SUSHISAMBA is one of my favorite restaurant groups, so I'm always excited when I see one while traveling. The husb and I spent the day window shopping and checking out all the London shopping spots and their beautiful holiday displays. Ending the night here felt like the perfect end to the day - especially since Covent Garden is so pretty during the holidays. This location is massive and absolutely gorgeous. The foliage over the bar is amazing, and the holiday décor blended seamlessly with their signature look. We were seated at a small table on the balcony overlooking the plaza, a prime people people watching spot. The food was fantastic, as expected. Imaginative sushi that blends beautifully with the robata dishes, all with gorgeous presentation. The cocktail menu is also excellent - creative, great flavors, and memorable. Love the artful coasters! Service at the bar was fantastic. Unfortunately, table service was... not. We waited probably 20 minutes just to place our order. Our server stopped by once mid-meal after noticing my jacket had fallen off my chair (which we used as an opportunity to ask for water)... and then never came back. We had to flag someone else down to get the check. Overall, the food, drinks, and ambiance were outstanding, but the lack of attentive table service keeps this from being a full five stars. Still a great spot - especially during the holidays - just be prepared to fight for attention from your server. read more

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Had an amazing experience, food came Out pretty fast with the sushi bar presentation in the middle, drinks were delicious. Was very happy we came. Service was ok, I feel like it could have been better. But we will see when I come back again. read more

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Trendy & chic atmosphere perfect for girls night out or a group of friends. Food and drinks were divine but service can be improved just a tad bit but I did go on a busy night. read more

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I don't enjoy writing poor reviews - but the staff was so rude to my family and I that it felt necessary. If you want to make fun of Americans at least say it to our face instead of mocking our order, bringing us the wrong wine glasses, and making us wait for the check past our allotted seating time. Energy and vibes were completely off - will not be back. read more

The food was good I had some Nigiri and then the avocado roll it was decent. The service was good but we didn't see our waiter very much. The ambience very very colourful in my opinion only one of the lifts was working to go up so it was tight we did have a good view next to the window. read more

What a surprise! We were NOT expecting this place to look like this! We arrived right when they started lunch service and we were immediately seated. The food and service is pretty good! Even though it is a chain (internationally), the quality of the food is fresh! read more

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We were excited by the look of the menu and the restaurant. Sadly, the cover of this book didn't match the contents. We were on the last night of a 3 week vacation and decided to have, what we though would be, a great last dining experience for the trip. The place is very reminiscent of CATCH LA, complete with the uber pretentious attitude, which I am not opposed to, but you'd better deliver. We perused the sake menu and made a bottle choice only to be told they no longer carry it. Still on the menu, but whatever. I asked for a suggestion at the same price point (€100), and he suggested 2 options in the €200 range. We decided to just have cocktails. The server was not extremely acclimated to the menu and didn't know basic cocktails (manhattan, old fashioned). We ordered the "Premium Taste of Samba" and expected something special. They asked about allergies and preferences,, we said no tomatoes and no olives. Of course, since I'm metioning that, it means they completely ignored it. Bad Pacing was ridiculously fast, and we had 3 courses on the table at once, so we requested they slow it down. They did, but I could see that the chef was not pleased (we sat right in front of his station so I could see him the entire time). He also spent a ton of time looking at stuff on his phone, which is pretty gross. Food was pretty pedestrian for the expectations. Almost nothing was special, even though it sounded like it should be. The Toro Tradito and the Rainforest dessert were exceptional. The latter was beautifully conceived and was delicious. Complete letdown was the "Premium" Nigiri, which was salmon and tuna. NOT Otoro, but just tuna. Huh? The filet wasn't a great cut of meat and was pretty tough and undercooked. AND had tomatoes on the plate. We would NOT return, but I wouldn't say to steer clear, but I suggest you just order a la carte. read more

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This is not cheap but what good Japanese is? Now this one has delicous options for pretty much everything you order. The special makis are ALL very good! read more

Food: 8/10- The food was tasty, well presented and overall very enjoyable. A clear standout was the crispy prawns, and the papas fritas were a nice surprise, I recommend giving them a shot! Service: 7/10- The staff were endearing and attentive, but the quality saw a steep drop after we received our food. It was hard to get refills on water and took a while to get the check. Overall, my only complaint was the sheer and utter lack of coursing within the meal. All our food came out at the exact same time, making the table crowded and the eating experience a bit hectic. Ambiance: 9/10- The ambiance was incredible, and the view was absolutely breathtaking, I recommend going for a table near the window, as you are afforded a gorgeous view of London from 30+ stories up in the sky. The music fit the vibe, and the restaurant was bustling with character and laughter from all sides read more

