Sticks'N'Sushi Covent Garden in City of London, Westminster

Good food. Great atmosphere. Terrible service. Fair price.

Perfect place to dine in pre-show!

Outstanding food, as always. I haven't been to sticks n Sushi in a while and it is such a treat. Truly, some of the best sushi ever. The beef tataki was splendid! I shared one of the platters (the name evades me) with my dad and it was phenomenal. It is definitely worth the price. Really friendly staff, and I appreciated (as someone who works in hospitality) the effort made by the waiters to present the dish and list all the components in an elegant way when serving it to you. Pictured is the matcha chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream.

The staff were friendly when I visited, and the food was nice. However it wasn’t the tastiest sushi I’ve ever eaten and I’ve had better elsewhere. It was also unbearably hot in the restaurant, likely due to how many tables they had packed into quite a narrow space. It made the meal quite unpleasant.

Great Place relaxed atmosphere food was amazingly delicious can't wait to go again

One of my favourite sushi restaurant! Lovely service

The food was really good. But that about it. We were seated downstairs at the counter where you can't even see anything and it was very cramped. I had prebooked this place and they couldnt even accommodate us by giving us a nice table. People were walking in with no booking and they gave them a table. Very disappointed. Not going to return to this place anytime soon. Shame as the food was really good.

Great food , fresh and very quixk service. Superb menu and flavours across the selection of fish and meats on the sticks. Very busy , yet they found us a table quickly.

Great place, good food, nice service. They took away some sushi options that I liked in the past, but it's still a good place to dine with a great dinner vibe.

My favorite sushi spot in the perfect location! The restaurant is very spacious, and we were lucky to find a table without a reservation on a Sunday. The sushi is always incredibly fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and made sure to check in throughout to see if everything was okay or if we needed anything. Highly recommend!

Amazing experience by the staff, veg options, great ambience. Download their app for discounts and they make your birthday or anniversary special by in-house dessert surprises. Recommended GREEN my Day, cauliflower with black sauce for veg options

I have always recommended Sticks n Sushi to friends, but after a recent visit I won't be again. I arrived before my friends, ordered a glass of fizz and asked for a jug of tap water for the table. My drink arrived but I had to ask four times before any water arrived - which was then only a small glass. The server told me that if I want a jug /carafe they charge £1.50 per person as it is filtered, but a glass of tap water is free. My friends arrived and the waiter bought towels on plate, which he handed to us using tongs. The towels were stone cold! These are supposed to be steaming hot! He didn't know what to say. My friend asked for some hot ones, but they never came. Serving customers cold towels on arrival is embarrassing for everyone - don't serve them if they are cold! The food was ok, average - it used to be delicious but that is a personal opinion. I think a good indicator of quality are the basics. Even the edamame were disappointing - tired, a bit brown in places and deflated. On the plus side, the waiting staff are polite and the atmosphere is good.

They make you pay and extra per person, and is not the savoy. The new people have a very embarrassing t-shirt showing that they are new. The politics and principles moral and values of this place are totally wrong and food and place overrated. I’m not Coming back anymore

One of the best restaurants ever… Never eaten better sushis… Starters were perfect… Staff was lovely… Everything was perfect. Not a cheap place ;)

evening was made by our server Greta, she was fantastic, very attentive and amazing service, wanted to tip her but didn’t want the money to go to the company not the individual, she deserves a lot of recognition, thank you Greta!

decent food not bad but they can't take amex (on your phone) on their POSs despite Amex including them in their offers. overall rather expensive for what you get but quality is not bad!

Amazing experience! The food was very good and well presented. I have really appreciated how the manager Sergio and the waiter Rosani have looked after us, they were really kind and helpful. We definitely will be back!

Great food, Wagyu was the highlight.

My boyfriend and I came for dinner and it was a really nice experience. The food was very good and the atmosphere amazing. Thank you so much to look after us, specially for the manager Sergio and the waiter Gloria.

