Kai Of Mayfair in City of London, Westminster

Only went for the afternoon tea, the service can vary from time to time, but most of the times is good. The afternoon tea only happens downstairs, depends on the day, it can get super busy which means you are sitting right next to other people. With those said, the food selection is awesome comparing to other traditional afternoon teas in London.

It was a spur of the moment. Walk-in kind of moment and oh .. oh my I was blown away. The staff were very kind to accommodate walk-in. We had a quick bite the calamari and the wasabi prawns. Still dreaming about them. Waiting for my next trip to London to go again

A friend and I went for tea. This is definitely NOT a traditional high tea but it IS an amazing experience. High tea with an Asian twist. The experience was excellent and certainly in keeping with the restaurant's standing as a Michelin star restaurant. I highly recommend The Chinese Whispers Afternoon Tea at Kai.

Qué decepción que reservamos para el almuerzo del domingo 23 de febrero nos ofrecieron una mesa a las 2. 30 . Llegamos nos llevaron a nuestra mesa pedimos una bebida cada uno y pedimos nuestra comida a las 2. 45 . El camarero volvió para aconsejarnos que toda nuestra comida llegaría a la mesa al mismo tiempo, entrantes, pato crujiente y gasoil mientras la cocina cerraba a las 3! Cuando pregunté por qué hicieron una reserva para 2. 30 si la cocina cerró a las 3 no había respuesta. Así que nunca tuvimos nuestro almuerzo, ya que no queríamos todo a la vez y que se apresuraran. Pagamos por nuestras bebidas y nos fuimos. Habíamos estado realmente deseando nuestro almuerzo ar Kai La dirección debe dejar de reservar un 2. 30 sentado.

The service is excellent. The food was okay; it wasn’t wow! But I would say it wasn’t worth the price. It was very expensive, and the portions were very small. However, that's typical of these kinds of posh restaurants. You can try it once for the experience, but that's about it.

We celebrated our anniversary with a Chinese-inspired teatime at Kai. From the very first moment we were amazed. The ambience of the restaurant lets you turn yourself in another world. The place exudes a high level of professionalism! For us, dear Izabela (that was the name on our bill) was in charge. We felt in good hands with her. Charming and always with a smile, she fulfilled our every wish to our complete satisfaction. For someone who comes from the same industry, it was a feast for the eyes to watch doing her job. That was the best teatime I've ever had. From the welcome drink to the very good champagne to the excellent selection of tea, everything was perfect. The cake stand was lovingly stocked and not only did the look impress us, but the taste was just as breathtaking. Tea and treats are refilled as needed. At the end we were given a small petit four plate with the inscription "Happy Anniversary", which we were incredibly happy about! I could say a lot more about this restaurant, as there is so much more to praise. Unfortunately we didn't have as much time as we would have liked, but this experience was unique. We will definitely stop by again on our next visit to London (where we will take our time). An absolute must in London!

I walked into the restaurant and was warmly welcomed by Izabela. My friend couldn't join me at the restaurant, so I dined alone, but I never felt lonely thanks to her amazing hospitality. A big thank you to KAI management for having such a wonderful employee!

Nikki was a great host! The service was flawless, we really had a wonderful time and enjoyed dining here.

Cucina cinese raffinata in questo elegante ristorante a Mayfair. L’ambiente è molto curato con veri tocchi di classe nei piatti che decorano il tavolo all’arrivo e nelle decorazioni alle pareti. Il menù è molto interessante e tutto fa voglia. Ottimi i prawns di antipasto e favolosa la crispy duck. C’è posto per assaggiare il maiale in agrodolce, molto buono. Vino al bicchiere con buona scelta di adeguato livello. Il servizio è molto efficiente, veloce e gentile. Solo il sommelier non è un esempio di simpatia. Cena veramente notevole e segnato come uno dei migliori ristoranti di cucina cinese tra i tanti provati.

Fine Chinese cuisine at this elegant restaurant in Mayfair. The environment is very refined with real touches of class in the dishes that decorate the table upon arrival and in the decorations on the walls. The menu is very interesting and everything is tempting. The starter prawns were excellent and the crispy duck was fabulous. There is room to taste the sweet and sour pork, very good. Wine by the glass with a good choice of adequate level. The service is very efficient, fast and kind. Only the sommelier is not an example of sympathy. Truly remarkable dinner and marked as one of the best Chinese cuisine restaurants among the many tried.

Cucina cinese raffinata in questo elegante ristorante a Mayfair. L’ambiente è molto curato con veri tocchi di classe nei piatti che decorano il tavolo all’arrivo e nelle decorazioni alle pareti. Il menù è molto interessante e tutto fa voglia. Ottimi i prawns di antipasto e favolosa la crispy duck. C’è posto per assaggiare il maiale in agrodolce, molto buono. Vino al bicchiere con buona scelta di adeguato livello. Il servizio è molto efficiente, veloce e gentile. Solo il sommelier non è un esempio di simpatia. Cena veramente notevole e segnato come uno dei migliori ristoranti di cucina cinese tra i tanti provati.

