Sushi Amamoto (Previously Michelin 1 Star Taku), Mayfair

Located in the heart of Mayfair, Sushi Amamoto (formerly Taku) is an intimate 16-seat omakase restaurant founded in collaboration with renowned Michelin-starred chefs.

Within just four months of opening in 2023, Taku was awarded a Michelin Star, a testament to its exceptional dining experience. The restaurant has retained this distinction through its evolution into Sushi Amamoto under Executive Chef-Patron Shogo Amamoto, continuing to build on its reputation for exceptional omakase dining.

The design process was shaped by close collaboration with former Chef-Patron Watanabe. Owing to the language barrier, drawing became the primary medium for communication, with ideas explored through sketches, visualisations and material studies. What could have been a constraint instead developed into a highly collaborative design process.

At just 926 sq ft, the restaurant is among the smallest Michelin-starred dining destinations in London. Every element was considered holistically to maximise the efficiency of the narrow footprint, with storage, cloakrooms and back-of-house functions carefully integrated to optimise operational performance without compromising spatial clarity.

The design combines traditional Japanese principles with contemporary minimalism to create a calm, serene and refined dining environment. Natural materials, including timber and stone, establish a sense of warmth and tranquillity, while a restrained palette and carefully considered detailing reinforce the simplicity and precision synonymous with omakase dining.

Lighting plays a central role in the guest experience. Soft, indirect wall illumination creates a gentle ambient glow throughout the space, while individual spotlights above each seat focus attention on the artistry of each dish, fostering an intimate and immersive atmosphere.