Yashin Ocean House in Kensington and Chelsea

One of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve been to in London. It’s never easy to successfully add a twist to such an established cuisine, but these guys have figured out a way to do it for every dish. Will definitely be back.

This hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant in London offers top-quality food and warm, friendly service. I absolutely love this place!

rude manager, I have no desire to come here anymore

I visited Yashin Ocean House on Saturday. Although the restaurant was crowded, the receptionist was very kind and found us a table even without a reservation. The food was delicious and fresh, and I was very pleased with the experience.

On vacation from the U.S. we discovered Yashin Ocean House on a walk down Old Brompton Road and what a wonderful surprise. The chef chooses only the best quality fish so while there is not a huge selection what you get is superb and the presentation exquisite. We loved it so much we went back 2 more times before having to return home. We have eaten in some the best sushi restaurants in NY and LA and Yashin Oceans House stands with the best. Thank you Yashin Ocean House from Martha and Clay

Amazing food. Rude manager. Like, very very rude. Overcharged us by £30, then refunded.

Well presented menu and good wines. Atmosphere is lacking a bit. I found a little too dark. But overall a nice experience

Nigiri made right in front of you by a Japanese sushi chef. It was delicious! I will also be visiting from Japan. thank you very much!

Delicious yet rather classic preparations. Not very fond of the interior and ambiance, especially the walls. Genuine chefs with greatly appreciated enthusiasm. Very nice restaurant.

Good service, fresh sushi, good champagne, good value A decent buffet with good selection. Service is very attentive and subtle Champagne glass topped up, but may take time. Could be more attentive Sushi delicate and fresh Candy floss machine has been placed where it causes children to block access to the buffet. Inappropriate positioning, management should know better, especially after seeing so many customers asking children to move to provide throughway. Prices have increased somewhat. Now £80 a head with basic Ferrari champagne.

Good quality sushi, salty prices but you pay for the ingredients. Sake choices by the glass were good, I was delighted with my floral one. My daughter had a couple of fancy cocktails that were good as well. Overall it was a pleasant experience, nice staff.

Large restaurant with distressed walls (exposed brick). Tiled tables. Nice service. Cared to ask about allergies. The mixed sushi was good. I had avocado rolls with gluten free soy sauce. Softshell crab salad wasn’t great and the octopus was not to my taste. The cheesecake was amazing. Recommended.

The service was very nice, but it was very empty and a bit gloomy on a Tuesday night. They brought table lights after we asked for candles to brighten it up. The food isn’t really authentically Japanese as such. It’s very much ‘fusion’ and to me slightly confused. But it was well presented and some of it was good, but very expensive.

For the price point, the sushi and side dishes for lunch are phenomenal! We had a selection of sushi combined with a variety of toppings which was paired beautifully. Our server was incredibly attentive and conversational. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a great range of flavours.

This is our favourite Japanese fusion restaurant. The food is innovative and is consistently excellent, complemented by a good choice of drinks. The waiting service is adequate but the staff sometimes do need to be more attentive.

Stunning Japanese restaurant close to South Kensington tube station. The owner is Japanese and they are known for importing ingredients and distributing them to other Japanese restaurants in London so have the best knowledge and understanding of Japanese cuisine. That being said, the menu here is a contemporary take on Japanese food but you can also find classic sushi (both nigiri and sashimi) alongside more ‘fun’ dishes like ‘miso cappuccino’ (miso soup with a foam in a stylish teacup) and matcha tiramisu for dessert. I love the wagyu rolls as well Compared to their other location just off High Street Kensington (Argyll road I believe?), the atmosphere at Yashin Ocean house is a little livelier and works for both dates or events like a birthday or company party. They also have a very nice bar on one side of the restaurant and a great selection of sake and Japanese whisky’s like the Hibiki brand. My only complaint is not a complaint but a suggestion - unless you know this place exists, you would never guess it is a restaurant inside this beautiful heritage building - they need a more obvious sign outside otherwise I would have walked past thinking it is a private house or small museum. The interiors inside are a mix of contemporary like exposed brick walls whilst keeping some of the elements of the Victorian building. A very quirky and cool place!

