Brought to us by the market leader in the Japanese dining scene
The Concept
Brought to us by the market leader in the Japanese dining scene, Salt Group, Engawa offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience in the boutique Ham Yard Village, Soho. Serving up Kobe beef, sushi and sashimi this intimate space is the place for a modern, yet totally authentic, taste of Japan. As the Salt Group’s flagship London restaurant, Engawa is the only UK restaurant to import the entire Kobe cow so it can offer a wide range of cuts including sirloin, rump, fillet and rib-eye.
The Space
Small and stylish, Engawa seats just 29. Pull up a stool in front of the open-kitchen and watch the masterful chefs in action, or secure a table that affords a view of the artistic light arrangements decorated with hand-stencilled Kanji writing depicting various emotions. Roughly translated as ‘veranda’, Engawa lives up to its name with a mellow atmosphere and softwood furnishings throughout.
The Cuisine
Spectacularly presented in bespoke Japanese pottery, almost every dish at Engawa is a symphony for the palate. The show-stealing Kobe beef is sourced from the Tajima breed of Wagyu cattle and comes in more varieties than you can shake a chop stick at. Executive Chef Akira Shimizu serves up a fine selection of fixed kaiseki menus, lunchtime menus, lunchtime bento boxes and dons (rice bowls), all of which put the spotlight on Engawa’s Kobe dishes.
Menu Highlights
Kobe Beef Yukhoe – Finely chopped Kobe beef with dashi stock, grated yam and spring onion julienne will waken up your taste buds
Kobe Beef & Fish Sashimi – A true work of art this exquisite selection features scallops and salmon, as well as both raw and seared Kobe beef.
Deluxe Engawa Foundue – A fondue like no other; tofu cheesecake with seasonal fruits you dip in a green tea infused chocolate dipping sauce.
Q Insider Tip
Don’t do things by half and order the 8 course tasting menu; just the right amount of food this selection will leave you thoroughly contented.
Text and photos with permission of Wish hr partner, Quintessentially Lifestyle.
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