Very good quality sushi in Covent Garden, London

Located a stone throw away from the Piazza in Covent Garden. The restaurants over two floors with the ground level for Henrietta Street being quite large seating with high volume noise we were a party of three, initially they attempted to seated us in a odd table which looked like a Benz sign with the ends of the table seating three with two other parties on the other two ends, which we declined due to it being a work event and being able to converse; subsequently was moved to a table for four, which was much more appropriate. The wine selection had significant markup and therefore the quality of wine was pretty much average. Service was rather had a mess because of the busyness of the restaurant which and which was surprising for Tuesday night the food was however good we ordered a platter for three was called set for success: Broccoli. Grilled in supreme soy, served with spicy goma:good Ebi Bites. Tempura shrimp, miso aïoli, chilli, lime & coriande: good Shake Tataki. Salmon, sake-tamari marinated trout roe, daikon, miso, ponzu & daikon cress : average Beef Tataki. Beef fillet with miso aïoli, spring onion, artichoke chips, shiitake & truffle ponzu: good Ebi Panko. Tempura shrimp & spicy sauce, topped with avocado: good Hell's Kitchen. Tempura shrimp, avocado & spicy sauce, topped with tuna & barbecue: good Pink Alaska. Salmon, avocado, cream cheese & lumpfish roe : average Nanban. Chicken, avocado, kataifi, coriander & spicy yuzu-kosho : average Aka Ebi. Argentinian red shrimp, spicy gochujang & garlic butter Tsukune Chilli. Chicken meatballs, chilli dip, teriyaki & spring onions; good Ibericoe Secreto. Miso cured black Iberian pork with lemon: excellent So a rather mixed selection of mostly being above average but really one dish being excellent. I would recommend booking due to the business of the place however I do feel that it’s probably not the best suited place for conversations due to the substantial background noise.

Absolutely terrible service! Took almost an hour to get food no one checks on you then they have the audacity to overcharge you for condiments. If you want to feel invisible while eating mediocre food and be treated like trash this is the place to go. No thank you!

Fantastic food and a cost venue. Would 100% recommend to all sushi lovers out there.

Visited Sushi Samba Covent Garden for the first time to try their Pre-Theatre Menu before heading off to the Savoy—perfect timing for a festive evening out! 🎭✨ The Christmas decorations were absolutely adorable. Outside seating was cozy with heaters and blankets, making it ideal if you fancied a pre-dinner drink. 🍸 Upstairs, there’s another bar area if you want to keep the night going. The food? Nice, but I’ll be honest—it didn’t quite hit the same heights as the Liverpool Street location. That might be down to the Pre-Theatre Menu, though. My Tuna Seviche starter was good with its pomegranate leche de tigre and basil, though the wasabi peas weren’t for me. My second course, the California Rolls, was nice but nothing extraordinary. See full review on Instagram: @brunette.bites

Amazing, way fancier than the name implies!

It was so tasty - would like to come experience it within a group though..

Don’t miss out on the miso soup. It has a rich, aromatic taste, and you can truly savour the miso

Another great visit. Came with my daughter after Christmas shopping. Great atmosphere even though it was very early evening. Amazing food as usual. Had prebooked. Highly recommended. Well worth going out of your way for.

Our server was one of the best around all she served us very well. Her name was Rosani she give us all the information about the food..

Visited Covent Gardens branch last night with a couple of mates (one had a gluten intolerance). I ordered a £95 platter for two and the rest ordered a variety of dishes. Server came out with the first batch of food/dishes and gave it to the guest with gluten intolerance as it had gluten free soya sauce and gluten free items and didn’t want to mix things up and she proceeded to eat whilst the rest of us waited for ours. As dishes arrived at the table they kindly pointed out whose dishes were theirs. So the rest of us started to eat and enjoy our food. When I asked the server where my beef teriyaki dish was he said he’d go and find out. Came back out and said they made a mistake and gave it to the gluten intolerant person. I said that’s not great as she’s gluten intolerant and she got a normal dish which she subsequently ate but now I’m a dish down. He graciously tells me that I would need to pay for that if I still want it over and above the hefty £95 price tag??? I said but it wasn’t my fault or her fault for eating it as this was specifically given to her by server. He flat out declined so I left it there as I did not want to make a scene in front of my mates. The situation was handled badly at the very least and it would’ve gone a long way with me if they had just brought me the replacement dish which I did not get to enjoy/eat.

