Private Dining and Counter Sushi at Noren Sake & Sushi Bar

Tucked beneath Chisou, Noren Sake & Sushi Bar offers a more intimate way to experience Japanese dining in the heart of Mayfair. A hidden space designed around sake, sushi and the theatre of the counter, Noren is ideal for occasions that call for something a little more personal.

Located within Chisou, Noren has been created as an intimate 12-seat sake and sushi counter, offering guests the opportunity to sit close to the chefs and experience sushi being prepared directly in front of them.

Sushi at the Counter

There is something special about eating sushi at the counter.

Rather than simply receiving a finished plate, counter dining allows you to become part of the experience. Watch as each piece is prepared, shaped and served moments before you eat it. The pace of the meal, the conversation with the chef and the interaction between diners all become part of the evening.

At Noren, the small number of seats creates an atmosphere that feels personal and relaxed. It is a setting where you can take your time, ask questions, discover new flavours and enjoy sushi at its freshest.

For those looking to explore beyond the familiar, Noren also offers its distinctive Makezu hand-roll sushi, alongside seasonal sushi and an intimate omakase-style experience.

A Sake Bar as Much as a Sushi Counter

Sake is at the heart of Noren.

The carefully selected sake list is designed to complement the food, with different styles and flavours offering a chance to explore Japanese sake alongside sushi and seasonal dishes.

Whether you are already a sake enthusiast or simply curious to try something beyond the usual choices, the counter provides the perfect environment to discover something new. Let the team guide you towards a sake that works with your meal, or settle in with a glass and enjoy the evening at your own pace.

Private Dining at Noren

For celebrations, business entertaining or simply an evening with friends, Noren can also offer a more private dining experience.

With the intimate counter setting, private hire transforms the space into your own Japanese dining room. Rather than a large private room separated from the restaurant, you have the energy of the sushi counter exclusively for your group.

It is an opportunity to create a dining experience around your guests — from an evening centred on sushi and sake to a more bespoke seasonal menu.

The setting works particularly well for smaller groups who want something memorable without the formality of a traditional private dining room.

Beneath Chisou

Part of what makes Noren special is its location.

Hidden within the Chisou space, Noren feels like a discovery — a more intimate dining experience beneath the main restaurant. It provides a natural progression from the lively atmosphere of Japanese izakaya dining into something quieter, more focused and personal.

Chisou has long championed Japanese food and hospitality in London, while Noren takes that philosophy into a smaller, more intimate setting.

Whether you are joining us for a special occasion, entertaining clients, celebrating with friends or simply looking for a different way to enjoy sushi, Noren offers a chance to slow down and experience Japanese dining from the counter.

Book Your Counter Experience

With only a limited number of seats, Noren is intentionally intimate. Every place at the counter puts you close to the action, making the preparation, presentation and enjoyment of the food part of the experience.

For private dining, group bookings or an evening at the sushi counter, speak to the team at Chisou to arrange your visit.

Noren Sake & Sushi Bar — an intimate Japanese dining experience beneath Chisou.