Walked by this restaurant and decided to eat here. I got a table for one pretty easily with no wait. Had to walk up stairs, but they had an elevator if you need it. Sat by the window and it had decent views. They were quick to deliver my order. Also ordered salmon nigiri (not pictured). Everything tasted really good. Paid like 60 pounds. I'm allergic to shellfish but they had a lot I could still eat. read more

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Food is good, service is poor. I would expect way better service for the price. It was my wife's bday and the service disappointed.

My family and I are visiting from out of town and we visited this restaurant today with a party of 8, including children. Before arriving, we checked online and saw that they had multiple reservation slots available--every 15 minutes or so. But when we got there, they refused to seat us. Even more frustrating, while we stood there, we could still go online and book a table immediately--but they still said no. It felt like we were being turned away not because they were full, but because we had kids with us. It was disappointing and frankly felt discriminatory. If there was a legitimate reason, they didn't communicate it. We were polite and ready to dine--but clearly, they weren't ready to treat families with respect. read more

Not friendly staff, we had reservations and they saw our kids and did not seat us. Haven't tried the food but can be certain that the vibe did not pass read more

Amazing service and the ambiance is so indoor garden meets chic! I love the whole vibe. Me and my boyfriend did the afternoon tea and it was quite the experience. My first time trying caviar was a good one! Also everything we tried was fresh & delicious! read more

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Walked 20 min to this restaurant because open table had slots available every 15 minutes. Upon arrival we were told they don't have anything available yet online reservations still showed availability. Terrible customer service and management!! read more

Many reviews say Sushisamba is incredible and I was really hoping to experience delicious food with excellent service. I'm not sure if it was what we picked or if it was just an off night for the restaurant but quite frankly my partner and I were disappointed. We began our night with the service heckling us to get the most expensive meals on the menu. Trying to upsell in a restaurant where the customers are paying a premium for the service and food is a bit of a shame. Eventually we were finally able to almost convince our waitress what we wanted, we each got the premium Taste of Samba. The meal started with edamame and plantain chips. Basic but that's expected; nothing shocking. No issue with it. Next we were served with crispy lobster taquitos and seaweed salad. The taquitos were one of the better meals of the night. The crispy shell was good alongside good lobster. Seaweed salad was not my cup of tea but maybe for some. Next was wagyu gyoza and toro tiradito. The gyoza were lacking a lot of flavor. So much potential yet very little seasoning and flavor. We expected the wagyu to burst with flavor but instead tasted like uncooked ground beef. The toro tiradito was significantly more flavorful with a beautiful presentation ( Most of the food, if not all was presented in a beautiful manner). We then had filet mignon, robata black cod and, aji amarillo rice. Filet mignon was by far the best thing on this menu. Cooked to perfection and had beautiful pairings of shaved truffles and pickled tomatoes. The black cod was also quite delicious yet could have been cooked a bit longer. The super wet skin was an indication that it needed more time cooking. As for the rice, no other word other than terrible. We were told it was supposed to be spicy. There was no flavor and I mean none. The rice clearly hadn't been washed prior to cooking. It was clumpy and almost pasty. Too much gluten in the water when cooking. Maybe we just got unlucky but also maybe something they need to look into as a kitchen staff. Next was the samba covent garden roll, nigiri and, negitoro roll ( Something we ordered on the side; not apart of the Taste of Samba) the covent garden roll was like a store bought sushi roll; dry and weird texture profile. Nigiri was solid; no comments other than bad rice. Maybe an off night for the rice. The negitoro roll was hard to eat. We both love sushi and exploring new foods but it was a really hard texture. Something in the middle was too hard to eat; needs to be cut into smaller slices. The last dish was the dessert. I would redo that. I'm not sure who approved that dessert but I know that this restaurant is capable of making better. Our overall experience was disappointing, from an upselling waitress who would not stop talking, to the waitress spilling soy sauce on my partner's trench coat, to a half decent and expensive meal at a very hip and swanky restaurant; I sadly would not recommend. I really wanted to rave about this place alongside everyone else but maybe this was not the right night. I would like to go again and maybe try to get the experience I was hoping for. read more

