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August 2022: Christian Onia has been appointed head chef for when it reopens in September.

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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

£103
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4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“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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4
Very Good
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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.

Summary

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Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

On the Notting Hill fringe site that was Andina Picanteria (RIP), Endo Kazutoshi – the man behind White City’s ultra-luxe sushi mecca, Endo at Rotunda – launched this elegant new sushi haunt (named after his mum!) in December 2020, before Covid-19 altered his plans. Morphed quickly into a click-and-collect operation, it’s since returned to being the upmarket neighbourhood perch that was originally intended. On early reports, even those who find it “rather expensive” say it’s “very good” and others would go further – “sublime!”

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Restaurant details

Yes
No dress code
40

Prices

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£8.00 £42.00 £12.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £35.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
157 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RS
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑5 pm

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