Kanpai Classic in Central London offers a refined dining experience centred around the exquisite art of Wagyu cuisine. Specialising in both premium Australian Wagyu and the highest grade Japanese Wagyu, the restaurant ensures that every guest enjoys the pinnacle of quality. Featuring tabletop charcoal cookers, your meal is prepared right before you by skilled waitstaff, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the flavours and traditions of Wagyu.
For an even more elevated experience, Kanpai Classic offers a 13-course Omakase menu, exclusively featuring Wagyu. This curated journey takes you through the finest cuts and preparations, showcasing the incredible versatility and depth of this renowned beef.
The Wagyu tartare at Kanpai Classic is an exceptional starter that sets the tone for a luxurious dining experience. The richness of the finely chopped Wagyu is perfectly balanced by the delicate brininess of the caviar, adding a touch of opulence to each bite. Paired with a smooth and subtly earthy celeriac purée, this dish offers a harmonious blend of flavours and textures that elevate the tartare to new heights. It’s a sophisticated beginning that beautifully showcases the quality and finesse of the ingredients.
As you progress through the Omakase menu, the Sugatayaki emerges as a standout dish. Featuring melt-in-your-mouth Japanese A5 Grade Wagyu, this course highlights the beef’s unparalleled marbling and flavour. The rich, savoury yakiniku sauce enhances the meat’s natural umami, while the Nanatsuboshi rice from Hokkaido provides a perfect, slightly sticky base that complements the dish beautifully. Each element works in harmony, offering a deeply satisfying and authentic taste of Japan’s finest ingredients.
The Japanese A5 Grade Wagyu steak of the day at Kanpai Classic is the pinnacle of luxury dining. Each perfectly seared steak showcases the rich, buttery flavour and exquisite marbling of the A5 grade. Accompanied by freshly grated wasabi and a touch of rock salt, the steak’s natural umami is beautifully highlighted, allowing its exceptional quality to shine with every tender, flavourful bite. This dish exemplifies the art of preparing Wagyu, making it an unforgettable finale to the Omakase experience.
A special shoutout to my waiter, Kristin, whose attentive service and expert knowledge significantly enriched the dining experience. His friendly and insightful guidance at Kanpai Classic made the evening exceptional, ensuring every detail of the meal was perfect.
147-149 Wardour St, London W1F
