A highly polished, theatrical 12-course omakase with exceptional hospitality and a dramatic City setting, but the £230 menu and booking-amendment policy make it a serious special-occasion splurge.
Luna Omakase delivers exceptional food quality and attentive, knowledgeable service that define the omakase experience, anchored by its ninth-floor setting with skyline views. Unusual review patterns create modest uncertainty in our assessment, while strong consistency across courses keeps it just short of the very top tier.
Luna Omakase occupies a small, intimate room on the ninth floor above the bustle of Liverpool Street, where skyline views, artwork, and a highly choreographed welcome turn dinner into an event. Guests repeatedly describe the atmosphere as calm and refined, with chefs and sommeliers making the meal feel personal and educational; one recurring impression is that the evening feels like a complete experience rather than merely a meal. The main caveat is arrival: the shared bar and cloakroom can make the start confusing, and one diner reported a ten-minute cloakroom queue. The cooking is contemporary Sosaku-style Edomae rather than a restrained traditional sushi sequence. Seasonal seafood, tartare, caviar, scallops, wagyu, playful childhood references, and detailed provenance stories give the 12 courses a sense of theatre and personality. Most reviewers find the food precise, fresh, and memorable, especially the tartare, caviar taco, scallops, wagyu, and sake pairing. A minority found the spectacle rehearsed, the wine explanations too long, or a few combinations less thrilling; this is a place for diners who enjoy storytelling and creative interpretation, not people seeking a quiet bargain or purist sushi minimalism. For families, this is best treated as an adults' celebration rather than a casual outing. The current menu is a fixed £230, 12-course seafood omakase with no children's menu, and its raw fish, shellfish, wagyu, pacing, and price will challenge young or picky eaters. The gluten-free, nut-free, and celery-free labelling is useful for some restrictions, but other dietary needs should be discussed before booking.
Area vibe: Busy financial district with a corporate, fast-paced daytime vibe and growing evening dining options.
Safety: Generally safe with good lighting and frequent foot traffic, though quieter on some streets late at night.
What's nearby: Adjacent to Liverpool Street station, Shoreditch fringe, Broadgate and numerous office buildings, bars and restaurants.
The £230 tasting menu is the order, with standout moments including tartare, a caviar taco, scallops, and wagyu.
Expect a fixed £230, adventurous 12-course meal, plus possible arrival and booking-change hassles that are worth planning around.
The ninth-floor counter combines skyline views and polished storytelling with an intimate special-occasion atmosphere, though the presentation can feel rehearsed.