Dinings SW3

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Mind blowing. We’re quite used to traveling left and right; trying out different cuisines - but this was nothing I’d ever experienced. Thank you to the whole team for this delightful moment.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “A truly delicious restaurant I would honestly count it among the best Japanese restaurants I’ve ever been to. The wagyu burger was incredible, the omakase was beautifully fresh, and the antioxidant dessert truffles with crispy centre was absolutely lovely. Even something as simple as the miso soup was surprisingly delicious.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Amazing Japanese restaurant in a historic building, the beautiful Grade-II listed Walton House. The space has housed a famous Knightsbridge restaurant, Toto's, for many years and now is the home for Masaki Sugisaki's modern Japanese kitchen. The incredibly high ceilings makes for a stunning dining room and a fireplace from one of Churchill's residences is a fantastic feature. I had the sake Masaki has procured especially for the restaurant, a very light and refreshing sake. Dinings SW3 '78 Gin". Made by the sake brewery Konotomo Shuzo, founded in 1690. Amazing stuff. Do not miss the citrusy sauce to dip the edamame beans in and together with the flaky salt, a perfect nibble before the dishes starts rolling in. I was started off with some tuna tar-tar Chips - so so good, with avocado bits. I had a selection of Sashimi, do not miss the Yellowtail premium loin sashimi and the Chu toro! The Salmon seared belly nigiri was sensational as was the aged Bluefin tuna Akami with truffle soy (absolutely fantastic sauce) and Seabass umi shiso sashimi. In addition I had a cold cucumber chicken salad which was so fresh and delicious and some cut udon noodles in a tahini infused dashi broth - sensational. To end I got a single (could not have eaten more!) Japanese plum sorbet scoop with delicate, sweet plum wine reduction sauce. Cannot express sufficiently how amazing this experience was for me. I dined alone and the service was top notch with some chatting from servers but not too much. Great staff and a cozy, at the same time elegant space. Would be very nice for a date night.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Absolutely loved the food as well as the lovely staff !! As Japanese, I highly recommend the restaurant to all of my friends! In fact, a Japanese friend of mine recommended me and that’s why I chose to dine there, I am absolutely obsessed with the food, especially the sashimi which were suuuuper fresh! Also special thanks to the chefs and staff who organised my request for my partner’s birthday with decorated plates and extra desserts! I much much appreciated it and thank you so much for making the day soooo special! I’d definitely come back soon !!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “I had an exceptional dining experience at Dinings SW3 in Chelsea. From the ingredients and service to the cooking tools, every detail reflected genuine pride, care and craftsmanship. What impressed me most was how thoughtfully everything had been considered, from the design of the space and the sourcing of ingredients to the dishes themselves and the carefully curated drink pairings. There were so many moments of discovery throughout the meal. Joe, the sommelier, recommended a Portuguese Madeira wine that reminded me of Japanese plum wine, and it paired beautifully with the black cod marinated in amazake and soy sauce. I also learnt that the wonderfully rich, oceanic seaweed comes from Takaokaya, a specialist seaweed shop in Japan. It complemented the tuna sushi roll filled with otoro and chutoro perfectly, and the flavour of the nori itself was genuinely memorable. One of the highlights was sitting at the counter and watching the chefs prepare the sashimi and sushi with such precision and care. It made the experience feel even more special. What truly sets Dinings SW3 apart is the passion of everyone involved. Learning the stories behind each dish and drink transformed the meal into something far more meaningful than simply dining out. A special thank you to Head Chef Mika, manager Phillip, sommelier Joe and Tamie for their warm hospitality and wonderful conversation throughout the evening. Their professionalism and genuine enthusiasm made the experience unforgettable. I would happily return, and I highly recommend Dinings SW3 to anyone looking for an authentic and thoughtfully curated Japanese dining experience in London.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Great venue and superb service. We went there for Valentine’s Day and it was great. For food we went for Tuna, Salmon and wagyu tartare (all were great), the crispy rice with tuna (my fave), the scallops (overcooked imo), tuna and salmon hand rolls (great although I wish the seaweed was fresh as it was a bit too chewy), the pork (too chewy but they were kind enough to remove it from the bill), and the tuna roll (superb). Overall, I would definitely come back and really enjoyed the place, the staff and the food. Recommend you try.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Best japanese food I’ve eaten and Ive been to Japan! food was exceptional. Fish was High quality and service was amazing, I went for my birthday and they were very special and sweet & made me feel special”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Lovely meal at SW3 Japanese Restaurant. The food quality was excellent and the staff were warm and attentive. The kasu chicken was incredibly soft and tender, with a lovely touch of vinegar that perfectly balanced the richness. The cabbage and aubergine were juicy, flavourful, and cooked just right. A big plus is the free corkage — amazing for wine and sake lovers. Would happily return 🍶🍷”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Based on recommendations from several friends, I decided to try Dinings SW3 for dinner. I had the chance to sample most of the menu during my visit. The first dish I tried was the chips with tuna tartare, which was easily the highlight of the evening and the best thing I ate that day. We then moved on to the hand rolls. While the fish was clearly fresh,and yuzu sauce was exceptional, the sushi rice really didn’t work for me. In my opinion, altering such a classic element felt unnecessary.I would have recommended a normal sushi rice. The prawn tempura roll was average and didn’t particularly stand out. I also tried the udon. While the noodles themselves were fresh and well made, I didn’t find the overall dish to be successful in terms of flavor balance and harmony. The wagyu burgers had excellent buns, but unfortunately the patty itself wasn’t juicy enough and didn’t leave a strong impression in terms of flavor. On a more positive note, the service was outstanding. The staff managed to strike a perfect balance between professionalism and friendliness, which genuinely enhanced the experience. As for the pricing, I found it to be extremely high, and overall I didn’t feel that the experience justified the amount I paid.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had!! Not only was the food fantastically delicious (literally every meal 10/10) but the service and atmosphere were also top tier. Joe, our waiter, was incredible! It was me and my friend’s first time at the restaurant so we weren’t quite sure what to order so asked Joe to order for us and he did an incredible job, we got to try and bit of everything and enjoyed it all! All the other staff were lovely too and the atmosphere was really relaxed. I can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend!”

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