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NIJŪ London: Masters of Katei Ryōri in Mayfair – Michelin Recommended

The Spirit of Katei Ryōri

At NIJŪ, the art of Japanese home-cooked dining – Katei Ryōri – takes centre stage in the heart of Mayfair. Located on Berkeley Street, this authentic Japanese restaurant turns the warmth and detail of a home kitchen into a refined London experience. Guided by the principle of Omotenashi, the Japanese concept of wholehearted hospitality, and under the watch of its sushi masters, NIJŪ has quickly earned a Michelin Recommended award for its thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking.

A Menu Built for Sharing

Executive Chef Chris Golding and Head Sushi Chef David Bury lead a kitchen that prizes both precision and conviviality. Every dish is designed to be passed around the table – from the finest sushi, nigiri and sashimi to Wagyu and Kobe beef grilled over a traditional Konro grill. The restaurant uses its own blend of binchotan, briquette and cherry wood charcoal, which seals in moisture and imparts a subtle smokiness. The à la carte and tasting menus balance innovation with seasonality, while a lunch set menu makes NIJŪ a natural choice for both social and business gatherings in Mayfair.

The Nipperkin Bar

Below the restaurant, guests will find Nipperkin, a subterranean cocktail bar inspired by Japanese listening bars of the 1950s. It offers a quieter, cosy counterpart to the dining room upstairs – an ideal spot for an expertly crafted drink after a meal of Katei Ryōri dishes. Whether you come for a full evening of shared plates or a quick lunch, NIJŪ delivers Japanese cuisine with genuine warmth and a distinctly London sensibility.