Harden's survey result
Summary
“The signature duck and rice is delicious” at this Oriental gastropub on Berwick Street in Soho, which offers a broad range of options from dim sum and ‘small chow’ to Lobster Cantonese at £68. And the stylish interior works well too. But, despite consistently solid marks, this place (created by Hakkasan and Yauatcha impresario, Alan Yau) has never made huge waves. Indian-in-a-pub is finally starting to work as a concept – maybe Chinese-in-a-pub will have its day too…
Summary
This “pub with an Oriental twist” on Soho’s Berwick Street is a concept that “works well”, with “lovely, tasty food”; even if – eight years after its launch by ace restaurateur Alan Yau – it has never matched the success of his hit concepts Wagamama, Hakkasan or Yauatcha. Top Menu Tip – “the pork scratchings are amazing”.
Summary
“A Chinese pub” – in Berwick Street, Soho – “that works!”. This contemporary ‘concept’ successfully combines enjoyable food (including house Cantonese roast duck) with an “interesting drinks list” and characterful interior. Launched in 2015, by Alan Yau of Wagamama, Hakkasan, Yauatcha and Busaba Eathai fame, it’s never caught fire in quite the same way as his other operations.
Summary
This modern mashup of a gastropub with Chinese cuisine in Berwick Street, Soho, earns solid ratings for its “very good food in the bar and also in the more formal restaurant”. But, by comparison to the standards of creator Alan Yau’s previous mega-hits, including Wagamama and Hakkasan, some can find it “a bit disappointing overall”.
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90 Berwick St, London, W1F 0QB
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £7.20 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
90 Berwick St, London, W1F 0QB
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 12‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12:30 pm, 12‑10 pm |
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