Had a lovely time, the waiters were very attentive and the chefs very professional. Really enjoyed the food! Absolutely loved the personal touch of watching the chefs wrap your leftover rice to take back home. Would love to come back for their summer menu
As always, a superlative experience. It is great to return and find that the things that made my last experience so special remain unchanged. The service is outstanding and the food is divine (I went for the main dining area Kaiseki option). I don’t think there are many (any?) options in london that exceed this in terms of overall quality.
Only downside is that, at 9 courses, you need to come hungry else you just won’t manage to go through all the available courses.
The setting was gorgeous and seeing the chefs at work was a real treat. The majority of the menu was exceptional. A real taste sensation with presentation to match. I thought the wines and sakes could have been described in more detail with a bit more interesting information about the regions, notes, ingredients. As it was the introductions for pairings were quite stale, with the extent of the descriptions being about acidity or mellowness. Given the theatre of the setting and the dishes I would expect the same for the alcohol. The last 2 savoury dishes were a bit of a let down. The shiizakana was described as being the texture of a soufflé but was more like a frittata. The pescatarian rice with roe was disappointingly plain for the price of the meal. I am glad we went and think this place could be unforgettable with a few tweaks.
It's absolutely stunning Japanese traditional celebration cuisine from Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. All dishes are gorgeous and evokes the entire atmosphere of Kyoto. I had a couple of Japanese sake and will try to have a pairing of wine and sake next time. It's worthy to come here for anniversary with your partner or friend.
Thank you very much!!
Absolutely stunning Japanese kaiseki-style meal. All the dishes were gorgeously plated and oh-so delicious. The service was excellent and the atmosphere intimate and cosy. Would recommend!
This place is a true hidden gem of Japanese hospitality. We were taken of the moment we walked in through the door. The kaiseki menu is generally ok. To be honest individually the dishes are great, but altogether I'm not too impressed with the combination of flavours of the whole menu. Maybe it's because kaiseki requires seasonality incorporated into the menu structures, and as we went in early winter there wasn't anything that stands out. Regardless, we enjoyed the whole experience, and the sashimi selection is definitely one of the best in London.
Amazing Kyoto Kaiseki restaurant with traditional and modern dishes. Love the fresh ingredients and technique to deliver an unforgettable experience!!
We really enjoyed the langoustine and o-toro sashimi. Dishes were accompanied by an amazing selection of sake and wine pairing !! Well done sommelier!!
I went with my wife last night after she had booked two seats sometime in December. Wow - all I can say is that the entire experience was so worth it. The ambiance and design are beautiful, minimalist and intimate. The food was absolutely incredible from start to finish - so many different flavors and textures. The menu changes every month in accordance with kaiseki's focus on seasonality and we had the New Year's experience. We had the wine and sake pairing and were pleasantly surprised that it featured more sake than wine, but the three wine choices were very good. In fact, the sommelier was very charming, knowledgable and good fun! The service was top notch and everyone was very welcoming. The entire experience was quite unique for London and it is definitely something you should try for a special occasion. We will definitely be back with our friends and whenever we want to feel like we're in Kyoto! Thank you so much for the wonderful evening.
Went here for a special life event and having tasted the joys of Japanese food from Japan, I can say with confidence that Hayashi-san is a mastermind at creating the most authentic Kyoto style Kaiseki. The food, atmosphere and service were soo much further than a lot of places I've had the pleasure to eat at. Although this establishment does not have any Michelin stars, I can confidently say that this restaurant is of 2 Michelin star quality.
Thanks again Hayashi-san and team
THE BEST JAPANESE IN LONDON.
I booked a table here to take my girlfriend as her first meal out of hospital after 3 weeks, it didn't disappoint.
She is from Taiwan and said it's the best Japanese she's had outside Japan.
Quite outstanding, the cuisine the service the attention to details. We will return.
Thank you for a wonderful evening. 🙏
Highly recommended
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Great experience dining in with 10 other guest while watching the chefs work their magic. 10 course taster menu. Staff are very attentive and friendly. Attention to detail with the food was excellent. Great presentation
Something completely unique for London.
Dinner at Roketsu, Kaiseki, a traditional Japanese multi-course meal. Chef Daisuke Hayashi has created something quite exceptional. His cuisine is based on dashi and the flavours of the seasonal ingredients themselves.
Only 10 seats on a counter where the room’s interior was made in Kyoto and shipped to London. Chef cooks and prepares everything in front of you. Really interactive.
If you want something completely different and and prepared to try new tastes and textures it is an easy recommendation. This will no doubt be awarded Michelin stars and and once word gets out I’m sure will become one of the hardest seats to get in London.
I can say it’s the best Japanese restaurant London! Staff is friendly and explained every dish to us. The decor is simple and traditional but very nice. The food was amazing! Beautiful presentation and delicious! We will definitely come back again!
The staff were all amazing. So friendly, happy to explain when we needed it. The food was so authentic and made me think of all the times I spent in Japan. The happy birthday was such an unexpected treat too. Would love to come back again for another season!
It was an excellent evening hosted by chef Hayashi and team. We felt we were brought back to Japan and were treated to a wonderful 10 course kaiseki, crafted masterfully with fresh and creatively used ingredients. We look forward to our next visit!
Finely balanced and imaginative Kyoto keiseki menu in the heart of London. Seasonal and original. Highly recommend.
Beautiful tasty meal, everything on the dish serves a purpose and well thought out combo that give you a fun experience.
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