Harden's survey result
Summary
An “extravagant setting” is central to the approach of this showy Chinese venue in Mayfair, whose website promises ‘the ultimate Asian restaurant’ and a ‘world of hedonism’ including ‘devilishly curious entertainment’ (such as burlesque). Its “excruciating prices” have always been an issue, but the view that the food (from a very wide-ranging menu, including dim sum, caviar, steak, noodles…) is “nothing special” gained ground this year, as did the concern that “I just didn’t enjoy the experience” – “the shows are at least a distraction from what is a pretty lacklustre meal...”
Summary
Flamboyant décor and regular live entertainment aim to recreate the decadence of 1930s Shanghai at this showy Mayfair mandarin. As in previous years, it takes some flak for its pricing, but ratings for its luxurious cuisine (which includes Scottish Rib-Eye and imported Wagyu steaks, alongside Peking Duck, dim sum and more evidently Chinese dishes) were consistently good this year.
Summary
The aim is to evoke 1920s Shanghai decadence at this opulent Mayfair Chinese, founded by Alan Yau in 2015 and now in the hands of a family of Turkish restaurant owners. Limited feedback this year, but we’ve maintained its rather middling ratings on the basis of repeat feedback that a meal here can seem “ridiculously overpriced”.
Summary
There’s no denying the “seductive” pull of this opulent venture (founded in 2015 by Alan Yau and nowadays owned by an anonymous Turkish family) which brings a slice of 1920s Shanghai decadence to Mayfair. But while fans “love the dim sum selection and vibes on a busy night”, saying it “ticks all the boxes”, its “off-the-scale prices” inspire outrage amongst many reporters, and raise a suspicion that beneath the glamorous veneer, “it’s just a bog standard Chinese”.
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17 Berkeley Street, London, W1S 4NF
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | £39.00 | £46.00 |  |
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| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £32.00 | £35.00 | £28.00 | £18.00 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £95.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.50 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £15.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
17 Berkeley Street, London, W1S 4NF
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑2 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑2 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑12 am |
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