Tokimeite in City of London, Westminster

The place is perfect for any business or otherwise high value meetings.

Atmosphere is not amazing but clean and simple decoration. Service is good. The food however is impeccable. Absolutely fantastic. Apart from the Michelin starred restaurants I dont believe there is a restaurant with better Japanese food in London

Amazing food, but they were a bit slow in cooking. The sushi and tempura don was fantastic. I would revisit 100%. Below are some pictures of what me and my friends ordered

Amazing experience sitting at the bar in front of John, he made the evening very special. Sit at the bar, share some sake with the chef, and you are bound to have a wonderful experience. Found this restaurant through their partner grocery store in Finchley area.

I used it for a business dinner. It wasn't too crowded, so we had the second floor almost reserved for ourselves. I think it's quite expensive in terms of price, but the taste, customer service, and variety of drinks are perfect, and it's well worth the price for a business or special occasion dinner. They took good care of my lactose and fructose intolerance, so I was able to enjoy cocktails for the first time in a while. Most of the menu features raw fish, but they also have items such as wagyu beef, edamame, and tempura, so I think it would be okay to invite Westerners who don't like raw fish. The Wagyu beef that melts on your tongue is chewy, the rich handmade tofu, various original Japanese cocktails, perilla ice cream, and many other things on the menu that you don't often find in Japan. Even as a Japanese person, I enjoyed it!! I gave it an overall 4 stars because there are no chicken dishes on the current menu, and because it is too high-class and difficult to use on a daily basis, but with Dassai sparkling and other ingredients, it is a must-have for entertaining Westerners with Japanese food. I think it's a good thing.

Never again. We made a booking with Tokimiete for 8.15 pm Saturday 2nd September. Got the confirmation by email etc. this was for a special occasion and we had travelled from north west uk for this and the theatre earlier in the day. We arrived in good time-to discover the restaurant was closed and not open again till the 5th. I’m appalled that customers can be treated with such lack of regard. When booking places like this expectations around arrivals and grace periods, dress codes and how long you will have the table for are clearly laid out for you. In return, the most basic expectation from the customer is that you will be open and serving food for your diners.

Pricey but good. The shiso ice cream was the most memorable thing we had that night.

Been quite a bit of Japanese restaurants in London and so far I would say Tokimeite is the best in terms of the freshness of fish and authenticity. Even though the restaurant is a posh style, the staff were welcoming and willing to chat with customers. We’ve had counter seats and they were very friendly and also professional. We ordered sashimi set, negitoro and tuna maki. It was all well-represented and fresh. I was groaning with joy when I ate fatty tuna - probably one of the best quality I’ve had! Although it may not be a place where everyone can go regularly due to the price, it made me feel that I want to come back again. Based on the reviews, they had bad management a few years ago, but now they deserve a much higher rate than what it is now. So I hope more people will give it a go.

Food is very good. Solid 8+/10 depending on your choice. Service is very good. Prices are very toppish, small dinner at 150pp with no wine.. also a real pity that every time I’ve gone is basically empty. Not much atmosphere. Said this, can’t fault the chef - the sushi is amazing.

Terribly salty, overpriced food. Below average service.

Chef Jon Shojin, a rising star by his own merit, commands with culinary brilliance at Tokimeite. This delightful Japanese restaurant in London offers a perfect fusion of tradition and innovation. With a calm and creative approach, Chef Jon pushes the boundaries of sushi, constantly experimenting with ingredients and techniques. A mouthwatering adventure, each dish becomes a masterpiece. Tokimeite is a delightful experience crafted by the remarkably creative mind of chef Shojin.

Service is good, but food very average and overpriced for the quality.

OUTSTANDING SUSHI As a native Londoner with a taste for sushi I have tried a few over my 36 years and can say Tokimeite is a cut above the rest. The service was flawless from start to finish. Waiting staff were on hand at the slightest glance and were welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. We chose to sit at the counter and I would advise anyone else in a small group to do the same. Both the chefs made the experience. Their easy conversation and obvious passion for food resulted in us getting to try a number of items not on the menu and just because the Chef was keen for us to experience and enjoy. The Cornish squid was an absolute stand out - delicate cuts on both sides gave it a really creamy texture - not at all chewy like is too often the case. Paper thin slices of yellow tail in ponzu sauce, and bigger fatty cuts of yellow tail with shiso flowers were all delicious. The meaty bonito and the tuna were full of rich flavour. All the fish far higher quality than the majority of sushi restaurants. We tried all the deserts (again at the chefs generosity) and the shiso and persimmon sorbet left us with a fresh, energizing taste to clean our palettes. Thank you Tokimeite for a great experience.

