RAI - Tottenham Court Road

4.6

161 Reviews

£41 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

With just 5 tables and 10 sushi counters, RAI offers the finest yet affordable Omakase experience in London. Experience the essence of “omakase,” which means “I’ll leave it up to you,”. Performed right in front of you by Chef Padam, each plate demonstrates a different level of craftsmanship. Watch as our chef expertly prepares sushi and stamps it with speciality binchotan charcoal for charred flavour, served with 5-year-old soy sauce & rare freshly grated Japanese wasabi.

Forget the noise of central London and enter a serene Japanese garden. Discover the captivating charm of our traditional Japanese garden, where stunning visuals meet an exceptional dining experience. Indulge in our expertly crafted New Style/Classical Tasting menu by Chef Padam and his exceptional team. For those who want a little bit of everything but aren’t quite ready for a full course, we offer an exciting À La Carte menu that can be enjoyed in our Japanese Garden.

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Additional information

Location
11-13 Bayley St, London, Greater London WC1B 3HD
Phone number
020 8149 6248
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, French / Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Fri 5:30 pm–11:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Padam Raj Rai

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Experiences

Seasonal ALC Menu - Only 5 Tables Available.
Multiple dates available
You can order any dish from the Seasonal ALC MENU.
9 - 11- 13 Premium Course Omakase Menu £59/£75/£89
Multiple dates available
9-course Omakase - £59. *Only at lunch times. Not available at Dinner times.* 11 course Omakase - £75 13 COURSE - PREMIUM OMAKASE | £89 Using freshest and the highest quality premium ingredients. Such as freshly grated 100% Japanese wasabi that takes up to 3-yrs to grow, 2-38-yrs aged soy sauces aged in 100-year-old cedar barrel, A5 Kobe, Koshihikari rice & Sanpuku nori considered one of the best sushi rice and nori in the world – Be prepared for an incredible omakase experience!
RAI SPECIAL PREMIUM OMAKASE | £110
£110.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Using freshest and the highest quality premium ingredients. Such as freshly grated 100% Japanese wasabi that takes up to 3-yrs to grow, 2-38-yrs aged soy sauces aged in 100-year-old cedar barrel, A5 Kobe, Koshihikari rice & Sanpuku nori considered one of the best sushi rice and nori in the world – Be prepared for an incredible omakase experience! To book the Seasonal Tasting menu or ALC menu, please select the correct buttons.

Wagyu dumplings, ponzu sauce | £19*
Grilled aubergine, truffle saikyo miso, sesame | £18*
Add truffle | +£14
Lime and chilli tiger prawns | £22*
Australian halal wagyu with kizami wasabi, lime, togarashi | £39
Salmon, kombu oil, butternut xo sauce | £26
Unagi don, aged soy, ikura | £35
Add truffle | +£14
48hrs marinated saikyo miso grilled cod | £42
Chargrilled spicy lamb cutlet, spicy yuzu dressing | £35
Chargrilled Pork Secreto | £27
A5 Wagyu or Kobe, maitake, sanso pepper chimichurri | MP

Dessert

Seasonal special dessert | £10
Sesame Delight | £13
Home-made sorbet & ice-cream | £6
Raspberry Sable, yuzu ganache, banana, mint & strawberry ice-cream | £13

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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West End London
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

RAI on Tottenham Court Road offers an exceptional Japanese dining experience, featuring a variety of omakase menus that impress with "amazing flavors" and "excellent service." Diners praise the "outstanding food," "wonderful staff," and "great value for money." A "modern twist on authentic Japanese food," RAI is a must-visit for sushi enthusiasts.

161 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish we cannot thought the experience. One of the best dining experiences we have had in London Can’t wait to come back
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Dan
London1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The courses were all amazing. The scallops and the negiri being particular highlights Staff were all welcoming and it was a delight to watch the chefs work For what you get, it’s very reasonably priced (you will spend a lot but you will be glad you did)
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SSoliman
Birmingham2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time we have eaten at Rai and it doesn’t disappoint.
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Jon
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and entertaining Omakase which was extremely good value for London. We will definitely visit again and are looking forward to trying sister restaurants Kibako and Hotstone.
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Tamar
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, beautifuly presented, in a convenient location.
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Kayson
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Chef Rai is highly entertaining. The food was inventive, i appreciate taking risks which by and large worked well. highlights were the scallops and black cod. General service was good, informative but a little too sales-y for a true fine dining restaurant, seemed to be trying to make an extra buck rather than allow for the most enjoyable experience.
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Alex
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience, delicious omacase with every dish being a discovery and top quality, and a very personal welcome by Chef Padam! Truly outstanding and top-notch by all dimensions!
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Allen
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rai is an amazing place to eat. Their omakase menu is outstanding and lovely ambiance. The chef, and the servers are very attentive and knowledgeable and can tell they are professional. Will be back again. Love the changes in menu. Keeps it exciting.
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Gaia
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible experience at Rai! I had the 9-course omakase and honestly, every dish was a work of art. The sashimi was so fresh it melted in my mouth, the A5 wagyu was next-level buttery, and the sushi? Perfection. Every bite was packed with flavour and felt so carefully put together. The atmosphere was intimate and elegant without feeling pretentious, and the service was just as impressive as the food—super friendly, knowledgeable, and really made the experience feel special. If you’re into Japanese fine dining, this place is a must. Already thinking about when I can go back!
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Jonathan
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
When we arrived on time we were told our table was not ready, which wasn’t a problem and we could wait in the ‘Lounge’. The Lounge turned out to be a couple of tables in a Lift Lobby Area of a building to the side of the Resturant. People were walking in and out to get to their AirBnB’s past us. We waited there for 15minutes with no service for even drinks in this area. The food was good, and the service once we sat down was fine, though the Resturant is very small and every time some entered and the door opened a very cold gust of air would rush in, the couple on the table next to us complained about it as they were closer to the door. The end of the meal was odd also, whilst we were paying the bill and finishing our wine we were asked to leave the table and sit at the bar counter as they needed to turn the table around for the next guests. Overall good food and decent service whilst we were having the tasting menu, but seamed over busy and not a polished experience for the price we paid. Perhaps it was overly busy because it was Valentines Day, but not handled well.
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RAI - Tottenham Court Road is rated 4.6 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

RAI - Tottenham Court Road does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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