Umu

About

Billed as London’s ‘first true Kyoto restaurant’ Umu specialises in kaiseki cuisine which originates from Japan’s ancient capital, Kyoto. One of the most expensive ways in the world to eat, kaiseki is Japanese cooking at its most refined, defined and designed. Those last three adjectives also best describe Umu’s luxurious look. Dark, rich wood is moodily matched with mirrors and low velvet banquettes. Umu means ‘born of nature’ but there’s nothing natural about the prices. Set kaiseki courses, with or without sushi, start at £60 rising to £200 per person. Classic, modern and warm sushi cost £3 to £6 per piece, and there’s a separate specials menu. Highlights include a teriyaki of tuna belly with yuzu served by attractive kimono-clad waitresses.

Up to sixty guests can dine here at any one time, with up to 12 around a single table. Such as the long table at the back of the restaurant that serves as a private area. Don’t want to hide fact you’re at Umu’s? Marvellous. You can’t. Umu’s is a particularly popular choice for business lunches and dinners (probably because it never fails to impress. And everyone knows it’s an eaterie for the very rich). Menu options are simply a la carte or set. Cocktails start at £8, champagne at £12 a glass. The sake list is an education. Air-conditioned. Chef’s table available on request.

Please note that there is a 2 hour limit on all tables

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Accomodation	Westbury Hotel (0.10 miles) Holiday Inn London Mayfair (0.16 miles) Brown's Hotel (0.17 miles) Courthouse Hotel (0.27 miles) Chesterfield Mayfair (0.28 miles)
Attractions	Timothy Taylor Gallery (0.02 miles) Peter Gwyther Gallery (0.06 miles) The Bruton Street Gallery (0.06 miles) Berkeley Square Gallery (0.09 miles) Blains (Contemporary) Gallery (0.09 miles)
Pubs	Zeta Bar (0.45 miles) Intrepid Fox (0.57 miles) Imperial The (0.71 miles) Ivy House The (1.36 miles) Union Tavern (1.97 miles)
Train Stations	London Charing Cross (1.11 miles) London Victoria (1.12 miles) London Euston (1.28 miles) London Marylebone (1.28 miles) London St Pancras Domestic (1.66 miles)