Eating sushi in Sticks'nSushi restaurant was a truly enjoyable and unique experience. The combination of fresh, high-quality fish and rice, coupled with the traditional Japanese presentation, made for a delightful meal. The service was attentive and knowledgeable, and the sushi chef took great care in preparing each piece of sushi. Plus, there's something satisfying about trying different types of sushi and dipping it into soy sauce and wasabi. Plus. A glass of Sake.

We had an incredible dinner and overall experience. Special thanks to Shivani for making our night extra special!

Food was excellent. Service very friendly and helpful. Ambience bad, sat right in front of the door which was constantly open. Very loud.

😊 wanted vey much to give 5 star after all this is my favorite Japanese restaurant in London and I visit on any occasion when I am in London My favorites are the wagyu beef 🥩 dishes Sushi good as well Service is friendly and welcoming but a bit confused 😌 I did not get my slices of wagyu 👀 which I come specifically Teriyaki arrives late , table stays not clean 😊 despite criticizing still my preferred restaurant and will come on next occasion

Amazing dinner with my friends, the food was delicious, thanks for the nice experience Shivani and Pannajotta.

Shivani and Pannajotta were the best hosts, so kind and patient. We had an amazing night and incredible food! Definitely one of the best sushi places in London. ❤️

I visited Stick & Sushi in Covent Garden last Friday, and I had a last-minute request that Sergio, the person in charge, kindly accommodated. Not only did he provide exceptional service to me and my guests, but he also went the extra mile to ensure our evening was unforgettable. The food was, as always, excellent, and our server (apologies if I misspelled the name) Wuanapa took our experience to another level with her attentive service. Thank you, Sergio – we’ll definitely be back!

Yes, yes, and yes… Bustling rustic and modern (danish inspired) Japanese restaurant in the epic Covent gardens theater district. Top shelf food quality and service. Great selection of sake. Do not miss this culinary experience. I give it 5 stars and my stamp of approval. Well done sticks and sushi!

So good! Wonderful staff. Good food & fast and pleasant service.

Incredible sushi and dishes of the highest level. Prompt and fast service, it was my birthday and I also had a little surprise. The price is more than fair for the quality of the food. Highly recommended!

Very good variety, nice menu and the atmosphere. Everything what we ordered was delicious

We had an incredible experience at our favorite spot, all thanks to the fantastic service from Sergio and Pan. Even though we had originally booked a table outside, they went out of their way to accommodate us indoors, which was greatly appreciated. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel genuinely welcome with their warm greetings and attentive service. Their dedication to ensuring we had a comfortable and memorable dining experience was truly impressive. Thank you, Sergio and Pan, for going above and beyond to make our night special. Can’t wait to return!

Simply great food - loved it and will be back!!

Sticks 'n Sushi offers a mix of Japanese tradition and modern flair, in the middle of vibrant London. The atmosphere is sleek and stylish, perfect for a night out. Every dish is a work of art, with the sushi and skewers as absolute flavor explosions. Sticks 'n Sushi is an experience you want to taste once.

The sushi was absolutely phenomenal. Every piece was incredibly fresh, expertly crafted, and beautifully presented. I highly recommend trying their signature cocktails, which were both visually stunning and delicious.

Excellent sushi with great service

Perfect service, fast and easy. They don’t forget about you which is super important for a good customer experience. The food is tasty.