Strange place - everything is a bit ‘weird’. Parmesan on sushi, balsamic vinegar with soy sauce, miso out of a tea cup. And an interior to match it as well as half the restaurant is funky and finished while the other half is… unfinished. Yet it works. New and unique flavors, high quality sushi, and a cool atmosphere. Food presentation is equally sophisticated and the drinks were good. I spent £50 pp without drinks. The lunch menu is cheaper by the way. Ask your waiter for recommendation. Try the popcorn tempura and grilled aubergine, followed by the Omakase 8.

Wouldn’t recommend to anyone. Poor service , bad ambience

This place is my favourite japanese restaurant in London. A tranquil and inspiring location, the food is amazing and the guys in the kitchen are doing such a great job. My fav!

The food is amazing and the two ladies; Vanessa and Sofia were kind, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. It was the perfect spot to end a long day in London. ❤️❤️🙏🏼

We visited the Yashin Ocean House for the first time following a friend's recommendation. I was a little sceptical at first as I am fussy when it comes to sushi and sashimi, and often many local Japanese restaurants offerings are subpar. Yashin Ocean House however was fantastic, the quality of the fresh sushi and sashimi is sublime. Everything was absolutely amazing and the service was great. I would highly recommend!

We visited the Yashin Ocean House for the first time following a friend's recommendation. I was a little sceptical at first as I am fussy when it comes to sushi and sashimi, and often many local Japanese restaurants offerings are subpar. Yashin Ocean House however was fantastic, the quality of the fresh sushi and sashimi is sublime. Everything was absolutely amazing and the service was great. I would highly recommend!

Horrible food, staff, management. Don’t recommend!! Bland and not worth your money, bad service makes it worse too. Don’t come

Do not go to this restaurant. Absolutely horrible service and such rude management. Definitely not worth the money. Go elsewhere for sure

Amazing fish and great staff! Love coming here

Absolutely not worth the price. I do believe good sushi can't be cheap but truffle shavings all over do not a good sushi make ! The service was also not to my liking plus our server tried to upsell us by saying the main dish we ordered would be late and would we like some starters , when we declined we had our food in front of us within 5 minutes . Not recommended

We took the set menu. The food was brilliant. Fresh and delicious. The service was great. Slight comment: They made us sat at a table next to the staircase with a view of the bottom of a horse. We ate our food looking at the rear of a horse. This isn’t really appetising. The music was not really not fitting with the environment where it’s quiet and played club covers.

Fantastic Service! Admittedly my group of friends can be “difficult” customers but a young lady named Jhanae handled ALL requests and issues with absolute grace and professionalism. I’m a big fan of Japanese food and was not disappointed by the quality. I did notice what seemed to be a leaky ac unit, but overall great experience.

Food is average, but an Latino lady(manager?) was so unprofessional and kept flirting with my boyfriend. Maybe she behaved like this as she wasn't familiar with the menu so that my boyfriend will be easier with her. We asked her recommendation of the wine and what she recommended were completely disaster.

It is a very quiet restaurant - an atmosphere that I needed for this dinner.

Great food and presentation. Price was on par with the quality and the atmosphere did not disappoint. 🔥

One of the most amazing sushi places we have ever had dinner The food is absolutely delicious and fresh! So many good options The service is top, we are very grateful with Bikash that gave us so many good recommendations

Always a pleasant lunch, sushi is top quality , atmosphere is so relaxing and beautiful restaurant in a Georgian style high ceiling establishment. Amazing lunch sets and very good wine by the glass. Sushi tastes unique and is exquisite - the toppings all vary and are house made, so you don’t need any soy or wasabi here. Very attentive and kind service esp from Xenia the manager! Really recommend this well kept secret of South Kensington to any sushi lover!

One of London's great sushi establishments, which offers a fantastic menu of top quality food. Excellent actually. Staff are professional , friendly. Warm and always on hand to make your visit wonderful A must visit if staying in the South Kensington area . Wherever that be a tourist or if you live here Update:. Just had bottomless Sunday brunch. MUST DO!!!!!

Yashin Ocean House is a true culinary gem that stands out in London's vibrant dining scene. With its exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and stylish ambiance, it offers a dining experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Whether you're a sushi lover or simply looking for a memorable meal, Yashin Ocean House is not to be missed. Highly recommended for anyone in search of an extraordinary dining experience in South Kensington.

We had the tasting menu for my wife’s birthday. The team at Yashin did an outstanding job and made the night so special. The food was expertly crafted and the space is a polished mix of modern and historic. Highly recommend!

