Umu in City of London, Westminster

Exception quality and service , pricey , particularly the drinks .

Way too expensive and the food is far from being special or tasty

Incredible kaiseki! The atmosphere is so great. Food was delicious and is best kaiseki I have had in London! I am coming back

One of the best! A must try! Professional staff and clean place. The food quality is top!

Fantastic dishes, service could be better. Although the main waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable, the host gave off a cold and stuffy vibe, almost made me feel unwelcome.

Short walk from Oxford Circus tube stop I’m located in a backstreet of Mayfair. Brother modern minimalistic design with Wood based decor with chefs counter. Set at the chefs counter with little no acknowledgement of the chefs on seating and no interaction between the chef throughout the time sat at the table for the full meal, which is a real shame, compared to other chef table counter experience. Ordered the Bento box with king prawn tempura which was average and poor value for money. The starter salad prior to the bento box was light, small and average. The bento box itself was a combination of four bowls with various veg tempura and the two prawn tempura which was unfortunately cold and limp, vegetable in sauce, some fresh fish with vegetables and a dish of pickled vegetable. This was accompanied with the soy dip with the red soup and a small pickled vegetable. The red soup was excellent as super intense. The Tempura vegetables and the two king prawns was cold and therefore not crispy and the various other four bowls of seafood and vegetables were all very average. The dessert of green tea, ice cream was very nice with the combination of a few fruits. The Petit four of the green tea Madeline at the end was also very nice. The Plum wine spritz was also good. Service was average Found the whole experience rather stiff, unfriendly and lacked warmth to the dining experience. The food portions are small, you do walk away, being still slightly peckish, which may be good for a light lunch or if you are planning to go out for dinner.

Short walk from Oxford Circus tube stop I’m located in a backstreet of Mayfair. Brother modern minimalistic design with Wood based decor with chefs counter. Set at the chefs counter with little no acknowledgement of the chefs on seating and no interaction between the chef throughout the time sat at the table for the full meal, which is a real shame, compared to other chef table counter experience. Ordered the Bento box with king prawn tempura which was average and poor value for money. The starter salad prior to the bento box was light, small and average. The bento box itself was a combination of four bowls with various veg tempura and the two prawn tempura which was unfortunately cold and limp, vegetable in sauce, some fresh fish with vegetables and a dish of pickled vegetable. This was accompanied with the soy dip with the red soup and a small pickled vegetable. The red soup was excellent as super intense. The Tempura vegetables and the two king prawns was cold and therefore not crispy and the various other four bowls of seafood and vegetables were all very average. The dessert of green tea, ice cream was very nice with the combination of a few fruits. The Petit four of the green tea Madeline at the end was also very nice. The Plum wine spritz was also good. Service was average Found the whole experience rather stiff, unfriendly and lacked warmth to the dining experience. The food portions are small, you do walk away, being still slightly peckish, which may be good for a light lunch or if you are planning to go out for dinner.

very disapointing. couldnt not even eat the sashimi

Excellent home made Tofu, sashimi very good and included UNI (that I love). The sushi not up to the expectation. The toro to cold and not as tasty as should be. The red shrimp (huge but I was hoping for a sweet raw shrimp) was tasteless.

Gute, ordentliche Küche. Service fällt dazu ab. Insgesamt befriedigend. Erfüllt die eigenen Ansprüche wohl nicht so ganz. Gibt sich ja als sehr gehoben.

Three years ago, I had great experience at Umu: good quality ingredients and helpful staff. However, my visit to Umu yesterday turned out to be an utter disappointment. What’s worse was that I also got food poisoning symptoms after this dinner. The staff seemed indifferent, displaying cold expressions. The person who waited for us at the reception didn't bother assisting guests, did not even hold the door but just let it slam on us. The overall attitude was exceptionally cold and unpleasant. The sushi chefs showed no passion or respect for the food and lacked courtesy towards the guests. The kitchen counter prep top was in disarray. We looked at the Course Menu, there were typos on the menu, waiters and waitress stood afar and chit chatted, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. The worst part was the sushi chef's casual and careless preparation of the food, making me feel: "I don't care about you; I just want your money." The ingredients are fine, but not worth their price. The cooking/preparation is horrendous. We ordered two uni nigiris, even the width of the seaweed is different. Lobster Tempura has very thick and non-crispy, floury coating. The grilled eel tastes gamy. After eating, I experienced food poisoning symptoms. I had very severe diarrhoea two hours after the meal and lasted the whole night. Today I had mild fever and needed to rest in bed to recover. The only nice element was the male waiter who assisted us in ordering foods. Other parts of this restaurants were far from the Michelin standard. We spent above £400 and got upset tummy and fever. Save you money and health, stay away from this rip off.

