About Sushi Queen

Keiko Yamamoto — The Evangelist of Fine Sushi, Japanese Cuisine & Sake

Keiko is the brains and talent behind Sushi Queen. Her expertise and knowledge of sushi, teppanyaki, and sake far surpasses. For over a decade she has inspired and impressed her clients in London, travelling to countless corporate and entertainment events to share her craft.

Keiko brings the rich culinary traditions of Nagasaki, Japan, to London — combining centuries-old techniques with modern flavours, inviting you on a gastronomic journey that celebrates both heritage and innovation.

As featured in Metro — “Stop what you’re doing and look at this sushi made steak bakes and sausage rolls”

Her Story

Keiko grew up in Nagasaki — a truly unique city where Western and Eastern cultures first fused together in Japan. Raised in a household shaped by Christian and Buddhist values, her family instilled in her a deep sense of kindness, compassion, generosity, and creativity. Her grandfather ran a successful fishery business, and her mother inspired her with poetry, flower arrangements, and beautiful fish cookery.

Intrigued by Western culture, Keiko moved to London to study Fine Art — and simultaneously began her cooking career. Working in professional kitchens where she was often the only woman, she refused to quit. She kept learning, growing, and striving to offer the very best.

"I found myself and Art in Sushi."

In 2008, after the restaurant she worked for closed, Keiko took the leap and started everything from scratch — building her own website and landing her first client just one month later. Today, she is London's Sushi Queen.

Prestigious Partnerships & Celebrity Clients

Keiko's work as a sushi chef has earned her partnerships with some of the most prestigious restaurants in the UK, including Benihana, Matsuri, The Colony Club, Ozu County Hall, AAYA, Sake no Hana, The Savoy, and Gordon Ramsay Restaurant.

She has had the honour of cooking for celebrated names including supermodel Karen Mulder, Oasis, Devon Aoki, Geri Halliwell, Pat Kensit, Chelsea FC players, Boyzone, Natalie Portman, and Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub — producer of Ocean's Eleven.

As Seen On

• Channel 4 — Featured in The Food Chain, aired 11 April 2016
• Red Bull TV — Featured sushi making with Snakehips
• Metro — Featured for her creative Greggs-inspired sushi fusion
• Chronicle Live — Celebrated for her innovative sushi creations

Classes, Events & Catering

Keiko offers exclusive sushi and teppanyaki cookery classes, bespoke catering, and sake tastings for both private and corporate events across London. As a teacher, she approaches every student with patience, warmth, and a passion for sharing the art of Japanese cuisine.

"The feedback from these lessons has been phenomenal. She builds confidence in her students and provides them with basic techniques that will stick with them forever — giving them the gift of sushi."

Happy sushi making! 🍣
— K. Yamamoto