There are places you love because everything is of top-notch quality from the attention of the staff, the food experience, to the special atmosphere. I came across Bisushima while browsing the internet, looking for a rooftop in London near Trafalgar Square for a special night outing with my family. And it was such a perfect spot I came back for lunch with my husband to enjoy the restaurant in a different context!
Today, DOYOUSPEAKLONDON invites you to Bisushima, an exquisite Japanese restaurant near Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden!

Bisushima, London luxury Japanese restaurant 

Japanese food is one of my favourites. I love the flavours, the freshness of the food, the mix between raw and cooked ingredients, the aesthetic in the plate full of colours and harmony in the presentation… Everything looks like an invitation to explore new horizons!

Bisushima is located next to St Martin in the Fields, two steps away from Trafalgar Square. Ideal if you want to enjoy one of the many theatres, jazz clubs, or concerts nearby (we had a gospel concert booked at St Martin in the Fields on the evening we went to Bisushima, I’ll tell you more about it in a next post).

The restaurant offers you “artful Japanese cooking with the finest ingredients sourced locally and from Japan, the outcome is harmonious to the palate”.

Bisushima is the combination of two elements: “Bisu represents the Egyptian god of hedonism and party. Shima is the Japanese word for island and sanctuary. Born from these two elements, the concept conveys the transformative journey that guests can relish from Shima (Day) to Bisu (Night)”.

In our case, we experienced both atmospheres: we came for dinner the first time and had lunch the second time. The vibes are completely different but I could not tell which time I would recommend the most as they are both equally appealing.

Bisushima, a rooftop restaurant overlooking Trafalgar Square

When we first came on a busy Saturday evening, we missed the terrace as we were running out of time. The second visit allowed us to fully enjoy the view over Trafalgar Square and take in the sun in a very cosy place.

I loved the comfy seats, the neutral tones of the decorations, the peaceful area. I could have stayed there forever…

The terrace surrounds the restaurant at its two ends, allowing visitors to enjoy different views of London.

In addition to overlooking Trafalgar Square, we could also admire London Eye in the distance.

Stunning cocktails at Bisushima

When we first went to Bisushima, it was the first family night out in a long time, so we kicked off the evening with a cocktail for me and a glass of whisky for Mr J. to celebrate.

I was blown away by this cocktail! All the flavours came successively into the mouth, and it was pure heaven to enjoy a cocktail without having too many ice cubes that take away all the subtle mix of tastes (in my experience, the more the number of ice cubes in your cocktail, the less quality you’ll find).

When we came back to Bisushima we could not resist another round of cocktails (and Mr J followed me this time!), still irresistible.

The bartender is definitely one of the best in London as I rarely enjoyed my cocktails so much! Have a look at the cocktails menu (“virgin” versions -aka alcohol-free- are also available), you will see some very original mixes like the Hanafubuki (Hendrick’s Gin, Sakura, Raspberry, Rose, Eg White & LEC soda) or the Shibumi (Zacapa 23 Rum, Sherry Manzanilla, Coconut & Matcha)…

Refined Japanese cuisine a la carte

With our kids, we made a selection of a few dishes from the a la carte menu, including sushi, makis and mains.

The truth is, the most difficult part is to choose from the menu as everything is unfairly tempting…

Bisushima’s bento box selection

When I booked our lunch online, I saw a new addition: the Bento boxes and opted for them. They all come with a starter, pickles, rice & miso soup and are served with a glass of wine.

You have three Bento Boxes to choose from, each one comprising a different main dish: the Bisushima Bento with chicken teriyaki, the Bisushima Sushi Bento with sushi, and the Vegan Bento with agedashi tofu.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and found inspiration here. If you are about to book a table at Bisushima soon, please share your experience and opinion on DOYOUSPEAKLONDON’s blog!

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To go further:
Bisushima: 8 St. Martin’s Place, WC2N 4JH
Website
Reservations are required (via website).
A la carte menu or Bento Boxes (all boxes include a starter, pickles, rice & miso soup and are served with a glass of wine):
The Bisushima Bento Box: £25 (with chicken teriyaki as a main),
The Bisushima Sushi Bento Box: £30 (with a selection of sushi as a main),
The Vegan Bento Box: £20 (with agedashi tofu as a main).

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