GINZA ST JAMES’S

Ginza St James’s boasts authentic Japanese dining that incorporates contemporary presentation with flair and professionalism, led by General Manager Richard Jayakody. The elegant restaurant features the main 70-seat dining room, as well as three distinctive counters for theatrical interactive dining – Sushi Omakase, Teppanyaki and Robata, each with eight seats. Private dining is also taken very seriously at Ginza St James’s, with three distinct rooms with capacity up to 12.

Ginza’s main menus mix traditional and modern from Head Chef Pavel Kanja – but the core Japanese ingredients are key to each dish and include the finest quality – from Wagyu Beef and Kobe Gyu, to Lobster, Red Shrimps and Caviar.

Typical dishes on the à la carte menu feature Kagoshima Wagyu Tartare, Hamachi Carpaccio, Lobster Tempura, Coconut Silken Tofu, Seafood Sukiyaki, Black Cod Saikyo Yaki, and Nigiri and Sashimi Platters

The Details

Ginza St James’s – 15 Bury Street, London SW1Y 6AL Reservations – 020-7839 1101

Opening Hours – Daily Lunch from Noon (until 3pm Monday-Friday, 4pm at weekends) and Dinner 5pm-10pm

Each month a new, short very traditional and specialist ‘Gatsu’ set lunch menu is showcased –£40pp for three courses, ideal for a quick meal but with no compromise on dishes and ingredients (a glass of cold or warm Sake can be added for £10). Great value is also offered with the set Lunch Kyoyu Sharing Menu for two people (£74), including a glass of sake and a range of classic dishes always on offer, including starters to share (Yellowtail Carpaccio, Ginza Chicken Karage Rolls, and Seaweed Salad), and individual main dishes (BBQ Salmon Teriyaki or Baby Chicken grilled on the Teppanyaki with Yuzu Pepper Sauce),

Several Tasting Menus allow a luxurious sampling showcase - the Utage seven-course menu (£150pp ) includes a Sashimi Selection, Hamachi Tartare, Lobster ginzastjames.com

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Tempura, King Prawns, Dry-aged Scottish Rib, Fried Rice and Miso Soup, and Coconut Silken Tofu.

More than 70 Sakes are offered, including many rare options, and Sparkling Sake is a hugely popular as a Champagne alternative. The wine list has strength in Burgundy and Bordeaux, but has been devised with the Japanese menu influences in mind, and the sommelier Angela Lorea can offer inspired assistance.

The new ground-floor Bar has a cocktail list devised by legendary mixologist Tony Vega, whose inventive style incorporates many Japanese flavours with delicious results. Tokyo Mary is a bes-seller (with Haku vodka, tomato and ponzu).

A Japanese Afternoon Tea is a charming ceremony each Saturday and Sunday from Noon4pm (£45pp), with a tea trolley of Japanese teas, a selection of savoury and sweet delicacies such as Maki Rolls, Black Cod Croquettes,Teriyaki Beef to Lychee Sorbet and Mango and Green Tea Mochi.