Bamboo Mat Canary Wharf has officially opened its doors, bringing Chef/Owners Denis Gobjila and Victor Rosca’s acclaimed Nikkei cuisine, a vibrant fusion of Japanese culinary precision and Peruvian flavour – to E14 London.
Following the success of its Stratford restaurant, the independent brand has launched its most ambitious venue to date. Spanning 364 square metres across two floors, the new restaurant offers 92 covers, featuring an elegant raw bar and cocktail lounge on the ground floor, with additional dining and an open-plan kitchen upstairs.
The opening marks an exciting new chapter for Bamboo Mat, a restaurant that has become one of London’s leading voices in the Nikkei dining movement since bursting onto the capital’s food scene in 2022. Renowned food critic Grace Dent famously described its cooking as ‘plates of Peruvian joy’, praise that continues with an expanded menu created especially for Canary Wharf.
Dining at Bamboo Mat Canary Wharf
The à la carte menu brings together Bamboo Mat favourites alongside exciting new creations. Guests can begin with signature Bamboo Mat ceviche and sushi made freshly at the raw bar, including Hamachi Tiradito with yuzu truffle soy, daikon and aji Amarillo; Ceviche Deluxe, featuring mixed seafood with roasted pepper leche de tigre; and Bamboo Mat favourites – the bright and vibrant Seabass Ceviche with mango and passionfruit and Tuna Tartar with avocado, shiso ponzu and rice crackers.
Bamboo Mat Sushi & Maki showcases premium fish and seafood fused with inventive Nikkei flavours, including Dragon Maki with prawn, avocado and eel sauce; Spicy Bluefin Tuna Maki; decadent Unagi Foie Gras; and the show-stopping Bamboo Mat signature Volcano Maki with salmon, seabass and asparagus – which is flame-torched to finish at the table.
Meanwhile, all cooked over charcoal, the Robata Grill menu features Chicken Anticucho with salsa verde; Slow-cooked Ox Cheek with yuzu gravy; Lamb Chops glazed with anticucho; Grilled Seabass with Amazonian sauce; and Ribeye Steak with huacatay and chimichurri, as well as premium A4 Wagyu Steak available in 150g and 300g cuts.
Ideal for celebrations or those who are new to Bamboo Mat and want to experience the best on offer are three tasting menus, designed to showcase the breadth of Bamboo Mat’s signature dishes.
· The Nikkei Voyage (£71 per person, wine pairing + £25) is the ultimate experience, featuring starters of Ceviche Deluxe, Hamachi Tiradito, Spinach Salad. Main dishes: Chicken Anticucho and Ox Cheek. Sushi: Dragon Maki, Wagyu Aburi Nigiri, Bluefin Tuna Nigiri and the Chef’s Selection dessert.
· Essence of Nikkei (£59 per person, wine pairing +£27) offers a refined introduction with starters Artichoke Tostada, Hamachi Tiradito, Seabass Ceviche. Main dishes Chicken Teriyaki and Lamb Chops. Sushi: Volcano Maki, Salmon Nigiri, Bluefin Tuna Nigiri and Chef’s Selection dessert.
· A dedicated Vegetarian Menu (£38 per person) celebrates plant-based Nikkei cooking with Veg Ceviche, Padron Peppers, Artichoke Tostada, Grilled Sweet Potato, Mango Maki and Chef’s Selection dessert.
Cocktails Inspired by Japan and Peru
The Canary Wharf drinks programme complements the food with cocktails influenced by both sides of the Pacific. Peruvian Pisco Sours are a must to start any evening, alongside selected Japanese sake, selected New and Old World wines and signature serves created for the restaurant’s striking cocktail bar.
An Immersive Nikkei Dining Destination
Bamboo Mat’s interiors celebrate the meeting of two cultures. Rich natural timber, textured concrete, warm ambient lighting and playful touches, including hanging ropes, create a contemporary space inspired by both Japanese ritual and Peruvian energy. Upon entering, the striking bar greets you, backlit from above with colourful Peruvian motifs and a line of striking wooden seats carved with different facial expressions, for those who want to perch by the bar for sushi, ceviche and cocktails. Upstairs is the spot for larger parties and to see the chefs in action from the open-plan kitchen.
Whether guests are joining for a business lunch, evening cocktails, date night or celebratory dinner, Bamboo Mat offers a complete dining journey centred around exceptional produce, bold flavour combinations and theatrical cooking.
Bamboo Mat Canary Wharf is now open for lunch, dinner and cocktails seven days a week.