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The Best Sushi in London: top 10 restaurants

London is home to some of the most exceptional sushi restaurants outside Japan. Whether you’re a sushi enthusiast or just looking for the freshest fish in town, this list features some of the best sushi spots in the city. These restaurants provide authentic, beautifully crafted sushi, each with its own unique…

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A Chef’s tasting journey: Exploring our Omakase experience

If you’re new to Japanese cuisine, you might be wondering what exactly “Omakase” means. Directly translated, Omakase means “I leave it up to you,” which perfectly captures the essence of this dining style. In an Omakase meal, guests entrust the chef to select and prepare a series of dishes...

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A Beautiful Balance: Smoked Cornish Mackerel with Sambaizu Jelly

Our Cornish Mackerel dish is a stunning example of how we balance flavor and presentation. The mackerel is delicately smoked in hay, giving it a subtle smokiness that enhances its natural taste. This rich flavor is perfectly balanced by the acidity of fresh British tomatoes and...

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Meet the masters: Behind the Sushi counter

In the world of Omakase dining, the experience is often defined by its intimacy, with seating typically limited to just 8 guests. However, at TAKU, we offer an exceptional 16-seat experience, made possible by the skill and dedication of two talented chefs: Head Chef Long Ng and Head Sushi Chef John Park.

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From sea to plate: Sourcing the best

At TAKU, we believe that exceptional sushi begins with the finest ingredients. Our philosophy is to source the freshest and highest quality produce, celebrating the best that Europe has to offer while remaining committed to sustainability.

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Sweet Treats at Taku

At our Michelin-starred omakase in London, we go beyond the traditional by offering a selection of sophisticated desserts that perfectly conclude our tasting menus. Unlike many omakase experiences, where desserts are often minimal, we have crafted four unique sweet courses...

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Savour the season

One of our summer highlights is the Courgette Flower Stuffed with Native Blue Lobster—a dish that truly embodies the omakase experience. Available only from May to September, the courgette flower offers a light, slightly bitter flavour that perfectly complements the sweetness of the native blue lobster, which is...

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The art of tuna

Our Tuna Sashimi is a standout on all our tasting menus—lunch, signature, and prestige. We start with Spanish bluefin tuna, locally sourced for peak freshness. To elevate its flavour, we dry-age the tuna for two weeks, a technique typically reserved for beef, resulting in an exceptionally...

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Top 5 customer favourites

At our omakase restaurant in London, certain dishes have captured the hearts (and taste buds) of our guests. Here are the top 5 favourites, each offering a unique blend of flavours and textures that reflect the essence of our cuisine...

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