I had the pleasure of dining, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. What truly stood out to me was the evident passion and meticulous attention to detail that the team puts into every single aspect of their restaurant.From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and dedication that goes into creating a memorable dining experience. Every dish was a work of art, showcasing not only the chef's skills but also their commitment to sourcing the finest ingredients. You can tell that they have done their research and put in the effort to source products that are of the highest quality. Each bite was a delightful explosion of flavors, perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience.

A friend of mine went to Yashing for a quick lunch before a train ride, Every was delicious, especially the Toro with truffle ponzu YUM! The spot is small and well curated. We will be back thank you!

The hot dishes came very late but the manager was very caring and tried her best to interact with us even in this busy day. The teamwork among the staffs made tonight more enjoyable.

Top notch dining, excellent food, warm welcoming service

Thank you for making a special location so great!!

Best experience! The service, the food, just everything! Highly recommend!

Very good service and food. Staff was excellent and very accommodating. Definitely recommend the Sashimi plate

Excellent Japanese food with a twist.

Beautiful sushi, robata and wine.

From sitting down to leaving, excellent customer care. The staff are attentive to a tee and so friendly. Food as always, just amazing and presented beautifully. Setting and all decor details fabulous. This is an all time favourite. 💕

The service wss extremely slow. At some point they ran out of rice and it was falling apart from the nigiri when rapidly made without resting.

We visited Yashin Ocean house after 7 months since last visited and it was excellent meal and we thoroughly enjoyed!! The dishes we ordered were all top range as well as Sake recommended. Atmosphere was very vibrant with very friendly touch added with a bit of posh service :) A big thank you for a lovely evening for an Executive chef, Shinya san and his team. we definitely visit again soon!! Mitsue

Great food and service but lacking a bit of ambient

We had a fantastic dinner: the food was excellent, the service by Sakurako & colleagues was very attentive and kind and the atmosphere very relaxing. We will definitely visit again!

A great dinner at the counter, with friendly and warm service from Sakurako. Loved the miso cappuccino especially! Thank you

Amazing quality food. I’ve been a guest for over ten years and they’re still on their A game.

Amazing brunch!!! Been here a few times before and it's always satisfying. New arrival Ferrari champagne is something out of this world! Prices are now down, which is a nice surprise too. Moreover, one of us didn't have any alcoholic drinks but now they offer the option to order food without drinks which is very good as everyone can enjoy the experience. Definitely recommend

It is our seventh time in Ocean House (Breptember 2023. Great restaurant! Undoubtedly the freshest nigiri and sashimi we tasted in our life! The sea urchins is something to die for - so fresh and tasty!!! Something to remember is our waitress - Naima - a very professional and also beautiful girl. Special respect to the restaurant manager - Tania - from whom we learnt so much new and interesting facts about fish and what the best season to have different kinds of fish are. Hope to visit the Ocean House again as soon as possible!

Lovely dinner - went for a set menu and left very satisfied!

Absolutely terrible service. Food took over two hours to come, when asked the management why taken so long, was met with rude reaction as if it was our fault the food was late. Not even apology. Would never recommend to anyone and would not come again. For the high price point, this is a disgrace.

all the staff are very polite and the food it’s marvellous

This place is so good, I've only been a handful of times for lunch but the staff are so nice, the young girl who served me was really helpful. Only thing is the receptionist doesn't really seem to know what she's doing, looked very confused when I was talking to her and took a longer time than expected to seat me. Other than that I definitely recommend!

I arrived at Yashin Ocean House, and was greeted by two lovely ladies, they made me feel very comfortable and confident. It was then followed by great service from the waiters and bartender. Food was very delicious, I had a great experience.

Best Japanese food in Kensington, maybe even in London. The vibe is so good and the staff are always so friendly and helpful. Will definitely be returning!

Love this place, all staff very attentive and always make me feel special. Best sea urchin and Toro!!!!

Great experience. Very good service an food! 👌🏼

Very nice atmosphere with nice waiters. It's worth trying new dishes and drinks. I especially liked the sake recommendation, my first experience was quite pleasant

Sashimi is very nice. Not only taste, but also topping is nice.

Truly wonderful experience. Perfect choice if you want to try some authentic Japanese cuisine in London!!! The team makes you feel very welcomed and cared for and the food is so fresh and tasty. Definitely 10/10!

Sushi is absolutely nice!! And also I like the building itself, it has big skylights . It make us feel warm and pleasant.

