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Chef Mitsuhiro Araki had previously run a restaurant in [[Tokyo]] called [[Araki (restaurant)|Araki]] for which he held three [[Michelin star]]s, but chose to close it in February 2013 in order to pursue a new challenge.<ref name=telegraphopenings/> He had considered New York, Paris, and Singapore, but chef [[Joël Robuchon]] suggested London to him. The move took three years to organise.<ref name=ftreview/> |
Chef Mitsuhiro Araki had previously run a restaurant in [[Tokyo]] called [[Araki (restaurant)|Araki]] for which he held three [[Michelin star]]s, but chose to close it in February 2013 in order to pursue a new challenge.<ref name=telegraphopenings/> He had considered New York, Paris, and Singapore, but chef [[Joël Robuchon]] suggested London to him. The move took three years to organise.<ref name=ftreview/> |
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The interior of the restaurant, designed by the [[Takenaka Corporation]], features a counter made from 200-year-old cypress wood gifted to Araki by Japanese musician [[Ryuichi Sakamoto]].<ref name=telegraphopenings/><ref name=prem/> That counter is divided from the kitchen by a pair of green curtains,<ref name=ftreview>{{cite news|last1=Lander|first1=Nicholas|title=The Araki, London|url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c5df2366-6477-11e4-bac8-00144feabdc0.html|accessdate=8 October 2015|work=The Financial Times|date=7 November 2014}}</ref> and the overall look of the interior is based upon the architecture of the Japanese [[Edo period]].<ref name=prem/> There are only |
The interior of the restaurant, designed by the [[Takenaka Corporation]], features a counter made from 200-year-old cypress wood gifted to Araki by Japanese musician [[Ryuichi Sakamoto]].<ref name=telegraphopenings/><ref name=prem/> That counter is divided from the kitchen by a pair of green curtains,<ref name=ftreview>{{cite news|last1=Lander|first1=Nicholas|title=The Araki, London|url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c5df2366-6477-11e4-bac8-00144feabdc0.html|accessdate=8 October 2015|work=The Financial Times|date=7 November 2014}}</ref> and the overall look of the interior is based upon the architecture of the Japanese [[Edo period]].<ref name=prem/> There are only fifteen seats – nine at the counter and six in a private dining room.<ref name=cathotel>{{cite news|last1=Gerrard|first1=Neil|title=Sushi master Mitsuhiro Araki to open London restaurant|url=https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/353000/sushi-master-mitsuhiro-araki-to-open-london-restaurant|accessdate=8 October 2015|work=Caterer and Hotelkeeper|date=22 July 2014}}</ref> The restaurant formed part of a £250 million redevelopment of the combined office and retail space at Burlington Street.<ref name=prem>{{cite web|title=Opening The Araki|url=http://premierconstructionnews.com/2015/01/07/opening-the-araki/|publisher=Premier Construction News|accessdate=8 October 2015|date=7 January 2015}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:56, 27 December 2018
| The Araki | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2014 |
| Chef | Mitsuhiro Araki |
| Food type | Sushi |
| Rating |  Michelin Guide 2018 |
| Street address | New Burlington Street |
| City | London, W1 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°30′42″N 0°08′25″W / 51.511795°N 0.140369°W |
| Seating capacity | 15 (9 at the counter, 6 in a private dining room) |
| Other information | Nearest station: Piccadilly Circus |
| Website | Official website |
The Araki is a sushi restaurant run by Japanese chef Mitsuhiro Araki which opened in London in 2014. It was awarded two stars in the 2016 Michelin Guide for the UK and Ireland, before being awarded three in the 2018 guide, making it the first Japanese restaurant to win three stars in the UK.[1]
Description
Chef Mitsuhiro Araki had previously run a restaurant in Tokyo called Araki for which he held three Michelin stars, but chose to close it in February 2013 in order to pursue a new challenge.[2] He had considered New York, Paris, and Singapore, but chef Joël Robuchon suggested London to him. The move took three years to organise.[3]
The interior of the restaurant, designed by the Takenaka Corporation, features a counter made from 200-year-old cypress wood gifted to Araki by Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto.[2][4] That counter is divided from the kitchen by a pair of green curtains,[3] and the overall look of the interior is based upon the architecture of the Japanese Edo period.[4] There are only fifteen seats – nine at the counter and six in a private dining room.[5] The restaurant formed part of a £250 million redevelopment of the combined office and retail space at Burlington Street.[4]
Fare
The restaurant offers a single choice of a set menu consisting of eleven courses,[3] with two sittings taking place each evening.[2] Araki has modified the style of sushi he has made to take into account European produce, such as salmon sushi, Cornish squid, and langoustines. Other dishes include similar designs to those he used at his previous restaurant, but from sources within Europe, such as his signature tuna sashimi, in which he serves three different cuts of the fish.[2]
Reception
Chef Jason Atherton called the food at The Araki "mind blowing" and said that it was as good as any restaurant in Japan.[6] The Araki was named the best Japanese restaurant in London by Tatler magazine in their 2015 restaurant guide.[7] In September 2015, The Araki was awarded two stars in the 2016 Michelin Guide for the UK and Ireland. It was one of two Japanese restaurants in London to be elevated to the two-star level that year, the other being Umu, which is located a short distance away from The Araki.[8] The Araki was awarded a third star in the 2018 guide, announced in October 2017.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Hill, Lauren (2 October 2017). "Michelin Guide 2018: UK Winners Revealed". Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d Armstrong, Hilary (2 February 2015). "New Openings: The Araki". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ a b c Lander, Nicholas (7 November 2014). "The Araki, London". The Financial Times. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ a b c "Opening The Araki". Premier Construction News. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ Gerrard, Neil (22 July 2014). "Sushi master Mitsuhiro Araki to open London restaurant". Caterer and Hotelkeeper. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ Norum, Ben (24 June 2015). "Going Out with… Jason Atherton: 'I really hope that Pollen Street Social gets a second Michelin star one day'". The Evening Standard. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ "The Araki". Tatler. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ Hyslop, Leah (16 September 2015). "Michelin Guide 2016: Japanese restaurants in London win coveted stars". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ Norum, Ben (2 October 2017). "Michelin Guide 2018: Sushi bar gains three Michelin stars as London leads the way". Retrieved 2 October 2017.
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