@jonshojin is the best sashimi chef on the planet! The food taste amazing and looks like a work of art! Highly recommend visiting this restaurant if your in London!

I visited this lovely restaurant in the heart of Mayfair having followed one of their very talented chefs, Jon, for some time on Instagram. Not only was he kind enough to respond to my DMs, he was so welcoming when I showed up 20 minutes early for my reservation. Jon was insightful about his product, his professionalism and skill were unsurpassed and I was truly blown away to find out that he’s self-taught in a cuisine that often has a rigorous pedigree. The service was fast and attentive, lighting and seating were soft and comfortable. The food was sublime and I only wish I could have fit more. As a self-professed sushi aficionado it’s rare to find traditional and inspired sushi in London at this level but this place has both. Highly recommend to newbies and people like myself who prefer raw over anything else. I will definitely be back!

I don’t understand how this place is only 4.2 stars. Wonderful experience. One of my favorite places in London.

This establishment offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with a menu that's sure to satisfy your cravings. The sashimi is top-notch, with high-quality cuts of fish that practically melt in your mouth. Thanks so much to Chef Jon for preparing and serving everything, it was amazing. Whether you're a sushi/sashimi lover or trying it for the first time, you won't be disappointed with this restaurant and the Chef's expert skill.

Amazing restaurant! Food is phenomenal and the chefs are so nice. Jon puts on a great show and is extremely talented. I would say the best Japanese restaurant in London in terms of both food and atmosphere.

We sat at the counter and had great conversation with the chefs during the whole dinner. They are very creative and the quality of the sashimis is very good (as the restaurant owned by the fishmonger Atariya they have to be good). Would definitely come back again!

I feel particularly disappointed because the chef didn’t wash his hands properly before preparing sushi.

Good place but a little bet expensive, also good service! Very good quantity fish and dish are presented beautifully

My boyfriend and I had an amazing date night here, it was an entire experience that we would 100% recommend. As New Yorkers we eat a lot of sushi but Tokimeite was better than anywhere else. The fish was very fresh and the chef and sous chef, John, did an incredible job. We loved every piece we had and will be back!

Best meal I’ve had in London - chef and sous chef, John, were incredible. They made the entire meal an experience and really knew exactly what we wanted, plus their knife skills were amazing to watch. 10/10 would recommend

Very good Japanese food. But price is (too) steep

天麩羅の揚げ方も良く、鮨や刺身、牛のタタキ等美味しくいただきました。

I’ve been here twice for dinner and both times have been fantastic. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was spot on.

Fantastic, great food, brilliant staff.

The most incredible sushi I’ve had in London!

Exceptional quality of fish. Great sushi and sashimi!

I have always rated this place 5 star but yesterday it was just about a 2 star. The service was awful! After we arrived we were asked if we were ready to order four times! 😳 We took some friends who were visiting from the US. When the food did arrive all of the starters came at different times and then so did all the mains. It was terrible. The manager then tried to make up for it and offer us sake shots. I was embarrassed and mortified. Off the regular visit list this goes. If restaurants cannot cope with a lot of customers they should not run at full capacity. So disappointed! Gutted.

I have always rated this place 5 star but yesterday it was just about a 2 star. The service was awful! After we arrived we were asked if we were ready to order four times! 😳 We took some friends who were visiting from the US. When the food did arrive all of the starters came at different times and then so did all the mains. It was terrible. The manager then tried to make up for it and offer us sake shots. I’m was embarrassed and mortified. Off the regular visit list this goes. If restaurants cannot cope with a lot of customers they should not run at full capacity. So disappointed! Gutted.

Very unprofessional management, staff always on their mobile phones, rubbish customer service, food served cold like its come out from the fridge.

