Aqua Kyoto in City of London, Westminster

Had a great experience at Aqua Kyoto! I was seated at the bar and really enjoyed the food—flavourful, well-presented, and worth the visit. Special thanks to Aakash for making the evening even better! He suggested some amazing drinks that hit the spot and managed to get me a seat on the busy terrace, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Really appreciated his attentive and friendly service. Will definitely be coming back!

Fantastic Afternoon at Aqua Kyoto I visited Aqua Kyoto on a bright, sunny day and had a great experience at the bar. The atmosphere was vibrant and lively, with a good crowd that gave the place an energetic buzz without feeling overwhelming. The drinks were expertly crafted and really hit the spot — refreshing and well-balanced. What really stood out was the service. I was looked after by a waiter named Aakash, who was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was just right throughout my visit. His warm attitude and professionalism really added to the overall experience. Would definitely recommend Aqua Kyoto if you're looking for a stylish spot with great drinks and excellent service!

If you want to visit this place, please visit in summer as the terrace is beautiful. Drinks were great and I was served by Akash, definitely coming back.

Beautiful Presentation, But the Food Doesn’t Match the Price — and Portions Are Small Visited this Japanese restaurant recently and left with mixed impressions. The venue is stylish, the ambiance is elegant, and the presentation of the dishes is truly beautiful — everything looks high-end and carefully arranged. However, when it comes to the taste and value, the experience didn’t meet expectations. While the food looks impressive, the flavors were quite bland and forgettable. It felt like the kitchen focused more on appearance than on delivering a rich, satisfying taste. Another big downside was the portion size — the dishes were very small, especially considering the premium prices. For what you pay, you’d expect either exceptional taste or at least more generous servings. Sadly, it delivered neither. To be honest, even Eat Tokyo, which is known as a more casual and affordable chain, serves better-tasting food, and with more substantial portions. It’s surprising, because this restaurant clearly aims to position itself as a more high-end spot. There’s definitely potential here — the atmosphere and presentation are great. But for now, it feels like style over substance. I’d love to return in the future if the flavors improve and the value becomes more balanced.

Excellent Brunch experience with beautiful presented and delicious Japanese inspired menu served by the considerate and professionally excellent Anna. Hoghly recommended ...

Celebrated my sister’s graduation and the team surprised her with a cherry blossom dessert plate piped with congratulations in chocolate. Over three hours they never rushed us, instead discreetly checking allergies and timing every course so nobody felt left out. Pricey, yes, but we left already planning next milestone back at Aqua Kyoto.

Booked a corner table for date night and was greeted with hand written welcome card, attentive refills, and endless flow of immaculately rolled spicy tuna rolls.

Great restaurant. Big thank you to Omar who made us feel so welcome and really made our night. Highly recommend the matcha tiramisu. It’s delicious!

Visited during the lunchtime set and was surprised by the speed, water poured within moments, starters in ten minutes, but nothing felt rushed, instead it felt like choreographed efficiency paired with genuine smiles.

From fragrant yuzu dressing on the sashimi salad to fluffy matcha doughnuts, each bite showed thoughtful technique and creativity in every course.

Cande was the most lovely man in whole world! He really catered to me and my girls needs and was super friendly and hospitable! Best ever

My table was taken care of by Omar, and he was honestly the best server I’ve interfaced with. His service was so meticulous, the whole evening felt effortless, and he brought an energy that was genuine and charming. This guy is going to go places in life!

Outstanding service and food, well located close to the Tube station. Great views from the balcony

Fresh sushi, swift service, absolutely worth every penny.

More than £400 bill for 2 people and on the top of this the waiter grants him 15% service charge without asking anything… almost £500 bill for 2 then and clearly not the best experience ever… I don’t recommend!

Aqua Kyoto provided a pleasant setting for Sunday brunch. The views were certainly a highlight. The brunch menu offered a good selection of dishes, and the food was well-prepared and enjoyable. The service was efficient and attentive. Overall, it was a satisfactory brunch experience.

Servers anticipated our needs, explaining each plate with warmth,sake pairings elevated already delicate nigiri to perfection tonight.

