Located on the 39th floor of the famous Heron Tower, Sushisamba offers more than delicious food. Whether you are a true diner, a tourist, or a party animal- you will find something that suits your taste in this place. After a long wait of 3 months, I finally managed to book a table at peak time.
Before I moved on, you got it. The equally famous and wonderful Duck and Waffle is also located within the Heron Tower. Click here to read my review.
Overall Rating:
Beautiful view, I recommend going when it's dark- you get to appreciate London's night view more.
Sushisamba serves a creative fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. The presentation of the food is top notch.
RESERVATIONS ONLY- and trust me, it is so hard to reserve a table. This might be because of the limited spaces in the restaurant (see below). If it is for a special occasion, make sure you book way in advance.
Staff:
Very friendly staff. We were originally sat in the middle but the staff kindly let us when we asked if we could sit next to the window. Staff gave honest recommendations and ensured we didn't over order. When told no alcohol, they also kindly offered a mocktail tailored to your taste- whatever you don't like, they don't put in. Mocktails are also half the price of the alcoholic ones!
Food:
Much better than I expected and very high standard. My favourite was the INKARI (see below). The presentation was very impressive but did not neglect the taste. I have definitely had better sushi (fresher fish) elsewhere in London but Sushisamba offers a very creative experience that you won't find elsewhere.
Environment:
As you walk down the stairs you would see the Gherkin on your right. There is an outdoor bar with a beautifully decorated tree. So by all means go outside and take photos! At the end of the day you are paying for the view too!
Value:
Expect to spend about £70 per head (including service charge). The prices are slightly on the high end but to me the whole experience was definitely worth it.
Before I moved on, you got it. The equally famous and wonderful Duck and Waffle is also located within the Heron Tower. Click here to read my review.
Overall Rating:
Beautiful view, I recommend going when it's dark- you get to appreciate London's night view more.
Sushisamba serves a creative fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. The presentation of the food is top notch.
RESERVATIONS ONLY- and trust me, it is so hard to reserve a table. This might be because of the limited spaces in the restaurant (see below). If it is for a special occasion, make sure you book way in advance.
Staff:
Very friendly staff. We were originally sat in the middle but the staff kindly let us when we asked if we could sit next to the window. Staff gave honest recommendations and ensured we didn't over order. When told no alcohol, they also kindly offered a mocktail tailored to your taste- whatever you don't like, they don't put in. Mocktails are also half the price of the alcoholic ones!
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| Strawberry breeze (not on menu) £ 6.50 |
Food:
Much better than I expected and very high standard. My favourite was the INKARI (see below). The presentation was very impressive but did not neglect the taste. I have definitely had better sushi (fresher fish) elsewhere in London but Sushisamba offers a very creative experience that you won't find elsewhere.
Environment:
As you walk down the stairs you would see the Gherkin on your right. There is an outdoor bar with a beautifully decorated tree. So by all means go outside and take photos! At the end of the day you are paying for the view too!
Value:
Expect to spend about £70 per head (including service charge). The prices are slightly on the high end but to me the whole experience was definitely worth it.
A quick view of the restaurant.
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SCALLOP mandarin leche de tigre, pickled mandarin, shiso £ 13.00 Tangy taste of mandarin, thickly sliced scallop pieces- the perfect starter to prep you up for the mains! |
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Yellowtail Crsipy Taquitos £ 13.00 EDITOR'S FAVOURITE: Similar to Tacos, this fried dumpling is stuffed with chopped yellowtail and avocado, mixed in with a miso paste. A very refreshing and good looking plate. Mix the bubbled miso sauce up and pour over the taquito before eating! I recommend trying the lobster option as well.
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| INKARRI £ 68.00 Scallops, Masago (crab roes), avocado, cucumber, crab, black truffle, oscietra caviar, gold EDITOR'S FAVOURITE: A truly luxurious plate of maki roll! You don't need soy sauce for this. Every single ingredient is packed with natural flavours- sprinkle some caviar on top and you have a posh rice sandwich! This plate would taste pretty standard without the rich texture of truffle or the salty kick of caviar. The tiny sprinkles of gold doesn't taste of anything. You are pretty much paying for these three ingredients- but the combination was immaculate. Presentation is highly rated too!!! |
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SAMBA LONDON
crab, tuna, salmon, white fish, prawn, avocado, tempura crunch, rice cracker, Japanese pickles, wasabi mayo, aji panca, soy reduction £ 16.00
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| PASSION FRUIT CAKE green tea and white chocolate ganache, raspberry sorbet, coconut tuile, fresh raspberries, passion fruit £ 10.00 EDITOR'S FAVOURITE: Non-stop clapping for this super yummy dessert! This has everything- presentation, colour, taste and texture! raspberry and green tea white chocolate is possibly one of the best combinations! the sponge cake was light and not too heavy and goes perfectly with the sorbet. TRUELY AMAZING! |
