Sushi stand-off: Sushi Moka vs Dozo Sushi

South Kensington sushi battle, Saatchi’s city‐defining show, Star Wars memorabilia chaos, and Marrakech wanderings.

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Shakira Taylor
August 06, 2025

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In under 10 minutes, we’ll cover:

  • Sushi stand‑off: Sushi Moka vs Dozo Sushi, South Kensington

  • Once Upon a Time in London at Saatchi Yates

  • A vintage Star Wars lightsaber headed to auction

  • Spotlight on tangled lanes & tajine treats in Marrakech

Let’s dive in.

Sushi stand-off: Sushi Moka vs Dozo sushi

Nestled just a few blocks from each other near South Kensington station, Sushi Moka and Dozo Sushi bring style and precision to London’s sushi scene. Each restaurant emphasizes fresh fish, clean rice, and creative signature rolls—but only one delivers perfectly on both taste and technique.

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Sushi Moka: vibrant, value-minded Omakase and Rolls

Sushi Moka bills itself as a “hidden gem” offering a full 13‑course omakase under £100 and standout signature rolls like the volcano roll and rainbow roll. The vibe is minimalist but modern—clean wood counters, bar seating for omakase guests, and a relaxed but attentive service.

Sushi Moka

Special Rolls

Rainbow roll: layers of avocado, salmon, tuna, and white fish over crab salad base. The freshness of the fish cuts through the sweet rice; each bite is silky, clean, and visually vibrant.

Special roll selection from Sushi Moka

Volcano roll: seared tuna, creamy mayo and eel sauce drizzle—all gently torch‑finished. The heat caramelizes the sauce into an umami glaze over fresh tuna. The combination is just heavenly.

Volcano roll - heaven on a plate

Aburi sushi selection: lightly torch-licked pieces—salmon, eel, and scallop—each topped with a dash of citrus-infused soy or yuzu kosho. The partial sear grants smoky aroma while preserving raw texture.

Aburi torched nigiri

Reviews mention friendly staff. Sushi lovers return time and time again for value-focused creativity and weekly lunch specials. Everytime I have been I leave feeling amazingly satisfied and every meal is delicious.

Dozo Sushi: sleek Omakase and classic precision

Diagonal across a side street lies Dozo Sushi, offering a tighter omakase menu (£100–150), elevated rice balance, and more canonical sushi heritage clean plating. The interior is quiet zen; chefs work in full view, pulling fresh cuts and carefully moulded nigiri.

Dozo Sushi

Specialty rolls

Rainbow roll here is focused on precise layering and high-grade cuts—the fish feels buttery, and mayo almost imperceptible.

Rainbow roll

Volcano roll is richer—spicy mayo-infused renegade crab and avocado under seared salmon crust, but with less sauce spill than Moka’s lava‑style version.

Volcano Roll

Aburi selection—salmon with truffle oil, creamy scallop with pressed yuzu, eel with sansho pepper—each slice melts on contact, rice gently vinegary.

The hallmark is rice: cooked to correct moisture, cooled to perfect temperature, with a balanced vinegar note. Fish quality consistently hits high standards—banana playful Instagram reviews mention “best hon‑maguro” and “buttery uni finish.”

Face-off

Element

Sushi Moka

Dozo Sushi

Vibe

Casual, creative, quality driven

Quiet, refined, more traditional

Volcano roll

Fiery, glazed, umami rich

Cleaner, less sauce, fish first

Rainbow roll

Vibrant, colourful, fish heavy

Precision cut, premium tasting slices

Rice quality

Typical, slightly sweet, not cloying or sticky

Expertly balance, vinegar-hinged

Price

Easily under £100

£100 - £150

The Verdict

Sushi Moka shines if you want bold flavour combos and playful roasted rolls without breaking the bank.
Dozo Sushi, by contrast, is refined and respectful—every nigiri, rice grain, and garnish meticulously calibrated.

Once upon a time in London - Saatchi Yates Exhibition

Presented at Saatchi Yates in St James’s from 12 June – 17 August, Once Upon a Time in London is a sprawling retrospective of London’s art scene, mixing blue-chip masters like Francis Bacon, David Hockney, and Lucian Freudwith contemporary trailblazers such as Jenny Saville, Yinka Shonibare, Jadé Fadojutimi, and street art’s It Boy Olaolu Slawn.

A bold narrative unspools: post-war figurative intensity meets YBA rebellion and new diversity in today’s generation. As FAD Magazine notes, it charts London’s evolution but affirms its enduring spirit as a "global capital for rule-breaking, genre‑defining art".

The highlight mash-up includes Damien Hirst's medicine cabinets next to Lynette Yiadom‑Boakye’s evocative figurative works, David Hockney’s colorful pop‑landscapes beside Olaolu Slawn’s punk-infused Swirl paintings. Three copper etching plates by Freud hang above Yiadom‑Boakye’s Sermons for Heathens in a compelling planar dialogue.

Opening nights feel more like block parties than private views. As Tatler reports, young crowds clamour to see Slawn’s work, photographers and TikTokers descend, and DJs spin outside the gallery—capturing London’s art world as social spectacle

If you believe London’s art story should feel vivacious, rooted yet renegade, this exhibition nails it. Entry is free—and it’s worth every minute.

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Star Wars Lightsaber might fetch £2 million at auction

IFilm memorabilia collectors are orbiting excitement: a Luke Skywalker lightsaber prop from The Empire Strikes Backand Return of the Jedi is set to go to auction—estimated at £1.5–2.2 million, one of the highest price tags ever for a screen‑used sci‑fi weapon.

Often overshadowed by Vader or Han Solo props, Luke’s blue‑bladed saber appears during training scenes on Dagobah and in the final confrontation with Vader. Its historical authenticity and intact condition make it a rare trophy among Star Wars relics—films where props often fragment or vanish.

The Lightsaber

It joins a slew of memorabilia expected at the sale, including a Han Solo jacket, lightsabers from prequels, and R2‑D2 components—making it a showcase of film nostalgia and investment-grade collectibles.

The sale opens debate: should such artifacts be owned privately or held in public institutions? Pro‑auction voices argue private collectors preserve and display items; critics worry rare cinematic history might vanish from scholarship and museum halls.

Either way, this auction marks another sign that the value of movie heritage is skyrocketing—and that the sabre—once emotion‑charged heroism on-screen—is now legal tender in collector circles.

Travel spotlight: 3 Under the Radar tips for Marrakech

  1. Eat

    Grab msemen at dusk in Jemaa el‑Fna, crisp flatbread dipped in honey butter, sweet and pillowy.

Bahia Palace

  1. Bahia Palace

    Wander the Bahia Palace—its intricate zellij mosaics and lush orange gardens reveal private riad opulence.

Jemaa market stalls

  1. Secret tip: Join a rooftop café-bar at Bab El Khemis after prayer time to sip mint tea and watch thousands of lamps glow as Jemaa’s stalls light up below.

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