Sushi Bar Atariya - Swiss Cottage

I absolutely love this sushi restaurant. I live in the neighborhood and order takeaway a couple times per month (much cheaper to call it in and pick up rather than Deliveroo, and there’s a loyalty card). The fish is always delicious, I’m saddened to hear that others have thought it tasted frozen or metallic. Their sashimi is so good, I also buy their saku (blocks of raw fish to make sushi at home). I wouldn’t compare this place to any Michelin restaurants, it’s not that kind of place. It’s a simple, clean, homey place that also happens to supply delicious sushi-grade fish for many decent restaurants in London. The people who work there have been consistently nice on the phone and in person. The prices reflect the quality and area but also don’t break the bank. I couldn’t recommend them more.

I was so close, so close! To giving this place 5 stars and I'll explain why I deducted one star. Would recommend booking a head as this place is rather small and can get packed out during busy hours, so if you want to avoid waiting 30+ minutes then call and reserve a spot! We ordered the Tori Karaage, Una-Ju, Aburi Wagyu Nigiri (x2), Sal Ikura Don, Tokujo Chirashi, Salmon Spicy Mayo, coke (x2) and Yuzu Ramune. Total £107.50. Soooo yeah, this by no means is a cheap place to eat. But damn, the food is amazing. Honestly. I would go as far as to say to save up and treat yourself here if you possibly can as the food is very good. With that being said. I was a little disappointing by the chef making the sushi and food as at one point during survive, they whipped out their mobile phone and was on it for a few minutes before continuing their service. They did wash their hands after but that kind of ruined the atmosphere for me slightly. There was also a long wait before we got the cheque before we could pay to leave. I know this seems picky but it was almost the most perfect service with food apart from that. I have been here before and will come again in the future no doubt... After I save up a little money ;)