This place is incredible, the food is beautiful and the service is amazing 😊😋

I had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful Japanese restaurant in London, and I must say, the experience surpassed all expectations. The Sashimi, undoubtedly the highlight of the meal, was incredibly fresh and expertly prepared, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality and authenticity. The ambience of the restaurant is simply delightful, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. The attention to detail in the decor and the calming ambiance make it a perfect setting for a relaxing meal. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking an exceptional Japanese dining experience in London. Whether you are a connoisseur of Japanese cuisine or simply looking to enjoy a memorable meal, this establishment is a must-visit.

Visited at the end of October. Food and service was great, however, while eating, the door was fully open, as people queued to get a table, which meant that the restaurant was freezing. Won't be going back.

Love this place, food is so good, service is quick and efficient.

Fabulous! 2nd visit in a month and we had a wonderful time. The dishes and the menu are superb and the staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

Very good, expensive, but worth it

We had an amazing day out with my partner, food was delicious and we had a great time!

So .. I might be a tiny bit biased, as I am from Denmark and have experienced several of their locations, but I’m gonna chime in anyway. The overall experience was kinda meh. I was left with a feeling of having wasted my money, which is never nice to leave with. I was seated outside and it was alright, but the restaurant is very dark and crowded. I understand that a Saturday is busy, but cramming people together has never been a solution to getting a great vibe going. My waitress was very kind, yet quite new, so didn’t know much about the menu. A more in depth training would probably be a good idea, as some people might not be aware of what certain items on the menu are. I knew since I’ve been dining at S’N’S many times, but it didn’t seem consistent in comparison to any of the Danish restaurants. The lemonade was very sour, so luckily it was swapped with a virgin mojito, which tasted fresh and suited the meal greatly. The food was served in an order I didn’t quite understand. I received the rolls first as well as the sashimi and the warm crab cakes - then the sticks arrived after a good 10 minutes and finally the edamame. That for me is kinda opposite. Maybe that’s the way it’s done in London, but I was full when the edamame finally came, which is something I usually nibble on before getting anything warm. The pieces were quite small and only the Pink Alaska stood out. The sticks were definitely not cooked enough and I had to leave one of them, as it felt gooey. The crab cakes also only tasted like batter, and I left 2 of them, since it seemed pointless to finish a plate of dough. I’m not trying to come off as negative and I understand that it was a busy night, but paying 5% in service charge on top of an already expensive meal was just not a great experience. Especially with the quality of the food and level of knowledge - I am sorry to say that I won’t be returning.

Delicious sushi and friendly service

Fantastic food & drinks with really good/attentive service. The place was pretty packed crowded at the time.

Wonderful place for sushi. Very friendly and polite staff. The all experience was delightful. Thank you!

First class. Absolutely delightful on every level.

Ordered yesterday. Everything is very tasty, thank you. The cooks are real professionals.

🛑 Rubbish shop 🛑 food never ready.

Venue was great, surprisingly large. Food was amazing, the miso cod is always great. Only let down was the waitress obviously didn't want to be there

Birthday Dinner 🎂 Had the loveliest meal here, staff were so kind and service is spot on Can’t fault the food, its the most delicious food ever and the cocktails are unreal My only negative is the place is rammed to the rafters and slightly claustrophobicly tight tables at Covent Garden and prefer the Greenwich vibe but that is so so minor and I had the best time Thank you for having us ♥️

Ordered the Osaka Chaos and Carpe Diem to share. Carpe Diem tasting menu was okay overall; the broccoli dish was pretty basic. Sushi rolls were pretty standard but definitely not at the level you would get at some more traditional Japanese establishments. Rice was too tightly rolled and not enough vinegar mixture. Tempura seemed pre-made but still was crunchy when served. Probably enjoyed the Osaka Chaos the most out of everything. Good ratio of sashimi, tamago to vinegared rice. Will I return, probably not for the price point relative to quality of food.

