My boyfriend and I decided to visit Sushisamba for our year anniversary and it was definitely worth the wait! We got there and as we were early, we decided to have a cocktail at the bar. It was a Saturday night so they were busy however the cocktails were great. After waiting in the bar for around half an hour, we were led to our table which was by the window so we had a beautiful view of the city all lit up. They recommend around 5-6 dishes to share between two people. So we ordered the Edamame, Kuromitsu Glazed Pork Belly, Black Cod, Sea Bass Tempura, Samba London sushi rolls, El Topo sushi rolls. I'm not a big fan of pork but my other half is, however we compromised with me getting the sea bass tempura which he isn't a fan of. The pork however was delicious as was the black cod but the best dish by far was the El Topo sushi. This sushi is a fusion of Japanese and South American, putting jalapeños, salmon and mozzarella in a sushi roll. Just divine! Sushisamba is one of my favourites restaurants in London however definitely somewhere you would go to celebrate a special occasion in my opinion. read more

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I want to rate this place higher, and higher, and higher, and higher, but the views from the 38th floor of the Heron tower are just not enough to save this restaurant as an absolute top sushi joint for me. I much prefer the "small things come in big packages" approach (meaning, find a neighbourhood sushi joint that will knock your trowsers off). The outside bar is way cool - with a huge orange steel tree in the centre. Plan ahead or you'll never get a seat. Of the few cocktails on the menu, one of them is a mojito - so they lose points for creativity in my opinion. For a fusion restaurant combining two of the world most eclectic cuisines (Japanese and South American) I would have expected more creative margaritas, caipirinhas, sake-based cocktails, etc. If you do go, try the "shiso-fine". Best cocktail on the list. Once inside, the food is inconsistently decent. Round One: The Yellowtail Taquitos and the Rock Shrimp Tempura are amazing! Round Two: The Pork Belly wraps are good as well but they are gone before you realise what you have on your plate. Be careful to ask about portion sizes. Many items only come with x2 or x4 per plate so if your a group of three(3), which we were, the servers don't exactly go out of their way to inform you. Round Three: The sushi rolls. They are decent - but don't expect bang-up-amazing-melt-in-your-mouth cuts of fish. Stay clear of the El Topo roll, unless your going to eat it up quickly. Once the mozzarella sits for two long it becomes more like dried-up toothpaste. Not cool. I have to say that the sushi/sashimi was pretty good. Would I go again? Yes, but at about 60.00-80.00 per person it's not really worth it for dinner. The views are stunning but you can get better consistent quality sushi elsewhere. If you want to impress someone, or plan a daytime date, pick a clear day and do lunch. You might catch me there. read more

Spectacular view and decent food. There're a handful of AMAZING Japanese restaurants in London. I don't think SUSHI SAMBA stands out from the crowd in terms of their food. But it's more about an experience anyway. It is slightly overhyped but definitely worth visiting, especially for tourists. I would recommend to book a window table at night : D read more

Get your wallet out folks, this is gonna be a big 'un! Shoes and smarts only to fly your way skyward in the glass roof into the heavens. Personally I have to face the door and pray, it's the only way I can make my way to the top without hyperventilating. Cocktails are amazing, mine, with chilli and vodka (a savoury concoction) even came with a seabass sushi garnish - yes, I know, bizarre. Drink and dinner all in one mouthful. So good though. Food is sumptuous. Small plates stylee. Share 3/4 each and get a gob-full of everything. The miso cod is ridiculous, the pork belly is sublime - need I go on? It's sooo good The view ain't half bad either - staring down at the tiny world below from the floor to ceiling windows. If you can take your eyes off your food that is. At £100 a pop each though, it's not for the faint-hearted or the pennypinchers. Save, splurge, enjoy! read more

I don't get home sick very often but it does help that there are so many restaurants that I adore in NY starting to pop up in London. There are a couple of Sushi Sambas in NY but in comparison - the London location is absolutely stunning. Its one of those places where you start to feel a little sexier just being in the place. One of my friends worked on the landscape - so that gorgeous orange tree out in the bar is her work of art. I was only there for drinks the other night but I'd definitely like to come back for dinner soon. read more

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I was trying to book online when I read that I need to book two months in advance to go eat at Sushi Samba!!! Any way I wanted a late lunch and was able to book a table for 3 pm on the same day! Walking out of the lift, the same cold smile that you get at similar restaurants in London We were offer to choose where we wanted to be seated and we chose the indoor space which was pretty empty. The waiters were attentive and friendly, tried to sway us from ordering too many plates but my sister and I were keen to try as many variations as possible The food was good- pricy The outdoor terrace is amazing - will go back again to spend time on the terrace read more

Hmm..where to start. The obvious. The venue is really cool, high up above London (I think I could see my house!), and subsequently the views are pretty amazing. With great views come great prices (great = high) which is to be expected (3 short cocktails = £45) and therefore with great prices come loads of Banker types (me included) and lots of well dressed women, which is never a bad thing, so points for that no doubt. The cocktails were pretty good, a right amount of kick, and mixture of flavours. Now there is a proper restaurant attached to this bar, and I assume the food is the same as the sushi a few friends and I had in this place, but the sashimi we had was not good. Perhaps it was end of service, perhaps it was because we went a few weeks after it had opened, but paying ~£30 for 9 pieces of sashimi, I would have thought that it would have tasted a better than what I thought was a bit cardboardy which was pretty disappointing to say the least. I would go back there for a Client/work event and gladly try the food again, or to take my better half for a panoramic cocktail, but aside from that, I probably wouldnt. read more

Sushi Samba is a fantastic place to have a drink and admire the London skyline. If you are looking to eat, you need to book well in advance and the food is pricey for the portion sizes. However, that is what you pay for the premium view! If you get queazy be sure to stand back in the elevator as it shoots up the 40 floors to the top of the Heron Tower! I think it is best to go here for a post work drink or a cocktail with friends who are visiting London. The staff are pretty friendly and the drinks not too pricey. The decor is interesting and at sunset the view to the SW is nothing short of breathtaking! There is a fantastic outdoor smoking area on the NE side with a bar, but be quick as it fills up very quickly on nice evenings. read more

I'd been to Sushi Samba a few years ago and was blow away by the food. I decided to go back again recently as a treat to myself before leaving London and was again really impressed. It is pretty pricey but so worth it as the taste of the food is amazing. We had a selection of dishes chosen by our waiter which were all great. I especially loved the black cod dish, the flavours they used just complemented each other so well. Both times I've come away from the restaurant saying it was the best meal I've ever had. Apart from the food being to die for, the restaurant itself is beautifully designed and has a stunning view of London. There is also a nice bar too which serves delicious cocktails. If you are looking for somewhere with the wow factor, I would recommend this place. read more

AMAZING is all I can say! Food was fabulous, atmosphere was more than enjoyable and the view was breath taking! Our waiters were extremely helpful and attentive. Food portions were excellent and more than enough for the 6 of us. Food was brought out as it was ready which was so nice. This place is pricey but I would 100% recommend treating yourself. You must have a reservation! read more

Only came for cocktails. Amazing views of London. Crowded. Rich Hipster central. The cocktails are pretty overpriced for what they are, but I guess you're paying for the view. I ordered a dirty martini and PAID for it only to be told ~5-10 minutes later that they had no olives or olive juice. Maybe I am wrong but I feel like a martini is a pretty standard cocktail for a cocktail bar. Like I said, great views. read more

I was here on 09-03-14. This place is extremely overrated. I ordered the SAO PAULO roll and a 100ml glass of Saki. I expected something impressive, but it was mediocre for £35. The hostesses didn't smile and were not very helpful. The elevator ride to the 39th floor is nice, great views. I'm not at all interested in going back. read more

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Location 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 4/5 (but we all know the food is what matters ;) ) To start we had the edamame and gyoza which were pretty good (nothing special), and the kobe sliders that were amaaaazing (if you can't afford to go all out on the kobe, this is a GREAT compromise). The churrasco rio grande under 'large plates' was also so so good and rich in flavour!! Loved all the sauces it came with and the fact that you could mix and match. We also tried the poussin robata which was excellent as well. All of this was 5/5!! Sushi-wise, I felt like it was disappointing. We ordered Samba London and Tokyo Sky Tree which sound like they would be their most special rolls, but they were a big let down. Really disappointing when you consider it's called Sushi Samba not Everything-Else-Except-Sushi Samba! If I go back, I will make sure to steer clear of the sushi and just eat everything else on the menu! read more

