Chinese Cuisine

 

 

High-rolling Hakkasan remains one of the most talked-about restaurants in the capital, & continues to preach its sexy oriental gospel to full houses regardless of the downturn. Its smouldering, subterranean lacquer box of a dining room has all the backstage buzz of a fashion show mingled with the shrouded exclusivity of a private club ý a combination that still has the power to thrill, seduce & occasionally divide opinion.

The Michelin-starred kitchen moves into gear for ‘ambrosial‘ dim sum ranging from XO scallop dumpling to newcomers including steamed corn-fed chicken & fish maw wrap.


8 Hanway Place, W1T 1HD (Tottenham Court Rd), map

Monday - Saturday Lunch: 12:00-15:00 Dinner: 18:00-24:00

Sunday Lunch: 12:00-17:00 Dinner: 18:00 - 23:00

Tel. Reservations: 020 7927 7000


Indicative price per person: £69


Website: www.hakkasan.com

 

 

In terms of décor, the restaurant itself is far less ostentatious than its reputation would lead you to imagine but you quickly realise from the encyclopaedia of a menu placed before you and the gasps of delight emanating from surrounding tables as the food arrives, that what you're really paying for at this restaurant is some of the finest food and service in the capital.

Dining this fine doesn't come cheap but with food and service this spectacular at a restaurant that is capable of lifting even the most mundane of evenings into the league of the most memorable it's certainly worth it.


65 Audley Street, W1K 2QU, (Bond Street St.), map

Monday - Saturday Lunch: 12:00-14:15 Dinner: 18:30-22:45

Sunday Lunch: 12:30-14:45 Dinner: 18:30 - 22:15

Tel. Reservations: 020 7493 8988


Indicative price per person: £73


Website: www.kaimayfair.co.uk

 

 

Yauatcha isn't the easiest place to find, but there's no mistaking its sleek blue glass exterior once you arrive. From the outside, you're offered a tantalising glimpse of beautifully crafted single desserts laid out in orderly rows, already signalling a departure from the traditional dim sum experience.

Given the sophisticated surroundings, this is dim sum for the discerning diner. Evening time gives way to small groups and couples, revelling in the buzzy atmosphere. Book a table downstairs to make the most of the moody underground bar/club feeling.


15-17 Broadwick Street, W1F 0DL (Piccadilly Circus), map

Monday - Saturday Lunch: 12:00-15:00 Dinner: 15:00-23:45

Sunday Lunch: 12:00-17:00 Dinner: 17:00 - 22:30

Tel. Reservations: 020 7494 8888


Indicative price per person: £58


Website: http://yauatcha.com