Umu in City of London, Westminster

Umu restaurant is nested in the alleyway in Mayfair serving high end japanese dishes. They prioritize the use of local British produce and prepare them using traditional techniques. During lunch hours you can choose from multiple lunch special combinations but also a la carte menu is available paired with daily fresh extras. A bit pricey, but that’s to be expected from this zip code

Went for lunch and opted for the bento box with fish. This was an amazing selection and includes miso soup and various salads and pickles. It also included desert which was either ice cream or sorbet. This picture is of the Yuzu sorbet. Would high recommend. The restaurant is pricey but at least you know you are getting high quality food.

Got 500£ for two people. It's just not worth it. In Tokyo you can eat for 10£ per person and it will be better than here.

Good japanese fare in hedge fund land. Quality of produce is clearly great but without the Japanese chef and staff you know you are in Mayfair and not Tokyo

Amazing atmosphere, food and service

Unfortunately very disappointing! The ambience is nice but the lighting in the restaurant is really not good. The service was ok but overall a very stiff and rather cold service. However, what disappointed us most was the food. The prices are very high I would say too high. We know very well that quality and service comes at a price, but in this restaurant the prices are not corresponding and are much too high. The best thing, however, was the nigiri, which was really sobering at a single price of around 20 euros for one piece. Personally, I would definitely not recommend this restaurant because the prices are too high! We paid 520 euros for 2 people with water, 2 drinks, 2 glasses of wine and the food in the pictures! The food tastes very good, but the portions are too small. The ambience with its very dark furnishings is ok, but the lighting is really terrible. There are really other great restaurants for this price.

Massively overrated. Average food for incredibly high prices. Definitely not worth the money since there are many better options in London. Small mixed sashimi in average equality for 67 gbp. Slow and unattentive service.

I love the intimate and unpretentious ambience here. Everyone from the host to the chefs and staffs provide exceptional service. The food is what you would expect from Michelin restaurants.

Excellent food and great service. Grossly overpriced though.

What this place has achieved in terms of quality and consistency in unparalled. Food is simply amazing. Lofti, Nick and the team are always there to provide warm and professional service. Leo

Quite possibly one the most delicious and creative meals we have ever had. We enjoyed it so much we returned two days later.

Amazing food but terrible service. We booked dinner online for 8:45pm and once there we were told to hurry to make our order and choose the dessert already as the kitchen closes at 10pm. Why allow someone to book for that time if the kitchen closes soon after? Not all desserts available on the menu. Confusion when ordering the cocktails, confusion with the service in general. The food was great but the service was definitely not worth the money we spent.

Terrific food, cozy interiors, good service (except for the young lady at meet & greet reception who was mildly rude). Definitely abit pricey for its portion size but the ingredients are quality and the menu has amazing choices. Brilliant dinner. 8.5/10, deserving Michelin Star.

Love this establishment. Stylish, classy and very much a high end restaurant. Loved every meal I had. It’s worth sitting at the bar watching the chef prepare your meal right in-front of you

The atmosphere is really tight with dark lighting. A lot of servers, according to a strict regime of who does what. The food was good, the nigiri was heavenly and the Wagyu beef was really good. You get real wasabi and that’s a treat. But, it was really pricey. Only go when you have a lot of money to spend because afterwards we when to a pho place. The miso was creamy but so heavy on the palate. And there were some guests that were having some questionable conversations loudly.

Beautiful food. Got better as time went on well worthy of of its 1 Michelin star ⭐️

My go to when im taking clients or friends out for dinner. Uncomplicated menu with really fresh ingredients. Friendly team and a sommelier who knows his stuff. Interior is cozy. Ive tried so many japanese restaurants in london over the years and this one’s the best, hands down. Keep it up!

The Japanese restaurant is very delicious. I recommend trying it for those who love raw food. The dessert was also delicious Requires advance reservation

What a lovely restaurant. Very pleasant and very good service. We had a special event to celebrate and I wanted to add a bit of a ritual to it and the staff needed no prompting and were happy to accommodate. They even made a special, complimentary desert for us. The food is exquisite, maybe a little expensive, but devine. My only gripe was that they only have one menu. An establishment of such calibre and clients should have two. One with the prices and one without. I didn't want my wife to be choosing or limiting herself due to the price. If she'd had a menu without the prices she would have been more relaxed and experimental. We SHALL be back.