Standards have dropped significantly.

One of the best restaurants I ever been. Manager Eugene and chefs Jackie and Gerome made our evening special. . Will definitely come back!! Thank you!

I ordered the lunch bento bo x. While waiting i was served a home made soft tofu which was nice and had a custard like consistency. It was served together with some soya sauce. The main bento box came with salmon, sashimi , chicken karage and a selection of vege together with rice and miso soup.

great service, good food and cocktails

Great experience, fantastic good, and amazing service.

It's a nice and stylish place! Slightly overpriced imo! Friendly staff and good food!

Fantastic food. Real Japanese products. Expensive, but good value for money. They have prime sake in the list. Best for any kind of event.

book a lunch for friend's birthday. The best dining experience ever. Warm welcome. Kindness chief made special creative dishes for us, sake truffles wagyu eel and tartare all ON THE HOUSE . Amazing and surprised us. Hiiiiiiighly recommend!!!

Dear People if You are Sushi fan like me this is a place in London to Visit! 🍣 I have visited TOKIMEITE for the first time. Service is excellent and flexible I love how staff integrates with customers and treat everyone individually. I am a salmon fan but everything I’ve tried was Fresh, Delicious and rich in Flavours! Chef has good sense of humour and watching him working with knife is a pure ART IN PREPARING Fish. Respect to food on different level. One thing I can’t forget is picked tomatoes !(juicy explosion 💥) Its a must! I loved it! Thank You for amazing service! It’s not only food that makes You want come back. If You recommend any other sushi place I could try in London please write In comment below 😁🍣🍤🍱 Follow me to discover more.. and a lot new degustations is coming ⭐️

One of the best sushi in town, the fresh eel is definitely the N1 you can find in UK, I would definitely recommend it.

Great Japanese restaurant with a fantastic chef who makes amazing sushis. Guido the manager delivers a wonderful experience and explains thoroughly the dishes and makes great recommendations about drinks and wine pairing. It’s a must visit place for Japanese food lovers.

Very nice Japanese food, a bit expensive.

My son recommended Tokimeite for lunch, during our recent stay in Mayfair. We were most impressed. Great Yuzu & Ginger mocktail to start. The set lunches were amazing and good value for money. Beautifully fresh Nigiri. The Bento box was also excellent. Highlights for us was the Fresh Tofu starter & the scallop, which tasted freshly of the sea. Tokimeite is most well known for their Wagyu. We shared a Wagyu rump beef, which was buttery and perfectly prepared. Beautiful ice cream to finish. Everything was made fresh to order. Excellent, personal service throughout. The team were also great with gluten free, producing their own GF soy sauce. Highly recommended.

Amazing experience and great food. The chefs Jackie and Paulo went out of their way to accommodate us, we will be definitely coming back!

We came to Tokimeite for a special occasion. The maitre d’, servers, and chefs, Jackie and Paolo, were so friendly and attentive, they all truly made our night with the most welcoming service. The cherry on top is that the food was also exceptional. Delicious wagyu rump, Jackie’s choice of nigiri & maki roll, and the best sea bass I’ve ever tasted cooked on the robata grill were a few of the highlights. Will be definitely going back again to try their tempura and other items on the menu. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Food was excellent - we had sashimi, wagyu, miso seabass and some drinks. Sashimi was fresh, we ordered yellowfin toro and kingfish and the chef made sure he gave us the best cuts. Wagyu was high quality with a decent portion. Miso seabass was soft and juicy, the fat melted in your mouth and it was cooked to perfection. The yuzhu cocktail was also fantastic. Super confused at the previous reviews regarding the price - it has an ambience like a higher class establishment - expect to pay for the quality of the food and the ambience, but it was worth it!

Exceptional sashimi and sushi. Very impressed...

Food,atmosphere and staff get a thumps up.

