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Review

Umu

4 out of 5 stars

A Michelin star Japanese restaurant in Mayfair.

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Time Out says

Umu was awarded a Michelin star in 2021

Meaning ‘born of nature’ in Japanese, Umu picked up its first Michelin star in 2005, a year after opening, and its second twinkler a decade later. There’s a spenny kaiseki (essentially an haute cuisine tasting menu) or you can pick and choose off the à la carte. Must-haves include the zingy hand-cut red prawn tartar, delicately sweet-salt-smoke eel kabayake or buttery yellowtail nigiri (the sushi rice is immaculate, fyi). Also memorable: sake-cured Scottish langoustines with tomato jelly and specks of wasabi. It’s flawless.

The vibe is very ‘traditional Kyoto’, with clean lines, glossy woods, super-polite staff and the windows draped in dark linen fabric. Known for being very discreet, it’s a favourite with power brokers in handmade suits. If you don’t have access to an expense account, consider visiting at lunchtime, when you can order one of the more wallet-friendly bento boxes.

Details

Address
14-16 Bruton Place
London
W1J 6LX
Transport:
Tube: Bond Street or Green Park
Price:
Dinner for two with drinks and service: around £280.
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