Tonight Matthew, Taku is going to be Sushi Amamoto
Just like an episode of Stars in Their Eyes, Mayfair’s Michelin-starred omakase counter Taku has had a name and identity change. The restaurant has officially relaunched as Sushi Amamoto London, bringing chef-patron Shogo Amamoto’s Edomae style to 36 Albemarle Street, his first venture outside Taiwan.
Post-Covid, it felt like Japanese spots, especially the higher-end ones, were having a tough time: moneyed travellers switched from London to other cities and the non-dom status changes cleared out a lot of “residents”. But now it looks like the tide is turning, with hand roll spots popping up across the city and a new izakaya announced this week too. Sushi Amamoto London sits at the sharper end of that wave, built around an omakase where each piece is treated as a complete dish.
The team behind the counter isn’t changing: head chef Jongho Park and general manager Manason Au stay in place, having run the restaurant since it first opened in 2022 and picked up (and retained) one Michelin star within four months.
Amamoto’s original Sushi Amamoto opened in Taipei’s Da’an district in 2015, with just 14 seats and a reputation for being a tough reservation. It debuted in the Michelin Guide in 2019 and immediately earned two stars, before landing on the World’s 50 Best Discovery list in 2022. In London, the idea is continuity rather than reinvention, keeping the same core approach while responding to Britain’s seasons and the best local ingredients.
The new offering mirrors Taku’s pricing: £180 for 17 courses at lunch, and £380 for the 22-course prestige omakase featuring ultra-premium ingredients. A sommelier-selected alcohol pairing is available for £320. That makes it the city’s second-priciest omakase after Sushi Kanesaka (£420).
If this has left you feeling star-struck, we don’t blame you. There are a lot of them swishing about with this mash-up…
Key Information
Address | Ground Floor, 36 Albemarle St, London W1S 4JE
For more information | amamotolondon.com
