London’s fine dining scene just got even more exclusive. Sushi Kanesaka at 45 Park Lane is launching Sushi Kanesaka Michelin Series: City, Country, Coast, a three-part omakase collaboration featuring some of the UK’s most revered Michelin-starred chefs. This isn’t just a sushi experience—it’s a fusion of Edomae mastery with the best of British and French cuisine. Expect intimate, one-night-only menus, where sushi meets haute cuisine, countryside classics, and coastal wonders.
Michelin Stars and Omakase Magic Collide
Each event in this exclusive series will feature a collaboration between Sushi Kanesaka and a top UK chef, blending Japanese precision with distinct British and French influences. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when delicate sushi meets buttery French sauces, or when Cornish seafood gets a Japanese twist, here’s your chance to find out.
📅 The lineup:
🔥 5 March: Jean-Philippe Blondet (Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester) – A fusion of French elegance and Japanese precision.
🌿 20 May: Adam Smith (Woven by Adam Smith, Coworth Park) – A countryside-inspired menu using the best of British ingredients.
🌊 29 July: Nathan Outlaw (Outlaw’s New Road) – A deep dive into Cornwall’s freshest and finest seafood.
Each dinner will be held at Sushi Kanesaka’s intimate 13-seat counter, offering an unforgettable omakase experience.
City: French Haute Cuisine Meets Sushi Mastery
First up, Jean-Philippe Blondet from Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester. This menu will fuse the luxury of French gastronomy with the precision of Japanese sushi-making. Think:
🥩 Wagyu beef fillet with confit leeks and Périgord sauce
🦪 Hand-dived scallop with citrus beurre blanc and caviar
🍣 Sushi Kanesaka’s signature Edomae sushi selection
Blondet describes the event as “a seamless blend of our techniques, philosophies and passion for precision.” Expect elegance, indulgence, and plenty of caviar.
Country: British Seasonal Produce Meets Omakase
Next, Adam Smith of Woven by Adam Smith, Coworth Park, brings the English countryside to the omakase counter. His British-meets-Japanese menu will feature:
🌱 New season asparagus and estate wild garlic
🦀 Cornish seafood, fresh from the coast
🍣 Sushi Kanesaka’s masterful nigiri and sashimi
According to Smith, “this menu will be a celebration of exceptional British produce and the respect we share for our craft.” Expect bold flavors, seasonal stars, and the best of land and sea.
Coast: Nathan Outlaw’s Seafood Sensation
Rounding off the series, Nathan Outlaw from Outlaw’s New Road takes over the counter with a seafood extravaganza. Expect:
🐟 Sustainable, seasonal Cornish seafood
🐙 Traditional Edomae sushi techniques meeting British coastal flavors
🌊 An homage to Outlaw’s deep-rooted connection to the sea
Outlaw promises a menu that captures the time and place of the ingredients, making this an authentic, ocean-fresh experience.
A £450 Culinary Experience Unlike Any Other
Each Michelin-starred omakase event comes with a £450 per person price tag, but if you’re after a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience, this is it. Sushi Kanesaka’s sourcing is second to none, with ingredients flown in from Japan’s top fish markets and paired with the UK’s freshest seasonal produce.
Opened in July 2023, Sushi Kanesaka at 45 Park Lane has already earned its first Michelin star. This series cements its place as one of London’s top omakase destinations.
📍 Sushi Kanesaka, 45 Park Lane, London
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