London’s Piraña restaurant combines Japanese-Peruvian fusion with lavishly moody surrounds

Japanese fusions are a preferred twist to acquainted East Asian flavours – and Piraña restaurant in London is the most recent providing on this rising pattern. Set in swishy Mayfair, this new restaurant serves a scrumptious Japanese-Peruvian fusion menu orchestrated by chef Mark Morrans (previously at Nobu and MNKY HSE). Past its tasty Nikkei delights, the house additionally brings collectively fashionable design, a pleasingly moody environment and energetic vibes, courtesy of design studio LXA.

Wallpaper* dines at Piraña

The temper: textured and immersive

The house designed by the London-based inside specialists juxtaposes Japanese cultural hints with the ‘aggressive essence of the Amazonian Piranha.’ Refined underwater references combine with Japanese heritage’s iconic figures equivalent to Samurais and Geishas. All of it comes collectively in a deep, dark-coloured color palette, craft-rich supplies and particulars, and punctiliously deliberate lighting that provides to the general house’s attract.

From its barely extra casual entrance bar and counter to its expansive two major rooms and personal eating space past, Piraña feels textured and immersive.

The meals: an irresistible Japanese-Peruvian fusion

The menu is awash with highlights. A uncooked part contains Seabass Ceviche with Aji Amarilo leche de tigre, candy potato and choclo corn, Hamachi with yuzu ponzu, jalapeno and coriander and Crispy Rice with spicy salmon. In the meantime, sushi choices function alternatives of Sashimi, Nigiri and Sushi Rolls. The Crunchy Wagyu Maki is a should.

Extra mouthwatering dishes span Rock Shrimp Tempura, Salmon Teriyaki, Udon Noodles with combined seafood and greens, Steamed King Crab Leg with spicy mayonnaise and Butter Roasted Chilean Seabass with shiso.

Piraña’s co-founders Garry Caprani and Asher Grant are deft arms in hospitality. Their previous combines strategic strikes within the capital’s leisure and leisure trade, equivalent to the favored membership The London REIGN and Mahiki membership. They’re aiming to broaden the restaurant’s model internationally.