Came for a birthday dinner. Food was nothing special, very overpriced for what it was. But the worst part was the service, the staff seemed very grumpy and unhappy. We just wanted to finish asap and get out of there.

Very fine Japanese restaurant with great selection of food and sake. We took the Wagyu Beef which is absolutely divine. We were a bit disappointed by the quality of the toro which was not tender as you would expect it to be!

Eveyrhing top but not acceptable the fact that they could not find a taxi at all after dinner....

Went here while traveling to London, and did the tasting menu. Was very excited, considering it was highly rated food and service. We did the tasting menu, at £250 a head, and got 8 courses. Some of the food was amazing, while others were lackluster. The monkfish course was very dull, with little taste. The service was okay, but we sat there for 20 minutes at the end before stopping someone to ask for the bill. And then another 10 minutes before they picked up the bill with the card. All in all, definitely not worth such a high price tag. I’ve dined at many other Michelin restaurants, and this disappointed me. If prices were half of what they are, it may be worth it. Would suggest trying somewhere else.

We went with friends for dinner and we had the tasting menu. Very slow service, the food was average and some of the dishes were not very nice at all. The price was eye watering expensive at nearly £300/head once service charge was added. Certainly won’t be going back and there are many more restaurants in London that offer far superior quality and value for money.

Pourquoi une étoile ? C’est pas mal dans l’assiette mais vraiment rien d’exceptionnel, les sushi pas mal mais certainement pas exceptionnels 😊, le service plutôt pas mal au début puis nous avons fini tout seuls dans la salle , la cuisine partie à 22h pour une réservation à 21.30, notre serveur qui nous dit au revoir alors que nous n’avons pas fini de dîner 😂, le volume de la musique qui baisse en fin de soirée pour nous laisser entendre le son des frigos 😂 et une addition à 800 euros à deux ce qui est triste car c’est juste pas à la hauteur des 800 euros

Left feeling robbed, even by Mayfair standards! Frount of house is probably the most unwelcoming man I've had in any London restaurant. He didn't welcome us, just made it clear we had inconvenienced him by bringing a baby, even with the restaurant being near enough empty (which it remained for the lunch service, clearly people have caught on that this is a place to avoid). Our waiter and sommelier were really nice and helpful, however the food was extremely below par to most Japanese restaurants in London, the sushi lunch plater the nigri was over powered by other ingredients, and just wasn't special. The bento box was a complete joke, the sashimi was basic, the cooked veg tasted as if a bottle of sauce poured over it, everything was bland and the fish its self was okay. Extremely over priced for what you get, Roka, Nobu and the Hamyard Japanese and 90% of local sushi joints are so much better, better greeters, food, price and vibe. It's left me feeling conned out of £500 (two people), I don't know how this place is on the Michelin guide. I'd love to know how many people return?

Umu is one of the best Japanese restaurant in London. The quality of the fish is unmatched anywhere in the city. We opted to not do the tasting menu and order off the menu and everything was amazing. The service here could be improved. I found the service to be a bit brusque.

Visited here for our 23rd wedding anniversary as it’s one of our favorite “special places” to eat in London. We had a late booking for lunch at 1.30 - ended up being 10 minutes late - sadly the Kaiseki option is only available until 1 .15. Tried to persuade the Maitre d’ to make an exception but no joy. C’est la vie! Food was exceptional, as always, particularly the toro. Service was fine but a bit on the casual side for a Michelin restaurant. Have to remortgage the house twice to meet the cost but never mind. (Joking aside it is a great restaurant but pretty expensive if you want to get the best out of it)

Omakase style Japan at Bond area. Very authentic.

One of London’s best Japanese restaurants. Superb food and wine list.

