The 5 Most Elegant Asian Restaurants in Mayfair

As one of London’s trendiest neighbourhoods, Mayfair is home to some of the most elegant Asian restaurants in the city. Our list contains a mix of Michelin-rated restaurants and authentic menus to make sure you get the complete package. So, if you’re considering where to dine tonight or if you’re in London for a short time, here are the five Asian restaurants in Mayfair you shouldn’t miss out on.

1. Sexy Fish London

Sexy Fish London offers a luxurious fine-dining experience and a tantalising Sexy Fish menu heavily inspired by Japanese cuisine.

What we love about this Asian Mayfair restaurant is that it focuses on the restaurant experience as much as on the food. The Sexy fish interior is elegant, decorated with eye-catching sculptures by Damien Hirst and Frank Gehry. Not to mention, intriguing pieces hanging from the ceiling and a soothing water wall to balance off the complex designs.

All in all, Sexy Fish London packs a picturesque design that’s worth the look-around and the time taken to snap a few pictures.

As for the food, everything that comes out of their kitchen has been decided on by Michelin Star Chef, Bjoern Weissgerber, so you can rest assured that the Sexy Fish menu won’t disappoint. The restaurant offers a wide selection of items, from robata meats and beef to seafood platters and sushi. However, the restaurant prides itself on its seafood dishes, so make sure you don’t miss out when you’re there.

If you’d like to get a Sexy Fish booking or plan for a special occasion at the restaurant, contact us and we’ll help you out.

2. Hakkasan Mayfair

Hakkasan Mayfair is a Chinese Michelin Star restaurant created by Alan Yau, the mastermind behind Park Chinois and countless other restaurant chains and Michelin Star venues.

The Hakkasan Mayfair vibe is mysterious, elegant, and subtly sensual. It’s all because the restaurant is mostly dark except for the spotlights carefully lighting each table and particular sections in the dining room. Add to that the dark browns and blacks found all over the tables and walls. We should also say that it’s the place to be if you want to take things to the next level, whether you’re there for a business dinner or a date.

As for the Hakkasan Mayfair menu, it is characterised by the traditional items it features. While other Asian restaurants may try introducing new dishes to Chinese cuisine, Hakkasan perfects the original dishes that put the cuisine on the map. Not just that, but the restaurant also takes a new approach to some traditional recipes while keeping their essence alive.

If you’re a fan of Chinese food and elegant restaurants with a bold personality, a Hakkasan Mayfair booking is a must for you.

3. Ivy Asia Mayfair

In contrast to Hakkasan’s strong, solid colour palette and dim lights, Ivy Asia Mayfair offers a joyful display of colours and a quirky elegance.

To start, the restaurant’s floor is decorated with green semi-precious placed over lights for a magical glowing-jade effect. Then, you’ve got twelve cherry blossom trees and countless classic Japanese paintings scattered over the main dining room. Combined with the prominent reds and oranges found in the furniture and all over the paintings, the Ivy Asia Mayfair interior makes it a joyful, almost-magical sight.

If you’re a die-hard for good sushi, the Ivy Asia Mayfair has a specialized sushi bar separate from the main dining room. Meanwhile, the main menu features breathtaking creations from all over Asia.

Ivy Asia Mayfair is also known for its ‘Afternoon Tea’, a great way to relax after a long day or kick off an amazing night. For more information and Ivy Asia Mayfair bookings, don’t hesitate to contact us.

4. Park Chinois London

The glamorous Park Chinois brings the opulence of Shanghai in the 1930s to the streets of modern-day London making it a gem among other Asian restaurants in Mayfair.

Picture decorated gold columns between crimson velvet couches and the shining golden bar. Then, red silk curtains separating between the bar room and the main dining room. That’s the type of Shanghai opulence and sophistication you can expect to see at Park Chinois.

The Park Chinois menu is famous for the cocktails and the dim sum. Once you’ve covered these staples in your order, you can’t go wrong. Park Chinois prides itself on offering traditional Chinese dishes, modern remakes of traditional dishes, and international dishes with a Chinese cuisine-inspired twist.

For Park Chinois reservations, make sure you contact us beforehand and we’ll help you with the process from start to finish.

5. Novikov Mayfair

Novikov is not just one of the most elegant Asian restaurants in Mayfair, but it is also one of the most Italian restaurants in the area.

The restaurant is divided into two separate dining rooms - one is strictly reserved for Asian cuisine and the other for Italian cuisine. Each room has its own unique interior design, vibe and, of course, menu.

The Novikov Mayfair Asian room is elegant and romantic, but it’s also quite low-key - think of high-end Tokyo bars. You won’t find amazing art pieces or popping colours, but you’ll find a strong immersive vibe.

The Novikov Mayfair Asian menu mainly features Chinese cuisine, but the restaurant is famous for its Japanese dishes. The teppanyaki dishes are an absolute must-try and don’t forget to save room for their amazing desserts.

It can be a challenge choosing your next dining destination, but it’s only fair given that you’re choosing between the most elegant Asian restaurants in Mayfair. Regardless of what you choose, contact us and we’ll help you sort out your reservation. Not just that, but if you want to party afterwards, we can also get you guestlist spots or a table booking at an exclusive Mayfair club.