Michelin-starred Taku relaunches as Sushi Amamoto London

Michelin-starred Taku in Mayfair has officially relaunched as Sushi Amamoto London, marking a significant new chapter for the Albemarle Street omakase counter.

It represents the first international venture from executive chef patron Shogo Amamoto.

Taku retained its one Michelin star at the 2026 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland Awards earlier this month, but has now been removed from the guide's listings, following the rebrand.

Head chef Jongho Park and general manager Manson Au remain in place, having led Taku Mayfair since it first opened in 2022. Under their stewardship, the site earned a Michelin star just four months after launching, establishing itself as one of London’s most disciplined sushi counters.

Rather than a change in direction, the move to Sushi Amamoto London represents a closer alignment with Shogo’s original omakase philosophy, while maintaining the continuity that has defined the operation from day one.

From Taipei two stars to Mayfair

Sushi Amamoto London becomes the first overseas outpost of Shogo Amamoto’s original restaurant, Sushi Amamoto, in Taipei.

Shogo relocated from Japan to Taiwan 12 years ago and opened the 12 to 14-seat counter in Taipei’s Da’an district in 2015. The intimate restaurant quickly built a reputation as one of the most difficult reservations to secure in East Asia.

When Michelin inspectors were finally able to assess it consistently, Sushi Amamoto debuted in the 2019 Michelin Guide with two Michelin stars. In 2022, it was also included on the World’s 50 Best Discovery list.

Mayfair now represents Shogo’s first venture outside Taiwan, bringing his meticulous Edomae-style approach to a London audience.

An Edomae philosophy adapted to Britain’s seasons

Shogo is widely recognised for treating each piece of sushi as a complete dish rather than a simple bite. His cooking is rooted in Edomae tradition, with a focus on balance, temperature, texture and restraint.

At Sushi Amamoto London, that philosophy remains intact while responding to its British context. The menu reflects the natural rhythm of the UK’s seasons, incorporating local produce where appropriate alongside premium seafood sourced at its peak.

The restaurant continues to operate as an omakase counter. Lunch is priced at £180 for 17 courses, while the evening menu is £380 for 22 courses, with optional pairings selected by the sommelier available.

The relaunch has been framed not as reinvention, but as refinement – strengthening the link between London and Taipei while preserving the standards that earned Michelin recognition.

A family legacy in London’s Japanese dining scene

The restaurant is founded and operated by brothers Geoff Leong and Lucas Leong, whose family has longstanding roots in London’s Japanese restaurant scene.

Their father opened one of Chinatown’s first Japanese restaurants in the early 1990s, followed by Koi in Kensington Palace Gate in 1997. Over four decades, the Leong family has established a number of respected Japanese dining concepts across the capital.

Sushi Amamoto London therefore brings together Japanese culinary heritage, international Michelin pedigree and deep London hospitality experience.

With Japanese cuisine continuing to perform strongly in the capital’s fine dining sector, the relaunch reinforces Mayfair’s position as a hub for high-end, chef-led omakase counters.

Having retained its Michelin star and placed Shogo Amamoto’s name above the door, Sushi Amamoto London moves forward as an evolution of an already acclaimed restaurant – one grounded in precision, continuity and a clear culinary identity.