A friend of mine recommended this place as we are into fine dining. We know it was going to be expensive and it was. Just over £450 per head. At that price it needs to be perfect. The things we liked were the tasting menu which was excellent. The fact that we were never rushed at anytime during the evening. The service was decent. The wine pairing was excellent. The big disappointment was the assistant sommelier who was allocated to us. She was awful and well below the standard you expect in a restaurant at this level. She spoke in a whisper with an accent and despite asking her on numerous occasions to speak up so we could hear what she was saying about the wines. One of the benefits of a wine pairing is you learn about new wines. The wines were nice but I learnt nothing about them. The measures were acceptable however on one round we were given short measures. A quick word with the senior sommelier and it was fixed but it shouldnt have been necessary. It felt we were being rationed by her. Other restaurants in this pricing point are generally a little more generous. Also we ordered two glasses of Moet when we sat down. We were brought over a botte of red wine. No similarity with what we ordered. The worst part was my partner was a couple of glasses behind in the wine paring. The assistant sommelier just started taking them away. We had paid for them and it wasnt her place to take them away at least without asking us first. Overall it was a top price dining experience let down by a very poor quality assistant sommelier who was clearly not up to the job. I appreciate the hospitality industry has staffing issues however you cannot charge top prices and deliver a poor quality experience.

Two of us treated ourselves to an early evening dinner at Umu, sitting at the counter. Positives: - Outstanding food. Sashimi selection combined local fish with wonderful tuna. Umu style sushi was a delight in each bite. Tempura was beautifully cooked and the widest vegetable selection ever seen - Beautifully put together restaurant Negatives: - Dreadful drinks - our gin and tonics were mostly ice and flat. My lemonade was all ice and yet still flat. And the water had no ice! Expensive and pointlessly annoying. - Variable service - lots of staff but not all can communicate clearly enough.

Outstanding Japanese restaurant in London, cozy and sophisticated ambience to enjoy every single second of the meal. I had probably the best woodcock that I ever eaten.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the street, the beautiful interiors and welcoming staff set the tone for a great experience. The menu is influenced by the delicate cuisine of Kyoto but also features flavors from different parts of Japan. A special ginjo sake cured Scottish langoustine brings tradition and high quality British ingredients together. Witnessing the chefs meticulously prepare each dish with such finesse heightened the experience. Their focus on both amazing flavors and stunning presentation was truly impressive. The staff's attentiveness ensured a seamless dining experience. They were always available and polite, making the evening truly enjoyable.

Food at Umu was just top notch, and we were worried that it would be one of those Michelin snobbish place, but we were pleasantly surprised with the kind service considering we weren't dressed up like the other guests (we were out walking whole day in London). We didn't order tasting menu because we were so full, so we plucked some stuff from the menu card. I had the white miso, a couple of sushi and veggie tempura and they were so delicious.

Very bad. Cannot believe this is a Michelin starred restaurant. Bad taste and bad quality with unmatched price.

One of best Japanese restaurant I had experienced (and I ate a lot of Japanese food). Not inexpensive but portions were reasonable. Definitely should try the wafu steak other than sushi.

Just wonderful. Last-minute lunch booking and really delighted I did. Such a great meal and such amazing service. Thank-you.

Sat at the chef’s counter. The chefs had no interest in interacting with us. The service was very poor for a Michelin restaurant. The fish was delicious, but took a backseat to the atmosphere and lack of interest in the customer. Would not go back.

Um dos melhores restaurantes de Londres. Todos os menus são óptimos. O serviço de mesa é discreto e eficiente. Recomendo.

Our dinner at the restaurant was amazing! We opted for the set menu and had champagne paired with it. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, with a great variety of flavors and textures.

I regretted I went here. It is not a Japanese restaurant - it is a place pretending to be it and selling very average food at ridiculous price flavored with careful even excessive service. If you are looking for a glamorous London bar vibe - this is a place to go if you are looking for a Japanese cousine - pick a different place

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

Exception quality and service , pricey , particularly the drinks .

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.