Where to eat sushi in Covent Garden
Akatuki sits on Great Queen Street, in the stretch of Covent Garden that runs towards Holborn. Sashimi and nigiri are cut to order, and the signature maki rolls, stone-grilled Ishi Yaki plates and A5 Wagyu come from the same kitchen.
Every sushi price is listed further down this page. Nigiri and sashimi start at £7.80, maki rolls at £6.40, and a weekday lunch sushi set is £15.60 including sashimi, nigiri and a roll. Sets for two people start at £56.40.
The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Piazza and the Theatre Royal Drury Lane are all a short walk away, which makes it a practical stop before a performance or at the end of an afternoon in the West End. Holborn Underground station is four minutes on foot, and Covent Garden five.
Akatuki facts
- Restaurant
- Akatuki — Japanese restaurant in Covent Garden, London
- Address
- 30-31 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5BB
- Phone
- 020 4618 7626
- Cuisine
- Sushi, sashimi, nigiri, signature rolls, A5 Wagyu, Ishi Yaki, sake and cocktails
- Nearby
- Royal Opera House, four minutes on foot; Holborn Underground, four; Covent Garden Underground, five
- Opening hours
- Monday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 12:00pm – 10:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 9:30pm - Weekday lunch
- Mon – Fri, 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Bento from £10, sushi sets from £15.60 — see Japanese lunch in Covent Garden.
- Weekend lunch buffet
- Fri – Sun, 12:00pm – 3:30pm (last booking 3:30pm). From £48 — see the Japanese buffet.
- Book a table
- Book online or call 020 4618 7626.
What to order
Two people sharing
The Akatuki Sashimi Set for two is £56.40 for 21 pieces of sashimi. Add one signature roll — the Volcano Roll at £18.80 or the Akatuki Roll at £28.90 — and that is a full meal between two.
A quick lunch
Monday to Friday the Salmon Set is £15.60 for sashimi, nigiri and a maki roll. The Aka Signature Set at £18.80 adds mixed white fish and a California Roll. Both are served through to 5:00pm.
Before the theatre
Order nigiri from £7.80 and one hot plate from the Ishi Yaki list — the stone-grilled chicken teriyaki is £26.20 — so nothing needs a long wait before curtain-up.
If you want the best of the counter
The Deluxe Sushi & Sashimi Set for two is £99.00: 18 pieces of sashimi, 10 pieces of nigiri and an Akatuki Roll. A5 Japanese Wagyu ribeye is £86.80 if you want to finish with something hot.
Akatuki Covent Garden
30-31 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5BB
Phone:
020 4618 7626
Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines), four minutes on foot, and Covent Garden (Piccadilly line), five.
Monday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 12:00pm – 10:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 9:30pm
Questions we are asked
Where is Akatuki in Covent Garden?
Akatuki is at 30-31 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5BB, on Great Queen Street between Covent Garden and Holborn. Holborn Underground station is four minutes away on foot, Covent Garden station five and the Royal Opera House four.
What sushi do you serve?
The sushi list runs from hand-cut sashimi and nigiri to signature maki such as the Volcano Roll and the Akatuki Roll. Stone-grilled Ishi Yaki plates, A5 Wagyu and hot dishes are served alongside it.
Do I need to book a table?
Booking is recommended, particularly at weekends and before curtain-up at the Royal Opera House. You can reserve online or call 020 4618 7626.
Is there a lunch menu?
Yes. Weekday lunch runs Monday to Friday, 12:00pm–5:00pm, with bento from £10.00 and sushi sets from £15.60. A separate all-you-can-eat buffet runs Friday to Sunday, 12:00pm–3:30pm (last booking 3:30pm), with packages at £48, £68 and £88 per person.
What are your opening hours?
Monday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 10:00pm; Friday – Saturday: 12:00pm – 10:30pm; Sunday: 12:00pm – 9:30pm