Roketsu is a slick, luxury Japanese restaurant in Marylebone that celebrates kappo-style dining, bringing a fresh interpretation of Japanese culinary tradition to New Quebec Street. Kappo, meaning ‘to cut and to cook,’ is rooted in the intimate relationship between chef and guest, and Roketsu embraces this spirit by encouraging diners to shape their own menu through direct interaction with the kitchen team.
The restaurant’s design enhances the kappo experience, with a seven-metre hinoki counter for chef interaction,alongside table seating and a relaxed lower-ground dining space. The interiors have been crafted by Kyoto master builder Sotoji Nakamura, using natural hinoki, chestnut and cedar to create a serene, timeless atmosphere.
The format offers a flexible, personalised experience that blends the elegance of omakase with the freedom of a la carte dining. Guests can build their meal from categories including raw, grilled, sushi and tempura, with dishes crafted daily around seasonal British produce and premium Japanese ingredients.
Expect refined small plates like miso monaka with foie gras, or Cornish crab chawanmushi - a steamed egg custard with crab, mushroom and dashi stock. Elsewhere, guests can enjoy standout nigiri such as otoro tartare with caviar, scallop with nori sauce and Wagyu with caramelised onion and egg yolk sauce. Grilled dishes cooked over bincho charcoal and straw fire add a theatrical flourish, with highlights including Japanese Wagyu with a variety of condiments, and roasted duck breast with yuzu sauce.
Those looking for the complete experience can opt for a tasting menu, showcasing five courses of Roketsu’s finest dishes. A shorter lunch tasting menu is also available, offering small dishes, tempura, sushi and a choice of main course. Roketsu’s drinks programme is equally ambitious, with over 500 wines, rare vintages and a standout sake list representing all 47 Japanese prefectures. Wine, sake and non-alcoholic pairings are available to complement each tasting menu.