Makiyaki

In Epsom, South West London, Makiyaki celebrates the clarity and balance of Japanese cookery with an eye for detail and a palate for umami. The menu reads like a gentle arc from comforting staples to refined signatures, inviting diners to graze, share, and linger over clean, precise flavours.

It begins simply and soulfully with miso soup studded with tofu, spring onion and wakame, before shifting to yakitori skewers brushed with sweet soy. Crisp greens take centre stage in the Makiyaki salad with a house miso dressing, while chicken and sweet garlic bring a satisfying crunch and a savoury lift.

Sushi rolls showcase freshness and restraint: salmon and avocado finished with black sesame and ponzu, and the ever-classic California roll. For showpieces, Cherry Blossom layers avocado and salmon wrapped with tuna and tobiko, while Crazy Horse folds tuna, red snapper, salmon, avocado and vegetables into a colourful bite. From the specialities, beef tataki arrives lightly seared with a citrus-soy dip, and chilli squid adds a flicker of heat to the spread.

Makiyaki keeps things focused on flavour and flow, the sort of place where a quiet meal easily becomes a memorable one. Take a seat, follow your appetite from soup to rolls to something a little spicy, and let the good times roll.