SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden occupies Opera Terrace at the top of the historic Market Building. An Eric Parry designed glass roof, a bar beneath a living canopy and broad views across the piazza give the restaurant a dramatic setting above one of London’s busiest destinations.
The menu brings together Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian traditions, reflecting the movement of Japanese communities to South America. Sushi, sashimi, tempura, ceviche and anticuchos allow diners to move between delicate raw preparations and strongly seasoned small plates.
A fiery robata grill cooks meat, fish and vegetables, while Brazilian churrasco and moqueca add substantial dishes for sharing. The open kitchen and energetic sushi bar make the preparation part of the experience, with plant based choices available alongside seafood and grilled meats.
Cocktails, sake, wine and late evening music support the restaurant’s lively atmosphere from lunch into the night. A piazza terrace, private dining room, hidden bar and flexible event spaces make the Covent Garden location suitable for celebrations as well as individual bookings.
Address: 35 The Market Building, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RF, United Kingdom
SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden Menu
APERITIVOS
EDAMAME
sea salt and lime
SHISHITO
grilled spicy pepper, sea salt, lime
PLANTAIN CHIPS
aji amarillo
GREEN BEAN TEMPURA
black truffle aioli
MISO SOUP
yuba, japanese mushrooms, coriander
SMALL PLATES
A5 KOBE GYOZA
kabocha purée and sweet soy
GUACAMOLE
avocado, aji amarillo, onion, crispy corn tortillas
FOIE GRAS & DUCK HARUMAKI
marigold apple cress, cherry sake gelée
ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA
snap pea julienne, spicy mayo, black truffle vinaigrette
CRISPY YELLOWTAIL TAQUITOS
avocado, miso (two per order)
CRISPY LOBSTER TAQUITOS
avocado, pickled shallots (two per order)
CRISPY TUNA TAQUITOS
avocado, yuzu truffle (two per order)
CRISPY CHICKEN KARAAGE TAQUITOS
oscietra caviar, spicy crema (two per order)
CRISPY PERUVIAN CORN TAQUITOS
avocado, biquinho pepper
SALADS
SEAWEED
sesame, yuzu caviar
HERITAGE TOMATO
pomegranate molasses, pickled onion, mint cress
GREEN
gem lettuce, asparagus, avocado, sesame dressing, wakame tempura
RAW
TUNA
crispy white carrots, spicy red yuzu leche de tigre
SALMON
tamarind, sesame, seaweed, macadamia
WATERMELON
mixed vegetables, bubu arare, pineapple leche de tigre
KANPACHI
yuzu, black truffle oil, garlic, chive
TORO
yuzu soy, wasabi pickle, black truffle, yuzu caviar
YELLOWTAIL
jalapeño and lemongrass
ROBATA
BLACK COD ANTICUCHOS
miso, served with peruvian corn
PORK BELLY ANTICUCHOS
butterscotch miso, served with peruvian corn
WAGYU ANTICUCHOS
kuromitsu, served with peruvian corn
LAMB CHOP
red miso and lime
POUSSIN A LA BRASA
aji amarillo aioli
RIBEYE STEAK
bone marrow, cachaça-peppercorn sauce
PORK RIB
charred pineapple salsa, soy glaze
EGGPLANT
mustard miso, bubu arare
ASPARAGUS
sesame, sweet soy
JAPANESE KOBE & WAGYU
KOBE ISHIYAKI 120g
hot stone, dipping sauces, pickled plums
ROBATA-GRILLED KOBE RIBEYE
kabocha, kuromitsu, mustard cress
LARGE PLATES
MOQUECA MISTA
shrimp, squid, sea bass, mussels, clams, coconut milk, dendê oil, chimichurri rice
CHURRASCO RIO GRANDE
ribeye, chorizo, fillet mignon served with farofa and SUSHISAMBA dipping sauces
MUSHROOM TOBANYAKI
poached egg, assorted mushrooms, truffle, yuzu soy, garlic chips
ROBATA BLACK COD
peruvian asparagus, miso
ROBATA SEA BASS
citrus salt
CHATEAUBRIAND
