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great food, compares to other michelin sushi restaurants in Japan and NYC, but wouldn't say it is superior. also wouldn't say that you have to pay this price tag for it (can probably do 500 usd in NYC, but of course, it can go much higher as well). in Japan we paid on a average about $700usd for our Michelin sushi restaurants, one in particular we went to in Tokyo included sake. I am sad to say I left somewhat hungry. the bigger issue I had was they were a bit pretentious - assuming I had never had sake before, or "high end sushi" before for some reason even though I had barely opened my mouth. I usually find this to not be an issue. maybe it's a London thing? I am a young woman of color, maybe it was that? But it didn't sit well with me.

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We have never been treated so badly. We had a confirmed reservation for two people at counter made directly through the chef. When we reached the place they wanted to place us at the private room. Not only that they "cancelled" our counter booking but they insisted on charging the "cancelled booking plus charge another two persons for the SAME booking for a total £ 1240 for TWO ppl. Then the manager insisted that since cancellation was not done 48 hours he won't refund. We left the place and would never step foot in that restaurant. No Wonder they lost their 3 star rating. Worst attitude and handling of customers we have ever seen in our lives.

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Despicable customer service. Very rude and unpleasant. I’ve never experienced such customer service in my life!! Expected more from a fine dining (supposedly) Michelin star earned institution. Due to my late reply to their dietary requirements I was refused service and blatantly asked not to come to the Restaraunt because the manager said they can’t serve me. After we’ve paid £600+ for our seats, we weren’t even offered a partial refund. Horrendous experience. We’ve been to exclusive sushi restaurants in Japan and they were always very accommodating and welcoming. Seriously they should rethink their managers’ employment. He was extremely rude and I had to ask him to lower his voice numerous times. He smirked and called me entitled when I said I was a paying customer. Truly despicable.

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Just OK, considering the price and hype. The ingredients were great, something missing. Ah so! A proper sushi master was missing.

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Having tried some great places in Japan, Korea and Sushi Tetsu in London I was expecting great things from The Araki. However the calmness of most places I've been too with the sushi master behind the counter was no where to be found. Instead it was several people all out of sync with each other. The sushi itself was ok, nothing great especially for that price. I suspect the amount of truffle used and o-toro jacks up the price, however I expected something a little more. Putting truffle all over so many things gets a little boring.

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Frankly, they fact that The Akari was stripped of its three Michelin star rating proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Michelin is a cabal with no real interest in the quality of the food and experience provided. This is authentic, quality omakase. The chefs prepared the food with exquisite precision, the ingredients chosen were those only a true sushi master would choose. We were totally blown away. The Michelin guide needs to take a long hard look at itself, this place deserves at least 2 Michelin stars. Their inability to rate at this level shows that they are nothing more than a boys club. In summary, if you have the money, go here. You will not regret it

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