[title]
Endo Kazutoshi is kind of a big deal.
The Yokohama-born sushi master has been based in London for a while now, launching Endo at the Rotunda in White City in 2019. However, due to a fire last year, the restaurant remains closed. But Endo isn’t sitting still, and is currently in residence at Mayfair private members club Annabel’s on Berkeley Square.
The club is allowing non-members to make reservations at its new exclusive sushi pop-up from the Michelin-starred chef. He’s taking over the restaurant for five months and will be offering a £245-a-head menu. The menu also has the option to add a £120-per-person sake pairing.
Commenting on the opening, Kazutoshi said: ‘I have an opportunity to make the food I love and reconnect with guests outside of the Rotunda, and to meet new friends along the way too.
‘My team and I are ready to welcome you all and we hope you enjoy this demonstration of my sushi and hospitality in a different setting.’
Annabel’s usually charges an annual fee of £3,250, but non-members will be allowed to eat at the pop-up. However, strict house rules will be maintained. As usual, diners will not be allowed to use their phones, submit dietary requests or even wear perfume. There’s a strict dress code too, which requires ‘polished, occasion and time-of-day appropriate attire … smart, tasteful and refined, rather than casual or sporty’.
Endo will be cheffing at the member’s club from now until July 2026. It’s already booked up until the end of May. For future bookings, find the official website here. You can also join a wait list for April and May reservations.
Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke – from news and reviews to events and trends. Just follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel.
Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.