MARU London

Maru sits at 18 Shepherd Market, a ten-minute walk from Green Park. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and ranks no. 25 on the Harden’s Top 100 UK. The room runs smart, focusing on Japanese seafood and sushi.

Choosing Maru over the nearby Mayfair stalwarts is a deliberate trade-off. While the surrounding area is known for grand dining rooms, this space remains intimate. It rejects the sprawling, impersonal nature of its neighbours for a direct interaction with the kitchen. If you prefer precision over spectacle, the modest scale here provides a better return than the high-traffic options bordering Bond Street.