Tokimeite is a bit difficult name to remember but the food is not as they are all so good! It locates off from Regent Street and surrounded by many big name fashion shops. As location shows, the price is not cheap but compared with other Japanese-ish expensive restaurants, this place is much more reasonable. If you are not so sure, you can try lunch menu. As a Japanese, I am a bit tired of expensive Japanese-ish sushi places in London, so Tokimeite (being thrilled, in Japanese) is a great find. They seem to be a fish merchant and its fresh fish variety proves it. We didn't have sushi this time but all sashimi and tempura are great. Also its dessert are all full of flavour! In addition, the staff are really warm and welcoming us, and we live to go back again. If you worry about crowded restaurant, maybe now is good time while regulars and tourists are not around much (I am writing as of 29th of July, 21). Thank you for all the lovely staff. And hope to see them again soon.

One of my favourite places to go these days. The entire team is brilliant... food, service and sake ... terrific! Won't be long before I go back!

This definitely is a unique place to have Japanese cuisine in London. Not only is the food brilliant, yet the service was also great. The chef really does makes you feel at home, and introduces a warmth to his guests. We’ve ordered a nigiri and sashimi set, and both of them has outstanding quality. I would definitely recommend this place !

Sushi omakase by fukushima san was very pleasant

Good to see Fukushima again! Missed his sushi

Well I was lucky to have Fukushima-san there, and took the Fukushima’s san omakase. Each piece was better than the other I can't decide my favorite. He is traditional Japanese chef with a little touch of fusion, what was incredible. The staff was lovely, amazing service. I will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. Perfect 👏🏻 ⭐️

Since I found this restaurant two weeks ago, I’ve been here at least 5 times. Unagi is my favourite:)))) Love here

The worst value for money I have ever encountered in a London restaurant. I eat out regularly and 50% of the time choose high end sushi restaurants. The best way to summarise this place is to imagine you are on a hidden camera show and they are purposely mocking you until you realise it’s all a joke. Unfortunately it isn’t. You can pay 75% less than this for better food, service and ambiance. Avoid like the plague

Mayfair must visit place, doesn’t matter the price it’s just brilliant! Staff is great! Arigato!

Hands down the best homemade tofu and A4 rump steak I've had in my life. The miso marinated seabass was a real treat. The shiso leaf icecream and black sesame cheesecake was a beautiful finish to the lovely meal. I never truly appreciated restaurant hospitality and service until I met the general manager Guido. He was so knowledgable with the menu, he was fun and entertaining. Don't even look at the menu, let him decide what food adventure you will be taken on! I would like to pay the highest of compliments to this restaurant. They have also recently gone through a change of chefs and management so I would probably discount the old reviews you see on here. I've put 5 stars on Google reviews, but Tokimeite is a 10 stars in my heart ❤

Food is just ok . Very pricey for what you get. Staff is not friendly. Long time of preparation plus waiting staff make mistake with our order.

Bonito restaurante en la zona más cara de Londres. Su carta y el servicio refinado y exclusivo al igual q la cuenta final. Agradecidos de q nos esperaran hasta nuestra llegada a las 14:15. Casi la hora del te para ellos. El servicio fue más lento de lo q cabría esperar y la factura final espectacularmente alta.

Excellent fresh sashimi. Excellent service. They have set lunch that ranges between £25 to £40 which is reasonable for the kind of raw fish they include in the set menu.

Holy smokes! Must go, amazing service, amazing food. Cosy comfortable and welcoming environment while still being sophisticated. Food was amazing.

Great Sushi and Asian cuisinen! Highly recommended if you want to taste great and fresh fish with a super high quality!

Under new management, amazing chef, at last I am able to find true Japanese quality sushi in London. The rich marble tuna with black truffle is to die for, the negi toro temaki sublime, the service exceptional.

I would have given this place 5 coz the food is bloody delicious! But I cut stars because the portions are super super tiny, rat size and this is the first restaurant that made me feel super out of place and a little unwanted. The service was kinda poor!

牛肉の巻き寿司とタタキ（表面に包丁を入れて軽く炙ったもの）がおいしかったです。いいお値段でしたが、A５の飛騨牛とありまし たので、最高級の素材ですね。野菜もおいしかったです。行ったときは、店員さんに日本人が３人いらっしゃって、接客も良かったです。お客さんも他に何組か入っていました。日々、いろいろ試行錯誤されているんでしょうね。

One of the best Japanese restaurant I’ve tasted ever!!! If you’re a Japanese food lover, then this is the place for a REAL fine high standard Japanese cuisine!