Went first time with my husband because we both love Japanese cuisine, but we’re really disappointed. Food was quite ordinary, edamame beans were not tasty, I cook them better at home, robata chicken was dry, maki were completely ordinary, like from any high street cafe chain, the samphire salad was too salty, remember not to salt the samphire, as it is salty already! The whole meal was a disappointment for this amount of money, definitely is not a good value (we paid 180£) Also the music was very loud, although we were on a terrace outside. Only non-alcoholic cocktail was delicious!

Brunch feast impressed us, mushroom rice alone made the visit worthwhile today.

Fabulous! Absolutely fabulous. The food was so good and so creative. The mocktails were unique and the dessert was divine. Probably the best meal we had in London! Service was exceptional.

Great food, great service & a beautiful place to be with friends & family.

Weekend Kyoto Nights menu overflowed our table, crisp tempura, velvety miso cod, trays of colourful maki coming faster than we could finish. Ambient DJ set kept energy buzzing, yet conversation remained easy thanks to balanced acoustics and considerate pacing by staff.

Cocktails sparkle, rooftop view seals the perfect evening beautifully.

Generous gluten free options meant our whole group dined stress free and satisfied all night long.

Been to aqua shard and decided to try aqua kyoto for the first time. I was not impressed at all. Spent 200 pounds and for what? Service was terrible, we didnt even get napkins, had to go to the other table to get it myself. The dinner was rushed. I havent even finished my cocktail before the waiter took it away. The same was with food! I was finishing my main and they were already clearing up. Why? The place was not that busy. However when it came to settling the bill, had to sit there for 20m before getting up and asking someone. Lastly, the food wasnt that impressive - took way too long too arrive and honestly, I was expecting higher quality. But besides that point, I felt the overall atmosphere and how we were handled was not enjoyable for meant to be a high quality experience.

Food was great, from the grill to the nigiri and the dessert. Service was not great to begin with for a place that’s expensive. I would expect someone to know the menu and when you have a food intolerance and specifically told them and they still bring it, that’s not a good start. They also forget what you’ve ordered even though it’s a sample menu with everything fixed. Nonetheless one waiter was great…his name was Omar, who aimed to rectify the situation. Overall, compared to other restaurants in this price range, you can do better

A good experience in a beautiful place with perfect service. We ate differents kind of sushi and differents main course and I think the best was the grilled tuna....amazing. The rest were good. Thank you all for the positive experience

Kitchen’s pacing flawless, dishes landed hot, gorgeous, within minutes, keeping us smiling.

Birthday lunch sparkled, staff surprised me with matcha cheesecake and a hand signed note, small touches that made Aqua Kyoto feel genuinely caring.

Great food, amazing service but super noisy.

The food was done to an acceptable standard, the cocktails were not as described. The classic cocktails had a twist that did not hit the mark. The sushi after was tasty and the mains in the set menu were tasty but small. The starters were the most interesting thing on the plate and beautifully presented. Overall very average tasting food and reasonably priced based on alcohol and food.

The food was great. The service was absolutely fantastic with Aising being our waiter he was super hospitable. The Atmosphere was nice however, for a fine dining place I would have preferred low, quiet dimmed music rather than a loud DJ. It was quite noisy.

great food but the team wouldn't give us food menus at first! booked lunch on the terrace and even after asking we were given snack menus. after this was resolved the food was excellent and so was the service! sashimi is excellent and so is the tempura rock shrimp

Came here for a laid back Sunday brunch and it exceeded expectations. The Grilled yakiniku chicken breast was juicy and well seasoned, and pairing it with a French 75 made it feel fancy but relaxed. I’ll definitely be back.

If you’re into fusion brunches, this place nails it. The Spinach soy & garlic and mange tout with spicy goma dressing were unique and super flavorful sides. We shared everything, and the dessert platter was the perfect ending. Highly recommend for a chill weekend treat.

