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Handcrafted sushi at Kurumaya Barbican Japanese restaurant, London

Kurumaya Barbican Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar

Eat in | Takeaway

Handcrafted sushi.
Freshly prepared every day

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Authentic Japanese cuisine

In the heart of
the City

Kurumaya Barbican offers an intimate dining experience and take away service featuring a selection of varied plates to give you plenty to explore – expert cuts of sushi, maki and sashimi along with a selection of hot Japanese dishes.

Craft and experience

Thirty years
at the sushi bar

We have been serving sushi to Londoners for many years. Executive Head Chef Rico Venzon has over 30 years’ experience in the art of sushi preparation and sources not only the finest but also the freshest ingredients.

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From the exquisite fresh flavours of our sushi to the welcoming atmosphere of our restaurant, our customers have spoken, and their voices resonate with genuine love. Your kind words inspire us every day.

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Find Kurumaya Barbican

Five minutes from Barbican

Discover Kurumaya Barbican in the heart of the City – just five minutes’ walk from Barbican and Farringdon stations and across the road from the new Museum of London at Smithfield, opening on 28 November 2026.

We’re ideally placed for a delicious bite before or after a show, film or exhibition at the Barbican Centre, with a dedicated pre-theatre menu to set the scene for your evening. From sushi favourites to fresh discoveries, savour an authentic taste of Japan.

Call 020 7796 3110 or email info@kurumaya-barbican.co.uk