Kouzu

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Kouzu

Founded by chef Kyoichi Kai, of Zuma and Arts Club prestige, KOUZU is an elegant Japanese restaurant set in a grand historical Grade-II listed beautiful period mansion from the 1850’s with a huge palatial entrance door, across from Goring Hotel.

The dining area is set out over three levels.

The mezzanine level features the Main Restaurant and Omakase Sushi Bar, where you can enjoy signature dishes such as Soft Shell Crab, Black Cod, Tempura Vegetables.

The Cocktail Bar & Lounge on the ground floor is the perfect place for pre- or post-dinner drinks and nibbles.

Downstairs, through the silver open-plan kitchen is an 8-seater Private Dining Room where guests can dine exclusively and watch KOUZU’s highly skilled team of Chefs at work.

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Kouzu, London SW1, restaurant review - Telegraph

Anyway, they’ve managed, with Kouzu, to entice an upmarket Japanese venture, and its triangular dining-room is already pretty full.

I had nothing against it, but true fans of raw fish would have been bitterly disappointed with my salmon (£11), which had effectively been cold-cooked by its marinade.

But the sauce was vile – it looked like one of those packet sauces people used to eat in the 1980s, which were glossy with cornstarch and heavy on the red pepper, the only vegetable that can survive treatment like rehydration.

And the worst dish overall was my blackened cod with fennel and celery salad (£28), which omitted to mention the orange sauce, really more of a curd, dominating the plate.

A peaceful spot, then, to try a colourful platter of sashimi moriawase, featuring seabass, mackerel and octopus (£12.90) The bento boxes here, especially the grilled teryaki salmon (£10), are indeed popular, but it’s worth starting with a temaki or two: a nori-wrapped cone of tempura prawn and avocado (£4.20) is a great choice.

REVIEW: Kouzu, Grosvenor Gardens, Belgravia - The Foodaholic

With this talented chefs experience, he’s now managed to create something in this part of Belgravia, which is very special indeed.

Watching these master sushi chefs roll, mould, blowtorch and brush truffle oil on to pieces of sushi such as this aburi yellowtail nigiri, will add so much pleasure to your dining experience.

Despite me not reviewing much in the way of Japanese food, I’ve still eaten my fair share and the sushi here at Kouzu – is some of the best I’ve had.

I’m not entirely sure what the oriental sauce was, but I got soy, ginger and something a little zesty from it.

The slightly tart, thick chili sauce was mouth watering and that sharpness from the salad only added even more acidity to this plate of food.

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Kouzu Belgravia | London Restaurant Bar Reviews | DesignMyNight

A high-end Japanese restaurant in the heart of Belgravia, Kouzu is a wondrous dining location founded by chef Kyoichi Kai of Zuma and Arts Club fame.

Heralded and classic, Kouzu blends sought after Japanese flavours with contemporary interiors.

Clean, open and bright, Kouzu is humble and slick all at once, found in a historical Grade II listed period mansion from the 1850s.

Not only host to their Omakase Sushi Bar on a floating mezzanine, the venue even boasts an 80 person restaurant and private dining room, where 7 guests can dine exclusively with their own private chef at hand.

Guests dining at Kouzu not only get to indulge in bespoke plates such as soft shell crab nan ban, black cod, tempura vegetables, and a yellowtail truffle courtesy of their award winning chef Xia, master mixologists are at hand to conjure up a selection of classic drinks alongside Japanese inspired cocktails.

Kouzu, London SW1, restaurant review - Telegraph

Anyway, they’ve managed, with Kouzu, to entice an upmarket Japanese venture, and its triangular dining-room is already pretty full.

I had nothing against it, but true fans of raw fish would have been bitterly disappointed with my salmon (£11), which had effectively been cold-cooked by its marinade.

But the sauce was vile – it looked like one of those packet sauces people used to eat in the 1980s, which were glossy with cornstarch and heavy on the red pepper, the only vegetable that can survive treatment like rehydration.

And the worst dish overall was my blackened cod with fennel and celery salad (£28), which omitted to mention the orange sauce, really more of a curd, dominating the plate.

A peaceful spot, then, to try a colourful platter of sashimi moriawase, featuring seabass, mackerel and octopus (£12.90) The bento boxes here, especially the grilled teryaki salmon (£10), are indeed popular, but it’s worth starting with a temaki or two: a nori-wrapped cone of tempura prawn and avocado (£4.20) is a great choice.

Kouzu | Restaurants in Belgravia, London

A fine dining Japanese restaurant in Belgravia, Kouzu's kitchen is headed up by ex-Zuma head chef, Kyoichi Kai.

It's set in a mid-19th century, Grade II listed building with a mezzanine level upstairs and an omakase sushi bar downstairs.

There's a cocktail bar, too.

Sashimi, nigiri and maki play prominent parts on a menu not afraid to add a contemporary twist or two - the 'new stream sushi' section features pan-fried foie-gras with spinach, fruit coulis, wasabi and teriyaki sauce, for example.

A wide selection of whiskies features ten from Japan, complementing a drinks list boasting signature cocktails, Japanese beers by the bottle (Asahi, Kirin Ichbanshibori, Sapporo) and a varied selection of sake.

Sushi and Cocktail Masterclass for Two at Fine Dining Restaurant ...

"So much sushi.

shame about the layout" First off you get a lot of sushi and cocktails.

The sushi was at a long table if you value personal space.

You’re sardines next to each other... but lots of sushi and fresh good teacher etc.

Cocktails were fun and interesting!