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Peter Schnee

Sushi Amamoto

Fine dining restaurant
Β£100+
4.1(Asian Rating, 23.8% of reviews)

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Today's Hours:
Tuesday (Closed)
Restaurant Summary (AI Digest)
Overall
Exceptional Quality (15)
Outstanding Service (12)
Omakase Experience (8)
Authenticity Concerns (4)

Praised Dishes

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"Highly praised for its authenticity, quality, and memorable experience. Considered one of the best in London."

11
🍣

"Frequently mentioned as fresh, meticulously prepared, and of high quality, with excellent presentation."

10
🍽️

"Specifically highlighted for its quality, especially the otoro (fatty tuna) nigiri."

3
🍽️

"Received positive feedback, particularly the Icelandic sea urchin."

2
🍽️

"Highly regarded for its rare qualities and perfect pairing with the sushi."

2

Dishes to Consider

🍣

"Some found the sushi inauthentic, despite the fresh ingredients, and not adhering to traditional Edomae style."

3
🍽️

"Criticized for being overpowered by caviar, masking the lobster's natural flavor."

1
🍽️

"The flavor of the galchi (hairtail) was considered slightly weak."

1
🍽️

"One reviewer found a tiny bone in the mackerel, detracting from the experience."

1

Service Experience Summary

Food

Sushi is consistently praised for its freshness, quality, and meticulous preparation. Dishes like otoro nigiri and sea urchin are highlighted. Cooked dishes and desserts also received positive feedback.

Some found the sushi inauthentic or disliked specific dishes like mackerel with a bone. Others felt the flavors didn't always translate despite fresh ingredients.

Service Quality

Staff are described as impeccable, highly knowledgeable, and accommodating. The sommelier is praised for sake expertise.

Some found the service cold or lacking personal interaction with the head chef. One review mentioned a rude comment about omakase pricing.

Service Speed

Service is consistently described as attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Staff are quick to assist and provide personalized attention.

Some experienced rushed service due to being late or concerns about other customers' pace.

Cleanliness

The restaurant is described as sleek, modern, and elegant with a minimalistic 'Zen' atmosphere.

Environment

The restaurant has a sleek, modern, and elegant atmosphere with a minimalistic Japanese design.

The small venue can be noisy, detracting from the intimate experience. Some found the atmosphere cold.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere is described as elegant, inviting, and 'Zen'.

Some found the atmosphere cold or lacking storytelling about the craftsmanship of the dishes.

Ratings

Google Rating

4.5(159 of reviews)

Asian Rating

4.1(23.8% of reviews)

Audience Ratings

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Hong Kong

4.5/5

11.3%

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China

3.3/5

7.3%

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Singapore

5.0/5

2.0%

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Japan

3.5/5

1.3%

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South Korea

4.5/5

1.3%

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Malaysia

5.0/5

0.7%

ARS

2.16
Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
Closed