grilled purple potatoes, pickled wasabi butter, cachaça-peppercorn sauce
SAMBA ROLLS
SAMBA COVENT GARDEN
soft shell crab, yellowtail, yuzu tobiko, bonito flakes, avocado, asparagus, yuzu miso
EL TOPO®*
salmon, jalapeño, shiso, fresh melted mozzarella, crispy shallots, spicy mayo, eel sauce
MANGO CRUSH
tuna, salmon, cream cheese, avocado, asparagus, wasabi tobiko, ginger sweet soy, aji mango dressing
TIGER MAKI
crabmeat, tiger prawn tempura, wasabi mayo, beetroot yogurt, eel sauce
VEGGIE
cucumber, avocado, sweet gourd, yamagobo, tamago, spinach, sesame
SASA HANDROLL
shrimp tempura, quinoa, shishito pepper, coriander, spicy mayo, red onion
CLASSIC ROLLS
SPICY TUNA
cucumber, spicy mayo
NEGITORO
tuna belly, takuwan
CALIFORNIA
crab, cucumber, avocado, japanese mayo
SALMON AVOCADO
yuzu miso
CUCUMBER
sesame
AVOCADO
sesame
NIGIRI & SASHIMI OMAKASE
FRESH WASABI 5G
OSCIETRA CAVIAR 10G
crispy nori
SASHIMI OMAKASE
assortment of 3 | assortment of 5
NIGIRI OMAKASE
7 pieces of nigiri
VEGETARIAN OMAKASE
3 pieces of nigiri, 6 pieces of maki
NIGIRI & SASHIMI
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
TORO (tuna belly)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
AKAMI (tuna)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
HAMACHI (yellowtail)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
SAKE (salmon)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
ZUWAI GANI (snow crab)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
SUZUKI (sea bass)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
SABA (mackerel)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
UNAGI (freshwater eel)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
IBODAI (butterfish)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
IKURA (salmon roe)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
EBI (shrimp)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
SIDES
JAPANESE STEAMED RICE
AJI AMARILLO RICE
GRILLED BROCCOLI
PAPAS FRITAS
BLACK TRUFFLE RICE
GRILLED PERUVIAN POTATOES
TASTE OF SAMBA MENUS
Available daily for lunch & dinner at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden.
Signature Taste of Samba
Premium Taste of Samba
Ultimate Taste of Samba
Vegetarian Taste of Samba
TASTE OF SAMBA
£95pp | 2 guest minimum
TASTE OF SAMBA
EDAMAME; PLANTAIN CHIPS; CRISPY YELLOWTAIL TAQUITOS; TUNA SEVICHE; KANPACHI TIRADITO; A5 KOBE GYOZA; POUSSIN A LA BRASA; GRILLED TIGER PRAWNS; GRILLED BROCCOLI; CALIFORNIA ROLL; NIGIRI; CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE
VEGAN MENU
EDAMAME
sea salt and lime
PLANTAIN CHIPS
aji amarillo
SHISHITO
grilled spicy pepper, sea salt, lime
PERUVIAN CORN TAQUITOS
avocado, biquinho pepper
WATERMELON SEVICHE
mixed vegetables, bubu arare, pineapple leche de tigre
HERITAGE TOMATO SALAD
pomegranate molasses, pickled onion, mint cress
SEAWEED SALAD
sesame, yuzu caviar
SWEET POTATO ANTICUCHOS
ginger miso
EGGPLANT
sweet soy
ASPARAGUS
sesame, sweet soy
MUSHROOM TOBANYAKI
assorted mushrooms, truffle, yuzu soy
PLANTAIN MOQUECA
okra, coconut milk, dendê oil, truffle fried rice
VEGETABLE SASA
avocado, asparagus, shishito pepper, coriander, red onion, quinoa, soy paper
VEGGIE
cucumber, avocado, sweet gourd, sesame, yamagobo, spinach
OSHINKO
pickled radish, shiso, sesame seeds
AVOCADO
sesame
CUCUMBER
sesame
VEGETARIAN OMAKASE
3 pieces of nigiri, 6 pieces of maki
JAPANESE STEAMED RICE
GRILLED BROCCOLI
AJI AMARILLO RICE
BLACK TRUFFLE RICE
PAPAS FRITAS
GREEN SALAD
GLUTEN CONSCIOUS
SUSHISAMBA is not a gluten-free establishment. All dishes on this menu do not use gluten containing ingredients.
