ROKETSU

Just had the brand new lunch menu. Took me back to my days in Japan- delicious but also healthy food and really get a wide variety of dishes/Japanese ingredients. Was particularly impressed by the gozen box. Also the service was fantastic.

Had a lovely time, the waiters were very attentive and the chefs very professional. Really enjoyed the food! Absolutely loved the personal touch of watching the chefs wrap your leftover rice to take back home. Would love to come back for their summer menu

Dined here for a special occasion with family last night. Sadly, the overall experience especially the service was a let down. We were greeted by the male Maitre D’ on arrival who was cold faced and disinterested in small talks. We were shown to the private room downstairs. Our main waiter was also cold faced at first (warmed up a little later) and when we said we needed more time to think abt the add on options (eg special mushroom rice at 75 quid for 2), we were told rather abruptly that we had to make a choice on the spot. The room door was left open after most courses despite my constant asking that it be closed for us to not be disrupted by the chattering from the bar area next door. The bill I had to go upstairs to ask personally as no one came to check on us after our dessert.The food was bit of a mixed bag. Some courses were good like the sashimi. However the others were over seasoned and too salty like the Wagyu beef sauce and lobster dashi. There were crab shells in two of our starters.Overall I was disappointed by the experience as I expected more for a dinner for four with no alcohol that came to nearly £1000 (which includes a 15% service surcharge).I have dined in Roketsu shortly after their opening when the experience was better so I m sad to see that it has taken a clear turn to the worse since.The one plus side is the special bday pink sorbet that was offered therefore I have given this review a 2 star instead of 1. The young female waitress who served us was courteous and professional.

Amazing Kyoto Kaiseki restaurant with traditional and modern dishes. Love the fresh ingredients and technique to deliver an unforgettable experience!!We really enjoyed the langoustine and o-toro sashimi. Dishes were accompanied by an amazing selection of sake and wine pairing !! Well done sommelier!!

The setting was gorgeous and seeing the chefs at work was a real treat. The majority of the menu was exceptional. A real taste sensation with presentation to match. I thought the wines and sakes could have been described in more detail with a bit more interesting information about the regions, notes, ingredients. As it was the introductions for pairings were quite stale, with the extent of the descriptions being about acidity or mellowness. Given the theatre of the setting and the dishes I would expect the same for the alcohol. The last 2 savoury dishes were a bit of a let down. The shiizakana was described as being the texture of a soufflé but was more like a frittata. The pescatarian rice with roe was disappointingly plain for the price of the meal. I am glad we went and think this place could be unforgettable with a few tweaks.

I went with my wife last night after she had booked two seats sometime in December. Wow - all I can say is that the entire experience was so worth it. The ambiance and design are beautiful, minimalist and intimate. The food was absolutely incredible from start to finish - so many different flavors and textures. The menu changes every month in accordance with kaiseki's focus on seasonality and we had the New Year's experience. We had the wine and sake pairing and were pleasantly surprised that it featured more sake than wine, but the three wine choices were very good. In fact, the sommelier was very charming, knowledgable and good fun! The service was top notch and everyone was very welcoming. The entire experience was quite unique for London and it is definitely something you should try for a special occasion. We will definitely be back with our friends and whenever we want to feel like we're in Kyoto! Thank you so much for the wonderful evening.

As always, a superlative experience. It is great to return and find that the things that made my last experience so special remain unchanged. The service is outstanding and the food is divine (I went for the main dining area Kaiseki option). I don’t think there are many (any?) options in london that exceed this in terms of overall quality.Only downside is that, at 9 courses, you need to come hungry else you just won’t manage to go through all the available courses.

It's absolutely stunning Japanese traditional celebration cuisine from Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. All dishes are gorgeous and evokes the entire atmosphere of Kyoto. I had a couple of Japanese sake and will try to have a pairing of wine and sake next time. It's worthy to come here for anniversary with your partner or friend.Thank you very much!!

This place is a true hidden gem of Japanese hospitality. We were taken of the moment we walked in through the door. The kaiseki menu is generally ok. To be honest individually the dishes are great, but altogether I'm not too impressed with the combination of flavours of the whole menu. Maybe it's because kaiseki requires seasonality incorporated into the menu structures, and as we went in early winter there wasn't anything that stands out. Regardless, we enjoyed the whole experience, and the sashimi selection is definitely one of the best in London.

I came here for dinner, and I will give you my honest opinion. When I entered the restaurant, it was gorgeous, and I felt as if I was in Japan. The counter seats are not too closely spaced, and the lighting is bright. The plates and food are beautifully presented and it is rare to find a place like this in London. The service from the staff and chef is also first class.However, what was very disappointing was the food. Octopus is too salty! The crab had shells in it. The cooked rice at the end had chicken cartilage in it. I felt that it did not carefully prepare and cook. I do not think this is representative of professional Japanese cuisine. Some of the seasonings are London-style, with sauces that cancel out the taste of the ingredients, so if you are looking for authentic" Kyoto-style Japanese food