We've enjoyed several meals at different Sticks 'n Sushi restaurants before and as always, the food was excellent. Unfortunately however - and similar to others' experiences, the service, which started well, tailed off after the main course. The plates were cleared away, dessert menus left, but we then appeared to be invisible to the staff. After twenty minutes, our appetite left us and I asked for the bill and to pay half the service fee. This prompted three separate guilt trips from the server and a decidedly frosty reception from the manager. We noticed at least one other table in the same position (hands in the air for ages) so clearly weren't the only ones. A shame, as this was our wedding anniversary so we left feeling somewhat deflated and resolving to find an alternative eatery in future.

Good place if you want to have a quick dinner. Nothing extraordinary but good service and price!

The sushi was one of the best i had. Service was also very good.

Always great food at Sticks n Sushi

Beautiful place with lovely dishes! We were there for the sushi not for the sticks but I’m sure they’re good too. We wanted to try multiple things as we heard so much about the place. The Tuna Tartare Bites are my absolute favourite, everything was delicious. And good customer service as well, accommodating to allergies and dietary restrictions.

This meal was our highlight in london. The service was beyond professional - every staff member was well trained, friendly and efficient. The food was superb. This restaurant is very highly recommended.

The place is amazing, and the staff are incredibly nice and helpful. I was there with my mum, and a lady named (Greta) was fantastic. She could understand what a customer might prefer based on her experience. All of the staff are great, but if this is your first time, ask for Greta, she is truly exceptional!

Food didnt meet our expectations

Great food. Great place. Romantic atmosphere. We chose the perfect day from the menu and it was very good.

Great food, great service. The secreto ibérico was out of this world. The crab croquettes were outstanding and the sashimi spectacular!!! Worth the price. Hope to be back soon. Thank you

Highly recommended for events (or just to eat good sushi). The price reflects the quality of the sushi. There is choice for all palates. Great venue in central London.

Great food and spot on service myself and my friends had a great time would absolutely go there again. The vibes of the restaurant were lovely too.

Fresh fish and a beautiful presentation

The truth is that it is very good. Expensive because everything is small and you have to order a lot, as usually happens in the Japanese... but you eat well and they serve you well!

Really poor service and the quality of the fish is lacking. Never even got the wine we ordered…

We visited to celebrate our son's graduation and had a wonderful experience. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and truly delightful. The service, both at the reception and our table, was exceptional—some of the best we've experienced recently. We would definitely return!

Il faisait bon et nous avons pu manger sur la terrasse dehors qui est moins bruyante que la salle. De bons sushis et d' autres plats originaux pour un tarif très correct. We were lucky as we could eat outside. the terrasse is less noisy than the room inside. The food is good and the prices are correct

Tres bonne adresse, nous avons mangé en terrasse couverte (qui était moins bruyante qu'a l'intéieur). Plats tres bien présentés et bon. Service rapide et sympathique Je recommande

Dropped in for a late lunch on a Monday afternoon. Excited as had not visited for a few years and previously had a great experience. I was left disappointed this time. Worn out seats, indifferent service, cold to warm food (I had deep fried mushroom - overcooked, ebi bites and duck and salmon sticks) and a watery cocktail that smelt too strongly of egg (whisky sour). I honestly wouldn't bother going back or recommend it to anyone. Especially at those prices and an inclusive service charge. A huge shame. Maybe the other branches are better but it felt like just another chain rather than a destination restaurant....

It seems to be a similar theme that this branch is worse than the other Sticks’n’Sushi places in London. I took a relative visiting from out of town for a special meal and was amazed how poor the service and atmosphere is for such an expensive place. For a bill upwards of £200 you’d expect to have a table to yourself instead of Wagamama type shared tables. Several of our orders were forgotten and we had to reorder with duplicates added to bill. It’s a shame because the quality of the food was excellent but as a meal out I would strongly avoid.

