Sosharu
Farringdon, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Refined Izakaya Craft
Why go
Sosharu is listed as permanently closed following the June 22, 2026 status audit.
About Sosharu
Sosharu is listed as permanently closed. This record is retained only to prevent stale venue details from appearing on En Primeur Club.
Planning details
- Location
- 64 Turnmill Street, London, EC1M 5RR, United Kingdom
- Website
- sosharulondon.com
- Phone
- 020 3805 2304 Restaurant website
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sosharu presents a direct, intimate take on contemporary izakaya dining. The timber-framed dining room by Neri&Hu feels carefully designed yet unpretentious, and the 75–80-seat main floor encourages social dinners where plates are passed around and conversation drives the evening. The cooking leans modern — teppanyaki grills, precise tempura technique and kombu-based dressings — giving the menu a tactile, crafted quality. Evenings can stretch into the basement cocktail bar, which calms the tempo for quieter late-night drinks, so the overall feel balances energetic social dining with moments of intimacy.
Best For
Sosharu is best for groups and social meals where sharing is central: the izakaya format and plate structure encourage conversation and passing dishes. It also suits diners seeking an omakase counter experience — Kisetsu’s 10-seat counter offers a focused, chef-led sequence for those who want a seasonal, counter-led service. The basement cocktail bar makes the venue a natural choice for after-work drinks and late-night nights out, when guests can drift downstairs for inventive cocktails after dinner.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a selection of shareable plates rather than single entrées: order multiple small plates to pass around so the table can sample teppanyaki preparations, precise tempura and dishes finished with kombu-based dressings. For a distinct experience, take a seat at Kisetsu’s 10-seat omakase counter to watch chefs plate a seasonal, counter-led sequence. Reserve room to finish the night downstairs at Seven Tails for cocktails and a quieter late-night setting.
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