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Sushi Samba Covent Garden - Never again. Went at 7pm today and asked for two extra seats for our kids, waitress flatly said "nothing we can do" and didn't even bother to check despite plenty of empty tables upstairs. Zero effort, zero courtesy. We decided to walk a few meters to Sticks'n'Sushi and it was the complete opposite: friendly, helpful staff who found us a table even when fully booked. That's how you treat customers. Sushi Samba lost us for good. read more

The outdoor glassed in terrace was stunning. Decorated beautifully for Christmas . Food was delicious. Beautifully displayed. The preset lunch menu was a deal for what we got. Service was extraordinary read more

First time at a SUSHISAMBA. This location at Covent Garden was lovely. Gorgeous decor and a lively atmosphere. Made a reservation (same-day) to be safe. Service was a little hit or miss but did improve over time. Highlights were without a doubt the Covent Garden roll (no seaweed, perfect for sushi skeptics like me) and the Samba Salad with its incredibly good mango dressing and beautifully shredded veggies. Worth a visit, especially for these standout dishes. read more

Great evening!! Fantastic food. Hostess helped us get an amazing table. Our water was wonderful making sure we had a great experience.

First time here and very impressed! Service was excellent, food amazing and loved the ambiance.

The food was average to below average. The dishes were a bit stale and the spices not well balanced. All the food was over sauced and spiced. They sat us in front of a bathroom where we could see the toilet. I requested to see the manager who decided not to show up and have a conversation. On the way out I let the server know we are leaving half way through the meal but the manager didn't even have the courtesy of a conversation. Never seen anything like this before.. The absolute worse restaurant of our trip. Please be careful. Happy new year!! P.s - this would be negative stars and the manager needs to get fired. read more

Upon entering off the street you are greeted by a hostess who directs you up the circular stairs. Upstairs the long restaurant is decorated with a variety of themes. The first being live plants. The service was exceptional. We had Toro tuna and Salmon sashimi. It was of good quality. We also had a roll that had melted mozzarella cheese in it. A first for me and delicious. read more

Good food, great service, fun atmosphere. Went around the holidays so it was quite busy.

This place is amazing!! Amazing sushi in London. It is really nicely decorated as if you're in a rainforest and the music was perfect. We tried the chef tasting menu and it was so much food that we couldn't even finish it and had to take it togo. The drinks were also great. The service was top notch. I will definitely go back! read more

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If you like Sushi, you have to come here. The sushi is amazing, and I had two really good cocktails. The service is great and it's a cool atmosphere. Great spot for a date or girls night out. read more

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Such an interesting fusion of Japanese and Peruvian food. Sushi was fantastic. Had a hint of South America to it. Nice atmosphere as well.

A magical, colorful and lively environment. Professional and friendly staff. Amazing food! Vegeterian friendly. Managers on the floor very welcoming and accomodating! My guests loved the experience as much as I did! SPOT ON! read more

Server name: Egamberdi  Drinks: - Lychee Cooler Food:  - Shrimp Tempura - Chilean Sea Bass - Samba Convent Garden Rolls - El Topi Dessert: -Chocolate Banana Cake Review: Egamberdi, the server for my table, was really helpful to recommend and to help me choose the menu for the night. It was a really pleasant night to be able to go Sushi Samba (Covent Garden branch). I did not expect the night to be very well. Usually, most of the expensive restaurants in London are terrible not gonna lie - meaning that pricey does not mean good food. Nevertheless, Sushi Samba really impressed with its fushion food even though I am the person who is really hard to impress. I do not normally give even 4 stars rating. Sushi Samba really deserves it though. For the price, I got the taste and the quality of the food and the vibe of the restaurant. This is definitely a to go place in London. If you are in London, do not hesitate to come and try this place as this is very recommended. I hope this review helps you to find the restaurant that suits you best while you are in London. I will definitely come back again in near time. Cheers! Thank you for the wonderful evening Sushi Samba Covent Garden P.S. Lovely view from the terrace though. read more

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Brave and tasty menu. Service was top notch. I recommend you let the server pick a dish for you to try. read more

SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Really mediocre, at best. While a wonderful backdrop for an Instagram post, this restaurant is really all hype. Scenery and music are good, but sushi and other food is mediocre and very overpriced. It is situated in Covent Garden, a major tourist hub, and you certainly pay the price for their high overhead and get little than an average meal in return. Hard pass. read more

Some of the best sushi I have ever had. Extremely expensive, one small roll for £20, miso soup for 7£. Pretty decorations, lots of fake plants. Great location and great service read more