While the food was good, I couldn't help but feel that it came at a rather steep price point for the quality offered. This one-time experience left me with the impression that a return visit might not be warranted, as once was adequate.

Actually, I was surprised with the quality of Kaiseki dinner. More authentic than expected as well as excellent taste and quality. Sake menus is also amazing. Sort of expensive, but strongly recommended.

Good old upscale designer susi joint in the heart of Mayfair. Haven’t been there about 5 years. Wasn’t as good as previously. I can’t even say what, but something didn’t click this time.

Cena con grandi aspettative per le recensioni e la stella Michelin. Preparata ai prezzi elevati.siamo a Londra e non a Milano, ma in cambio mi aspetto di mangiare al top! Le aspettative di sono infrante ( in 4 a tavola e tutti concordi) prima sul mix crudi, poi sui nigiri,dal prezzo a pezzo stratosferico per quello che.hai in cambio. Si fa fatica a distinguere quale pesce stai mangiando ,per quelli vegetariani gusto piatto tra asparagi e altri verdure. Riso non il massimo. Buono il tempura di verdure( ci mancava!). Agnello a bocconcini che mi sa poco di giapponese. Sorbetto al limone molto aspro e amaro! Rimpiangiamo il nostro giapponese stellato di Milano . Location senza particolari spunti,tanto personale. Più camerieri che clienti! Non ti chiamano neanche il taxi e noi via di corsa sotto uno scroscio d'acqua ( sono in una via laterale!) Vorremmo dimenticare se non fosse per il conto che resta impresso proprio per la mancanza di rapporto qualità/prezzo!

We went there with my family and I was amazed about how nice and tasty the food was. The fish is fresh and prepared in front of your eyes. The service was exceptionnal and I understand well why they have been attributed a one star Michelin.

Absolutely incredible food and lovely atmosphere. Very comfortable too! Not cheap, and you’ll want to order a lot to fill up, but it’s well worth it! Staff are very helpful if you’re unsure about types of sushi etc too.

Sadly the food is a shadow of its glory days. As always, the service is impeccable, but the magic is gone.

Incredible food. Service and ambience were excellent too. Sitting at the counter and watching the chefs is great

Beautiful Japanese restaurant! Lovely atmosphere, food was delicious and beautifully presented, service was impeccable. We felt very welcomed and looked after. Thank you!

I have been coming to UMU for 15 years, and each time the food has been amazing. But that’s not all, the chef has been welcoming us with his amazing kindness every time. Coming from Brasilia he is coming one of most kind person I have met. 15 years ago the Japanese female sommelier has taught me things about sake I have not forgotten. Thank you Umu.

This place is great if you like authentic sushi experience and high quality fish. Outside of Japan, I had some of the best eel, hamachi belly and otoro I had in while. Their tempura was light and surprising. This place deserves its star.

A quality night out. The food was excellent, I really enjoyed the sake pairing and finished the evening looking forward to another opportunity to visit.

Definitely the bestest Japanese food in the U.K. Authentic Japanese cuisine, very fine and delicious!! The cocktails are outstanding too!

Molto buOno!! Grazie caro Roberto!

Went for lunch as couldn’t afford dinner so this is the lunch menu review at this fabulous Michelin-star restaurant. FOOD So we got two bento boxes and a sushi platter of 10 assorted sushis for the three of us and it was plenty of food. Each bento box comes with a salad, a miso soup and a dessert in addition to the box which justifies its price of £45 for the vegetarian box, £65 for the regular box. I wouldn’t be able to tell you what was what but everything tasted super fresh and delicious; which is what you are paying for. They had some very special miso soups id never tried before also. The sushis were super tasty, each bite a different fish and frankly all tasted great. We received some extra desserts on the house at the end and I must say their desserts are outstanding. The Japanese tiramisu with sake is crazy, I thought I was eating a plant! Overall very glad to have tried this place. Not sure ill come back often as its still insanely expensive but if you can afford its fantastic. STAFF/SERVICE I felt it was a bit slow for a Michelin-star restaurant and none of the waiters explained to us what our dishes were which would have been useful. One of the waitresses didn’t speak great English which made it harder for us to communicate. We were not offered more water. Small things you would simply expect from such a high end restaurant which commands such high prices, even if it’s only a cheaper lunch menu.