Great service and Japanese food! When you want to have Japanese food in London, I highly recommend this place

Having good food and time, very fresh and tasty sashimi

The head chief Ikeda was amazing. The food was all delicious and generous. Everything was so fresh and great service. It is one of our favourite restaurants.Highly recommend!

Best sushi in South Kensington or even London. Great quality of the freshest seafood and fish. Attentive and very friendly service. Great location and underground in walking distance. Definitely worth visiting when in London.

Very disappointing . Poor in almost every department. Inexperienced and poorly trained service without any warmth or welcoming. We had the tasting menu at £75 each and almost every single dish was tasteless and bland. I was surprised how poor it was and kept thinking the next dish would be good but it never happened. I have definitely had better sushi from Waitrose. The ambience was ok and our server was pleasant but that's about it . Too expensive, and entirely ordinary and bland. I certainly would not return and that's even if the food and drinks were free.

Came for dinner on a saturday for dinner with some friends, it was rather busy. Food was good but not worth the price i think, staff were nice enough, receptionist was cute af

Good food. Also for delivery and take away.

The food was nice but didn't deserve such a high bill. Too much jelly (even tho it was good) on the salmon ceviche, the octopus was perfectly cooked but quite bare (nothing came with it in the plate...) and the sashimi were good. Again, nothing impressive for the price we paid which was around 240 pounds with drinks for an omakase without any otoro/sea urchin (which are usually why you pay a big bill) !!. I will not recommend this place for the omakase. But the choice of sake was nice and the service was very nice and efficient when we went.

Good food and good service. I will be back again.

V good food and the set lunch is excellent value. We came on a Saturday, maybe the top chef wasn’t there but it was very good-the hand roll could have been better. The nice Japanese server was very good and friendly. The receptionist and manageress were not very friendly - when asked for another table in what was an empty room, the answer from both was “you can’t, it might get busy (didn’t)” and to top it all the manageress added in a naive inexperienced way “we have rules!” - haven’t heard this before. We’ll come back for the room and food. We love the sister restaurant in Kensington. Manageress and receptionist may benefit from hospitality training-no harm in being friendly and welcoming.

The food is modern Japanese cuisine, we tried across the menu and it is just superb. Sashimi island is a feast to the stomach and to the eye. Tanya provided great service experience. Bravo.

Fantastic sashimi and sushi! And service! Tanya and Naima who served us were super friendly and professional! Perfect evening!

My go to for Japanese take away - always top class

A ‘progressive’ sampling of the ocean’s bounty is lovingly presented to satiate the palate and gratefully satisfy the hunger driven by this ‘eye-candy’. Surprise the most finicky gourmand of this cuisine and reward yourself with a modest cheque. N.B. a seat at the counter provides a great show of the chef’s talent and artistry

Was there with a couple of colleagues after work on a Tuesday and we had the £75 tasting menu. The food was average at best and the service was subpar. It seemed like the whole team of waiters were newly hired staff that completely lacked training. The food was also barely Japanese, apart from some sashimi and sushi. Everything else was a very bold take on Japanese food. If you’re looking for Japanese food in London, I would definitely not recommend this place. Instead, I suggest Umu at Bruton Place or Sumi in Chepstow.

Amazing sushi. Extremely professional staff and mind blowingly good price for the quality and quantity of food you get. Atmosphere is very quite and not so lively at lunch

Bence mekanın en büyük sıkıntısı personel Çalışan garsonlar gerçekten yetersiz ve sevimsiz. Menü gerçekten olabilecek en anlaşılması zor menü Fiyat kalite dengesi dengesiz Gelen salata sos 3 kez söylememize rağmen gelmedi Mekanın iç mimariside gayet sevimsiz Saat 14:00 rez kabul edip 14:30 mutfağımız kapanıyor diyebiyorlar.