I was excited to visit Aqua Kyoto for my anniversary dinner with my partner and we decided to go for the experience menu to mark the special occasion. Unfortunately we was both pretty disappointed with the experience for the amount that we paid. There wasn’t any explanation on the order in which each course would come out, each course was scattered so felt like the waiter was constantly coming over. I had to ask a few times if this was still the starter coming out, as I was worried in case the next course had started which I didn’t want so soon. The food was mediocre and nothing special, but we did enjoy the dessert. We also opted for the wine pairing, again this didn’t feel very luxury as it wasnt explained why each wine was paired with each course. We expected more for the price and didn’t think the food that we had was any better than Sticks’n’Sushi.

Staffs pay attention to details, very delicious dishes even for Japanese. Restaurant’s atmosphere is superb

The whole experience was lovely. Celebrated a 30th birthday, the recipient was very impressed. The main was a bit small size wise but the sushi more than made up for it.

A must try brunch spot. The Yuzu kosho teriyaki salmon was cooked perfectly sweet, savory, and a little spicy. I also really enjoyed the Wild Idol cocktail. Everything felt super fresh and well balanced.

The food was stunning and tasted fantastic, and the service was great. Was sat half behind the staff desk which was a bit weird placement wise but fine. Arrived to eat 9pm on Thursday which is late but the music was club level, and no one was in the bar area apart from two people. I think they’ve tried to copy the vibe from the shard where people stay to have drinks after eating in the unique venue, but this isn’t that. If there’s no one in the bar area maybe turn the music down slightly, also while loud the sound quality was not good.

We came for Saturday brunch and were blown away by the flavors. The Chicken katsu & mango kimchi hirata bun was a perfect mix of crispy and tangy, and the Grilled Edamame made a great light start. Loved sipping on a French 75 while enjoying it all.

Absolutely loved the Sunday brunch here. The Wagyu beef and ginger Gohan was rich and flavorful, and the Frozen Paloma cocktail was super refreshing. Don’t miss the dessert platter the raspberry & yuzu chocolate mousse is divine.

I thought I would write to you personally than doing a google review in the hope that you will rectify my experience. However I sadly received no response I was emailed before the booking date and time that I would be given the original price of the brunch, and I asked how much this was and I did not get a response. So my bill was more expensive than I thought as I was told before that you will honor the previous price. I was also served fish (octopus) when I stated that I don’t eat fish and it was only because I clarified this before eating that I didn’t end up eating this. I asked if you have aperol spritz and was told that you did not but you had something which tasted exactly the same - it did not taste the same and it was not to my taste at all! I was under the impression that there would be a dj - there was not. I’m not very happy with my experience and it was to celebrate my friends 30th birthday. I would like a partial refund given for this experience, before I consider doing an official review on google. I trust you are able to rectify this issue or alternatively provide me with a complimentary new sushi brunch for 2 to have a better experience.

I loved Aqua Nuevo which prompted my trip to Aqua Kyoto, however I was disappointed with the brunch experience. I reserved my booking in March and received an email close to the April bank holiday advising the brunch menu had changed. A few on my table opted for the Wagyu; we were told by staff that it’s not Wagyu but meat fried rice, overall 4/10 for this dish it tasted very gamey and was not on par with the standard I expected. A majority of my table ordered the salmon as a main, x2 plates with salmon were given to the table and we were not notified that the x2 plates were to be shared between the 4 people who ordered the salmon, I’ve never experienced mains not plated on their individual plates. When we told the staff x2 salmon mains were missing, this is when we were told that the salmon was meant to be split between those who ordered it. Our drinks were topped up, however we had paid for the free flowing package anyway so it didn’t really compensate for the error.

Food, presentation and decor were top. Service needs a bit of refinement. Our waiter was very polite, however didn't know the menu, or at least didn't manage to share his knowledge and seemed maybe quite junior and nervous in his role. Lacked attention. Food was worth the wait as we were chatting away.

The food was absolutely incredible, especially the sushi! The atmosphere was perfect for our anniversary dinner - modern yet intimate. Service was attentive without being overbearing. The cocktails were creative and beautifully presented. A bit pricey but worth every penny for a special occasion

came here for lunch with colleagues... honestly some of the best sushi ive had in london! the bento boxes are great value for money and the service was quick and friendly. definitely coming back

Had an amazing night here. Food, service and atmosphere were all superb. Will definitely be returning again!

