Yashin Sushi

Yashin is an ideal place for anyone who likes sushi, tucked down a side road off Kensington High Street, its exterior looks more like a smart French brasserie than a Japanese restaurant. Interior inside set on the dark green tiles behind the team of itamae (sushi chefs), a neon sign reads ‘without soy sauce', and this is how the chefs ask you to eat your artfully crafted sushi. In place of a dunking, each piece is finished with its own flavourings – perhaps a dab of tangy ume plum paste, a spoon of tosa jelly, or a quick blast from a blowtorch (perfect for balancing the richness of fatty tuna).

The rest of the menu also displays precision and innovation: a testament to the chef founders grounding in the intricate art of kaiseki cuisine. A delicate dish of saikyo lamb was dotted with sweet miso and summer berries, while buttery sautéed razor clams (just a little overcooked) came with generous slices of summer truffle.

Address: 1A Argyll Rd, London W8 7DB

Website: https://www.yashinsushi.com/