Finding good Japanese food in London hasn’t always been the easiest task, given the city’s abundance of mediocre sushi takeaway spots and gaudy central London restaurants serving sub-par fish dressed up with too many bells and whistles. (No piece of sushi has ever needed gold leaf so liberally applied.) From exclusive six-seat counters to beloved West End izakayas, here is our definitive guide to the Japanese restaurants in London that are truly worth the hype. Photo: Courtesy of Sushi KanesakaLocated within the ritzy 45 Park Lane hotel, this Michelin-starred, omakase-only destination with 13 seats is as atmospheric a sushi experience as you’ll find anywhere in London. With a price tag of £420 per person, it isn’t for the faint of heart—but for those seeking true perfection, it’s London’s ultimate bucket-list sushi destination.