1st class Japanese restaurant in the heart of London

Top class Japanese restaurant, with top class food. Must try the authentic Japanese beer and the Z1 sake!

While eating here is undoubtedly expensive, the experience of having food prepared with this much care, skill, and focus on details means you are being served more than just a meal. Rather, you will get an experience of how food can be like art. I can only afford to eat like this very rarely, but rarely is enough as I will remember these meals for ages.

It is not just food, it's master peace of food. I have not had good experience with Japanese food but now, after visit Tokimeite I changed my mind. High quality of Japanese food, the best in London. Beautiful restaurant (and resting room ;) Big thank you to Kenta Ishibashi for fantastic service. Definitely come back.

We choose Tokimeite for a birthday lunch celebration for 2 old friends who know Japanese food rather well. The Lunch Sets were delicious accompanied by some rather good sparkling sake. And of course we couldn’t resist dessert - an excellent matcha pannacotta and some delightful and interesting ice-cream flavours. Food and service all impeccable. Highly recommend.

A great place to try if you enjoy wagyu. It was pricey but delicious .. we had the special .. a sort of wagyu toasted sandwich topped with truffle. The counter seats are great as they add to the ambience. The scallops were the stand out dish though. Service was good, and the restaurant had a very clean organised feel.

Beautiful food presentation and excellent bento box

Their Wagyu dishes always amazes me!!! Especially the Hida Gyu Tartare Truffle Maki!!! £17 for 5pc is absolutely worthy🤤🤤🤤🤤 Highly recommend if you want to try real high quality Wagyu dishes in London

I’ve had Sushi lunch set (Chef’s choice 10 kinds) £30 with Sencha Green tea £6. The tea here was very delicious, well worth every penny. The first course was very creamy handmade tofu. Miso soup and baby leaf salad with chrysanthemum petals next. Very pretty. Mr. Hayashi (main chef) prepared my sushi right front of me. Then he took time to explain not only the name of the fish, but where each fish came from. The most delicious thing was red prawn.I forgot whether the place of origin was Portugal or Spain, but It was sweet, tender and a bit of cranch at the end and it was really nice. The ginger is pickled with orange on site as well. It was a satisfying lunch. The service charge is 14.5% here. In London it’s around 12.5%, so it is more than average. since it was polite service (especially Ms. Hayashi), there is no problem at all. However, if they serve the salad a little earlier, it might be nice to be eaten as an appetiser.

ディナーで訪問。ここは京都の有名料亭で板前をされていたシェフが営む日本料理レストラン。イギリスやヨーロッパで(その日に)捕れた新鮮な魚を提供しており、刺し身は絶品である。ロンドンに来てこのレベルの日本料理をこの値段で頂けるとは望外の喜びであった。また来訪したい。

Such an amazing and authentic Japanese Kaiseki! Best sushi I have ever had! Everything we ordered even just the salad sauce was amazing! UMAMI oozing everywhere! We had the best seats for watching the head chef... The host was also very attentive and social! The only thing is that they forgot that we were celebrating our anniversary so we did not get a special dessert... but still the food and the experience are gifts enough!

A hidden gem in Mayfair London..A delighful evening! Great food and service not forgetting the beautiful ambiance .Many thanks

I expect a lot. I should not. The facility and the design of the restaurant looks nicer but the service is not so good. The food is so so.

Always the best quality food, prepared wonderfully. If you’re dining in smaller numbers then the bar is great to sit at and watch the chefs as they craft the dishes. The staff are always attentive and personable. Restaurant atmosphere is never too crowded or invasive, it’s a comfortable environment where you can have an amazing meal. The wine list is extensive and has a great selection of wines from all over. Dined a few times before and will certainly be back.

Great food but super expensive. 3 of us the bill came to £700. That was just the food.

What an amazing place. No need to even look on the menu the wonderful waiter Matt took us on a spiritual journey through the food of Japan. We told him what we like and dislike and he create a huge menu just for us. The Wagyu Beef was amazing and the Lobster was to die for. I would recommend the Wasabi Prawns and the White Asparagus. Such a wonderful experience in a quiet and relaxed atsomphere. Thank you.

