Japanese food, done right, is more than just a meal – it’s a masterclass in mindfulness. That’s how it feels at Mayha, anyway, a petite omakase restaurant that recently opened in Marylebone, London.
Picture sitting at a buffed walnut-wood counter, with just light black chopsticks and delicate water tumblers at your side. Behind the counter, a couple of chefs are industriously sculpting, chopping, fanning and sizzling. You can see each mouthful coming towards you. Each bite arrives on its own tiny pedestal, with an explanation for context. It’s consumed fresh, just teased into place by your chef.
