The Times
Jay Rayner noted that the name of this upmarket spot close to the Bank of England is somewhat misleading: this is no humble bar where you kick back after work for drinks and snacks. “Some of its fish is flown in daily from Japan. It uses Jidori chicken, a fancy Japanese variety often referred to as the wagyu of fowl.”
But he wasn’t complaining, though, as he tucked into the “serious cooking” (sushi; delicate tempura; chicken skewers; cubes of deep-fried rice) that made good use of “some of the best ingredients I have come across in a very long time”, and sipped sake recommended by a sommelier who “comes across less as an upseller and more as a cheerleader”.
“None of this is exactly cheap”, although the drinks rather than the food are what will run up huge bills if you are not careful. And while you might expect the air to be heavy with “the fizz of testosterone” found in Finance Bro redoubt, Jay was happy to report a mixed and relaxed crowd on the night he went.
Jay Rayner - 2026-06-07
