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Endo Kazutoshi – the man behind White City’s super-swish sushi mecca, Endo at Rotunda – was to open this Notting Hill sushi haunt in December 2020, before COVID-19 scuppered his plans.
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Summary
“Outstanding sushi and friendly service” in a chic minimalist setting make star-chef Endo Kazutoshi’s Notting Hill venture a very adequate (and significantly cheaper) alternative to his superlative flagship, Endo at the Rotunda. Named after his mother, it features a handrolled ‘temaki’ style of sushi developed by the Kazutoshi family, as well as a selection of hot dishes from the robata grill. Terrace seating is “great for lunch” in warmer weather.
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“Lovely Japanese dishes in a charming minimalist room” win ongoing acclaim for Endo Kazutoshi’s Notting Hill venue (named for his Mum!), which is much more laid-back than his famous Endo at the Rotunda. Sushi is the mainstay of the menu produced by chef Christian Onia, but there are also a smattering of robata and gohan (rice) options. It has a mutedly stylish, café-like interior and an outside sunny-days terrace.
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“Incredible sushi in an environment that is more relaxed and fun than many sushi joints of this quality” is a potent recipe for success at Endo Kazutoshi’s “welcoming” venture (“all the more enjoyable as it affords the opportunity to people-watch in the rarefied atmosphere of Notting Hill”). “A simple menu is very well realised; service is good and friendly”; and since it expanded in late 2022 “the extra floor-space has made for a better atmosphere”.
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Endo Kazutoshi’s “cute little local” on the edge of Notting Hill – the more casual spin-off from White City’s exceptional Endo at Rotunda – “punches above its weight”. Named after the sushi master’s mother, it offers a taste of his artful creations at much more approachable prices, and “a wonderful and delicious take on traditional Japanese food”. In September 2022, it reopens having expanded (from 45 to 60 covers) and with a new chef: Christian Onia.
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157 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RS
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £3.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
157 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:45 pm |
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