At Heron Tower, two panoramic elevators rocket you to floors 38–39 for 360° skyline views and the now-iconic orange tree sculpture on the west terrace. The menu runs shareable small plates, raw fish, and smoky robata—a mash-up of Japan, Brazil, and Peru. (Heron Tower page).
Across town, Covent Garden stretches under an Eric Parry glass roof with a living-canopy ceiling, sushi bar energy, and a terrace over the piazza. (Covent Garden page).

History & Founding

The brand launched in 1999 and now spans multiple countries; London remains one of its flagship markets.

Chef Profile

London listings name Lee Bull as Executive Chef, steering a team across the City and Covent Garden sites.

Menu & Signature Dishes

Heron Tower – All Day Menu highlights: rock shrimp tempura, anticucho robata (black cod, pork belly), moqueca mista, and sushi staples including the cult-favorite EL TOPO® roll (salmon, jalapeño, shiso, fresh melted mozzarella, crispy shallots, spicy mayo, eel sauce). There’s also an A5 Kobe & Wagyu section, with Kobe Ishiyaki hot stone and robata-grilled Kobe ribeye. (All Day Menu PDF)

Taste of Samba (chef-curated tasting) runs about £90pp and hits seviche, tiradito, robata lamb chop, and sushi, finishing with the signature chocolate banana cake.

Lunch offers a trimmed selection (still with robata and raw plates), while Covent Garden adds a 3-course Lunch Set (£39pp) and a monthly Samba Brunch (4 courses, £65pp). (Covent Garden page)

For sushi purists, the menu lists Nigiri/Sashimi Omakase options and premium touches (fresh wasabi; oscietra caviar with crispy nori)

Beverage Program

SAMBA ROOM on the 39/F of Heron Tower is a dedicated cocktail bar & lounge (DJs, late-night energy, bar bites). Friday nights swing 10:30 pm–3:00 am under the “Rio After Dark” banner. (Samba Room page; event listing)

Dining Experience

Think casual-elegant service and Smart Casual dress code; book ahead for golden-hour tables (Heron Tower’s terraces are weather-dependent). (Heron Tower listing)

Ambience

Heron Tower is all nighttime sparkle—floor-to-ceiling glass and that orange tree; Covent Garden reads greener and more theatrical with its living canopy and market-roof vistas. (Heron Tower page; Covent Garden page)

Neighborhood Context

Choose Heron Tower for City views, a few steps from Liverpool Street; Covent Garden for pre-/post-theatre plates over the piazza. (Heron Tower listing; Covent Garden page).

Closing

Whether you’re chasing rooftop drama or a buzzy market-roof perch, SUSHISAMBA London delivers the brand’s Japan–Brazil–Peru fusion with a side of spectacle—plus real flexibility: tastings, lunch sets, brunch, and late-night cocktails in the SAMBA ROOM.