New Japanese restaurant Kokin to open at The Stratford
Whole-fish deconstructions will be performed in-house with specialist precision, celebrating the full depth of the ingredient with a strong emphasis on respect and zero waste
Japanese restaurant Kokin has announced that it is set to open at The Stratford Hotel on 1 May on the hotel’s seventh floor.
Occupying the space formerly home to Allegra, the 140-cover restaurant features two expansive terraces and a dedicated sushi bar.
The new restaurant brings a fire-led, omakase-style menu that blends heritage Japanese techniques with contemporary seasonal cooking.
It joins Kitchen E20, The Mezzanine and The Lounge as part of The Stratford’s growing collection of dining destinations.
A central focus of the restaurant will be sustainable bluefin tuna, sourced from Spanish and Portuguese waters, provided by expert fisherman Hajime Tanaka.
Whole-fish deconstructions will be performed in-house with specialist precision, celebrating the full depth of the ingredient with a strong emphasis on respect and zero waste.
Menu highlights include the Woodfire x Charcoal Grilled Turbot, where flame-roasted bones are used to create a base stock with Kyoto white miso, served alongside perfectly cooked turbot.
At the sushi bar, guests can choose from a mix of Temae (guest-led selection) and Omakase (chef’s choice) experience for a flexible but elevated dining experience.
To complement the menu, Kokin will offer a curated drinks list featuring premium sakes, Japanese-inspired cocktails, and natural wines in partnership with East London supplier Provisions Wine and Cheese.
The Stratford, Autograph Collection is a design-led hotel located in East London featuring 145 contemporary rooms and studios and is positioned within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and adjacent to Westfield Stratford City.