The biggest appeal to Sushisamba is its location on the 39th floor. The Omakase was good for its price and relatively filling. The restaurant seems to be trying a little too hard- it's not a traditional Japanese restaurant by any means but it also feels cluttered. The wait staff was solid, but the workers at the front door were rude and disinterested in their customers. Overall, go to Sushisamba more for the experience than for the food. read more

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I gotta say, I had no expectations at all, it by far was one the best places I have been to in London, the food was amazing, ambience and interior is very good, waiters were attentive and the view was just so incredible. I also gotta point out, price wise it's very good and reasonable. :) read more

I would give Sushi Samba zero stars if I could. This restaurant is the type that treats their customers with zero respect and they believe that is the cool and hip thing to do. The food is only okay. In my opinion, I believe they are taking a lot away from sushi which is in itself a complex and delicious cuisine. It is the attitude of our waiter that upset me so much that I will never recommend this place to anyone. He actually snorted at me when I tried to pay for the bill while my boyfriend was in the restroom. Then, he laughed at me with a cook behind the sushi counter and THEN refused to take the check from me. A. It is none of his business if I want to pay for our meal. It is no ones place to judge us. B. How dare him for laughing at me. Why would any decent human think that's okay? It made me feel EXTREMELY awkward to sit there trying to wave him over and have him refuse. So, if you're in for over priced okay food with the worst service I have ever experienced- go for it. If you're into that kind of thing, it's the best crap ever. read more

Make sure to make reservations in London, most of the popular places book up so quickly. This place definitely was better than any sushi samba I've been to in the states. Gorgeous decor and the view of the gherkin/city was nice. The sushi was pricey but it was delicious. Plus our server was super attentive and accommodating. read more

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I will be honest, I thought it was going to be completely rubbish but I was blown away. I had a great evening, the staff were lovely and the food was outstanding. From a food snob who usually picks holes, highly recommend! read more

Beautiful location and amazing views of all of London with trendy decor and good food. We did have a ridiculous wait for dinner but stuck through it and made it in finally. We ordered edamame to start and followed with the robata steak and aubergine. We also had the El Toro roll which was okay but a little heavy for my taste. There were a couple other dishes I'm missing but I'd love to go back for drinks again. read more

Fabulous views... ambience and the food are both great. The service was fast and attentive.

I'm with a Brazilian friend and we just tried to go to SUSHISAMBA to view the game and were just told we couldn't go in because we were wearing a Brazil jersey! I'm in shock and I'll never again go to this restaurant which should remove samba from their name read more

Fantastico! Was recommended by Yelpers Connie M. and Yee Gan O. and it was all hit - no miss! First of all, you're in awe by the huge building that is the Herron Tower. A sexy glass elevator takes you 38 flights above to SushiSamba which is a restauraunt that served food influenced by the Japanese, Peruvian and Brazillian cultures. The three influences are reflected in everything from food, to cocktails and even the music. The food is absolutely and beautifully well done! Everything is meant to be shared, but you'll find yourself reluctant to let your dinner mates share anything as the food is absolutely divine! Try it all and don't be shy - it's worth it! The swanky decor just makes you feel so pretty. (It really does.) Go here to enjoy delicious cocktails upstairs, on the balcony or for dinner in the main room. Easily my new favourite in London! *samba dances away* read more

There are 2 things (amongst many) that I adore in life: amazing views, and sushi. I must admit that my better half did a very good combo when booking a table at Sushi Samba for our anniversary - however reading the reviews here, I got a bit scared. So yeah, it is in the higher price range (150£ for 2 based on 7 dishes, 2 wine glasses and 2 cocktails), and is definitely a hype place full of people speaking Russian with a bit of bling and shiny jewelry. But... we kind of expected that, right? Globally, our experience at Sushi Samba was amazing, and the wow effect starts as soon as you shoot up to the 38th floor while having a view over the City. The decoration fits what it says on the tin: a weird mix between Asian and South American with an orange tang to it all. Service was what one could expect in these kind of restaurants - maybe a wee over serviced to my taste. But the most important in all that is that... OMG THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! Dishes are bold, exotic and a bit extravagant. The products are extremely fresh, tasty and set up with some surprising associations, such as sushi on a bed of pumpkin mousse, mozzarella with salmon on rolls. A bit on the small side, but that also encourages you to take the time and really enjoy the various flavours you get. Desert on my end (cheesecake) was a bit of a disappointment compared to the main dishes, so just try something else - or just skip the desert and treat yourself to a sake :) So in a nutshell - go there to impress, or for a culinary experience The positives; - The setting - dinner on the 38th floor definitely has a wow effect - The dishes. Just for the food itself. Sushi samba was worth the experience. - The company, but that doesn't really count in a Yelp review The less positives: - I can't take a point down for the posh/snobby side - as that is what one would expect. However it lacked a bit of cosiness and felt a bit cold. - The cocktails were a bit on the mean side for the price, and the desert was a bit bland even if it looked impressive. I will definitely go back, and focus the budget on the main courses. And probably over the summer to have a closer look at the view :) read more

