Founded by Osaka-born fashion icon Michiko Koshino, Michiko Sushino is a sleek and contemporary Japanese restaurant and sushi bar which sits beneath her Queen’s Park studio in northwest London.
With minimalist décor, exposed brickwork, polished concrete floors and a gleaming copper bar, the restaurant brings Koshino’s design sensibility to a relaxed dining environment. The interior creates a refined yet unpretentious atmosphere in the heart of the vibrant Queen’s Park neighbourhood. Open from midday until early evening, Michiko Sushino operates as a daytime coffee bar and a sushi restaurant in the evenings. During the day, it offers artisan coffee from guest roasters; by evening, the menu showcases authentic Japanese dishes with an emphasis on fresh sushi and sashimi.
For lunch there’s a variety of bento boxes and miso soup, including prawn tempura, tofu and salmon options. Starters include edamame, seaweed salad, yakitori chicken and kanikara spring rolls. Sushi and sashimi selections include expertly curated nigiri (salmon, tuna, yellowtail, prawn) and fresh rolls like avocado-salmon and inventive house specials. Sets range from approachable ‘Kojir’ nigiri-and-roll duo to deluxe sashimi plates featuring salmon, tuna, seabass, mackerel and scallop. Hot dishes include donburi rice bowls and yakitori skewers, while creative touches such as crispy salmon rice, avocado fried rice and matcha cheesecake add depth to the menu. Specials include seared salmon with cucumber and cream; dragon roll with grilled eel and cucumber; and california roll with prawn and cucumber. There is also a kids menu featuring a kitty rice bowl, avocado maki, cucumber maki and fried chicken.
Diners highlight the freshness of ingredients, generous portions, welcoming staff and inviting ambience. Positioned amid this culturally rich neighbourhood, Michiko Sushino blends culinary authenticity with creative flair - perfect for casual lunches, evening sushi dates or relaxed coffee breaks in a fashionable yet friendly setting.