Umu offers a rare gem: authentic Kyoto-style kaiseki. The elegant ambiance, flawless ingredients, and Michelin-star status elevated my dining journey to new heights. Umu is a true testament to the artistry of kaiseki, a culinary treasure that is hard to find outside of Japan. Umu created an enchanting atmosphere, leaving an indelible memory of an extraordinary gastronomic experience.

Das Essen war sehr gut. Allerdings nicht immer einfach zu verzehren oder nur auf nochmaliges Nachfragen wurde es erläutert.

Absolutely phenomenal service and food from the second you walk through the door until the second you leave.

It was ok, pretty average taste palette. Not sure how they got a Michelin star. Service is also average. In my view, there are better places in London for that kind of price.

The staff are really lovely, and the food, especially the nigiri were really great. I have to say however that the place does seem a bit aged and and the food itself perhaps has lost its competitive edge perhaps since it was introduced and I’m sure at the time was more special. I have eaten all over the world and do so regularly and I’d say theres a lot a of other Japanese restaurants without Michelin stars and less expensive that are superior to Umu in service, unique product offering and refined flavours. I was a little disappointed if I’m honest. The cocktails were certainly nothing to write home about either. The best items we had were the nigiri and the deer. Service was ok but not excellent for a restaurant of that calibre.

The food here was a exquisite. All dishes were worth it. My favourite was of course the Wagyu and the dessert. An impressive dish was also the Tuna…they had 3 different parts of the tuna, which was interesting to taste the different textures. I would say the toilets need a bit of work though…especially as this is a michellin star restaurant. But other than that the service was top tier and the entrance to the restaurant was like no other, truly inventive.

Me and my husband went there for dinner… the manager pushed us to order more food because he said was not enough, we spent 500£ For just two people and right after the dinner we felt sick from something that was not good. Definitely not recommended!!!!

Most people who don't give this restaurant 5 stars is because of the price. Why should the price matter though when you are literally getting the best of the best? Umu uses techniques and ingredients which are as good as the best restaurants in Tokyo and it is a real foodie's paradise. Highly recommended for those who appreciate only the best.

The bento box lunch set was fantastic.

The food was okay and not worth the money in my opinion (I am from Japan btw). You can certainly find better Japanese food for more reasonable price in London or Tokyo. The service was also very mediocre.... They made a mistake on my dessert, but they weren't so apologetic. I felt like they wanted me to take the wrong dessert... In the end I was coughing like crazy for a while for some reason, but nobody offered me water until one of the sushi chefs noticed much later. Overall very disappointing. I don't think I will go again, unfortunately.

Umu Restaurant è un'esperienza culinaria da non perdere a Londra. Situato nel cuore di Mayfair, questo ristorante offre una cucina giapponese di alta qualità ispirata alla tradizione kaiseki. La cucina di Umu è guidata dallo chef Yoshinori Ishii, che utilizza ingredienti di stagione provenienti da produttori locali per creare piatti deliziosi e autentici. La degustazione di sette portate è la scelta ideale per chi vuole assaggiare una vasta selezione dei piatti del ristorante, mentre il menu à la carte offre una vastissima selezione di piatti. La decorazione del locale è elegante e sofisticata, con tavoli in legno e una sala privata per cene intime. I prezzi sono in linea con altri ristoranti di alta gamma, ma la qualità del cibo e l'atmosfera raffinata ne valgono sicuramente la pena. Consigliamo di prenotare in anticipo per assicurarsi un tavolo. Se siete amanti della cucina giapponese, non potete perdervi Umu Restaurant!

Abbiamo cenato la sera dell’8 dicembre da Umu, incuriositi dalle ottime recensioni, ne cito una in particolare: un signore ha affermato di aver mangiato il miglior sushi rispetto ai ristoranti di Tokyo. Mai affermazione è stata così infondata.ho mangiato a Tokyo, ed il sushi ed i Nighiri sono assolutamente di un’altra categoria. comunque senza voler essere prolisso vi dico che abbiamo preso in due un Sashimi, dello chef e poi otto nighiri al salmone ed otto nei ghiri al tonno.per carità sia Sashimi che nighiri al tonno. erano di buona fattura e qualità, ma neanche lontanamente paragonabili a quelli che fanno a Tokyo. Inoltre abbiamo bevuto un bicchiere di birra e 2 bottiglia di acqua minerale, Prezzo finale 301 £ . Unica nota positiva è sicuramente l’attenzione e la gentilezza del personale

Have been twice. Amazing, unique experience. Delicious food. Special restaurant but nevertheless I do think it’s way overpriced.

