Sushi Atelier Reviews Summary

Fish Quality and Sushi Freshness

Pros:

• "The food experience here was phenomenon (sushi) and the set up is very simple and no gimmicks."
• "Chef Rodrigo was absolutely lovely and the sushi was top notch. Everything was so fresh and flavourful."
• "The omakase selection was great - the fish was fresh, with interesting flavour pairings, on par with some I’ve had in Japan."
• "Fantastic sushi and sashimi, everything was so fresh and flavourful."
• "The fish is amazingly fresh and the rice-fish-ratio is exactly on point."
• "The omakase selection was great - the fish was fresh, with interesting flavour pairings."
• "By far, the best sushi you can get at this price point."
• "The fish was entirely fresh, the range of fish, as well as the preparation, was also top notch."

Cons:

• "Fish didn't taste fresh or have a good texture and the sauces overpowered the sushi."
• "The fish didn’t even taste that fresh and felt mushy."
• "However, the salad that came with the meal did not meet my expectations."
• "Being a proper Japanese restaurant, I was expecting an omakase with proper sides, like steamed egg, tamago, miso soup, etc, but such option isn’t available."
• "Nevertheless the food was loved by all my friends."
• "We had gyoza to start which was really nice. sashimi and all the fish were amazing."
• "I definitely wouldn't go for dinner."
• "If you want really good food then opt for fresh fish from al a carte as sashimi."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff were very kind and informative. They bring your check inside a manga book, which was very unique!"
• "Our waitress Viktorija was a delight - enthusiastic and attentive with some wonderful suggestions."
• "Staff were very attentive and service was quick."
• "I also appreciated the clean and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant."
• "We went for my partner's birthday celebration because he's an avid sushi eater!"
• "Staff were so helpful. Sushi is as good as the sushi we are used to in New York City."
• "Great service, very good food, and all we had was very tasty apart from the mango/tuna roll."
• "Food and service were average at best when factoring in the price."

Cons:

• "We were sat downstairs which got extremely hot and was very loud as the seats are pretty close together."
• "The cons : room downstairs can be quite noisy when restaurant is busy."
• "The service from the waitress downstairs was still amazing (it's the same person!), the tea was good, dessert was good."
• "At first I loved this place - stunning sashimi."
• "Food was decent but general hygiene of staff seemed a bit too relaxed for a sushi restaurant."
• "One lady didn't enter our order in the system and we sat there waiting for 30 minutes, after that she decided to give another table's bill to us."
• "Assistant chef trying to serve us from behind the counter made a right mess of it and no hospitality as such."
• "Nice atmosphere and decoration, almost feeling in a real(casual) Sushi restaurant in Japan."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "Better than we have expected. The food was fresh and fast, had an unique taste."
• "The price tag wasn’t cheap, but wasn’t too expensive for sushi - would definitely recommend!"
• "Overall, great atmosphere and food."
• "Had a fantastic lunch at this sushi restaurant. The meal was an Omakase set, which included 10 pieces of fresh and delicious sushi."
• "This is not only one of the best sushi experiences in London, it is one of the best in the western world."
• "The sushi was expertly prepared and each piece was bursting with flavor."
• "Legit good sushi! For the price point vs. quality, this is one of the best sushi I’ve eaten in London."
• "The sushi here is fantastic, and the sashimi / tartar dishes do not disappoint."

Cons:

• "It's expensive for what you get."
• "The price was a tad higher then what I felt it was worth. We paid around £60 per head."
• "There was a 15% service charge automatically added to the bill, and we weren’t informed whether it was optional."
• "The food was tasty, but quite small rolls for the price they have."
• "Prices are on the high side."
• "The price was very expensive (~45 pounds per person, probably need ~60 pounds for a complete experience)."
• "The waiting time for food takes a long time. We waited nearly an hr for our sushi omakase to arrive."
• "This place is honestly amazing. The quality of the sushi is next level and prices are reasonable."