Sushi Bar Makoto is a small family run Japanese restaurant at 57 Turnham Green Terrace in Chiswick. With only a handful of tables and seats at the sushi counter, the room keeps attention on the chef and the food. It has served the neighbourhood since 2008, building a loyal following through freshness, generous portions and an unpretentious welcome.
Sushi and sashimi are the main attraction, with carefully cut fish appearing as nigiri, rolls, hand rolls and mixed selections. Chirashi places an assortment of seafood over seasoned rice, while donburi bowls offer a substantial alternative. Sitting at the counter gives diners a direct view of the precise preparation that underpins even the simplest order.
The menu reaches beyond raw fish into tempura, teriyaki, grilled dishes, chicken katsu and other Japanese comfort food. Miso soup, rice and small accompaniments help turn individual dishes into a complete meal. Vegetarian choices and clearly marked options for different dietary needs make the compact restaurant more flexible than its focused sushi identity might suggest.
Lunch sets are particularly popular, bringing sashimi, sushi or cooked dishes together with rice, soup and salad at approachable prices. Japanese beer, wine and soft drinks provide straightforward accompaniments. Makoto’s appeal lies in the combination of an intimate local room, dependable cooking and the chance to enjoy carefully prepared Japanese food without ceremony.
Address: 57 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, London W4 1RP, United Kingdom