Top class sushi in Ginza, Tokyo by Takao Ishyama
Michelin Stars: N/A
Cuisine: Sushi
Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−16, Hanatsubaki Bldg, 2階
Food Rating: 87%
Japanese
(in order of most recent)
Sosharu (Farringdon)
Japanese addition to Jason Atherton’s ever growing empire - this venue is due to temporarily close and be relocated in late 2017
Michelin Stars: N/A
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 64 Turnmill Street, London EC1M 5RR
Food Rating: 68%
Benihana (Piccadilly)
5-decade long Japanese recipes, entertainingly served and an ideal venue for families
Michelin Stars: N/A
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 37 Sackville St, London W1S 3EH
Food Rating: 67%
ROKA (Aldwych)
Stylish Japanese chain restaurant close to theatre land in the West End
Michelin Stars: N/A
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 71 Aldwych, London WC2B 4HN
Food Rating: 75%
L’Etranger Restaurant (South Kensington)
Neighbourhood restaurant off Gloucester Road serving French-Japanese fusion food with an impeccable wine list, but sadly did not hit the mark for me in any other way
Michelin Stars: N/A
Cuisine: French with Japanese influence
Address: 36 Gloucester Road London SW7 4QT
Food Rating: 56%
The Araki (Mayfair)
Bespoke Japanese counter dining restaurant in Mayfair for 9 people at a time, serving a set tasting menu using rare and quality ingredients with an equally bespoke price (the most expensive in the country).
Michelin Stars: N/A
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 12 New Burlington Street, W1S 3BF
Food Rating: 84%
Umu (Mayfair)
Sophisticated and quiet yet warm, Mayfair (Japanese) restaurant with elegant cuisine and corresponding price tags for its dishes.
Michelin Stars: 
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 14-16 Bruton Place, Mayfair, London W1J 6LX
Food Rating: 76%
ROKA (Canary Wharf)
Part of a four part chain in London (at time of writing) serving decoratively served Japanese food in a stylish venue - very good value for unlimited booze brunches at the weekend
Michelin Stars: N/A
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 1st Floor, 40 Canada Square, London, E14 5FW
Food Rating: 64%
Zuma (Knightsbridge)
Trendy Japanese restaurant with even trendier bar attracting numerous celebrity and glamour scouts - some definite pleasing food options with a Knightsbridge price tag
Michelin Stars: N/A
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1DL
Food Rating: 73%
Nobu (Berkley St)
1 Michelin starred at time of visit - Japanese venuw for those in need of glamour with one of the nicest salads on record but questionable service
Editor's note: closed May 2020 owing to the impact of COVID-19
Michelin Stars: N/A
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 15 Berkley Street, Mayfair, W1J 8DY
Food Rating: 73%
My hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.