Where modern Japanese dining meets London’s creative heartbeat

Since opening in Valletta, Malta, in 2020, Aki has gained a loyal following and earned a place in the Michelin Guide for four consecutive years. Conceived as a modern expression of Japanese dining blended with the island’s heritage of craftsmanship and closeness to nature, it carries subtle echoes of that origin. Golden Maltese honey lends a delicate sweetness to selected dishes, while bluefin tuna, treasured in both Maltese and Japanese traditions, takes pride of place on the menu. These ideas are now reimagined for our London location, where the rhythm of the city meets the calm precision of considered creation. Our Marleybone home is more than a setting. Within a Grade II-listed former bank, transformed into a living work by acclaimed designer Francis Sultana, feel, taste and tradition share the same frame.

Set within a beautifully restored Grade II listed former bank on Cavendish Square, AkÌ London brings Kyoto-inspired craftsmanship together with contemporary London flair. From delicate sushi and robata-grilled favourites to our world-class omakase, every dish is designed to surprise and delight. The energy flows from the restaurant through to our vibrant bar the perfect spot for cocktails and late-night moments, and into our intimate private dining spaces, ideal for something a little more exclusive. With striking contemporary art on the walls and live DJs setting the mood from Tuesday to Saturday, AkÌ London is more than a restaurant, it’s an experience where flavour, sound, and style come together.

Season, Craft and Care Our approach begins with the source. Eighty modular farms, each a miniature ecosystem, provide us with herbs and vegetables native to Japan and rooted here in London, grown in our kitchen with no need for carbon-heavy transport. Seaweed flourishes in coconut husk, tended without pesticides, while rare leaves and blossoms are nurtured in step with the seasons. The same principles guide every choice, from foraging ingredients across the UK to making pickles in-house with nukadoko, the fermented rice bran central to Japanese preservation.

Beyond exquisite dishes and exceptional cocktails, our spaces are designed to host everything from intimate gatherings to largescale events. Whether it’s a private dinner or a full venue takeover, our flexible settings adapt seamlessly to every occasion.

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