Tucked away
Luna Omakase (City)
RESTAURANTS • First Word
The Skinny: A 12-seat sushi counter serving an outstanding 12-course set menu (£230 per), Luna Omakase opened mid-March in a hidden side room inside the maze-like, multi-space Los Mochis restaurant, on the ninth floor of the swanky 100 Liverpool St building. Luna is the east London follow-up to Juno Omakase, which opened at the first Los Mochis in Notting Hill in 2024. It’s got room for 12 instead of Juno’s six, maintaining the original’s intimacy while making admission slightly more accessible.
The Vibe: On a weeknight, Los Mochis is already packed with a glamorous set sipping mezcal-based cocktails at the glitzy bar or outdoor terrace, and enjoying tuna tostaditos or robata-grilled seabass from the ‘Tokyo-meets-Tulum’ menu. While Los Mochis is an excellent pick for a weeknight date or corporate catch-up, Luna Omakase is a little bit cooler and several shades more exclusive. As soon as the host slides open those elegant wooden doors to the secret side room, immerse in a luxurious, two-hour-long experience of pure pleasure.
The Food: Executive chef Leonard Tanyag’s 12-course lineup might include buttery Australian amberjack crudo with orange ponzu and fermented wasabi, or nigiri with black bream from northern France, gently seared on Japanese binchotan charcoal in front of you. Throughout the meal, there are nods to Mexico like a soft, rice-paper taco filled with refreshing avocado, tomatillo, and Mexican herbs.
Early on, there’s a caviar tin filled with layers of delicate fresh wasabi, bluefin belly tuna tartare, and creamy caviar and served with crunchy sushi-rice crackers. There’s also a tender wagyu beef sando, and a sweet finale of miso caramel souffle with fresh wasabi ice cream.
The Drink: Choose between a sake pairing (£120 per), classic wine pairing (£160), premium wines (£210) or alcohol-free (£85), or choose à la carte from a selection of rare and fine tequilas, mezcals, whiskies, and sakes.
The Verdict: A welcome addition to the City dining scene, for the quality of the fish and the skill of the cooking. Book now, before it becomes impossible to get a seat. –Laura Price
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