VEGETABLE SASA HANDROLL
avocado, asparagus, padron pepper, coriander, red onion, quinoa, soy paper
TORO (tuna belly)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
AKAMI (tuna)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
HAMACHI (yellowtail)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
SAKE (salmon)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
ZUWAI GANI (snow crab)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
SUZUKI (sea bass)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
IBODAI (butterfish)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
EBI (shrimp)
NIGIRI 2 pcs | SASHIMI 3 pcs | TEMAKI (hand roll) 1 pc
FRESH WASABI 5g
OSCIETRA CAVIAR 10g
crispy nori
SASHIMI OMAKASE
assortment of 3 | assortment of 5
NIGIRI OMAKASE
7 pieces of nigiri
VEGETARIAN OMAKASE
3 pieces of nigiri, 6 pieces of maki
EDAMAME
sea salt and lime
SHISHITO
grilled spicy pepper, sea salt, lime
PLANTAIN CHIPS
aji amarillo
HERITAGE TOMATO SALAD
pomegranate molasses, pickled onion, mint cress
KANPACHI TIRADITO
yuzu, black truffle oil, garlic, chive
TUNA SEVICHE
crispy white carrots, spicy red yuzu leche de tigre
SALMON SEVICHE
tamarind, sesame, seaweed, macadamia
WATERMELON SEVICHE
mixed vegetables, bubu arare, pineapple leche de tigre
BLACK COD ANTICUCHOS
miso
ASPARAGUS
sesame
EGGPLANT
mustard miso, bubu arare
MOQUECA MISTA
shrimp, squid, sea bass, mussels, clams, coconut milk, dendê oil, chimichurri rice
MUSHROOM TOBANYAKI
poached egg, assorted mushrooms, garlic chip
CHURRASCO RIO GRANDE
ribeye, chorizo, fillet mignon served with black beans, sautéed greens, farofa, SUSHISAMBA dipping sauces
JAPANESE STEAMED RICE
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
AJI AMARILLO RICE
GREEN SALAD
BLACK TRUFFLE RICE
CALIFORNIA
crab, cucumber, avocado, japanese mayo
SALMON AVOCADO
yuzu miso
CUCUMBER
sesame
AVOCADO
sesame
SAMBA KIDS
available for children under 10 | DAILY I 12PM – 4PM
LUNCH MENU
Includes edamame, choice of main and dessert.
SIGNATURE SERVES
SAMBA SOUR
Fresh, Citrus, Velvety. A modern Pisco Sour, for the modern Pisco Sour drinker. BarSol Primera Quebranta pisco, Maraschino liqueur and turmeric, shaken hard with Japanese citrus and vegan egg whites. Served ‘up’.
RIO DE ORO
Smoky, Citrusy, Earthy. Genmaicha-infused Ojo de Dios mezcal, peach liqueur, vanilla cordial, and lemon, topped with Franklin & Sons pineapple almond soda. Served long over ice.
TOM YAM
Fresh, Fiery, Cooling. Bombay Sapphire gin, coriander infusion, chili, lemongrass and lime leaf. Churned through crushed ice, with ginger syrup and citrus. Served long.
SAKE SPRITZ
Light, Fresh, Floral. Château Minuty Prestige Rosé wine and St. Germain elderflower liqueur. Spritzed with Mio sparkling sake and grapefruit oils. Served long.
GOLDEN PEAR
Floral, Citrusy, Effervescent. Grey Goose La Poire vodka, Lillet Blanc and Champagne cordial. Stirred with plum bitters, yuzu and lychee liqueur. Stirred and served up.
PANDANA
Floral & Herbaceous. Pandan-infused KAY sake, coconut oil-washed cachaça, and lychee cordial. Served short over a block of ice.
