The best sushi in London
When you think of Japanese food, the first word that comes to mind is probably sushi, and for good reason. With a delicious mix of flavours in every morsel—umami seaweed, clean, fresh fish and the heat of wasabi—it’s easy to grasp why sushi is well-loved worldwide. When it comes to London sushi spots, there are many to choose from, so below is a list of favourite sushi spots curated by the HeadBox team.
High-end price & worth every penny
Our favourite high-end sushi spots in London. Whilst the sushi may be high-end, the atmosphere at these restaurants is casual with one notable exception.
Temaki
Located in Brixton Village, Temaki offers a handful of seats arranged around a casual and minimalist square bar where skilled sushi chefs prepare temaki—sushi rolled into a conical shape with nori. Temaki’s small but mighty menu comprises small plates and the titular temaki made with expertly seasoned brown sushi rice, paired with some of the freshest sushi ingredients, like otoro (fatty tuna), grilled mackerel and trout. It’s arguably some of the best sushi in London.
HeadBox suggestion: Treat yourself to the £39 set menu with Akami tuna, lobster, trout, otoro tuna, prawn tempura and BBQ eel (each of these is a hand-roll or temaki), and anything the chef recommends on the day. You will be full. Lastly, since you’re going all-in, pair with saké by asking your server for a recommendation based on the flavours you like.
Brixton, SW9 | temaki.co.uk
Sushi Kamon
Omakase bar, Sushi Kamon, is located within the Arcade Food Hall on Tottenham Court Road, with a new rooftop outpost in ArcadeX in Battersea Power Station. With a regularly changing seasonal omakase menu, Sushi Kamon is quality without breaking the bank (by omakase standards!), at £45 per person, it’s a good entry into this style of dining—if you love this, you’ll feel less accosted when paying for an even pricier omakase experience.
HeadBox suggestion: We’re aware £45 per person is anything but budget sushi, but if you can stretch that a little further, absolutely pair your sushi with saké.
Tottenham Court Road, WC1A | instagram.com/sushikamonldn
Kurisu Omakase
This is for the hardcore sushi lovers ready and willing to throw a good amount of money at a top-tier 18-course omakase experience. Whilst the 8-seater counter is casual, the menu is anything but. Here, Chef Chris and his family serve some of the finest sushi in London. You need to check either their Instagram or Resy to get reservations in advance. As it’s omakase, you’ll be dining on whatever fresh, seasonal catches Chef Chris has got his hands on.
HeadBox suggestion: Look out for smoked or seared fish, Chef Chris has a master hand, balancing the natural flavours of the fish with an oh-so-delicate smoked or seared touch.
Brixton, SW9 | facebook.com/kurisuomakase
Nobu
Nobu is a high-end Japanese dining experience with over 50 locations around the globe, including three in the heart of London: Shoreditch, Marylebone and Mayfair (the Mayfair location is a restaurant only, whilst the others are 5-star hotels and restaurants). If you’re looking for a sauve, luxury take on sushi, it’s Nobu. From classic yellowtail sashimi to the more experimental Nobu tacos, this restaurant offers something for traditional Japanese cuisine lovers and new flavour lovers alike.
HeadBox suggestion: The toro (fatty tuna) tartare with caviar is melt-in-your-mouth goodness that absolutely must be paired with saké.
Mayfair, W1K | Nobu Old Park Lane
Casual sushi spots
From izakaya-inspired spots to family-run restaurants, these places offer more mid-range priced sushi and are long-standing favourites with the HeadBox team.
Sanjugo
Sanjugo serves traditional Japanese dishes in three London locations: Shoreditch, Angel and Victoria. The name is a clever good luck charm for the restaurant on the Japanese words for three (san), plus (ju), and five (go). This equals eight, a lucky number across East Asian cultures. Indeed, dining at Sanjugo is sure to be a fortune-filled adventure with its mix of dishes such as fresh sashimi and nigiri and fried dishes like takoyaki and karaage. Sanjugo is great if you’re looking for a cosy, izakaya-inspired experience.
Shoreditch, EC2A | sanjugo.co.uk
Moto (Clapham)
A trendy, family-owned restaurant, Moto has served customers in Clapham since 2022 and become a popular spot in the SW. Its warm atmosphere and affordable prices are great reasons to go and enjoy London sushi—the Moto platters are ideal for sharing. If you love salmon, £35.75 gets you the Salmon Lovers for Two: 28 pieces of salmon sushi (in the form of sashimi, nigiri, maki and more) plus all-time sushi accompaniments like edamame and miso.
Clapham, SW11 | motosushi.co.uk
Haru Sushi & Deli
Haru is our pick for takeaway sushi (the place is too tiny to dine in). The sushi menu is classic, without too many wild sushi rolls that can bloat a menu. The best thing about Haru is a moderate menu of fresh sushi that’s reasonably priced (by sushi standards!), averaging £7 for a large sushi roll, £5 for three pieces of sashimi and £5 for three pieces of nigiri. The location is assuming but the sushi is straightforward and consistently good.
Marylebone, NW1 | Haru’s Deliveroo
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