Food was great. We ordered the menu with wine pairing. Unfortunately, service was way below our expectations: we weren't explained what we got on our plates, nor were we told what wines were we drinking. Compared to the price of restaurant this was turnoff. The restaurant itself looks very nice, but the music was way too loud, and it was hard to hear the discussion within our table.

Even on a weeknight, the dinner experience was incredible. Each dish came out with beautiful presentation, and the cocktail pairings added a whole new layer to the flavors.

Absolutely amazing restaurant for asian food lovers, we mostly had sushi as its our favourite thing, especially in London it’s quit hard to find good sushi and fresh fish.Definitely coming back

We will be talking about our meal at Aqua Kyoto for years to come. I went with my teen daughter, she had the Maki and I had the plant based bento box and it was a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth. What amazing food and very friendly staff. We will definitely come back.

Honestly one of the best brunches I’ve been to. Great variety of dishes, nonstop drinks, and the vibe was just fun. Perfect mix of laid back and classy.

Increíble experiencia de principio a fin. .. el servicio fue impecable y la comida estaba fuera de este mundo! La carne wagyu literalmente se derritió en mi boca. El ambiente era perfecto para una noche de citas, y la selección de sake era impresionante. Un poco caro, pero vale la pena para una noche especial

Good experience. Food was excellent. Service is good. Good ambience. I will recommend and definitely will come back😍

The drinks here deserve their own spotlight. Everything from the presentation to the flavor felt premium. I had a coconut margarita that wasn’t on the menu bartender made it custom and it was fire.

Dinner here was flawless. The scallops were buttery soft and the sushi platter was perfect to share. Our server recommended a yuzu based cocktail that totally stole the show.

Food was great, delicate and original. Music was a bit too loud, but we were there Saturday at 9pm, which might be expected at this time.

The food was really good , the waiters were quick to attend and very nice

Tried the weekend brunch and it was amazing from start to finish. The sushi was fresh, portions were generous, and the cocktails were on point. Loved the energy of the whole place.

The food here was excellent and every piece of sushi was so fresh! Our waiter Aising was excellent and took very good care of us. I highly recommend a visit!

Wonderful place. Best service I've ever experienced. Made us an off menu fruit salad which was BEAUTIFUL. Great location too.

Exceeded expectations!! The place is great, wonderful ambience. Service is on top. Thank you to the people taking care about our experience. Food was exceptional. Very delicious, flavourful, beautiful served. We went for brunch option and I would say it was a lot of food. You have 1 main (mushroom fried rice is top recommended), starters to share, side dish and unlimited sushi. All is fresh, delicious. Definitely place to come back again.

My boyfriend and I had the best meal here, the atmosphere was great for midweek! The food was incredible, some of the best sushi I've ever had! Omar was amazing, and looked after us so well! 🍱🍣

Amazing food and authentic surroundings. Almost as good as being in Japan, but not quite. Food is presented beautifully and cooked to perfection

Lovely staff. Great set menu. Fab cocktails. Quiet early evening early week but great oasis from Oxford Circus.

The lychee one especially stood out. I’d come back just for the drinks menu alone.

Had the Kyoto brunch and wow—it was next level. Worth every penny.

Great brunch and excellent service

Lovely sushi brunch! great food (unlimited sushi), good drinks and great service.

