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Harden's says

Formerly known as Hot Stone, and under the same ownership, this Fitzrovia site - under executive chef Padam Raj Rai - has launched this modern fusion concept using Japanese techniques, omakase-style in a tasting menu format, using "quintessential British" ingredients.

survey result

Summary

£112
£££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Melt-in-the-mouth Wagyu and exemplary sashimi” inspire rave reviews for Shrabaneswor Rai and chef Padam Raj Rai’s Fitzrovia newcomer (previously a second branch of Hot Stone, which they also own). There’s no à la carte – the format is one of a multi-course, omakase-style tasting menu and fans are “blown away by the quality of the food”.

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3 Windmill Street, London, W1T 2HY

Prices

  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 95.00 Always available 7
Menu2 130.00 Always available 9
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
3 Windmill Street, London, W1T 2HY
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday6 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday6 pm‑9 pm
Thursday6 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
SundayCLOSED

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