Luxury Asian Restaurants

Sushi bar at Nobu at the Metropolitan hotel

London may be far away from the Orient, but the city has an amazing choice of places to eat Asian food.

Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, pan-Asian... you can get it all here in London.

Visit these luxurious Asian restaurants and enjoy some of the world's best Asian food in sumptuous surroundings.

Nobu

The original London Nobu is in the stunning Metropolitan Hotel overlooking Hyde Park. It has won a Michelin star for its delicate and well-presented sushi and sashimi dishes. Their creator, Nobu Matsuhisa has earned praise worldwide for his innovative recipes.

China Tang

China Tang at The Dorchester serves some of the best and most authentic Cantonese food outside China. The restaurant's interior evokes 1930s art deco, with romantic lighting and traditional and contemporary Chinese art. There's also an exquisite bar, where you can order dim sum and delicious cocktails.

Asia de Cuba

Asia de Cuba at the trendy St Martins Lane hotel marries Asian cuisine with the tropical flavours of the Caribbean and home-style Cuban cooking. It's all served up in cool monochrome surroundings designed by Philippe Starck, with central columns covered in artworks and light bulbs hanging from the ceiling on long wires.

Roka

With its vast expanse of windows looking out onto the vibrant Charlotte Street, Rainer Becker's Roka eatery is a fine place to watch the world go by as you dine. The flaming robata grill takes centre stage, as a team of chefs create delicate dishes right in front of you. The food is beautifully executed, and dressed with flavours that include lemon miso, apple mustard, and ginger with fresh herbs and fruit.

Zuma

Zuma is another of Rainer Becker's little treasures. This award-winning Japanese restaurant features a bar, a lounge, a main room, a chef's table that seats up to 10, a sushi counter and two private dining rooms. So each visit literally offers a different experience. And with delectable, authentic sushi served in warm wood and marble surroundings, you'll definitely want to come back!

Nahm

The first Michelin starred restaurant in Europe, Nahm at the The Halkin hotel is headed up by celebrated Australian chef David Thompson. The menu is based on memorial-book cuisine, an old Thai custom where the favourite recipes of a deceased family member are recorded.

E&O

This buzzing trendy eatery in Notting Hill belongs to Will Ricker of Great Eastern Dining Room and Cicada fame. Popular with celebs, E&O features a stylish minimalist decor and serves delightful dishes with Thai, Malaysian, Chinese and Japanese influences.