Sushi Amamoto London to take over Taku Mayfair

Japanese chef Shogo Amamoto, who is famed for the two-Michelin-starred Sushi Amamoto in Taipei, has taken over the site of Taku in London’s Mayfair.

Chef Takuya Watanabe launched the 16-seater omakase restaurant Taku Mayfair in late 2022, offering three menus priced at £180, £280 and £380.

The restaurant secured a Michelin star in the 2023 Guide and the group opened sister restaurant Iné in London’s Hampstead later that year.

Taku Mayfair’s existing leadership team, consisting of head chef Jongho Park and general manager Manson Au, will remain at the newly launched Sushi Amamoto London.

Press materials stated there will be a “seamless transition” into the new restaurant, which will showcase Edomae-style sushi sourced from seasonal produce, priced at £180 for 17 courses and £380 for 22 courses.

Executive chef patron Amamoto was born in Fukuoka. He embarked on a sushi master apprenticeship aged 15 and at 23 he moved to Taiwan. Sushi Amamoto opened in 2015 in the Da’an district of Taipei and in 2019 received two Michelin stars. Three years later, it became a private members’ club.

The latest Mayfair outpost, launched in collaboration with restaurateurs Geoff and Lucas Leong, who are also behind Koi in Kensington Palace Gate, marks chef Amamoto’s first London offering.

The Caterer understands the Leong Brothers, who own and operate the site of Taku Mayfair, as well as the trademark rights to the Taku brand in London, have concluded their collaboration with Watanabe.

Its Hampstead location will continue to operate under its current format, with any future changes to be confirmed in due course.

Taku Mayfair retained its Michelin star at the 2026 awards held in Dublin earlier this month.