Best bookable Japanese restaurant in London. There are some new fancy sushi restaurants in London. Generally, they are not bookable and quality is questionable. Food ingredients are best of its kind available. Always a favorite for us

What a magnificent experience. It is more than food, it is freshness, artistic expression of food and passion on precision! Strongly recommend to Sushi fans in London

Great Japanese with fresh ingredients. Homemade tofu and wagyu sushi was fantastic

Umu's kaiseki menu is an adventure in flavours. It owes it primarily to fresh products and beautiful Japanese pairings but it's not just that. The autumnal menu features girolles, grouse, in a great hotpot with soba noodles, and a dessert with chestnuts and sonsha which is a beautiful, delicate, end to the dinner. The wine list is extensive and the sommelier a knowledgeable help to it.

Delicate and tasty food. Very kind service. Beautiful place.

I enjoyed Umu. My experience of Sushi to date has been primarily high street chains so I was keen to see and taste what difference a top notch Sushi restaurant could make. I wasn’t disappointed. The food is of the highest quality and immaculately presented. The restaurant itself is quiet and quite intimate and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Two reasons for not giving it 5 stars though. One was the building work going on next door which made it impossible to hear each other. To their credit they did go and have a word and it stopped after 10 minutes. The bigger issue though was the price. We did have the taster menu and the wine flight but the total bill was £2200 for 4 of us. Good though the food was, I don’t feel the price was justified.

What a beautiful experience in London - akin to being in Tokyo. Great food- incredible ingredients that are treated perfectly. I cannot think of one dud dish- across the board spectacular from the fish to the melt in the mouth beef. Can’t wait to return.

Decidedly average Japanese restaurant. We went for its Michelin star. But whilst the fish was undoubtedly fresh, it was very bland. Even the chef creation sushi lacked interest

My husband and I travel to have superb food experiences. We have had them all over the world and in London, where we travel to frequently, we have has some wonderful dinners, Core and Frenchie's to name just two. We were anticipating Umu when we dined there in December. We expected to pay about $800 for dinner and drinks so the expense was not a surprise. The staff were wonderful and very attentive. Unfortunately, the food was ordinary and uninspired. We had the tasting menu and were very disappointed. The Kaiseke menu featured 8 courses and not one was memorable. This was supposed to be an outstanding meal, not like a thousand other Japanese places. For inspired Japanese food, we found Yashim Ocean House to be superior in every way and at one-quarter of the price.

I just don’t know what to say really. The food was distinctly average and the prices were just a joke - £17 for 1 piece of sashimi / sushi?! Really? £60 lobster tempura was 6 tiny pieces of nothing special. The service was very good however, as good as it gets, and a nice room. But with a total bill over £600 for 2 people it was simply nowhere near worth it. I will not be returning.

Excellent Japanese restaurant. Delicious dishes. A must to visit in the heart of Mayfair. We arrived late to have dinner and the atmosphere was a bit quiet. It would be great to listen music as it is a bit boring so it is not comparable...

Absolutely stand out. Effortless service, comforting ambiance and the most exceptional food. Could not recommend highly enough. Will be back, with bells on. Don’t miss the Wagu beef!

We were booked in here on the 29th October 2020 but one of us developed COVID19 and was sick for about one month. We sadly had to cancel. I made it imperative that the restaurant would not lose out so I booked as soon as...

Okay let’s get something very straight here right now. This is a Michelin star plus restaurant that means it’s all about quality over quantity. The food is exquisite the drinks are exquisite the customer service best in the world however this all comes A price...

Have been a few times to this place and it never disappoints. Everything is perfection. Today for the first time I tried the Kaiseki menu and I don’t have words to describe the goodness I’ve experienced. One dish after the other simply full of different...

The Umu dining room itself is beautiful and stylish. The food itself is delicate and the flavours are simple and pure. Clearly a huge amount of effort goes into the preparation and the presentation (including the owner crafting his own dining-ware from clay). Word of...

Umu was a great disappointment. It's a lovely room but the food is serious overpriced given that it's distinctly average. We had two great sushi nigiri but the sashimi was unremarkable and badly cut and the lobster tempura batter was claggy. There are really great...

Wow - what an incredible experience, we were supposed to go to Japan earlier this year but inevitably due to covid it was cancelled, so when it came to organise our anniversary dinner we knew it had to be Umu. We'd heard about chef Yoshinori...

Unable to travel to Japan this year and I decided to treat myself to a good Japanese meal. Umu offers a fantastic dining experience and the food was superb.

ビジネスランチで利用しました。ランチ利用で軽くお酒も飲んでおおよそ£６０−８０です。夜は£３００は覚悟しなければならないかもですね。ですが、ミシュランの星がついてるだけあって、サービス、料理の質は１００点です。スタッフの教育もしっかり行き届いて、かけられる言葉が非常に綺麗でした。日本食ベースに少しばかりフレンチのテーストがあるあたりも新鮮で楽しめます。特別な時間を過ごしたい方におすすめです。

Fantastic food and great atmosphere

After reading reviews and unable to find something more obviously better for a japanese dinner on our trip to London, we settled on Umu. The setting is incredible - nestled on a small side road behind what is almost a hidden door, you are welcomed...

Altro grande ristorante giapponese a Londra, meritatamente stellato. Ambiente molto curato, con classico banco davanti ai cuochi e tavoli, senza tovaglia ma preparati con grande stile. Menù che spazia dal sushi alla carne e al pesce. Nigiri assolutamente fantastici, tra i migliori mai mangiati. Un tonno scottato che solo a vederlo si capiva quanto era buono, ma che all’assaggio è risultato semplicemente strepitoso. Tempura perfetta. Accompagnamenti con salse equilibrate e perfette. Vari intermezzi piacevoli con piccole sorprese. Vino adeguati alla classe del ristorante. Servizio impeccabile, veloce e preciso. Conto con ottimo rapporto prezzo qualità. Tra i migliori giapponesi al mondo.

Very good food but underwhelming for two Michelin stars and the price tag.

Outstanding kaiseki, unfortunately a bit too Mayfair-ish for what it is, as it would benefit from a more intimate and traditional setting. Very expensive.

Visited for my other half's birthday on a Saturday lunchtime - very sleek, very authentic from how I remember fine dining in Tokyo. Quality of food and presentation were extremely good, staff discreetly attentive. Wine list excellent but heavily marked up, even for a 2*...

We visited this restaurant on a weekend in London. Nothing ‘wowed’ me as the food was very plain and nothing special. We came here as it had two Michelin stars. But really? This is the second time the Michelin star had fooled us. Definitely had...

Myself & girlfriend went for the keiseki menu. "9 courses" The menu was exquisitely prepared, Yoshinori is a clear master with crafting a carefully balanced menu with authentic heritage & modern execution. Favorite was the sashimi, The sake matching worked very well & the service...

We went for the keiseki menu. It was 9 (not 8!) courses of thoughtful, perfectly balanced food. The menu was clearly authentic to Kyoto cuisine, but with nods to the west. Be under no illusion, this was true Kyoto food, with modern twists and exquisitely...

Outstanding sushi and great service.

I took my son to Umu for lunch as a Xmas present. I had a vegetarian bento box and my son had a bento box which included four pieces of grade 11 wagyu beef. Service was friendly and the staff were knowledgeable about the food....

Lunch for 2 without sake or wine, just tea. Spent GBP250 for a few a la carte dishes. Was ok but not enough to warrant any Michelin stars (apparently has 2?). Have had better Japanese in average restaurants in Singapore, HK, even Melbourne.

Por favor, mire mis otras críticas, rara vez escribo las negativas. Estoy sinceramente sorprendido de que este lugar tenga una calificación de estrella Michelin y críticas positivas. Me encanta el buen sushi y he tenido la suerte de ir a lugares increíbles. Este no es uno de ellos. El sushi era mediocre (me dieron el sushi premium y quedé decepcionado con todos ellos, excepto la anguila / caviar) y el servicio era horrible (servicio torpe y un poco condescendiente).

