Harden's survey result
Summary
“Well-prepared Japanese cuisine” – be it in the small 7-seat teppanyaki room, at the sushi counter or in the main room – wins consistent praise for this “large basement restaurant” in St James’s, which has a long history as a high-quality Japanese destination, and has run in its current guise as part of a global chain since 2017. “On a quiet evening, it can feel a bit abandoned”, though. Top Tip – “they sometimes have special deals and when it’s particularly worth trying the delicious food, very well prepared and presented”.
Summary
“You can sit at the grill if you want added excitement” at this traditional basement Japanese in St James’s, where there’s the option of either a teppanyaki or sushi counter, as well as more conventional seating and a private room. All reports this year were of “superb” meals.
Summary
With its counters for teppanyaki and sushi, this sizable St James’s basement (with 70 covers) offers a high-quality, traditional Japanese dining experience. All reports on the food say it can be of an exceptional standard, but even ardent fans can also find it “overpriced”.
Summary
Some “outstanding fine Japanese cooking” is reported at this upmarket St James’s basement, which has been through a number of names and owners in recent times, and re-opened in its current guise in Autumn 2021. It comprises a ground-floor bar, plus 70-seat subterranean dining space, incorporating three six-seat counters for teppanyaki, a robata chef’s table, and a sushi counter. There is still the odd “disappointing” report, but the overall direction of travel here seems promising.
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15 Bury St, London, SW1Y 6AL
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £55.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
15 Bury St, London, SW1Y 6AL
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
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