The environment and the service was exceptional! It is a fusion between Japanese, Brazil, and Peru! We loved it here! The food was amazing! We decided to get the preset 3 course menu because that was the best deal for us to try what the place offers (also a drink each). Having said that, it was a bit pricy, about £44 each for all 3 of us, BUT to have food prepared for you in this elegant way and to have fresh ingredients that you can actually identify does make the cost worth it. I mean, we do eat with our eyes! So I do not have any negativity toward this place. In fact, I would 100% go again and recommend it to others! What we ate that came to our table: - Plantain chips (appetizer) - Seviche / Short Rib Gyoza (small plate) - El Topo (sushi roll) - Banana Cake w/ vanilla ice cream(dessert) My only comment is that the dessert had way too much caramel that soaked into the banana bread (I wasn't aware it came with caramel, I didn't see that on the menu, not sure if I missed that) and I felt like I could taste vanilla extract in the ice cream. Aside from this, everything tasted GREAT! Thank you so much for a great experience! read more

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Maybe in was the cold January weather, or the grey skies and wet weather, but stepping into the colourful SUSHISAMBA new to Covent Garden, felt like I was on holiday. My mood was uplifted as I sat down for lunch in a velvet banquet surrounded by tropical greenery. Visually I just love this place. Lots of plants to set the mood, earthy jewel tones in velvet and shiny golden accents. It is definitely trying to be tropical and exotic but not in a gimmicky way. It feels quite polished and upmarket, which lets face it will be reflected in the prices. But I have to say the place did deliver. The service was attentive and the food delicious. The menu is of the trendy South American - Asian fusion style. Some sushi, some ceviche, some tacos. I tried a bit of each and from what I ordered, the sushi plate was the strongest. Which is odd for me as tacos usually win for me hands down. That is not to say that the tacos weren't good but like most tacos served in London they are overly stuffed with the filling. This makes for very messy eating. Add to that the taco shell was crispy and broke when I bit into it, so even though the tacos were tasty it was difficult to eat and got everywhere. If you are on a date, avoid this dish for that alone. The ceviche was fine but I was more about the sushi. I ended with an outstanding banana dessert that definitely made the day brighter. As it was lunchtime I didn't have a chance to check out their cocktail menu which was disappointing so I must go back as the bar area looks like a trendy place to come with friends. But today at least, SUSHISAMBA was my sunshine on a rainy day. read more

Okay so if you can navigate to the entrance (it's a bit difficult to find depending on which side of Covent Garden you come in from), then congrats you've made it to some amazingly good sushi. This new SUSHISAMBA location is a bit different - still the same creative and fun decorations but without the view from the top, so if you'd like a nice view like the original location, this one might not be the right one for you. Otherwise it's still a fabulous dining option and the chef & staff are just as incredible! We decided on the pre-theatre menu since it gives you a nice selection of the restaurant's best dishes, but don't be afraid to try out a bunch of the other types of dishes which range from sharing platters to tapas-like dishes. The gyoza and banana cake dessert were a couple of my favourites, and the sushi was out of this world good! My only critiques - the taquitos had a bit too much guacamole and the miso soup was too salty. Otherwise fantastic meal! Come here for a date night or just drinks with the girls. read more

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This place is very cool and a great location! Really interesting and beautiful lounge area with the ceiling covered by plants. Very nice for pictures! Windows also overlooking Covent Garden. Food was a bit overpriced for what we got, but the location and atmosphere was worth it! read more

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The food was amazing here! However the ambience sealed the deal for me. The view is spectacular and the service is phenomenal! Don't miss out on this spot in London! read more

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I had high hopes, because I have been impressed with other locations, but this one did not impress. The prices were high, with fewer choices, and the food was not good overall. This was my most expensive meal in London, and the worst one I had. The service was also slow, and they repeatedly forgot to bring out things we ordered. I would find another sushi place if you want good food and service. read more

From someone who doesn't love sushi, this place is amazing. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations. The place is buzzy and fun. They're also great with allergies, which was appreciated. read more

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I am so surprised this place does not have very many reviews! The strand is an awesome location because you get the incredible panoramic views of London! The music is excellent and makes you feel like you're in Latin America! Just think of the perfect combination of Latin spice and Japanese delightfulness, and you get SUSHISAMBA! It's an incredible fusion that is nothing but heaven to the tastebuds. I absolutely love this place and highly recommend it to everyone!! Everyone has to try this at least once! I wish we had this in San Francisco. read more

SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL