Yashin Ocean House in Kensington and Chelsea

I made a reservation for lunch yesterday and a soon as I walked in there was probably 30 plates raw fish/ sushi and fried food sitting out on their counter on small plates. We passed by this food and we were probably walking by 1ft away from it - which should’ve been the first red flag. As we sat down, we were told we could only order the buffet brunch in which the sushi that was already prepared that I saw on the counter would be served to us. I have never been shocked by such a practice at a Japanese restaurant. We instantly walked out and mentioned to the waiter and hostess that it is such a food and health risk that they would be serving raw fish that had been sitting out on a counter where people are casually walking by you get to their seats. We have no idea how long the raw seafood had been sitting out for - but from my guesses of seeing almost 30 dishes out 1 I could’ve been for at least 30min. This is a food sanitary risk

Nice omakase experience here even didn’t get counter table . Professional services and environment . Reasonable price . Location is easy I have taken C1 from slone sq and the restaurant just at the bus stop . I have ordered 8omakase which is very fresh and tasty . Highly recommend . Next time will order more dishes. Forgot to order matcha tiramisu 🤦🏼‍♀️

Had a really lovely meal at the counter, where you can watch the chefs skilfully prepare amazing sushi and hot dishes. We had the tasting menu and the staff were kind enough to swap out the main course for a pescatarian alternative. All of the courses were fantastically prepared and plated, the ingredients used were fresh and of exceptionally high quality, and the flavours of each dish were distinct and innovative without straying from the classics. If you come here and get their tasting menu, you’ll leave full and happy.

Food is really fresh^^ and really like the decoration of the house btw Koharun is supper kindly and lovely, thanks her treating today~

A unique place with a great menu having wide selection of delicately prepared food. They even offer seared salmon sushi. Miso soup served in a tea cup did not disappoint.

A hidden gem to the uninformed traveller who stumbles across it. Delectable food, precise service delivered by lovely staff with a warm affect. Definitely will return.

Sashimi and sushi platters are amazing. They only serve fresh wasabi. The quality is amazing for the right price

My favourite Japanese! Very few Japanese restaurants in London offer uni. I lunch here or kensington location least once a week. Sushi/sashimi quality is infinitely better than nobu or zuma.. However, I would give popcorn shrimp, tempura, and other cooked choices (except wagyu) a miss.

Best Japanese restaurant in London , it’s a must try and Misha our waiter was so professional and helpful with picking our dishes

Delicious, and great service by Misha!

Not bad, but I was expecting more ..

Hands down the best sushi in London. Definitely the best sushi for lunch deal! Will come back again and again

Excellent service and great staff Sunday brunch is lovely and the food is fabulous with an amazing selection of Yashins best offerings

The food was delicious- I recommend the sake flight good deal and yummy. The hand roles how you can make your own is fantastic. I had a wonderful waitress named Maple that was just such a delight and made the whole experience. I ended with the 8 piece sushi and citrus ice cream and hands down will be back.

Yashin Ocean house is one of my favorite sushi spots in London and one I always make a point to dine at whenever I visit. Last nights dinner for NYE was spectacular. I requested to sit at the counter and was sat quickly. The attention to detail on all their dishes is sublime. Sitting at the counter you can enjoy a fantastic omakase experience, each bite of sushi even better than the last. The chef is incredibly knowledgeable about the fish and handles each morsel with the upmost care and skill. The wait staff was attentive and fantastic at recommending sake. They even carry a bottle that is exclusive to the restaurant from Japan. Overall, it was an amazing experience. You do not need to dine with a group you can enjoy this restaurant as a single diner and they treat you with care and consideration. An absolute pleasure. 5/5 in all categories. Thank you Yashin! See you soon.

No se deje engañar - desde el exterior, este restaurante se ve un poco oscuro y tal vez poco acogedor. Sin embargo, una vez dentro, se dará cuenta de que es un restaurante japonés encantador y sin pretensiones. El restaurante tiene mesas y también un mostrador. La comida es excelente, con platos tradicionales, así como algunos toques modernos. Está el menú principal, pero también especiales diarios. Hay una buena elección de sakes tanto por el vaso como por la botella. El personal es amable y servicial, haciéndote sentir bienvenido. Este restaurante es frecuentado por los lugareños en el know, que dice mucho. Sin duda volveré para probar más platos y sake!

This is overpriced with attitude, from the waitress to the manager , annemarie, they are rude, and the food is not worth the price. The sushi is so thin it falls apart, along with the rice, and they put too much sickly sauce on sashimi. They cannot cook rice, tried two times, and still fell apart. Not a Japanese person in sight. The ceiling drips water, beware being below ac unit, and the a wall is falling apart. If you like getting ripped off and treated with prejudice for asking for soy, wasabi, or sushi a la carte this is the place for you!

Esto es sobreprecio con actitud, desde la camarera hasta el gerente , annemarie, son groseros, y la comida no vale el precio. El sushi es tan delgado que se desmorona, junto con el arroz, y le ponen demasiada salsa enfermiza al sashimi. No pueden cocinar arroz, lo intentaron dos veces, y aún así se desmoronaron. No hay un japonés a la vista. El techo gotea agua, tenga cuidado de estar debajo de la unidad de aire acondicionado, y la pared se está desmoronando. Si te gusta que te estafen y te traten con prejuicios por pedir soja, wasabi o sushi a la carta, ¡este es el lugar para ti!

Loved the food and the knowledgeable Evan, gave lots of food and Sake recommendations!

What a woderful experience. Five star rating for food, service and atmosphere. Throughout the evening we had discreet, attentive and engaging attention from Maple, a charming and good humoured native of Hong Kong with an excellent knowledge of - and passion for - sake. We took the tasting menu plus sea urchin sashimi and sushi. Stupendous although the wasabi on the side was not needed! We also indulged in an order of Scottish scallop sushi as an extra - no regrets!! We loved everything we sampled. We sat at the counter and could watch sushi master, Nikita, at his trade. Lucky for us, it was a quieter evening and we could chat at length with this aimiable and engaging native of Moldova at the end of the service. He introduced one of the two executive chef owners. Lovely dedicated people at Ocean House give you extraordinary Japanese fusion food and drinks and above all kind attention with no pretention in a really nice setting. Can’t rate this highly enough. We will definitely be back the next time we are in London.

Una versión moderna de las delicias japonesas - ¡sorprende cualquier paso del camino! La degustación de sake fue simplemente increíble! Nikita el maestro de sushi y Maple el consejero de sake eran acogedores y en la parte superior de su juego! ¡Pruébalo, no te decepcionará!

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.

Sushi de buena calidad, precios salados pero pagas por los ingredientes. Las elecciones de sake por copa fueron buenas, quedé encantada con mi floral. Mi hija tomó un par de cócteles de lujo que eran buenos también. En general fue una experiencia agradable, el personal agradable.

Gran restaurante con paredes angustiadas (ladrillo visto). Mesas de baldosas. Buen servicio. Quería preguntar sobre alergias. El sushi mezclado era bueno. Tenía rollos de aguacate con salsa de soja sin gluten. La ensalada de cangrejo Softshell no estaba genial y el pulpo no era de mi gusto. El pastel de queso era increíble. Recomendado.

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!

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

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!

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

Beautiful sushi, robata and wine.

Excellent Japanese food with a twist.

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.

Great food and service but lacking a bit of ambient

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

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.

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

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!

Great experience. Very good service an food! 👌🏼

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

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!

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

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

Having good food and time, very fresh and tasty sashimi

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

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