My partner had a birthday craving for Mexican or Japanese food, so I went online and found Los Mochis, a fantastic fusion restaurant blending both cuisines. Feeling pleased with myself, I made a reservation for two plus our pooch at their newly opened Liverpool Street branch. Los Mochis is the creation of Markus Thesleff, who named his first Notting Hill restaurant after his Yorkshire terrier. If you’re looking for the best places to eat in Liverpool Street, Mexican or Japanese cuisine and dog-friendly establishments, Los Mochis is the place for you.
“Los Mochis describes its cuisine as a meeting of Tokyo and Tulum, and let me tell you, they executed this fusion impeccably!” Homegirl London.
Los Mochis Al La Carte Menu
With an extensive and impressive menu, we perused it in advance and made our selections, knowing that our 1 pm reservation would find us quite hungry. For starters, my partner tried the tuna poke tostaditos, featuring yellowfin tuna crudo, yuzu, shiso truffle, avocado, jalapeño, sesame and spring onion, enveloped in a sweet potato shell. He was so happy with this choice and said it was superb; at first, you get the jalapeño kick, which is softened by the yellowfin tuna and complementary ingredients and the final crunch of the shell. Other options included wagyu and crab, along with an elevated guacamole superfood. Nibbles are £6-13.
In the raw section, we savoured the Shinjuku ceviche, featuring asparagus, heart of palm, avocado, baby corn, red radish, parsnip crisps, sesame ginger, truffle soy, roasted shallot and coriander oil, all topped with coriander cress. It was simply incredible! The flavours and consistency were spot on, and the presentation was exceptionally pretty. Raw options cost £16-40.
They also have an extensive sushi and maki roll section. I opted for the spicy vegetable tempura, featuring baby corn, avocado and asparagus tempura with habanero gochujang, shichimi togarashi, sesame, jalapeño-pineapple salsa and coriander cress. It was in a maki roll style presentation with a hint of tempura flavour and an exciting way to sample vegetable tempura. Sushi is £11.50-28 for 2-3 pieces, while maki rolls are £12-24.
We opted for the shiitake mushrooms with Japanese BBQ, Mexican Japanese spice mix, and sesame from the grilled skewer selection. There were two skewers, so we shared them. The sticky sauce coating the shiitake tasted slightly sweet, and I was left wanting more. Skewers cost £12-24.
Some dishes are small, focusing on flavours rather than filling you up. When we asked for guidance on how many dishes we should order, they said 2-3 per person. Before we reached the tacos, I was still feeling hungry. However, the tacos were larger and filled us up. So, the advice was correct. I thoroughly enjoyed my two bang bang cauliflower tacos; the sauce was a creamy consistency reminiscent of cauliflower cheese. Tacos cost £15.50-38.00.
Meanwhile, my partner tucked into his socal fish tacos willed with grilled cod, cabbage, jalapeno, pico de gallo, coriander, jalapeno aioli, radish and coriander cress, which he devoured in a flash. Other fish and seafood fillings include miso black cod, prawns, octopus and lobster. Meat eaters can enjoy chicken, pork, grass-fed flank steak and other delights. They also have the option to build your tacos with a whole grilled seabass, grilled Alaskan king crab leg, grilled wagyu beef or grilled chilli teriyaki tenderloin and all the additional ingredients plus the tortillas.
We did manage to fit in a couple of desserts! These were larger than I thought they would be and, although delicious, were less impressive than the savoury options. We settled on the chocolate fondant served with wasabi ice cream and the dulce de leche cheesecake. Other sweet treats include matcha blondie, miso chocolate brownie, ube panna cotta and churros caliente. If you are dining with a group, the celebration platter is £57, and you get an excellent selection of desserts. You’ll enjoy the drinks menu featuring house margaritas, tequila, Japanese whisky and sake.
Our meal, with one drink each, was just over £160, so this isn’t a cheap restaurant, but because of the quality and the surroundings, it’s fair enough. If you are not sure what to order, you may like to try the tasting menu, which is £85 per guest and for a minimum of two people. There is also a vegan version. As I mentioned earlier, the menu is extensive, so I highly recommend you whittle down your list before your visit; otherwise, you could be dithering for a while!
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Helpful Information About Los Mochis London City
For more information, check out the Los Mochis website. You can find them at 100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2AT, conveniently next to Liverpool Street Station. Upon entering through the front door, take the elevator to the ninth floor, where you’ll be warmly greeted. The décor is gorgeous and glam, blending elements inspired by Mexico and Japan.
The restaurant boasts spacious surroundings, including the Agaveria bar and a lounge area where you can sample rare tequilas and mezcals with DJs playing from Wednesday to Saturday evening. There’s also the main dining area, a private dining room, a sushi bar and the rooftop terrace. Enjoy stunning views of London while dining. Given its city location, expect diners from the financial and insurance sectors entertaining their clients. In the evenings and on weekends, you’ll also encounter patrons celebrating special occasions. The Notting Hill restaurant is at 2-4 Farmer Street, London W8 7SN.
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Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. I only write about eateries where I had a good experience. I recommend you do further research as standards fluctuate, as do opinions. Please check if the establishment is still in business and what the opening times are before you go. If you discover this restaurant has closed, contact me to remove it from my blog.
