Temaki is London’s first Japanese hand roll bar evaluation

Temaki Handroll bar Brixton Market

Temaki is London’s first Japanese hand roll bar positioned in Brixton Village. It’s been some time since I’ve been again within the space for meals. Loads has modified over time, I even ran into The Black Farmer that night.

Temaki is a small restaurant, the U-shaped countertop seats a handful of individuals, additionally they have smaller two-seater tables close by. The night service was empty when the time arrived, and we managed to get seated with out reserving.

The atmosphere enveloped me like a comforting embrace, with minimalist décor and the faint aroma of freshly ready components lingering within the air. It was a sanctuary for the senses, the place culinary craftsmanship thrived, and authenticity reigned supreme.

Because the restaurant’s title suggests, the forte of meals is the temaki hand rolls impressed by Japan. You’ll be able to go ‘a la carte’. Or go for the set menus, starting from £24-39. A number of sakes, wines, cocktails, beers and comfortable drinks is out there.

As a first-timer, I went with the most costly set menu, £39, Gohan with trout and matcha tea.

What’s Temaki?

Temaki is a sort of sushi that originates from Japan. It’s also known as a hand roll as a result of it’s formed like a cone and is supposed to be eaten together with your palms. The phrase “temaki” actually interprets to “hand roll” in Japanese (“te” means hand and “maki” means roll).

gohan trout - temaki handroll bar — gohan trout – temaki handroll bar

BBQ eel - Temaki handroll bar — BBQ eel – Temaki handroll bar

I began with the Akami tuna, adopted by lobster, trout, otoro tuna, prawn tempura and BBQ eel. The grande finale of the BBQ eel was an explosive smoky umami flavour bomb.

I had nice conversations with the chef making the handrolls, in regards to the components, and inspirations from government chef Shaulan Steenson. Most components are imported from Japan and solely a handful of rice baggage are shipped to them weekly.

General ideas

What actually set Temaki Handroll Bar aside was not simply the calibre of its delicacies, however the ardour and dedication of its artisans. Every handroll was a murals, meticulously crafted with precision and care. It was a labour of affection that resonated in each chew, a symphony of flavours that spoke volumes of the culinary mastery at play.

The invoice for the set menu, starter and matcha tea was £68.