1. Dinings
8.8
22 Harcourt St, City of Westminster, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · 99 tips and reviews
Makiko: Probably the best japanese "nouvelle" cuisine in LDN. Dfntly better than Nobu (in NY). Try Usuzukuri Sashimi, Tuna Avocado in TacoChip starter. Wagyu/Foie Gras nigiri sushi is as you might expect..! Read more.
Urban Nomad: Wagyu Beef Nigiri (Time Out London's 100 Best Dishes)
Jon W.: The waygu foie gras nigiri is amazing. Skip the dumplings but all the rest of the nigiri and rolls were fantastic. More of an Izakaya feel than a trendy restaurant. Highly recommended.
2. Yashin Sushi
8.8
1A Argyll Rd, London, Greater London
Sushi Restaurant · Kensington and Chelsea · 75 tips and reviews
Ryan Yap: Small by very tasty sushi menu. Chef makes up some different nigiri
Urban Nomad: Nigiri sushi (Time Out London's 100 Best Dishes)
Luís Casanova: A bit posh, as you would expect for the area. Most important, the sushi is great, the best I had in London so far. Lunch combos are a good price/quality compromise. Nigiri toppings are awesome!
3. The Araki
8.5
12 New Burlington St, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Mayfair · 14 tips and reviews
Levent Akgerman: The best nigiris I had in my life. The rituals and private bar (seats only 8) atmosphere.
Andreas Cohen: The most memorable aspects here were the pageantry of the presentation & their bar counter made of one piece of solid #hinoki wood. Amazing #nigiri sushi 🍣 all sourced locally
Jihad El Mourabit: The food is just great and the quality of the ingredients is superb. Top of the top !!! This restaurant can compete with the best 3 stars Michelin in Tokyo
4. Dozo Sushi
8.5
68 Old Brompton Rd, Kensington, Greater London
Sushi Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews
Mark Strong: Although sushi looks good, bento box is not a great deal like most sushi places. Tonkatsu bento had just tonkatsu, rice, salad & miso. Most others throw in a couple of pieces of nigiri.
Marina Pisklova: One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in London. Wagyu nigiri & volcano maki roll are to die for
Levent Akgerman: Botan ebi nigiri, yellowtail sashimi, lotus tempura, butterfish nigiri, aburri otoro
5. Sushiology
7.8
20 James St (Oxford St), London, Greater London
Sushi Restaurant · Marylebone · 81 tips and reviews
Duncan Wilson: Closest sushi to that in Japan I have found in London. Toro (fatty tuna) melts like butter in your mouth. Dragon roll great if you find the nigiri to subtle
Pisut Pongchaikul: o-toro nigiri and Negitoro don are the best !!!
William Gan: Authentic sushi (salmon + avocado, eel + avocado, fresh nigiri, all amazing), wasabi that tastes real. Watch out for occasional treats like inari sushi (sweet deep-fried tofu stuffed with rice)
6. Makoto Sushi
7.7
57 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, Greater London
Sushi Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Stuart Newman: Remember, you turn the nigiri over and dip the fish side into your soy, or else the rice soaks up all the soy and ruins the flavour. That's what your paying for.
Alex Hern: Traditionally, you're not supposed to get any soy on the fish in nigiri. So really, just do whatever floats your boat.
Timofei C: All sorts of Nigiri! Tuna belly melts in your mouth. Proper rice, so fresh and tasty it brings back memories of Japan.
7. Umu
8.1
14-16 Bruton Pl, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Mayfair · 45 tips and reviews
B: Lovely plate of delicious nigiri
Patrick Meson: TO: must haves include the zingy hand-cut red prawn tartar, delicatelysweet-salt-smoke eel kabayake or buttery yellowtail nigiri. Also memorable: sake-cured Scottish langoustines with tomato jelly.
Fathima Dada: Oh my word. Pay the price but so worth it. Perfect Japanese food in this two Michelin started restaurant. Sashimi, sushi, sea urchins all melt in the mouth! Good heaven and I will return!
11. Akari
7.9
196 Essex Rd, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Islington · 74 tips and reviews
Johan Basberg: Loved the eel nigiri sushi and salmon carpaccio, highly recommended.
Kurt Haa: Great sushis, Nigiris and bentos!! But horrible venue. The service is disappointing....
Kurt Haa: Good nigiris, decent Japanese dishes, but mediocre appetizers
12. Pham Sushi
8.1
159 Whitecross St, London, Greater London
Sushi Restaurant · Islington · 36 tips and reviews
J Power: Try the wagyu Beef Nigiri!
Lopiteaux: This has to be one of the best sushi joints in town. Top shelf sashimi, great variety (try the scallop & tobiko rolls) decent portions, and they deliver... what's not to like?!
DAZED AND CONFUSED: Dazed's local sushi joint! yum yum yum..
14. Tokyo Diner
8.6
2 Newport Pl, Chinatown, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Chinatown · 132 tips and reviews
Thomas Knapp: Nigiri set - hits the spot at £11.50, no need for any more.
Akua Obeng-Frimpong: Try the nigiri set. Very generous, tasty, filling and good value
#Abdulelah .: i feel im in Tokyo .. no seriously this is Japan in London..Viggie Bento is a safe choice if u are a first timer .. chicken katsu curry or viggie curry as well .. i will come again!