Whether you're a steak connoisseur, or looking to dip your toe into the world of wagyu, London's restaurants are serving some of the world's finest marbled meat. Imported from Japan, Australia and the Highlands, the beef is graded using numbers and letters (with the highest numbers correlating to the best quality produce). From luxury tacos and sandos, to tender fillet steaks and beastly 1kg feasts - check out our guide to the top London restaurant's serving wagyu here.
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Last updated on 5th August 2024
The May Fair Bar and Kitchen is a sophisticated spot, decked out in silver furnishings and boasting an extensive cocktail menu. This elegant venue is located close to Green Park station, promising enticing dishes on both the bar and restaurant menu. Whether you fancy wagyu sliders alongside a few drinks or a sit-down meal of beef fillet with chilli truffle teriyaki, these guys have got you covered.
You won't find a more sophisticated spot than Jeru, the stunning Mediterranean restaurant in Mayfair that's decked out in lush greenery and ornate decor. They've got a range of wagyu steaks to choose from, whether you're in the mood for a chocolate-aged sirloin or a hearty rib eye, paired with sides like delicia pumpkin or crispy spiced potatoes. Don't miss out on their acclaimed halloumi doughnuts either, which are famed for being one of the city's finest savoury treats.
Situated a stone's throw away from Brixton station, The Courtesan is bringing a slice of Chinese opulence to the heart of South London. Boasting live music and performance on the weekend and a menu of Asian-inspired cocktails, the real star of the show here is the wagyu and ribeye bao - served in a fluffy bun with Japanese mayonnaise and crisp lettuce.
A popular hotspot amongst A-listers, STK is known to serve up some of the best steaks in the city. Both Australian wagyu sirloin and skirt feature on the menu, as well as wagyu beef tartare. And for when you've filled your boots with the marbled meat? There's live music and dancing late into the night.
If you're in the mood for high-end Japanese dining then it's off to Aqua Kyoto with you. Boasting wagyu sirloin on the menu alongside sushi and more, it's luxury dining with luxury ingredients to match.
Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus is a casual Asian eatery inspired by Japanese izakayas that can be found on Berners Street. It comes from the same team behind the wildly popular Bone Daddies and offers a contemporary dining space lined with golden good luck cats, dangling foliage and modern mirrors. You'll find some decadent olive-fed British wagyu here served with BBQ sauce, red onion and shitake pickle, as well as sides such as tenderstem broccoli and steam rice to go with it.
With luxury interiors like no other, Piazza Italiana are showing Italian restaurants what they're all about. And on the menu? It's an Australian wagyu steak that should hold your interest, best served with a lush peppercorn sauce.
The New York Bar in Victoria is known for it's delicious eats, whether that's a quick bar snack or a pre-theatre meal. And if it's fine dining you're after, check out the Grade A5 Wagyu Steak Sandwich and Caviar experience which includes only the best ingredients.
Make your way over to Stratford's East Village and discover Bamboo Mat, a trendy dining destination with a focus on Nikkei fare. Alongside a fantastic menu of sushi and ceviche, you'll find their fantastic grilled wagyu beef (£42 for 100g), complete with Japanese BBQ sauce and pickled wasabi. The only think you need to do now is choose the perfect cocktail or glass of sake to pair.
Combining traditional Chinese and Japanese dishes with a contemporary approach, Mei Ume is one of London's top spots for Asian cuisine. The wok-fried wagyu beef keeps things simple, served with only oyster sauce, ginger and spring onion - letting the marbled meat do all the talking (and trust us, it's got a lot to say).
A mainstay on W1's swanky restaurant scene, Sexy Fish is just about as bougie as they come. Whilst better-known for their uber-fresh sashimi and nigiri, they also happen to offer a selection of prime beef, imported from all over the world. Served as either sirloin or fillet steak, their wagyu is graded A5 and is perfectly paired with one of the many vintage reds sold by the glass.
