Japanese/Brazilian fusion spot Yoobi is to open its second site in Soho’s Lexington Street this May. The original, which opened on the same street in 2012, was considered to be London’s first temakeria. Like its sister, the new Yoobi will be a casual pitstop serving a small menu of freshly made temaki (Japanese hand rolls), that come wrapped […]
A new izakaya fusing Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese cuisines is due to open on 28 March on the 23rd floor of London’s Hilton Metropole near Edgware Road station. KOJAWAN (Korea, Japan, Taiwan – geddit?!) will offer fantastic views of the capital, as well as innovative dishes from Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei. Early bird diners who book a […]
Jason Atherton’s foray into izakaya-style dining (incorporating also teppanyaki, and a robata grill) Sosharu finally opens today (7 March). Originally the Clerkenwell restaurant (on the former site of Turnmills nightclub, RIP) was slated to open late last year, but its launch was postponed. Sosharu is The Social Company’s seventh London restaurant and includes a 40-cover cocktail bar, […]
Dazzling City spot, Sushisamba, has announced it will open a second London location in early 2017 – taking over the (rather beautiful) former home of Brasserie Blanc in Covent Garden’s iconic Market Building. Sushisamba Covent Garden will occupy the Opera Terrace, which is located at the top of the Grade II-listed building, comprises a balcony […]
Yet another Japanese-influenced restaurant is due to open in London’s West End this month. Gyoza Bar will launch next door to sushi, sashimi and robata grill spot Murakami in Covent Garden on 15 February. As one might expect from the restaurant’s name the menu features small dishes including gyoza dumplings, ramen and bao buns. Only local […]
Following its relaunch as a permanent restaurant in December, Soho’s Japanese-inspired Shackfuyu has announced a new private dining room for up to 16 guests. Guests can select one of two set menus, or enjoy a bespoke menu created by head chef Ben Hughes. Shack classics including sweet, sticky and spicy Korean fried wings and the ever-popular aubergine with […]
Shackfuyu, the sister restaurant to Bone Daddies and Flesh & Buns, which opened last February as a 12-month pop-up in Soho, has relaunched as a permanent fixture after an extensive refurb’. As well as a new look, the modern Japanese menu has also been updated. Diners will now find a brand new bar with marble […]
Following in the footsteps of pop-up maestro Carl Clarke (who opened oriental-influenced chicken spot Chick’n’Sours earlier this year) chef Brett Redman has launched a new yakitori restaurant on Dalston’s Kingsland Road. Jidori – a 40-cover venture named after premium-grade Japanese poultry ‒ opened on Friday 4 December with a 50% off food soft launch (dinner only). Specialising in […]
The newest arrival to the K10 restaurant group, situated within the Minster Court near London’s Fenchurch St Station, vaunts the country’s longest sushi train. At 50 metres long, the kaiten belt carries over 300 plates around the conveyor in seven minutes. As well as a 90-cover dining room with conveyor-side seating, K10’s latest outpost has a […]
Another pop-up goes permanent as former supper club collaboration Flat Three opens a restaurant in Holland Park. Although serving up ‘Japanese-inspired’ food we’re told the dishes have been influenced by flavours from Korea and Scandinavia too. There will be a soft-launch period from 2 April (with a complimentary 500ml carafe of wine per couple per table). A joint […]