Came in on Saturday afternoon (drinks only) and asked to sit on the terrace upstairs. No problems about that. However, when we ordered our drinks, a girl server (not our original server) rushed up to us to take payment because “we operate a pay as you go service and the bar is getting busy” (which included a service charge). We couldn’t see anyone else being charged when they ordered. But we dutifully paid. It wasnt busy at that stage, I hasten to add. Ordered again and, lo and behold, the guy server rushes up and asked us to pay the bill - with another service charge on there. Ordered two more times and asked for the service charge to be reduced as we hadn’t received the quality of service we wanted (plus I felt violated at having to pay a massive charge every time we ordered!) - horribly rude to rush up to us when they didn’t appear to be rushing up to anyone else (and we were dressed smartly due to a trip to Mayfair straight after the bar, so couldn’t even blame the clothing!) Their faces fell when we asked them to reduce the service charge but they grudgingly did it anyway. We stayed there as it was a beautiful sunny day and wanted to make the most of the weather. But the drinks were extremely overpriced for what they were. Sadly I wouldn’t come back here again, due to the “pay now as we have a PAYG service” approach. Atmosphere was good, except when it started to get busy.

Lovely restaurant! The staff were attentive but not overbearing. It was a bit loud but it was a Friday night.

Disappointing visit on this occasion. Great wine Appetisers and main course . I ordered desert. I was then advised they hadn’t got any left after waiting 10 minutes. I reordered on the advice of the waiter and another came which was awful. I left it after 1 spoonful. As I left the table next to me, commented that they had the same experience and were given something else but it was my original desert which they had run out of! I wasn’t charged for the desert but this was not very professional at all! I had been very ill for 4 weeks and it was my first night out. I was dining alone and this spoiled my special experience.

Came for dinner with friends and left beyond impressed. The spicy tuna roll and sea bass were our favorites. The vibe was lively but still relaxed—perfect setting for a night out.

We tried a bunch of cocktails and loved them all. They even made us a custom drink not on the menu and it ended up being our favorite. The bartenders really know what they’re doing.

Best brunch I’ve had in London so far. The sushi rolls were super fresh, the rock prawn tempura was golden perfection, and the free-flowing drinks made it feel extra special.

Went for the Kyoto night buffet. It was a mixture of sushi and fusion dishes. Good value for the money, great location. Background music was loud as the DJ was close.

We came here for our anniversary dinner and decided to go with the Kyoto Nights set menu. The menu starts off with a wide range of starters as well as the bottomless drinks. We were genuinely surprised at the amount of starters, as we would have expected less. We were then brought the unlimited sushi as well as the mains. The sushi was amazing - you could note the use of fresh fish, and the variety of rolls for an unlimited set. However, I feel like the steak (the main we chose) could have benefitted from a more tender texture, as it felt chewy at times. Although the desserts were small, they were up to standard with everything else we had. Overall, the staff was very kind, and we got a surprise dessert as part of our anniversary (not included in the menu). The price for this set menu is high, but definitely worth it for an occasion!

A friend and I met for lunch here. We weren’t overly hungry but were told we couldn’t have just one of the set menu so we opted for two without the drinks option as that still seemed to be better value than ordering from the a la carte menu. Sadly a huge amount of food was wasted as a result and when we asked to take the leftovers away, we were told we couldn’t take the sushi due to food safety, which, while I do understand to some extent, I think should be our choice having paid for it. They then brought the remaining food in three separate containers but they don’t have any bags so it was impossible to carry easily! For the drinks, when we got the bill we discovered that still water in a bottle that didn’t look at all like mineral water was a whopping £6 per bottle. I also ordered some red wine by the glass but I did not ask for, nor was I told I was being given, large glasses. However, when the bill came I had been charged for large. This was obviously against my knowledge and, had I been asked, I would have confirmed that I only wanted standard size, plus I firmly believe the glasses I received were not in fact large at all. Finally, at 4.50pm, with every single other table bar one being empty, the bill was brought without warning and we were told we needed to leave as dinner service started at 5. We moved to the bar to finish the drinks we still had but it was a good 20-30 minutes before tables started filling up in the restaurant area and even then there were various spaces available, so we felt it was really unnecessary to have made us move so abruptly. Despite the fact that the food was good, I feel the above really let down the experience overall, especially given the high prices of food and drinks and a 15% service charge. Update: I emailed the venue with the above info to directly highlight the issues and our dissatisfaction, and the (fairly delayed) response I received from the assistant manager was sadly not encouraging. She gave poor excuses for each of the points raised, some contradicting what we were told at the time, and did nothing to put things right so we will definitely not be returning.

