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One of my favorites in London.
Michelin star inspired Kyoto restaurant. The sushi is divine, especially the uni sushi. I lost track of how many I've had. Hands down one of the best in London and I know there are a lot of amazing ones out in London. Highly recommended. We didn't sit at the bar, our group had a table and service was impeccable and consistent.
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We arrived 5 minutes ahead of when we where suppose to be at the restaurant, and we where treated by two snobby bitches. When they informed us that we where an hour late, we told them that we called today confirming the time which was 9:30 but they insisted they where right. In all the food was excellent, but they screwed up the order several times , plus service fee is so fucking high.
Be the first to ReplyThis is one of my favorite places to eat in London.
The tuna tartare with caviar was just wonderful. And also the foie gras sushi and the mackerel. Could just eat all three items all the time.I also loved the chocolate sponge, that takes 15 mins to bake so order it early if you are in a rush.The lobster tempura soup was interesting though that and the eel were not my favorite.Service was excellent. Worthy of its 2 Michelin stars!
Be the first to ReplyI am compelled to provide a review to help others avoid the
I am compelled to provide a review to help others avoid the same experience we had at Umu. We made a reservation for counter seating which may have been the problem. We were seated at the sushi counter with an expectation of a great meal and an enjoyable view watching the sushi chef make their Michelin star worthy creations. Instead, we had a front row seat to watch the grumpiest, sourest, nastiest sushi chef I've ever seen. He had a serious problem with everything and everyone. His demeanor was terrible. I was hoping he would walk off the job so I didn't have to watch him anymore but he kept working. We ordered the (way overpriced) kaiseki set menu. Some of the dishes were excellent (Ocean Breeze Lobster Soup, Hiyajiru Cold Somen Noodles). Others, I felt were created for Instagram moments and did not have any special tastes/complexity worthy of two Michelin stars (Japanese Sweet Corn Three Ways, Tsukuri White Fish, Ajisai Hydrangea dessert). In a super expensive set menu, we were provided with zero nigiri and we wanted to try a few pieces because some of those menu items sounded interesting. We asked the waiter if we could add some nigiri. The waiter said yes and took our order. When the rude sushi chef saw the newly placed order, he said out loud in a rude tone... mind you right in front of us... "Seriously?!?". If ordering nigiri was an issue, the waiter could have politely declined our request. I immediately felt even more uncomfortable and irritated. Wait... I'm paying YOU right? Is what I was thinking the entire time. I found it ironic the restaurant provided a "happy thoughts" poem during the course "Tsukuri White Fish", when in reality we left feeling belittled and demeaned. This place is WAY OVERRATED. We were told later the owner/sushi chef was on holiday (8/3/19). Perhaps he would have made the experience better? If you are considering this place, I wouldn't take that risk. Looking back, I regret not talking to the manager about our experience, but he also seemed prickly. The only thing elevated at this dinner was the cost. BOO Umu.
Be the first to ReplyDined here on a Friday night at 7pm and had the Kaiseki
Dined here on a Friday night at 7pm and had the Kaiseki menu with the sake pairing. Main thoughts: 1. 7pm is right in-between the opening seating and the second seating. If you want action at the sushi bar, I'd recommend either a seating at opening or a seating around 8:30, since for about 75% of my time there, the chefs were prepping ingredients like shiso leaves rather than making sushi for the patrons. 2. Make sure you know what Kaiseki is!!! This was rated one of the best sushi restaurants in London and their sashimi WAS to die for - it's just not what Kaiseki is about. Rather, sashimi is a portion of a larger menu that explores Japanese cuisine in way I'd never experienced before.3. GET THE SAKE PAIRING. Seriously. This made the meal for me. I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about wines, and a novice sake drinker, and the sake pairings here were exquisite. Really well done. I can't recommend it highly enough - the way it deepened aspects of the flavors in the dishes was fantastic.4. The service is impeccable. Probably a 1x1 ratio of employee to diner when I started at 7pm (maybe 1.5x1 with kitchen staff?). Top notch and everyone was extremely friendly as well.TL;DR: Go expecting a kaiseki menu (not omakase), choose the right time (early or late for action, mid-evening for quiet), and get the sake pairing - you'll have an awesome experience you will not soon forget.
Be the first to ReplyThis is a great restaurant.
It's not like most Japanese sushi places because they don't serve the specialty sushi rolls and they don't do a good edamame. But I will say high ratings on the vegetables served with edamame purée and my partner like the tuna and miso soup that was prepared in a untraditional way. Next visit I'd try the lobster dish.
Be the first to ReplyMediocre lunch in a 2 Michelin Star restaurant that stayed
Mediocre lunch in a 2 Michelin Star restaurant that stayed open even though their AC was broken on a day with temps nearing 90 F. We did not receive a call ahead of time. Completely unacceptable. Especially for average food with below average service. Management was unresponsive, as well. Comparing this to eating in Kyoto is akin to comparing drinking champagne to drinking toilet water.At least it was expensive!
Be the first to ReplyWe came on a special day to relive the magic of our past
We came on a special day to relive the magic of our past Japan trip and all around us we heard the whisper of "Araki" which is completely unfair since both these restaurants are totally different concepts. But if you have been to the sublime Araki, you couldn't help comparing, mulling, contrasting the two experiences. And it seemed like the other patrons were not just thinking it, but saying it outloud.Araki, an authentic experience. Umu... more of a corporate experience? Corporate isn't even the right word... the Knightsbridge type perhaps. We had the Kaiseki menu, and quite a bit of sake and champagne. I don't think it was "value for money" but it depends on your values.
Be the first to ReplyUmu definitely takes the cake when it comes to food,
Umu definitely takes the cake when it comes to food, service, and experience. I've been to several Michelin star restaurants and Umu is definitely on par or better than most of them.I chooses the prefix menu and got two saki's. I was afraid I would leave the restaurant hungry but was delighted with a full belly at the end of the night. The sashimi was wonderful, you could tell it was fresh and not frozen. Additionally the beef was wonderful and juicy. Service was wonderful and every dish was explained while my water was always filled. I have only nice things to say about this restaurant and hope I can come again if I'm ever in London!
Be the first to ReplyUMU was such a pleasant experience.
The food and the service were impeccable, and it was definitely a well-deserved Two-Michelin star restaurant. UMU is located in Mayfair. The exterior of the restaurant didn't look like much, with only a wooden door that will open when you put your hand on the sensor pad. I was n a thesis research trip when I came to London and I thought that I would treat myself to a nice meal at this place. I got the kaiseki menu and I wasn't disappointed. The food was exquisite. The first dish, which was the cuttlefish with caviar was my absolute favorite. The combination of the flavors was just amazing! Every single dish was prepared perfectly. Each dish looked like a lot of care was given to them. The interior of the restaurant was dark so the pictures that I have posted do not do justice.Granted, the restaurant is expensive, but if you are looking for a dining experience to remember, I think UMU would be worth it!
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