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Summary
Thin feedback this year on this glossy Eurotrash playground in Mayfair – London outpost of Arkady Novikov’s large restaurant empire (fun fact – according to Forbes in Nov 2022, this includes what used to be the Krispy Kreme Russian franchise, rebranded post-sanctions as ‘Krunchy Dream’). Its sushi, seared seafood and other luxe Pan-Asian bites remain well-rated, if at prices designed for oligarchs. (There’s also an imposing, ambitious dining room with an Italian menu to the rear that no-one mentions much).
Summary
“It feels like you’re in a nightclub, and it’s very expensive” at this oligarch playground in Mayfair, run by Arkady Novikov (who in past times boasted of his personal friendship with Vladimir Putin, but who more recently hoisted a ‘Peace for Ukraine’ flag on the restaurant website). For some folks the whole vibe is a complete turn off (“this is what’s wrong with London!”), but for Eurotrash in party mood it’s still just the job for nibbling on sushi, robata and other luxe bites. (There is also a grand Italian dining room to the rear, but it inspires practically no feedback this year).
Summary
“Top buzz and people watching” are undoubtedly the highlight of a visit to this oligarch playground in Mayfair, run by Russian restaurateur, Arkady Novikov. If you are budget conscious, a visit is madness, but – particularly if you like the scene – it offers a “very expensive but very good Russian take on Japanese cuisine”, plus other pan-Asian bites, grills and noodles.
Summary
“A playground for oligarchs” – Arkady Novikov’s infamously glam, Eurotrash-magnet remains one of Mayfair’s most happening scenes, luring the fast crowd with its mix of light Asian bites, sushi, grills and noodles. It’s not exactly somewhere to go if you’re counting the pennies, but, actually, “dim sum at lunch is excellent and very reasonably priced”.
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50a Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8HA
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £26.00 | £29.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £14.00 | £40.00 | £15.00 | £15.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £45.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £11.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
50a Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8HA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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