Sozai Cooking School — Attraction in London

I've booked the course for two people in an easy way, through the internet. Unfortunately, the day before my son had a very serious health problem and therefore, I've tried to contact them by phone (two numbers) but no-one answered. When one of your relatives has a huge health problem the last thing you think about is to cancel a "sushi course" immediately, just a phone call it was the best I could do in that situation..... The day after in the morning (the course was due to start at 4.30 pm on the same day) I was able to get few minutes to think about my appointment and I suddenly phoned to Sozai...again no answer... Finally I've sent them an email explaining that my son (13 years old) had a very very bad headache, vomiting, diarrhea and he was not able to even go out from the bed since the day before I, therefore, I have to cancel the booking for me and for my other son who was due to come with me. NO REFUND according to their policy! I understand that they have to stay strictly to their policy but at least reimburse me for one of the two tickets... this would have been a "correct behavior". I have no words...happy sushi for those who were...

I ordered the beef giu. I asked prior to ordering if it was a type of curry and was assured that it was. What arrived to my horror, was what looked like a half eaten portion of rice, with small shavings of what was apparently beef on top. It was instantly clear that it would not be enough to sustain me. The meal was not only small but was barely edible. I have in the past (when extremely desperate and low on food), prepared plain rice with a can of tuna. I would liken this to that, although in a much smaller quantity. I had to go out and buy a second lunch directly after leaving the restaurant.

To add insult to injury, I had to buy a bottle of water to push the price of my meal to over £10 as for some reason known only to the owner, they would not accept card payments for less that £10. Strange.

My verdict: Avoid. This restaurant is wildly overpriced and serves...

Akemi was amazing and so welcoming! We booked the sushi roll making class, ended up being a private session at her home kitchen! Made 4 types of sushi (way too much to eat so loads to take home!). Akemi is soo knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about sushi and Japan. Had the best afternoon and made some delicious sushi. Enjoyed it at the end with a glass of wine and a box of goodies (sushi mat etc) to take home! 100% would...