LYCHEE COOLER
Creamy, Tropical, Fresh. Grey Goose Le Citron vodka, St Germain elderflower liqueur and vanilla. Shaken hard with coconut cream and lychee water. Served long.
CAFÉ MILLONARIO
Rich, Velvety, Aromatic. Our take on the iconic espresso martini. Coffee washed Bacardi Carta Negra rum, spiced maple and dark chocolate liqueur. Shaken with the obligatory shot of espresso. Served ‘up’.
MANGO GROVE
Vibrant, Herbaceous, Fresh. Desi Daru Mango vodka, homemade mint wine and fresh lime. Shaken and served long over ice.
KYOTO SPRITZ
Floral, Fruity, Bright. St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, sake, white peach purée, lemon, and corn syrup. Served long over ice.
KOBE COCKTAIL
Rich, Nutty, Velvety. Kobe fat washed Suntory Toki whisky, salted caramel and maple. Stirred until icy cold and served short over ice cube.
SAMBATINI®
Our monthly inspiration created in-house by our bar team. Ask your server for details.
SAMBA SERVES
RYU’S LEGEND
Tantalizing & Complex. Belvedere Pure vodka, sake, and passionfruit purée. Churned through crushed ice with ginger, sancho pepper and agave. Served short.
MEZCALITA
Smoky, Aromatic, Balanced. Ojo de Dios mezcal, pineapple genmaicha cordial, white cacao liqueur, vanilla essence, coriander. Shaken and served up.
PINEAPPLE PALOMA
Bright, Zesty, Refreshing. El Rayo Plata and Reposado tequila, pineapple oleo saccharum and lime. Shaken and topped with Franklin & Sons pink grapefruit soda. Served long over ice.
TOMMY’S TEMPORADO
Spicy, Bold, Refreshing. El Rayo Plata tequila, Ojo de Dios ODD Hibiscus mezcal, lime, mint and strawberry oleo saccharum, spiked with green tabasco. Shaken and served short over ice.
SAKURA NEGRONI
Smooth, Bitter, Complex. Bombay Sapphire gin, Campari, Antica Formula vermouth, cherry cordial, and cherry bitters. Stirred, served short over an ice block.
WHISKY HIGHBALL
Crisp, Bright, Refreshing. Suntory Toki whisky, Saicho Hojicha sparkling tea, miso cordial, lemon, and a dash of plum bitters. Served long over ice.
UME ORCHARD
Velvety, Delicate, Fruity. BarSol pisco, Carpano Antica Formula sweet vermouth, Umeshu Plum liqueur, white peach purée, lemon and vanilla essence. Shaken and served long over ice.
COCO LOCO
Tropical, Creamy, Zesty. Coconut oil-infused Hama Signature white rum, guava, lime, toasted coconut and vanilla essence. Served short over crushed ice.
CHANDON GARDEN SPRITZ
Refreshing spritz crafted from high quality sparkling wine and orange peel liqueur. No artificial additives. Served over ice.
MOCKTAILS
¡BACÁN!
Light, Fragrant, Refreshing. Carbonated coconut water paired with orange blossom, lemon verbena, and vanilla cordial. Served long over a block of ice.
SAFFRON-SHISO “CAIPIRINHA”
Bold, Spicy, Refreshing. Franklin & sons brewed ginger beer churned with lime, saffron, sugar and shiso. Served short over crushed ice.
LYCHEE-LEMONGRASS “COLLINS”
Light, Refreshing, Sweet. Lychee, lemongrass, chilli and lime, spritzed with Franklin & Sons soda water. Served long.
GINGER COLADA
Zesty, Creamy, Tropical. Ginger, orange, and pineapple mixed with turmeric-infused coconut milk and vanilla. Served short over crushed ice.
COCONADA
Tropical, Creamy, Bright. Citrus-boosted orange and pineapple shaken with homemade Brazilian lemonade. Served long over crushed ice.
MINT CONDITION
Herbal, Crisp, Refreshing. Everleaf Forest, mint cordial, apple. Served long over ice.
GOLDEN HOUR
Bright & Aromatic. Apple juice, orgeat cordial, ginger and yuzu. Served long over ice.