Rock Star Sushi Bar in Merton

great sushi but not at central london prices

UPDATED THE BELOW:The below is how this used to be a year or so ago. Just went recently (June 2021) and it's changed so much. It's not bad now but it's just not the same as what it used to be. A real shame.-----------------------------------I think this is the best sushi I've ever had.It's a tiny place which might put some people off but it's casual and welcoming so no need to worry about walking into a stiff atmosphere.The waiter is clearly passionate about the food and very friendly. Feel free to let him guide you as they don't just want to sell you as much as they can. He'll recommend based on your needs.My needs are just loads of salmon and kampachi sushi/sashimi and like I said - best I've ever had. Including various trips to SE Asia.Quite expensive but cheap for what you get. Can't recommend it more highly.

The best sushi in London hands down and some of the best sushi I’ve had outside of Japan. Excellent service and craftsmanship as well. Hate writing a review because we want to keep it a secret!

Basically this place is so good I don't want to tell you about it in case it gets too busy. If you like Japanese food, polite service, authentic ingredients, and the Izakaya culture, then this is the only place to visit in London.

This has to be one of the smallest restaurants I've ever visited, with just one sushi chef and one waiter, and just twelve seats. It's an amazing place though: very intimate and extremely good food.It's worth noting that this place doesn't take walk-ins; you need to make a booking, and it's not going to be suitable for large groups.We were initially unsure of the place because we received a call to ask if we could reschedule; the restaurant didn't have many bookings for our chosen evening and I think they wanted to move us to another evening, but thankfully they agreed to keep our booking because we were only in town for one evening.The level of service is amazing because our waiter was able to take us through the entire menu, explaining what each thing is and whether it's an appropriate choice. There's a nice selection of Asian beers and some soft drinks as well.Food is beautifully presented and it tasted amazing. I've eaten a lot of sushi but I'd be hard pressed to find better than this. Fish is some of the usual things like salmon and tuna, but also some unusual fish, including special items that won't be found anywhere else.The combinations on offer are really innovative, like smoked salmon, cheese, and passion fruit. There's a huge range for such a small place, as well.Considering that usually, to get sushi of this quality, presented in such a nice setting, would set you back a fair amount, this restaurant has really well priced food. We left the place quite full of delicious seafood and it didn't empty our wallets at all.In particular, the wasabi is made fresh from the root, and not from a powder or paste common at other places.Our waiter was good enough to point out which items on the menu could be changed to accommodate food allergies, and even some special soy sauce is available.This place is a real one-of-a-kind gem and we left absolutely delighted that we had taken the chance on it. I will definitely look to return if I'm ever in the area again.

Fantastic service, amazing food such a brilliant evening!My husband and I came for dinner. We had such a wonderful time. All of the food we ate including the smoked salmon, eel, gyoza and kamapatchi were out of this world. We loved the dry sparkling sake that went so well with all of the food. The waiter we had was so helpful, friendly and attentive he made our evening special.

This place is a little gem, and when I say little, I really mean it. It has just six tables in total, it's a really cozy restaurant, but it's done on purpose because there's only one cook preparing all dishes. The place, as you can guess by the name, is rock'n'roll themed, with some really cool and traditional rock songs played in the background. The volume is kept quite low, so it doesn't disturb and it's enjoyable. The two guys taking the orders are really friendly and welcoming, nonetheless very prepared in terms of sushi, and they will guide through the menu before ordering. The food is absolutely outstanding, one of the best sushi I have ever had. The quality of the ingredients is superb, and they have some peculiarities, like the real Wasabi grated from the original plant, or the Kampachi. My top pick is the smoked salmon sushi, with the salmon being smoked directly by them. It's a little pricey, but it's definitely worth it. This is a top quality restaurant and would highly recommend it.

Tiny sushi restaurant with only 12 seats. Amazing personal service with Igor the owner will love to tell you everything about the history of the place and the dishes. As the location is out of London the prices are bearable however slightly expensive. Nonetheless they are worth for the quality and amazing taste you get.To have a proper dinner for 2 expect to spent approx. £100 including drinks. Overall if you around the area it's definitely worth it.

This is truly a hidden gem. The quality of some of the fish I had here was truly exquisite and some of the best tasting sushi I have ever had. The staff are friendly and keen to help guide you in your choice. Be aware the lunch menu is sometimes very limited and the evenings are usually reservation only.

One of the best sushi we've ever tried: quality, taste, presentation, price... it was simply brilliant! The service was friendly and quick. The chef is very passionate about his work. It is well worth a visit!