MOI is a sleek, design-led Japanese-inspired grill and sushi restaurant in the heart of London’s Soho for your Christmas party this year. With venue hire for up to 30 guests, as well as omakase experiences, live-fire cooking and modern Japanese menus, it's a cool, unique spot for a festive event.
For smaller groups, the Yutori private dining room is an easy choice. It accommodates up to 18 guests around one table, or up to 24 across two tables, making it well suited to office dinners or end-of-year celebrations where everyone can sit together and have a proper catch-up. The space has a warm, moody feel: dark timber, softly lit shelves of bottles, earthy walls and candlelight create an intimate setting, while long tables dressed simply in pale linen keep the focus on the food. Heavy curtains add a sense of privacy and make the space feel tucked away from the rest of Soho.
The menu centres on live-fire cooking, bringing together British and Japanese produce with a stripped-back, ingredient-led approach. Sushi is made by hand with a contemporary touch, and groups can expect a mix of sashimi, nigiri, maki and hand rolls alongside dishes from the grill. Menus are seasonal, so the exact dishes may shift depending on produce, which suits a Christmas booking that wants something less predictable than a fixed festive formula.
The drinks list matches the food. The wine list focuses on low-intervention and biodynamic bottles from small-scale producers, while the Japanese side of the menu includes sake and shochu. Cocktails take their cues from the kitchen, using local ingredients alongside Japanese techniques and ideas.
And if you’d prefer a bigger gathering, MOI can also accommodate larger group bookings as well as semi-exclusive and fully exclusive hire, giving you options in case the private room feels a little too intimate.