Engawa is an ultra-luxurious restaurant specializing in Kobe beef and sushi. It imports not only meat but the entire cow from Hyōgo Prefecture in Japan. This region is known for a species of Wagyu cattle known as Tajima, and only some of these cattle are certified to be raised for Kobe beef. Since the cattle are exported from Japan, Engawa is free to experiment with various cuts, leading to flavorful Japanese preparations like Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki. You can choose from three to eight-course tasting menus, including a Teppanyaki set, though the price can go up to GBP100. Those dining on a limited budget should opt for a Bento box for lunch. The Kobe beef dishes, sushi and sashimi are plated so beautifully, you almost wonder if you are in an art class. Do not forget to sample sake, green tea and Japanese desserts while dining here.

Located in the trendy Soho district, Shackfuyu is revolutionizing Japanese fast food. Ross Shonhan of the Bone Daddies fame introduces this stylish extended pop-up restaurant with delicacies such as Scallop and Yellowtail Sashimi and the smoked eel tostada with a slick of sesame wafu dressing. Four types of sake do your bidding and complement the array of lovely experimental fare on offer. A few cocktails also keep you company, sourced from Shackfuyu's basement bar.

Dinings, the award-winning Sushi and Japanese Tapas place, is located on Harcourt Street. Since its establishment in 2001, the restaurant has gathered much adoration and evolved into one of the busiest restaurants in the Marylebone neighborhood of London. Serving some of the yummiest Izakaya-style food, Dinings blends Japanese flavors and ingredients with European sensibilities, and the result is a gorgeous-looking, delicious meal that you'll keep coming back for. Owing to its popularity, it is recommended that reservations be made well in advance. The management also arranges for cooking lessons for interested patrons; check the website for more details.

Combining contemporary Japanese cuisine with a decor based on Eastern philosophy, Zuma Restaurant has an open-plan kitchen, so that patrons can watch culinary masters in their element. At Zuma, the environment is as important as the food, giving patrons a zen-like experience. The restaurant features a main and two private dining rooms, a sushi bar and counter service, and the menu fuses traditional flavors with contemporary flair. The lounge and sake bar cater to a sophisticated clientele, providing different types of sake and tempting cocktails with Japanese liquor. The lounge is the perfect place to rub elbows with the bold and the beautiful in London.