My partner and I have being coming to Yashin Ocean House for years, and it's fantastic to come back everytime to see familiar faces, as usual the manager is just an example of the best service and attention to client as possible, and the food as always is the pinnacle of perfection. Today we were greated by a new member of staff called Jacob, a young Dutch waiter who definitely is the perfect match for such an amazing restaurant, his services were impeccable, he helped us with the choice of our wine, and the overall experience was so much better thanks to him, there was a new chef as well on wich was very attentive to help us with any questions we had. We hope to see them again once we come back to London. 4 years ago this was my review. Its simply The Best, as simple as that, as a regular costumer is really nice to be recognized and greeted with an honest smile, from the chef's to the waiters, from the Hosts to the managers, everything is just perfectly balanced and it's just a place where you can not only enjoy your meal but enjoy your time there as well. In terms of food, it's just the best of its kind that you will ever have in London and I would go even further and say" in Europe". 😉🤘 4 years later I dare to say:"...in the world"

This place has become nothing but a deliveroo factory. We used to go a lot in the past, but the last few times I’ve been it’s been a massive dissapointment. Service is unacceptable. Extremely unexperienced staff without any training. Very poor value for money. Chocking!

Food is very average. Hot dishes (octopus) are reheated and not even well, so part of it is hot, part is cold. After the main dish they bring cold nigiri . They say it’s the restaurant’s concept. It is a bizarre concept for a Japanese restaurant… Overall not worth the money..

*chefs kiss* fish melts in your mouth

We arrived at 9pm exactly on time for our booking. Staff was far from friendly like they were bothered by our presence. Everything took a very long time to arrive and by 10.45pm they rushed us to leave (even if all the food was still not on the table!) as they “all wanted to go home”! First time I ever heard this EVER and I’m a pretty happy and easily satisfied client if you’re friendly and the food is worth it The restaurant closes at 11.30pm We were a large group and would have been gone on time But to be told to leave 45min before closing as they all wanted to go home was … inappropriate to say the least Cocktails not that great Food was delicious

Lovely restaurant, lovely staff, perfect for a night out.

Place were good as I won't say it's authentic Japanese food but few dishes were great like we ordered grilled chicken and prawns croquette.

One of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to anywhere in the World including Japan. Very "different" to the traditional, excellent service ( thank you Liza) , wonderful sake selection. Great ambience in an unusual building. Will continue to go as long as they dont change anything. ps to the "waste of money" reviewer .."holes" is spelt without a "w"....

What an excellent venue, food and service. I was very glad when they accommodated a party of 6 last minute a couple of Saturdays ago. A fun and faultless experience at a reasonable price point.

Absolutely fantastic food, very high quality products and full of flavour. My girlfriend and I loved it and we'll definitely come back. 100% recommended!

Yashin Ocean house is en blijft één van de origineelste (en betaalbare) Japanners in London. Probeer zeker de zee-egel.

We aten er zeer lekkere sushi, geserveerd met originele 'toppings', dat leidde tot verrassende smaakcombinaties. Het personeel is ook erg professioneel en vriendelijk. Je zit er bovendien erg gezellig. Ja, ik ben fan!

Oh dear…. What a disappointing moment… My son and I used to go there when it opened and decided to go again after a long break… Oh dear…. I think everyone is depressed there… the view behind the bar is absolutely disgusting, the chefs are wearing sandals with socks or shoes with wholes… !! Disgusting ! we caught the receptionist falling asleep at 7pm because she was so bored… Some food were OK but most of it was simply poor… maki rolls are NOT good, sashimis have lost their touch… Digestion wise…. It wasn’t pleasant… I let you imagine what that means.. We will never go back

Copying from opentable: Very poor experience. Herded in like cattle to a crowded seating room to be served very average food by not enough staff. I've rarely been to a place that offers such poor value for money. To compound Yashin's flaws - the manager is unfortunately one of those people who gets defensive and pursues an argument at the expense of ensuring the customer is looked after. His aggressive and rude manner totally ruined the evening that was already pretty average thanks to Yashin's mediocre food. He did not want to listen to our point of view and made up his mind that we were wrong as soon as we complained about the experience. That was quite insulting. Would recommend that the organisation thinks hard about customer service training for the manager.

I had a truly lovely lunch at Yashin Ocean House yesterday. Excellent service and the best seafood we've had in a long time. A very enjoyable afternoon... can't wait for a reason to return. I would say the menu and restaurant gives a fine dining experience with some options for a very reasonable mid-range price range too.

A really delightful lunch at this south Ken location. Very western looking with no Japanese atmosphere but the room is bright and airy. The lunch sets are of great value. Omakase 8 was delicious and beautifully put together. The frothy miso soup and salad were...

I’m copying my review on open table. This is an update review because the owners and clients should know this situation! I got a charge of 30£ an hour after I posted a review on OpenTable , I called the restaurant to clarify what was...