Read about my other foodie experiences in London here and here. Flanked by both the East and Tree terraces and featuring our sushi bar and robata grill, this dramatic, airy space is perfect. The 38th floor main dining room features a double-height ceiling with distinctive hanging pendant lighting. I think Sushi Samba is not an everyday “let’s go out to eat”-location, but perfect for special occasions that call for celebration. Beverage Tastings (Sake, Japanese Whisky) Sushi-Making Classes. I guess you just have to plan in advance… The prices are of course very high, but you pay for the name and the view as well. This is quite a common thing though in London. The one thing, that I do find irritating is that it is always booked out. Nothing on the menu is boring and every dish is an experience for your taste-buds. (The small portion, not the one for 1000₤, say what?!) One can taste that all dishes are freshly made and beautifully presented. I tried some of the sushi rolls as well as their kobe beef. Sushi Samba is extremely pricey, no discussion there – so what is the price-performance ratio? In my experience, it was actually really good. If you are seated in the middle of the room, I guess the view is less enjoyable, but that is not the most important part, is it? Let’s skip this seating and interior talk and move on to the most important part: the food! I have to say, if I were to go back, I would again go at night as the lights are really dimmed inside, which makes it easier to enjoy the view and gives a romantic atmosphere. We were lucky to be seated directly at the window.Īt 5PM wintertime it was already dark, hence an amazing view of nighttime London.
The main restaurant has a high ceiling and an interesting interior design. My knees felt a bit weak as I am scared of heights, I closed my eyes ? The entrance upstairs is a sushi bar and a lounge-y area with a terrace and a lit-up tree. You take a glass elevator that goes up very fast and gives you a 360 view. So is it worth the wait? What makes Sushi Samba so special?īishopsgate is more of an industrial area with “skyscrapers” and the restaurant is located on the 38th floor.
Of course, this is why it gets so hyped up, because it is always booked out. So as I already mentioned, I had to make a reservation about 3 months in advance. SUSHISAMBA’s signature colors of mango, rich red, lime and gold cast a uniquely rosy glow on each restaurant day or night.” “The interior of every SUSHISAMBA is created to evoke images of Brazil’s annual Carnaval celebration. If you’re not a sushi lover – not to worry – they are also known for their kobe beef or vegan/vegetarian dishes. The name immediately describes the fusion of Japanese and Latin flavours. Sushi Samba London also recently opened a second location in Covent Garden. Sushi Samba is a popular restaurant with branches in Las Vegas, Miami and now Amsterdam. I went to Sushi Samba Bishopsgate a bit over a year ago… after having a reservation for 3 months! You may wonder “what is this place?” But is it really that amazing? “Only at SUSHISAMBA will you find a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian culture and cuisine.”