Located in the Pantechnicon building, it offers a kaiseki meets izakaya experience.
In Japanese, sachi means happiness, fortune and good luck. The Japanese restaurant Sachi doesn't need any luck, though. It's Monday lunchtime in Knightsbridge, and the venue is already filled with sharp suits and designer handbags. The classy concept from Sunset Hospitality Group aims to create a formal kaiseki and casual izakaya experience, and it is quietly confident in its success.
Located on Motcomb Street, Sachi recently moved from the basement to the second floor of the Pantechnicon building. The venue is home to culinary concepts, including the French Provençale restaurant Amelie and the late-night lounge LUUM.
Sachi boasts indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as a trendy terrace overlooking buzzing Belgravia. In an area where more is often more, at Sachi, less is more. The smart space comes with shades of green and brown, low seats, countertop tables, and a soundtrack of soft beats. The crowd ranges from London locals (a great sign) to Japanese businessmen (an even greater sign), and we can overhear a table talking about living in Qatar.
Executive chef Moon Kyung Soo's of ATTIKO and SUSHISAMBA Dubai fame presents a traditional Kappo Ryori menu, which offers multi-course meals using seasonal ingredients, as well as an omakase chef's table experience. Superb for sharing, the offering spans starters, sushi, sashimi, maki rolls, robata, tempura and desserts. If you want to upgrade your dishes, Beluga and Oscietra caviar can be added. The staff are polite and professional and offer personal recommendations. And, halal dishes as well as mocktails are available.
Sachi is spectacular in its simplicity. The Bluefin Fatty Tuna O-Toro is one of the best we've ever tasted, and the beautifully buttery flavour is oh-so-soft. The Yellowtail Kobacha is marvellously moreish, while the Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio, Fatty Tuna and Japanese Wagyu are complemented with truffle.
While the mains are on the smaller side, they pack a flavourful punch. Sachi is great for meat eaters as well as vegetarians. The Aubergine with White Miso and Red Miso is fresh and filling. The Japanese Wagyu comes on the bone but with carefully cut chunks and a herbaceous seasoning.
Sachi's dessert menu goes from local to international, and dishes range from Mochi to Matcha Tiramisu. The tiramisu makes us rethink the classic coffee and wows us with its matcha savoiardi biscuit. The Chestnut Aisukurimu gets us daydreaming about Christmas, thanks to its chestnut ice cream and candied pecans.
As for the drinks menu, Sachi prides itself on offering Japanese sake and whiskey. The sake comes from highly sought-after breweries and boutique producers and can be served by the glass and carafe. The cocktails put Japanese whiskey in the spotlight and include drinks inspired by Japanese proverbs. A Thousand Miles Starts With A Single Step, anyone? However, it was the Golden Ember, with its Sipsmith Free Glider, ginger and honey, that hit our Dry January spot.
Sachi restaurant is perfectly positioned for local as well as international diners. Thanks to its talented team, there's no need for luck. At Sachi, happiness is on the menu, and good fortune is certainly in its cards.
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