I'm a Texan with a decent steak pedigree and the Wagyu steak was perhaps the best bite of steak ive ever put in my mouth. 85% marbling that tasted like honey . I would have sworn he dipoed it in olive oil. It was cooked on one side with a torch. Expensive but the experience was priceless.

Best Japanese food in London. If you are a fan of wagyu beef, sushi and flavours you should try here !

The food arrives relatively later than other places. Having said that though, I was sitting at the bar so I can see the chef moving here and there, putting things on the plate, deep frying chicken karage, pouring miso soup into tiny red cups which the chef sprays over briefly, and so on. Point is, they are not slacking off. They are just making sure everything is good when it is done. And it was good. My friend and I agreed this is better than some stores nearby the area. And the portion is not too big. I ordered the standard bento. It comes in 4 quadrants. Top left are some pickled and fried vegetable, top right is chicken karage, bottom left is some rice with a sliced salmon teriyaki and bottom right is where you choose your main. I chose the waygu steak thinking it comes in the meat form. But it came as a burger patty. A bit disappointed in that but everything else is perfect. They give you a small bowl of steamed egg/tofu to start and your bento comes with good miso soup, full of mushroom and tofu and seaweed. No dessert though for the bento set. Overall good food. really good food. Just be patient.

If you love Japanese food, come here for some exquisite specimens only available this side of Tokyo. It’s all about the ingredients after all. You will not regret. Ask for Mr. Ishibashi, the manager. He’s a top man.

A beautiful venue, very sophisticated and relaxing. Their chandeliers remind of a Buddhist temple, it was fascinating looking at them. The staff are all Japanese, very well mannered and friendly. I loved the food, it had authentic Japanese flavour unlike many other restaurants in London. Well definitely recommend to my friends. The portions are very small, suitable for a late night dining.

Definitely the place to go for A5 wagyu beef.

Food was excellent , the selection of mains could have been more of a varied choice . No black cod on menu and no cocktails. The beef wagua was outstanding.

Almost perfect. Relaxing setting, truly awesome food, and friendly staff. But orders need to be done faster. I ordered three drinks over the night. 8mins, 10mins, and finally 15mins wait time for just a beer. Besides this, great!

I really don't know what issue other reviewers have with this restaurant. The food is great, the service is good, ambiance very likeable, it's suitably contemporary but not "industrial style"... Prices are high, but then it's as advertised.

Overpriced. The service is not of the quality you expect for such ridiculous prices. They sell you Japanese food but all waiters are European ? The place was literally dead on a Wednesday evening. Decoration is ok, like you would expect for a £30pp place. Don't go there

Not understanding the 1 star reviews. Trendy ambiance, and the food we had was great, very well presented and tasty. Service is good but there is room for improvement. Overall, a good experience.

I felt inspired to write something when I saw how many negative reviews were on here. I had a fantastic meal on Tokimeite, it feels like I must have eaten at an entirely different place to some of these reviewers. The food was fantastically tasty, liberal use of truffle which I heartily approve of. Good cuts of wagyu used in the steak dishes and each dish is imaginatively presented. I ate at the bar which added a show case element to everything at the same time. The sommelier was approachable and gave good advice on which wine to pair with the dish selection. No it's not cheap but I have spent more on worse meals in London.

Tasted very good but some dishes have overwhelming taste to it which can be disappointing. all in all a nice experience but would not be my best

The plate decoration is good but some food are ok, did not really meet the standard of great and the sushi or other "Japanese style" dishes were not so pleasant, in a JAPANESE restaurant. The waiter and the manager were serving badly, dress smart but meh. The eating environment is compress and full of loud and inappropriate background music. This is not a good place to enjoy good dining nor Japanese cuisine.

This place is amazing!! We went here last Friday and had the best evening. The staff are just about as helpful as can be without hovering... the sommelier was so helpful as was our waiter. I can't fault the food, I'm a massive fan of truffle so I was in heaven! The wagyu beef is... there are no words... close your eyes and let it take you to taste bud heaven. 5 courses of magic. The final bill was a bit much but when the food is that good... you can't really complain. Will be back when I get a pay rise ❤️