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Summary
Despite designer interiors and posh locations (the ten-year-old original in a Kensington backstreet; the ‘Ocean House’ spin-off in South Kensington, in a quirky building built as Brompton Library), this off-radar duo perennially inspire surprisingly little feedback. Not only that, such reports as we do get typically say something like “one of the most delicious Japanese restaurants in town”. Perhaps it’s because they are not cheap?
Summary
‘Pre-seasoned sushi’ (you’re not supposed to add any extra soy sauce, so as to emphasise the taste of the fish) is a speciality at this stylish modern Japanese off High Street Kensington, which opened in 2010 with high ambitions. Despite its “unique” approach and high level of achievement – fans feel its outstanding sushi is “simply the best in town” – it maintains a strangely low profile. Ditto its ‘Ocean’ sibling on the Old Brompton Road (not listed), where such feedback as we have says its “expensive but good”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £50.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
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Service | 12.50% |
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
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