Three-Michelin-starred Edomae sushi counter in Mayfair led by Mitsuhiro Araki, with 15 seats and a £310 set menu booked via Tock.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Seats
- 15
- Chef
- Mitsuhiro Araki
- Reservations
- Tock
- Booking
- Tock
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
The Araki occupies a quiet address on New Burlington Street in Mayfair, where Mitsuhiro Araki brought his Ginza-honed Edomae sushi practice to London in 2014. The restaurant holds three Michelin stars and seats only 15 guests in total: nine at the chef's counter and up to six in a separate private room suited to small groups.
There is one menu. The Sushi Omakase Chef's Set runs £310 per person, including VAT but excluding drinks and extra orders; a £40 per person charge applies for the private room. The menu is built around raw and cooked fish and shellfish with no meat and no alternatives, so guests with dietary restrictions are asked to contact the restaurant before booking to avoid complications or unnecessary charges.
Service runs two sittings most evenings, at 18:00 and 20:30, Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch omakase also available (minimum of four guests for lunch bookings). The restaurant asks that all members of a party arrive together, since the meal cannot begin until everyone is seated, and doors lock 30 minutes after the booking time.
Reservations are handled through Tock. The counter is intimate by design, every seat facing the chef, and demand has historically outpaced supply, so booking ahead is advised. The Araki is Michelin-listed and English-friendly, and the website lists a direct phone line, 020 7287 2481, for enquiries about dietary needs, private room bookings, or seating availability.
Good to know
- How much does a meal at The Araki cost?
- The set omakase menu is £310 per person, including VAT but excluding drinks and any extra orders. A £40 per person surcharge applies for the private room.
- How do I book a table at The Araki?
- Reservations are made through Tock. For dietary questions or private room enquiries, the restaurant can also be reached by phone at 020 7287 2481.
- How many seats does The Araki have?
- There are 15 seats in total: nine at the chef's counter and up to six in a separate private room for small groups.
- Can The Araki accommodate dietary restrictions?
- The single tasting menu is built around raw and cooked fish and shellfish with no meat alternatives, so guests should contact the restaurant before booking to confirm whether their dietary needs can be met.
- What are The Araki's opening hours?
- The restaurant runs two sittings, roughly 18:00–20:00 and 20:30–23:30, Tuesday through Saturday, and is closed Monday and Sunday; lunch omakase is also offered with a minimum booking of four guests.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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