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Dinings

Name: Dinings
Address: 22 Harcourt Street, Marylebone, W1H 4HH, London, GB
Telephone: 020 7723 0666

Dinings in Marylebone blends Japanese tradition with European flair. Founded by ex-Nobu chefs Tomonari Chiba and Keiji Fuku, this intimate spot offers pan-Asian tapas and delicate sushi in a converted Edwardian house.

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Dinings Marylebone: Ex-Nobu Chefs Serve Modern Japanese Small Plates

The Kitchen and Its Founders

Dinings in Marylebone serves modern Japanese cuisine with a European twist, founded by Tomonari Chiba and Keiji Fuku. The chefs opened the restaurant in 2006 after training at Nobu, choosing a quiet residential street to showcase their combined expertise. Their background supports meticulous sushi preparation, while a playful sensibility drives the creative fusion seen throughout the menu.

Sharing Plates and Contemporary Sushi

The menu focuses on tapas-sized sharing plates designed for communal dining. Japanese foundations blend with pan-Asian influences, visible in dishes like a mini taco stuffed with tuna tartare or scallops seared with yuzu, chilli, and soy. Sushi presentations feature subtle innovations, including sea bass topped with umeboshi purée and tosazu jelly. Richer items provide contrast, such as the grilled o-toro mini donburi and aubergine nasu miso loaded with umami. Sake remains the definitive drink choice, with a selection curated to match the diverse flavors.

An Intimate Edwardian Setting

Dinings fills a converted Edwardian house, utilizing the ground floor and basement to create a compact dining room. Designer I Yu employed raw concrete and timber to suggest the vibe of a traditional izakaya. A narrow sushi bar runs along the street level, allowing guests to watch the chefs work, while additional seating descends into the basement. This bijou arrangement fosters a close connection between the kitchen and the diners. The restaurant's reputation for quality was reinforced when the kitchen secured a Good Food Guide recognition.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026

The Good Food Guide

Good

Details

At a glance

The Good Food Guide 2026 — Good

Cuisines European, Japanese, Modern European

Services Catering, Dinner, Fine Dining, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Private Parties, Table Service, Takeaway, Wi-Fi

History

On the record

2026

The Good Food Guide — Good

Having learned their trade at Nobu, Tomonari Chiba and Keiji Fuku opened Dinings in 2006 on a quiet residential thoroughfare not far from Baker Street. Little changes. The restaurant itself, crammed into a bijou Georgian terraced house, has a dinky sushi bar at street-level and a handful of tables in the basement. Concentrate on the tapas-sized sharing plates that deliver a clever cocktail of oriental flavours. While the cooking is nominally Japanese, pan-Asian fusion is never far away – as in a mini taco filled with delicious tuna tartare, or sizzling scallops with yuzu, chilli and soy. Sushi and sashimi are delicately prepared – and, occasionally, given a contemporary lift (think sea bass sushi topped with umeboshi purée and tosazu jelly). However, the kitchen understands the intricate techniques and subtle touches involved – especially when it comes to preparing the generally excellent sushi rice. Less familiar dishes such as aubergine nasu miso – strikingly replete with umami – and a splendid grilled o-toro mini donburi (rice bowl) are convincing proof that Japanese food isn't all about ethereal delicacy. The food arrives as and when, while a comprehensive selection of sake is the standout on the drinks list.

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22 Harcourt Street, Marylebone, W1H 4HH
London, United Kingdom
020 7723 0666
reservations@dinings.co.uk
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