Namaiki is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Soho, London, led by Chef Nobusan, with lunch and dinner omakase booked via SevenRooms.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Chef
- Nobusan
- Reservations
- SevenRooms
- Booking
- SevenRooms
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Namaiki sits on Broadwick Street in the heart of Soho, serving Edomae sushi at a counter-only setting. The restaurant is led by Chef Nobusan, who builds seasonal omakase menus around traditional Edo-period techniques such as aging, curing, and careful seasoning, rather than fusion-style preparations.
The kitchen sources fish from the UK, Europe, and Asia, aiming to bring the discipline and detail of Tokyo sushi counters to a London setting. Omakase here means the chef sets the pace and selection, course by course, with guests expected to finish what is served as a matter of etiquette.
Namaiki runs both lunch and dinner service across the week. Opening hours are consistent from Wednesday through Sunday, with a slightly later midday start on Tuesdays; the restaurant appears closed on one day of the week based on the schedule provided. As a counter-only restaurant, seating is limited, and reservations are handled through SevenRooms rather than by walk-in.
This is a luxury-tier dining experience, placing it among the higher price brackets for omakase in London, though exact menu pricing should be confirmed directly with the restaurant or at the time of booking through SevenRooms.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Namaiki?
- Reservations are made through SevenRooms; use the booking link on Namaiki's website to check availability.
- Who is the chef at Namaiki?
- Chef Nobusan leads the kitchen and creates the seasonal omakase menu.
- Is Namaiki open for lunch?
- Yes, Namaiki offers a lunch service in addition to dinner.
- What type of seating does Namaiki have?
- Namaiki is a counter-only restaurant; exact seat count is not listed, so this is worth confirming when booking.
- What should I know about dining etiquette at Namaiki?
- As an omakase restaurant, Namaiki expects diners to finish each course served, which is considered standard sushi etiquette.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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