Very nice rooftop bar, but the service is incredibly slow! (Even though there were only around 6 tables busy). Nevertheless, the view is nice!

Went here for an anniversary brunch and the food was exceptional and extremely filling. Had the option of unlimited sushi but barely made it through the first platter alongside everything else! The waitress also asked if it was a special occasion and brought us an extra 2 truffles as an anniversary gift which was lovely. The restaurant itself was beautiful too. Would highly recommend!

Aqua Kyoto superó todas las expectativas. Cada plato estaba bañado con arte, y los sabores eran exquisitos. El servicio fue excepcional, con el personal registrando la cantidad justa. Sin duda una visita obligada!

Amazing Lunch - Really worth the monies spend - Staffs are great and eager to respond to our need - Will definitely come back with my family.

¡El brunch libre y fluido era un sueño! La comida era fresca, sabrosa y muy bien presentada. Gracias especiales a Anna y Paula por su increíble servicio. El personal incluso me hizo un cóctel personalizado, que era fantástico!

The service in this place is second to none. The food is amazing and the atmosphere has a really cool, dark, and sophisticated vibe.

First time at Aqua Kyoto. Everything was impressive - the food, the atmosphere and service. Thank you to Paola and Omar who looked after us, explained everything and even gave us some great recommendations on sushi and sake. We had the “Experience Menu” to which we added a couple dishes recommended to us. The scallop and prawn tsukune with spicy mayo was exquisite, never had anything like it! The sushi and sashimi tasted very fresh and we were impressed with the micro garnishes and presentation. The menu includes lamb but they were very kind to swap the lamb for a different dish since I don’t eat lamb. Dessert was equally beautiful and Omar recommended a very tasty Yuzu Sake at the end of dinner. Cannot wait to come back here. Thank you for everything!

The sliders were reallyy good. One of the best I’ve had. The place was pretty and staff were friendly and attentive

Had a great time! The food was incredible, highly recommend doing the bottomless brunch so much food and variety! Beautiful inside with beautiful views on the rooftop! It will be even better in the summer.

Great vibe, great food, great social scene! Extremely great service from Ceren - wonderful and attentive waitress

Aqua Kyoto exceeded all expectations. Every dish was plated with artistry, and the flavors were exquisite. The service was outstanding, with the staff checking in just the right amount. Definitely a must-visit!

Absolutely superb sashimi and great cocktails.Not rushed and very good service.

Came here for a date night, and everything was perfect. The lighting, music, and decor created a great atmosphere. We ordered a sushi platter and a few small plates each dish was beautifully plated and tasted incredible.

The food and the service were excellent. The dining room was beautiful and the vibe was charming.

Loved the attention to detail in every aspect of the restaurant. The lighting, music, and ambiance created a sophisticated yet welcoming space. Food was fresh, high-quality, and incredibly flavorful. A must-visit spot!

Today I had a chance to visit Aqua Kyoto, the experience was amazing! Outstanding service! Delicious food and excellent communication😊 The waitress was super kind and helpful when adviced me with food choices, and the manager was very greet, she kept checking if everything was ok and if I enjoyed the time in the restaurant🫶🏻 Would highly recommend 🤩

A hidden gem in the heart of London! The restaurant’s design is sleek and modern, and the atmosphere is vibrant yet relaxing. The sashimi was incredibly fresh, and the cocktails on the terrace were a perfect way to end the evening.

Service was impeccable from start to finish. We were warmly welcomed and escorted upstairs, where we enjoyed an unforgettable dining experience. The lighting and ambiance made for a perfect evening, and the food was both visually stunning and delicious.

I could not find a single flaw in our experience. The staff was incredibly professional and friendly, the food was divine, and the cocktails were expertly crafted. This is now one of my favorite restaurants in London.

Absolutely stunning. Excellent staff, super impressive food and the roof top bar is awesome.

Loved every moment at Aqua Kyoto. From the elegant interior to the flavorful dishes, everything was on point. The DJ added a great vibe to the night. The sea bass was an absolute standout!