The Araki

"Look, this is an expensive place to eat and whilst the food alone is absolutely faultless, it probably cannot justify the final bill.... BUT, you are paying for the experience. It is really intimate, you are part of a working kitchen, you see, hear and smell everything that goes on and service is impeccable (as it should be). In these times, I fully understand people balking at the price, the answer though is to not go if it bothers you. It is daft paying upfront then dropping a low rating because it was expensive. Did I enjoy it? 100%, a fantastic memorable experience and, as per above the food was faultless. Would I go again? I'd certainly like to.... It is more of a one off treat though, than anything you could repeat"

"Just had the immeasurable pleasure of an evening at The Araki. Marty Lau serves his Sushi with a Cozy flair that, if anything, undermines the phenomenal quality of what he’s serving. Portions come thick and fast. Each one building and varying from the one before. New flavours, aromas textures succeed each other. When you think you’re done… you’re just past half way. The Sake ‘pairing’… well, I think we lost track… but it didn’t matter, the finale was the pinnacle. I cannot recommend enough, as long as your wallet has some spare capacity. Go, Experience, Enjoy, be Grateful. You won’t find this very often outside of Japan itself."

"Superb and amazing dining experience. My first Michelin 3 Star and that sets the benchmark for me in Omakase style! A must try and must eat restaurant when you are in London. I have never eaten such good food in my life! Service is top notch and chef is very knowledgeable about his food preparation. I would strongly recommend to book a place well in advance if you want to have such a fabulous dining experience. I want to give 6 star or more.... Well.... :)"

"The food is delicious, and served exquisitely, but we struggle to describe the experience without being blinded by the price of the meal and the feeling of being milked for more money. There were 6 of us, and the restaurant ushered us out within 2 hours due to another booking after us. The waiters assured us that we had finished our wine and sake, but refused to show us the empty bottles. I would like to recommend the restaurant to others, but we paid £500 a head for 6 people for the menu and for the cheapest bottle of wine and sake per head. Including service. I am very disappointed to be negative, but we have left with the over-arching feeling that we have been ripped off at sheer cost of the bill. We feel a fair price would be ~£150-£200/head based on the true value of the wine/sake."

"This place has amazing service. They take the time to explain every single dish they serve you. It is delicious as well. It’s a serving menu so you can’t pick but everything they served us was perfect. It is quite expensive but it’s in Pat with the quality of the food. Highly recommend this place for true sushi lovers and they are also kind enough to teach you the right way to eat it."