Raffles London: Kioku by Endo on The OWO rooftop

Kioku by Endo would be my choice for Japanese dinner on The OWO rooftop. Taste of Kioku costs £155 a person, plus a discretionary 15% service charge.

3 min readHow we write the guide

The OWO’s dome, Big Ben and Westminster’s rooftops under a blue sky.

A sake before going upstairs

The sake bar has a ground-floor entrance at 2 Whitehall Place; from there a lift takes you up to the restaurant.4

The bar’s selection runs to more than 100 types of sake.1

The tasting menu offers sake or wine pairings at £100 a head each, plus a discretionary 15% service charge.7

Friday and Saturday also bring the Chef’s Table from 7pm: a separate tasting menu at £175 a person. Specify it when you book.1

Lunch or dinner

  • Kitchen hours

    Lunch noon–3pm; dinner 6pm–10.30pm.4

  • An earlier dinner

    Lunch noon–3.15pm; dinner 5.30pm–9.30pm. The restaurant closes on Mondays.4

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If you prefer to choose each dish

3 dishes to consider

  • Tuna pastrami with focaccia and winter tomatoes.
  • Miso black cod with Jerusalem artichoke and sansho pepper.
  • Lamb cutlet with a herb crust and red miso.

If your plans change, give notice

15 minutesAfter 15 minutes the table may be released and a cancellation charge may apply. Call if you are delayed.3
Standard cancellationCancelling less than 24 hours ahead costs £40 a person.3

Rooms at Raffles London

A Classic room: a white king bed, green check curtains, an armchair and a desk under a tall window
A Classic room: a white king bed, green check curtains, an armchair and a desk under a tall window
Rooms and stays

Bringing a bottle or booking a private room

RequestWhat to knowCost
Wine or sake750 ml bottle£75
Your own cakeAdvance notice and waiver; if replacing dessert£12 a person
Private roomCancelled less than 7 days ahead£1,000 deposit becomes non-refundable

Before your visit

Where is Kioku by Endo?

On the 6th floor at 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BD.4

What food does Kioku by Endo serve?

Japanese cooking, including sushi, sashimi and hot dishes.2

Is Kioku by Endo good for a group of friends?

For a celebration with a space of your own, ask the restaurant about private dining.1

Book at Kioku by Endo

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Where we read it
  1. 1 Kioku by Endo, restaurant and Chef’s Table, 3 November 2026
  2. 2 Kioku, restaurant menus, 3 November 2026
  3. 3 Kioku, restaurant policies, 3 November 2026
  4. 4 Kioku, address and kitchen opening hours, 3 November 2026
  5. 5 TheFork, questions about Kioku by Endo, 3 November 2026
  6. 6 Kioku, à la carte menu of 27 October 2026, 3 November 2026
  7. 7 Kioku, Taste of Kioku, 3 November 2026
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