Eat & Drink
Originally published on Thursday, 16th October 2008
Nozomi
Yeahhh, I know a ton of new restaurants have just opened, but bear with me - I've been away for the last couple of weeks getting married and haven't had the chance to check them out. And I went to Nozomi recently and it was decadent and delicious.
Okay, so it's in Knightsbridge, most of the clientele saunter in wearing too much cologne, their shirt collars too high, heels higher, and look like no one's told them we're on the the verge of a financial crisis, but a little denial can be healthy.
And, okay, so the waiters aren't the most attentive in the world, but I like the feel of the place in a perverse, eurotrashy, St Tropez kinda way. There's a black marble bar, shiny wood, studded leather chairs in the bar and pristine white tablecloths in the dining room.
You'll find all the usual sashimi, nigiri, tempura stuff but there are also some other very well-executed, more imaginative dishes like the miso and mint marinated lamb with eryngii mushrooms or pan seared tuna with grilled shishito peppers and miso vinaigrette, and a very good sake menu.
There is also, as you may have predicted, a dj, so if you're after a nice low-key night out, this probably isn't the place for you. But if you're in a 'throw your cares to the wind and start wearing Versace' mood it is.
Hours: Mon-Sat 6.30pm-1.30am • Sun 6.30pm-12am
Place: 15 Beachamp Place, SW3 1NQ
Cost: £50
Web: www.nozomi.co.uk
Book: 020 7838 1500