Michelin-starred Endo at the Rotunda to remain closed after fire

Chef Endo Kazutoshi’s Michelin-starred Endo at the Rotunda restaurant in west London is to remain closed until further notice following a fire.

Around 100 firefighters were called to the blaze at the Helios Building, the former headquarters of the BBC, which now houses the restaurant, on 6 September.

The 10-seat omakase restaurant said all its team members were safe, but it was not currently able to reopen.

London Fire Brigade said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Endo at the Rotunda’s parent company Creative Restaurant Group wrote on Instagram: “On the morning of Saturday, 6 September, a fire broke out at the Helios building, causing damage to Endo at the Rotunda. We are profoundly grateful to the London Fire Brigade for their swift and courageous response, and to the residents and community for their patience and cooperation throughout.

“Most importantly, we are relieved and thankful that everyone is safe. Our team is absolutely heartbroken by what has happened, and the Rotunda will remain closed until further notice while we carefully navigate the path ahead.

“We will share updates in due course, and in the meantime, we remain deeply touched by the support and kindness we have received.”

Endo at the Rotunda opened in April 2019. It went on to win a Michelin star in 2020 and took the number one spot in Harden’s Top 100 Best UK Restaurants list 2025.

The restaurant closed for several months last summer for a refurbishment that included the installation of a new bar and guest-facing kitchen.

Chef Kazutoshi is culinary director at Creative Restaurant Group, which also includes Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Humo in Mayfair and Japanese concept Sumi in Notting Hill.

Creative Restaurant Group was launched by Burger & Lobster co-founder Misha Zelman in 2021.