Amazing location with beautiful views of the city. Upon arrival, you are whisked up to one of the top floors via an elevator which to a club-like atmosphere. We booked our 11 pm reservation for two on a Wednesday weeks in advance. We didn't arrive until midnight (our flight from the US was delayed), but it was still packed. Our waitress was very helpful in walking up through the menu and giving suggestions, many of which we took. We started with the glazed pork belly crispy taquitos and got a series of large plates as well. The pork belly stood out as the best part of the meal, thought it was all impressive. Overall, I was most impressed with the location and the views it afforded! read more

The place is fancy with a great atmosphere. It is located on the 21st floor therefore the view from is absolutely amazing. Reservations are a must! and I advice you to be there before time because we had a small problem regarding the timing but they managed it at the end. What I really recommend are the samba rolls, they are absolutely delicious! read more

Had my birthday here and although it was a cloudy rainy day, the food and service made up for it all. The atmosphere was heaving, the food was so yummy, from the padron peppers, to the Peruvian corn and chicken skewers to the mains of sushi to the dessert of Apple foam, sorbet and garden mess. Want to go back again and try something new. Best place read more

I'm an overall fan of SushiSamba & Duck and Waffle, and I find the drinks and the food delish if not a tad minimal. We tried a load of different sushis and rolls, and though arguably not big portions, the quality of the dishes themselves is high. The uni was SO fresh, it was shocking. We all know I loves me a good uni. I wish the menu were more extensive. I hate not being given much of a choice, especially when starving after having been at D&W for an hour chugging on the champers. Omg I just said champers. Can I get off please. Also - this place is expensive kids - Dinner for two with a bottle of champagne came out to £ 312, and considering we had had drinks upstairs before, the soiree came in at over 500. But that view is DAYUM. Like, DAYUM. read more

This sushi samba is amazing! The one in South Beach, Miami, FL has a great location too but the London sushi samba is something else! The service is ten times better, the view breathtaking! The decor of the place is amazing! Everything flows super smoothly there. Great experience every time I go to London! BUT I had to knock one star off because your wasabi (just like the one in Miami) sucks. Simple like that. How can you mess up the wasabi? Feels like u add too much salt to it? Idk :/ read more

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Dined here on several occasions. Nightmare to ever get a reservation but always worth it. Outside garden is so beautiful with a red fairy light tree and views over the city. Sushi is delicious. Highly recommend black cod and shrimp tempura. read more

Sushisamba - Black cod - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

I love this place I have been to every Sushi Samba location. I was actually surprised because the one in London has the most beautiful atmosphere of all. The view is AMAZING and the decor as well. I had read a few bad reviews for the service but when I was there even though it was a busy night service was great. We asked to change tables and at the moment they had a reservation on that table but as soon that they realized the table was not showing up anymore they moved us. The food is still a little less good that in the Vegas but almost perfect. Great place for a date! read more

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This is a rating for the bar only as I've not had a chance to visit the restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised when I friend and I arrived at the heron tower at 8.30pm on a Thursday night and managed to be granted access to the bar one level below sushi samba. Although the drinks were fairly expensive, having the chance to see the view was completely worth the prices. The whole bar is surrounded by glass making a panoramic view of London and the outdoor area is great for those rare warm nights! Great if you can't quite afford to go up the shard and still wanting to impress a friend or date! read more