Decided on this place from an enthusiastic recommendation of the concierge at the Rosewood. Went with 2 x 2 tasting menus. Food presents well, 9/10 but taste was inconsistent, 6/10, with some the “sticks” coming out lukewarm. Overall 2 star rating due to atrocious service and poor Mangement response to issues. To start, we were seated in a cramped high top next to the bar where there was constant traffic and noxious smells from recently bussed plates of left over food. That corner shouldn’t be a seating area. Clearly a shameless attempt to maximize $/sq feet. Asked to be moved which was accommodated so thank you I suppose. Next, on the 4 tasting menus ordered, 1st person’s set came out within 15-20 mins which seemed unusually fast. The rest of us had to wait another 20 mins for our food to arrive. Meanwhile the 1st person was almost finished. On two of the tasting menus they sequenced the meal backwards and forgot 2 of the 12 dishes. I’m sure they’ve gotten away with that one before with inattentive/tipsy diners. When asked to see the manager he immediately raised the issue of 2 missing dishes without being prompted (suss) and then offered to reduce the bill by the a la carte amount of the 2 missing dishes, £17, and 2 soft drinks, £10. After some back and forth he “generously” agreed to comp 2 additional drinks, £18. I’m sure people will have different views on whether £28 is the right amount for all the nonsense experienced but for us this does not constitute high end dining and is a hard pass on repeating. Lastly, beware of the £1/ person “filtered water” charge and automatic 10% service charge to your bill.

We were very well looked after by our servers, the food was good, we sat outside, it was very pleasant, until the front of house came upto us after we had asked for the bill and paid, they asked us to leave, we were just finishing off our drinks, and he wasn't going to wait, this put a dampener to our meal.

The best sushi I've ever eaten. Really delicious. The staff was really very kind. Very clean bathrooms and a wonderful place and the atmosphere was very nice and quiet. Quality food and wonderful waiters. Highly recommended and excellent

I met a friend here for a Tuesday lunch. Cosy space (the tables are quite close together, so think twice if you have mobility issues), delightful food. We had salads with raw fish which I've not seen elsewhere but can highly recommend. Highly recommend generally!

Lovely friendly and attentive staff, great vibes and atmosphere. Very understanding of food intolerances! Everything was absolutely delicious, from the sashimi, to the tataki and rolls. The broccoli and cauliflower were to die for.

Rolo is you man if you want a glass or two of good cocktails, not too shabby, full of flavour, comes with professional touch, and a plate of Karaage chicken to accompany your pallets. Match in heaven 🧡✨

We went with a couple of friends and the experience was pleasant. The girls at the reception and the waitresses were very kind and friendly. The sushi is good, good presentation, good quality-price product and the environment is pleasant. Fast service. Totally recommended.

Second time coming, food was okay. Personally I preferred the food the first time I went but my partner said it was better this time. I was a bit annoyed with the service because I asked for tap water, stressing that I was absolutely parched, and it took them about 10 minutes to bring out some glasses with water. Otherwise the food was served promptly, although the ceviche was very cold so it left me wondering if it had not just been pulled out of the fridge - having said that, my mother really enjoyed the flavours and ordered more. The beef tataki was very good, we ended up ordering more because we loved it so much. We sat outside, so the atmosphere was nothing to write home about, but from my previous experience, the atmosphere inside is quite good:) I’d say that for date night, definitely sit inside. Will probably be back as the sushi is very good.

A very good place in terms of quality and atmosphere for those who love sushi and raw fish. A great attention to allergies and customers needs, a very kind staff. Better to reserve in advance.

The food is absolutely splendid! It was my son’s birthday and the waiter Damian ensured that our desert said happy birthday on it. He’s the goat 🐐, made eating at the restaurant a better experience.

First time visiting this chain. Most of the sushi dishes were great; the ones we didn’t like so much were probably personal choice. Neither of us particularly liked the sticks, so left most uneaten. Service was good, but our table was in an area that seemed to have heavy traffic which wasn’t the best.

Amazing food. My partner and I shared a platter and had a few drinks and everything was tasty and fresh. Highly recommend the lychee cocktail 🍸

Good and chic and prices are ok!

Fantastic menu for little sushi nibbles and sticks - perfect for a lunch break from busy Covent Garden. Love coming back every few months.

Everything was amazing the food and the presentation was out of this world

Highly recommend the sticks and appetizers, sushi is average (to much rice)