Eliott Grabli's Miokuru pairs contemporary handrolls with a clandestine sake bar in the heart of Soho.
◆The Brief
- Miokuru opens in Soho, pairing handrolls with a secret sake bar
- Features local ingredients like Cornish crab and Yorkshire beef in handrolls
- Eki bar offers Japanese-inspired cocktails and fresh keg sake from Kanpai
- Designed by Block1: Design, offering a modern, atmospheric dining experience
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The Concept
Eliott Grabli, in collaboration with Block1: Design, introduces Miokuru—a 20-seater counter restaurant with a secret bar in Soho. Focused on British produce, the venue offers on the traditional sushi counter experience. With its darker, moodier aesthetic, Miokuru provides an unexpected contrast to London's typical handroll venues, while maintaining the revered quality of Japanese cuisine.
What to Expect
Guests at Miokuru are treated to handrolls featuring local ingredients: Cornish crab, Yorkshire-reared beef, and yellowfin tuna. The intimate setting allows diners a front-row seat to the gastronomic artistry. Eki, the hidden bar, serves Japanese-inspired cocktails and fresh keg sake from Kanpai, London’s pioneering sake brewery. The design by Block1: Design sets a modern, atmospheric tone, distinct from the usual sushi counter ambience. Not to be missed are the pressed hand-dived scallops with chilli sesame oil, a testament to the quality of British produce.
The Verdict
Miokuru is a compelling addition to Soho’s dining landscape, blending Japanese precision with British produce. Visit Eki for a Palume cocktail — a refreshing revelation.
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