Amazing sashimi and wagyu beef.

unique and excellent experience ! would highly recommend for special occasions

When going to a 2-Michelin Star restaurant, you expect to have a spectacular experience. This was alarmingly not the case. The food was outrageously over-priced. We had to run to the restroom at one point to spit out bad fish. The only saving grace here was the sommelier - he was spectacular.

Great experience! Like always! Thanks!

Wonderful food and service; the sake pairing was excellent.

Fabulous food that was skillfully prepared and served. Great wine list. Friendly and attentive staff.

¡Tenía el conjunto kaiseki que no es kaiseiki en absoluto! ! ! No puedo creer que este sea un restaurante con estrella Michelin. La calidad del pescado es realmente mala. El corte fue peor. La carne de pollo estaba cocida. Pedimos sopa matsutake extra que estaba demasiado cocinada y terrible. La única gracia salvadora fue el amable personal.

C'era il desiderio di provare la vera cucina giapponese in un ristorante di livello.

The sushi was good, service was nice too. Nice option for lunch if your budget is up to the standards. Nice atmosphere, does not feel too uppity, rather relaxed. Prime location, walking distance from Oxford Street.

Really enjoyed the chef sushi lunch

Exquisite. There are not enough superlatives to describe the dishes on the Autumn tasting menu at Umu. We opted for the Sake pairing which we would highly recommend.

Bento is awesome. I will return. Was very busy for a Tuesday lunch

I visited for Lunch to celebrate my birthday. I ordered the chef's sushi selection (10 pcs) and the bento box with wagyu beef. One of the best japanese restaurants in the UK. The sushi melts in your mouth, and so does the wagyu beef. I especially enjoyed the fish belly sushi. The flavors are clean and well-defined, as one would expect from Japanese cuisine. The fresh ingredients are expertly combined. Without exaggeration, I had my pleasure center of my brain fire up when tasting some of the dishes. The atmosphere is very quite and relaxing, giving a shelter from the busy streets of London. The service is impeccable; attentive but not intrusive. At the end, I was surprised with delicious petit four as a birthday treat. Want a Japanese place in London? Look no further!

I went to this restaurant to have a dinner with my close friends. We ordered the Keiseki course meals and sushi we wanted to eat, but the Keiseki course dish tasted terrible for a very expensive Michelin two-star restaurant.

Pricy but so worth it. Fresh sashimi and great service.

BULLET FRAGMENTS inside of food are COMMONLY found here......BEWARE! I went to this restaurant to have a dinner with my close friends. We ordered the Keiseki course meals and sushi we wanted to eat, but the Keiseki course dish tasted terrible for a very expensive Michelin two-star restaurant. A more serious problem with the restaurant, was that one of my friends found something like a piece of iron while chewing on one of the Charcoal Grilled meats. It was about as big around as a pencil eraser. We were puzzled and informed of this to a server working at the restaurant. The server initially thought it was edible gold and said it could be eaten. However, soon after he saw it closely again, he said that the piece of iron was a fragment of bullet. Since the wild-hunted animals were caught with a gun, he explained that it was quite common to find bullet fragments while eating such meat. Another server reacted the same way. The response of these servers has embarrassed us as much as a piece of iron from the food. Later, a manager of the restaurant came to us, but he started explaining to us as if he were not very timid. In Britain, he explained that if you get a bullet fragment while eating wild meat, you're lucky. I was not sure whether he meant that we were lucky because we found the fragment of bullet before eating or that we were lucky because we found a piece of bullet inside of food. As we all know, the major issue was that eating bullet fragments could be bad for a person's health, however, they were neglected to mention in advance that they cooked out of game meats and there might be bullet fragments. According to the manager, in the past, it had happened to some of the other guests, but everyone thought they were just lucky. Later, the manager apologized reluctantly to us for this bullet fragment which came out of the meat, but I asked him to leave us alone. It didn't look like a manager-like behavior at a restaurant that received Michelin 2 stars.

Third time to visit keep up the vg quality food..