Haven't eaten here but it does have a great cocktail bad with a great view of London. I think I end up having all the cocktails on the menu. The Lychee one is great on a summers day! This is a good place to start the evening before going onto to eat dinner somewhere. I personally heard the food is good but in all honesty the prices are very high. So I would recommend coming here for drinks actually which are reasonable. read more

Food and views are to absolutely to die for. I still have dreams of the yellowtail sashimi. A great mix of Brazilian and Japanese flavours, and a perfect place to take someone who may not be as hardcore of a sushi fan as you are as there are plenty of non-raw dishes to order off of the menu. The only thing I don't like is how they rush you throughout your meal as they only allow a certain time for each reservation. I feel that to do this at a restaurant that exceeds a certain price point is just a bit tacky to be honest. We went to dinner with friends that we hadn't seen in ages and wanted to just relax and enjoy our meal. However, we were pressured and rushed to order ASAP and it just didn't feel very relaxing. They obviously value turning tables over a high quality dining experience. For that reason alone, I wouldn't return here with someone I wanted to really catch up with. Would probably only come back with my husband alone when we were happy to have a quick dinner. read more

Food was good. Views were amazing. You absolutely pay for all of it. Make a reservation. Glad I went once as that was enough for us.

Great views. Make reservations in advance. Nice place for a date on a summer evening. read more

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Based near Liverpool Street, inside the Heron Tower is Sushisamba bar and restaurant. Both the bar and restaurant are pricy. My boyfriend and I had booked a table at Sushisamba in July, the actual date of our reservation was in September as that's how far in advance you need to book! We were expecting to be blown away by the food but it just didn't happen for me. Some dishes were very tasty but some dishes I wasn't very keen on. The menu is quite confusing so we had to have the waiter explain it to us. Nonetheless, it was a nice evening and the restaurant has a nice and chilled ambience. Our meal in total, with a bottle of wine, came to £250 roughly. We went to the bar afterwards and had a few cocktails. The cocktails are great, I'd definitely recommend going to the bar but not sure if I'd recommend the restaurant as the food wasn't quite as good as I expected it to be. I would have rated it 5 stars if the food was more enjoyable. read more

Epic views, epic outdoor terrace, and epic price tag to match. Worth the splurge, however! Went at lunch just for drinks, and there was plenty of space and instant service - imagine it would get busy towards the evening however. Nice fire in a pit on the terrace to keep the chill of the stratosphere at bay, and you really do feel like you're in the clouds. Really recommend for a fantastic bar that can't be matched by many. Will certainly be back! read more

SushiSamba is located at the top of the Heron Tower, which by the way is so high up, I see God. In my opinion, the only part I loved most about SushiSamba was the lift up to the bar. It goes so fast and you get to see the whole view of the City. It gives you a great buzz and gave me great excitement to see the bar. However, I have to say I was disappointed. Poor interior, poor service, painful prices. I didn't try the sushi unfortunately, only a glass of Rosé. The terrace however, was very cute. It had a completely different atmosphere and the thought that you're standing outside on a very high building is a great feeling. I'm sure if I tried the cocktails or the food, I'd have a more positive opinion but I have no plans of returning. From the whole SushiSamba experience which my friends always raved about, I have to say the lift up to the bar was the only exciting part. And the lift down. read more

Spectacular view, great food. Second time here, I find the staff very attentive and quick.. No trace of slow or unfriendly service. I agree that the ambience and atmosphere is very elite.. Which is reflected in the price. Still a very nice place - especially if you want to impress someone special ;) read more

Been here a couple times for drinks and once for a meal. Food is average, but the wow factor is the view from the 39th floor. My experience with the bouncers downstairs at Heron Tower is that they're just there for crowd control (wait, I guess like typical bouncers). They may not let you in if you state that you don't have a reservation, or tell you to call some random phone number. If you state that you do have a reservation, however, they have no way of verifying it and just let you up. The lounge area is a nice place to hang out and bringing out-of-towners to see the amazing view from the giant windows. The lounge is also open quite late, so a good place to head to if you're finishing a late dinner somewhere and want to head out for drinks without being bothered to move twice. The food is pretty standard for showy "fusion" Japanese (think: Roka, Zuma, Aqua Kyoto) with South American influences. Pricey and nothing very memorable. I've eaten at the Sushi Samba at Park Ave in NY and thought the same. The focus if you're coming here, though, is not the food, but the ambiance. A good place to impress guests/clients from out of town. read more