container that flattens out to a dish consisting a variety of fresh sashimi on top. It starts with hot water being poured into the middle of the dish into the container with sits a solution of dried ice mixed with yuzu sake. By heating the solution it steams up which travelling upwards towards the plate of sashimi leaving hints of the yuzu flavour onto the sashimi. The sashimi were incredibly fresh, all topped with individual pairing of sauces and jellies to uplift its flavour. Omakase eight The freshest selection of the day and on that evening it was fatty tuna, salmon, seabass and yellowfish. We were told that the different accompanied sauces on top of the nigiri had all been aged for two years to give the purest and richness in flavour. There was no need for soy sauce or in any part of the meal as attention to detail has gone into each fish to have its own accompanied sauce made to be paired with it. The flavour were all very balanced, none to overpowering so the fresh fish can be enjoyed to the fullest in terms of its natural sweetness and textures. Sushi roll of the day- Prawn tempura with soy spaghetti and soy flakes. This dish was okay but I felt it needed a softer texture to balance out the crispy tempura as the prawn itself felt lost in there with the firm textures of the spaghetti. Cod cheeks in chilli amazu. A nice delicate dish of incredibly soft flakey pieces of deep fried cod in a lovely appetising sweet rice vinegary sauce. It was perfectly balance with cod, being a more bland fish and the sauce helping lift its flavour. Head-to-prawn tempura. They told us that it will be one of the sweetest prawn we've yet to have and she was right. It was gigantic, plump, batter very light and crispy with taking the tenderness and softness of the prawns. The sweet soy tempura sauce came in a test tube that was thick in texture but light in taste. It clung well to the prawn adding moisture and a boost of flavour. Chargrilled saikyo. Lovely flakey buttery cobia fish, cooked similar to black cod is usually, of sweet miso. The texture and flavour was sublime with the addition of aubergine purée giving that extra creaminess, moisture and depth of flavour. Chargrilled eel with sweet soy and Maldon salt. It's refreshing to not have the same generic flavours for the eel every time I order it. The flavours were more subtle so the taste of the eel were more apparent and fresh. However some of the salt was not equally sprinkled so I was unlucky enough to have one piece of eel incredibly salty. Green tea sorbet, azuki ice cream and sesame ice cream. The ice cream were all incredibly smooth, sesame being more rich because of its richer nutty flavour. The azuki was light, creamy and sweet whilst the green tea sorbet was a lovely palate cleanser, refreshing without the heaviness of the cream. The experience at Yashin sushi was a meal to remember. Our staff was friendly, funny and knowledgable. The selection of cocktails were good too. I highly recommend Yashin for anyone looking for an excellent Japanese restaurant to splash out on.

I came in at 12 pm which is when they open, and was seated immediately. It is a gorgeous space in a beautiful area, felt very Parisian. You can either sit at the counter and watch the chefs prepare the fish right in front of you, or have a table. The tuna with truffle infused ponzu jelly and hone kawa senbei which is umami mackerel bone and fish skin are beyond what words can describe - they were both so delicious. The tuna was very fresh, the truffle infused ponzu jelly is nothing like I've ever tasted before and was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved it. The hone kawa senbei is deliciously salty and enjoyed every piece. Service was professional and fast, I felt very cared for here. Bathrooms are located downstairs and are kept clean. Overall I had a wonderful experience and can't wait to try out the rest of the menu!

Oh so you fancy, huh? Yashin tastes like it looks - fine and pricey. Yashin is gorgeous to look at. A stark, U-shaped bar surrounds the sushi chef and his team. Imposing statues of horses and a peculiar drying rack that features drying bones of fish are perhaps the most eye-catching decorations in the space. The place leans modern with Asian touches and English flair. My one complaint is about the bar stools. They are really cool looking, but they are a beast to sit in for three hours. Curious to see how Japanese omakase would be executed in London, we took the leap and ordered the full course. Some of the more notable dishes included the broth with foam served out of a tea cup. Second was the dish of sashimi served on a plate that was overflowing with smoke from dry ice. The fish was fresh and comparable to high quality sashimi that you could get in LA or Japan. Overall, we were quite pleased with the quality of the dishes and the creativity of the presentation. Between two people, the omakase and two bottles of sake, the tab came out to about $130 per person. It's a lovely restaurant and perfect for a date or a business meal.

I cannot find a word but great. All the staffs are very attentive, especially Mr. Oda, a great wine expert, was so impressive that we could enjoy red wine and Japanese craft beer. Food dishes were excellent, urchin, big prawn tempura, and sushi were unforgettable. I will be back soon.

Words can not explain the culinary journey I just had the pleasure to experience. We went somewhat blind, searching through Yelp, this was amazing, pushing standards and adhering to traditions at other times. It was great! The Hajimento Share Course is the way to go for two people. It just keeps blowing you away. First subtly then with wild flavor combinations and a couple of flavors I couldn't place my finger on. Then they get to what would be considered "standard sushi" and it's wonderfully traditional with hints of flavors that will make sure you don't need soy anywhere near this delicacy. If you love sushi you are in for an experience, if you don't like sushi you might learn to love this.

Excellent Japanese food. The same Chef from Yashin (Michelin-star) comes a few days per week. I love the bar counter

Lovely sushis, fresh seafood, nice desserts. Quite enjoyed the food and atmosphere, slightly expensive and the portion was kind of small which was the downside imo.

This place is massive. More massive than Yashin the sushi restaurant. I called to make reservations the day of and it was still pretty empty when I went. Edamame with bonito, prawn dumpling soon were okay. Both were about 4 quid. Tuna steak, grouper, yellowtail were all good. Note that the menu doesn't offer sushi. Get the matcha mousse topped with kinanko crumb. This is a great place to get several things and share.

I was fairly excited to come here for my birthday and booked a a table 2 weeks in advance. I even planned what i was having in advance. Imagine my surprise when the waitress pooh-poohed my order and said that "that wouldn't be enough, the portions are small". I did take that into account at the beginning, but why assume that I didn't know? She also tried to sell us hard on some sake which we weren't keen on. Also our server inexplicably changed midway through the meal, which was ok, but a bit odd. In summary, great food but patchy, unprofessional service. I

We had a very bad experience - twice! The food is barely average (beautifully presented but the taste is not very good at all). Service is absolutely terrible ! So so slow, and unprofessional (even the way they dress - very very very casual - unacceptable in a restaurant that charges this much). And the bill is gigantic. Management and kitchen have to change ASAP The venue is quite nice (hence the 1 star) but everything else is just really bad... Sad because the Yashin just off High Street Kensington is stunning!

Well, after walking around London all day we wanted to eat close to the hotel. I expected to make concessions for closeness. That was a mistake. This place was simply the best sushi restaurant I have ever been. USA east and west coast, Hawaii or any other place. There was a cool antique and modern conflict vibe here that was amazing. The food was outstanding. We had the tasting menu for two and while a little pricey turned out to be worth every pence. Wine very reasonably priced for what you get. The sashimi combos were perfect. The miso was served in China cups and quite good. I recommend this to anyone. But be prepared to spend more than in a pub or other nearby restaurant. After all, it is Kings Gate.

Extremely good food - vegetable plate waay overpriced for what it was, amazing bartender Mario!! Overall, the food was really good, but I can only give 3 stars because it took us 2 hours to get our food. Make sure you make a reservation.

probably one of the nicest japanese experiences I've had so far in Europe. tremendous atmosphere, lovely staff, great food!

The food was delicious but our evening was marred by pretty bad service. The waiter was critical of our choice of hot sake and told us it would be microwaved. He then told me that the French wine I chose was a Pinot Grigio! We'd been told that we would need to vacate the table for the next booking in 2.15 h - this was fine but then our final dish was delayed. We were asked to leave at 2.5h - again fine though not our fault we were late. We paid, left a tip (regret that now) and then waited in a cold lobby for our coats. When the hostess appeared after a significant wait, she chose to see to the three people who came to collect their coats rather than retrieve ours. We expressed our unhappiness at being made to wait but she continued to sort them out rather than us. Perplexing and rude! We won't go back. It's a shame because the food was good. But if I'm paying that much for it, then the service needs to be considerably better than this. This is my first ever negative review - I'm not a demanding customer.