There's Plenty More Fish in Kyashii

In my restless search for worthy sushi in London I visited Kyashii - an affordable high end sushi restaurant and lounge in Covent Garden, which poached it's head chef from Zuma. The venue is really easy to find on St. Martin's Lane - opposite St. Martin's Lane Hotel (home to Bungalow 8 and Asia de Cuba), or infamous Stringfellows...depending on which one is more your speed.  

As you walk in you're greeted by the warmth of the staff and the enchanting interiors. A venue that's been talked about as the date destination seems like a good place for any kind of a meeting, especially since the people you notice first are the beauties having a girls night out and the businessmen having their after work drinks. With the choice of five different rooms to dine or sip cocktails Kyashii seems like a good option for any occasion or customer, even those planning to stay quite late...on weekends there's a DJ in the champagne bar. 

The sake was brought to our table appropriately hot in a warming jug that kept it the right temperature throughout the meal. It was also undoubtedly one of the best I tasted so far. We ordered pork neck skewers as an appetiser and were not disappointed, even though pork isn't usually my first choice, the sauce was delicious and the meat was soft. If you are a true sushi lover you will make it your destination to indulge primarily in sashimi and appetisers like Kyashii's succulent gyoza dumplings. However the more adventourous might like to venture into the Unagi Foie Gras Nigiri territory. Sashimi is perfectly fresh and delicious, and since it's served on ice it stays cold throughout the meal, which is a very nice touch since you will want to sit in the gorgeous space, watching tropical fish and beautiful people as long as possible. 

Before or after dinner you have the option of relaxing in the lovely champagne lounge where a friendly bartender will make you one of Kyashii's fabulous cocktails. My personal favourite is the passion fruit champagne cocktail, however there's also a very respectable and affordable wine list which includes Gavi and Chablis.