Sushi Saeki

Sushi master Takashi Taniguchi returns to Charlotte Street, showcasing more of the immaculate flavours that have made his acclaimed Kyoto omakase experience one of the city’s toughest reservations.

After 2024’s packed-to-the-rafters nigiri fest, we’re changing the tempo for this one to bring you something extra special. Itamae Takashi will be taking over No. 23 for the week, recreating the intimate counter-seating experience of Sushi Saeki over two, fourteen-person evening sittings.

Bold yet refined, Takashi has made his name in Kyoto bringing contemporary flair to traditional Edomae techniques. Guests begin the experience with five appetisers, featuring dishes like his signature ‘Grilled King Crab, Caviar, Cream’; ‘Sardine, Sweet Pepper & Kelp’; and ‘Chūtoro, Sweet Vinegar, Vegetables’. These are followed by the main event; ten immaculately prepared nigiri, featuring heirloom Shiga Prefecture sushi rice. These include torotaku, a rolled sushi delicacy combining buttery fatty tuna with the refreshing crunch of takuan pickled daikon radish, and kombujime, scallop that has been cured between sheets of kombu, imparting the umami-rich flavour of the kelp.

Takashi-sama is with us all week, right through to Valentine’s Day, with lunch services from Wednesday to Saturday. Spaces are limited.