You may recall a few weeks ago we reported on the changes afoot at South Bank restaurant Hannah which was morphing into a claypot offering Donabe at the same time as moving their sushi operation to Stratford in the form of Kokin.
Now we can reveal exactly what they have planned for their foray into East London. They're opening at The Stratford, taking over the old Allegra space on the seventh floor, which has been empty since chef Patrick Powell left back last summer.
Chef Daisuke Shimoyama's plans for Kokin include a woodfired Japanese menu for the main part of the restaurant (it's a pretty big space you might recall). There will also be a dedicated sushi bar which fuses Temae - where guests choose the ingredients - and Omakase, which is all about leaving the chef to create the menu.
And, because this is a London sushi restaurant in 2025, there has to be the odd tuna night planned where they'll take a whole sustainably-sourced bluefin tuna and break down the entire fish.
More about Kokin
Where is it? The Stratford Hotel, 20 International Way, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 1FD
When does it open? 1 May 2025
How to book: book online here
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @kokin_london
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