Los Mochis
Los Mochis – a perfect blend of two languages in title, and perfect blend of two cuisines in menu. This cosy Notting Hill restaurant serves head-spinning Japanese-Mexican fusion – and brilliant Maki Rolls.
The Baja-Nihon menu can be found in a gorgeous white building situated just two minutes’ walk from the station. And although convenient, this haunt still offers a ‘hidden’ feel, just tucked away from the bustle of commuters and tourists seeking out their Hugh Grant moment. Perhaps sit inside – cosied underneath Japanese-inspired ambient lighting, amidst timbers and exposed brick – and take in vibrant murals painted by Mexican artist, Jorge Tellaeche. Otherwise, considering the recent heatwave, perhaps try to nab a sofa seat on the terrace, perfect for a summertime cocktail – and given this restaurant has the second largest tequila collection in Europe, it’d simply be rude not to try their frozen palomas.
However, sushi really is the main event here. Offering a fresh take on the Japanese staple, with its pan-pacific interpretation, we recommend the chutoro sashimi, or the shrimp tempura maki rolls (the tempura offers a tasty surprise as you bite into this battered tasty ball of mixed veg and fish, and encounter a gorgeous spicy aioli, truly balancing the pan-pacific flavours). And for those with trickier dietaries, too, Los Mochis is brilliant. Plant-based eaters rejoice, for there is an offer of miso-cactus tacos and plant-based ceviche on the menu, and all dishes are gluten and nut-free.
Final take: Fresh takes on fresh fish sushi – transporting you across continents from the comfort of a trendy Notting Hill eatery.
2-4 Farmer St, London W8 7SN, losmochis.co.uk