Sumosan Twiga – London’s Coolest Italian Sushi Restaurant & Nightclub
Sumosan Twiga – London’s Coolest Italian Sushi Restaurant & Nightclub
Where? Sumosan Twiga, Knightsbridge, West London
When? March 2018
Why? I live in London, a city that I adore. And I’m very proud to say it’s one of the best cities in the world when it comes restaurants, bars and clubs. So the bar is set very high, excuse the pun :) I don’t often do restaurant reviews, but when a venue comes along that I genuinely love, I want to share the news.
Eating sushi and partying are two activities that I love, but I wouldn’t normally do together. Which is why one of my new favourite restaurants in town is Sumosan Twiga – London’s Coolest Italian Sushi Restaurant & Nightclub – where the chic set eat, drink and party. And it just so happens the guys at Sumosan Twiga invited Charlie and I for dinner in order to review the fantastic food and great atmosphere! How could I resist.
Location, Location, Location
Tucked away on a quiet passageway just off London’s luxurious Sloane Street, Sumosan Twiga invites diners to exceptional cocktails and a split menu of Japanese and Italian specialities, all set in an ultra chic environment with a chilled house music soundtrack.
The brain child of Flavio Briatore; of Formula One fame, who also owns a string of exclusive, international, hospitality offerings under the name Billionaires Club; and Janina Wolkow, one of London’s ‘young gun restaurateurs’ as named by the Evening Standard, when she pioneered the luxury Sumosan brand. After the success of Wolkow’s Sumosan pop up at Briatore’s Monte Carlo Restaurant Twiga, they decided to join forces and create Sumosan Twiga in London’s exclusive Knightsbridge area.
The Menu
Combining the Italian spirit and traditional culinary flavours of Monaco’s famed Twiga restaurant with the reputation of Mayfair’s legendary Japanese favourite ‘Sumosan’, Sumosan Twiga offers an elegant three floor gastronomic residence with the energy of a private club.
Two menus pack a sophisticated punch, where Venetian-inspired Italian classics sit along side an innovative Japanese menu. The glamourous clientele can enjoy the very best dishes from east to west.
Sushi Theatre
For pure sushi theatre, the open kitchen takes a corner of the first-floor restaurant, where its show-stopping signature plates are created, from Truffle Hamachi Tiradito, New Style Sashimi to its delicious ‘Billionaire Rolls’.
Japanese meets Italian all on one table and it makes an usunually fantastic pairing! I think I may have over ordered! oh well, better get stuck in :)
The Decor
Super sleek, seductive interiors are designed by Italian architect Michele Bonan, renowned for his work with the Ferragamo fashion family.
The first-floor dining room is a light open space, predominantly monochrome with traditional, elegant touches. Chic black-wood floors are accented by classic European stucco details, Japanese hand painted screens are juxtaposed with beautifully crafted Italian furnishings in cool greys mixed with pops of bronze. Guests dine amongst oriental orchids and a beautifully curated art collection including African photography pieces by Blu Bonan.
After Dark
Taking the Sumosan Twiga experience in to the night, the restaurant’s underground lounge is inspired by the Twiga Late Night Lounge born in Monaco by Briatore’s ‘Billionaire Life’ hospitality brand. The London lounge, an intimate space designed with references to Briatore’s love affair with Africa, regularly hosts bespoke events as part of its private events’ schedule and post dinner party revelry too.
Image above is the chic masculine second floor bar and below the basement club.
Cocktail O’clock
Dario Ciaramella is the head mixologist at Sumosan Twiga. Born in Naples Ciaramella has worked in his home city, London and Rome. You can indulge in some seriously fun cocktails at the upstairs bar and the basement club.
I had the Wasabi Margherita which came with it’s own cone filled with fiery wasabi peas clipped to the side of the glass. This one is not for the faint hearted.
That’s all from me in London. Thank you Sumosan Twiga for a wonderful dinner and experience. Next stop Marbella…
Sumosan Twiga is open for lunch from 12.00 to 15.00 and for dinner from 18.30 to 02.00. Price £££.
165 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9QB E: www.sumosantwigalondon.com T: 0203 096 0222.
Bon voyage xx
I absolutely adore sushi and everything about this place sounds and looks amazing. Especially those cocktails! Definitely adding to my foodie bucket list.
Its great you should try it x
This sushi place looks absolutely incredible! I’m hoping to head out to London this autumn, and will definitely have to try this place out!
oh my other half would love to visit for sure he’s a lover of sushi and this looks and sounds like an incredible place to visit
This place has such a cool and current vibe to it. I love the low lighting and gorgeous decor and how it doubles up as a restaurant and a nightclub
This is such an elegant restaurant and the dishes also look delicious. I like your silver boots, it goes well with the theme of the restaurants.
I’m not the biggest fan of sushi but this place looks amazing! Will have to stop by next time I’m in West London
Oh do it may change your mind!
What a fabulous place! I love the decor – and your silver shoes, ha ha – because it’s so fresh and modern. The food looks so exquisite, too. Yum!
This restaurant looks amazing. Beautiful decor and I love the food. Especially sushi.
thank you it’s one of my faves
I live in London too and I love our city their is so much you can do! I love the dress and the silver boots you looked amazing.
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Thank you, you should visit it!
Who would have ever thought to put Italian and Japanese food together? Looks yummy! I’d love to hang out in the basement bar with those cool glowing ice buckets.a
This sushi place looks classy and not Asian at all. My goodness, do I really have to dress up to get some of their mouth-watering sushi that are works of art?
This looks like a really lovely and classy place to eat. I really adore the dress you chose to visit in, it looks lovely on you. So glad you enjoyed your time here.
Oh! This looks like a fabulous spot in London! Everything from the food to the decor looks spot on! Love your outfit, especially!
Thanks so much x
It looks like a very glam place indeed, and you are dressed in the very best and suitable way!
why thank you
This looks awesome. I love trying new restaurants out! I’ll have to check this place out!
oh do its great