Delicious food and great service. Our second visit and I'm sure we'll return at some point. Their wasabi prawns are incredible. Make sure you order them.

A great pace to have dinner! The food was amazing and the staff just one of a kind!!!

Kai is an experience. From the moment you walk in, the attention to detail, the small touches, the art and artistry is breath-taking. The food, however, is not as good as I expected considering their prices. The £39 Wasabi Prawns and £26 Prawn Toast were quite average (I've had much better at other Chinese restaurants in Mayfair). I was actually disappointed by the Spring Chicken with Szechuan Spicy Crumble which lacked any distinction, while the Black Pepper Beef was just decent. We also ordered Broccolini and Chili Spiced Rice, which were as expected. Considering the reputation and prices, the food, while presented beautifully, was just not that interesting. But for the desserts, which were unexpectedly outstanding. I would just go back for the Durian Souffle (which I wouldn't have ordered if our server had not sung its praises), and the amazing Pandan Creme Brulee. Again, the prices are sky-high (£21 for each dessert) but here, I can totally vouch for the quality and uniqueness of the flavours. Finally, the service - this was just as brilliant as the ambience itself. We had Isabella at our table and she was a delight from start to finish - extremely well-versed with the dishes, very confident in her recommendations, and just a lot of fun to talk to. She's a total gem. I'm glad I got to experience Kai, as it has a wonderful feel to it (and the desserts were quite something) - but I don't think I'll be returning, as the flavours and quality of their food just doesn't match the prices. It's extremely pretty, but the food is quite average.

Lovely lunch, food cooked beautifully. Would highly recommend.

It was such a fantastic experience!!!! It felt like a lucky charm for me and my friend. We went for the afternoon tea and found the vibe was super cute and loving and the food was just as delightful! We even ordered an extra plate of savory treats (for free). We left feeling so full but completely satisfied. Perfect for a date or a fine-dining gathering. I’ll definitely be recommending it to my friends!

Todo lo que teníamos era absolutamente increíble. No es comida tradicional china, más bien una interpretación de la comida británica, pero los sabores son maravillosos y alguna habilidad real en la ejecución. Servicio excelente y tuvimos una experiencia verdaderamente memorable

Amazing meal and impeccable service. Highly recommend the Wasabi Prawns, Lobster Lobster (noodles) and braised pork belly. Desserts were also delicious. Every dish was presented beautifully.

As we were leaving Kai after a lovely lunch the head waiter was telling us that, since Star Wars had been filmed in the UK in the late 1970s, Harrison Ford and other cast members had been visiting when in the country. Ford had actually been there the day before we went. If Han Solo himself likes it there who are we to argue? For our lunch we had a starter, main and dessert each, a rice each and a portion of vegetables. Our starters were the stone bass miso soup and they were tremendous - salty and spicy broth with slivers of ginger and hefty chunks of fish. I had the pork belly for main which was equally delicious and perfectly soft. The creme brulee dessert finished the whole meal off wonderful. Kai has a nice relaxed vibe and very good service - though there was a slight issue with the last bit of our wine being accidentally thrown out before we were served it. This was noticed however and we received a replacement glass each and some petit fours as an apology. We loved our visit to Kai and would definitely eat here again. Hollywood royalty Harrison Ford clearly knows his stuff.

Fake Chinese food. The dishes are all different and nothing delicious. If you have any self-respect, don’t spend a lot of money to experience a different place.

Fantastic experience. Will definitely be back .

Best Chinese in London ! Went back after 10

Everything was great and delicious. I recommend the duck

Great food, highly recommend the Peking duck. The staff were a delight

Tomamos el té de la tarde aquí para el cumpleaños de mi marido, reservamos porque nos encanta la auténtica comida china y el té de la tarde tiene un menú encantador. El servicio aquí es excelente desde el momento en que llega. Nuestros abrigos fueron tomados para nosotros y nos mostraron abajo a la hermosa zona del salón de té. Nos encantaron los pequeños entrantes de conversación y las decoraciones de mesa, la cerámica es súper bonita. ¡Mi único puntero sería una iluminación un poco más brillante! Realmente disfrutamos de nuestra comida, y el hecho de que los dos tienen una segunda ronda de las opciones saladas fue excelente, lo más destacado fueron las gambas en tostadas y los deslizadores de Bao. Los macarrones con crema coagulada fueron mi postre favorito, realmente disfruté de las mini botellas de ingredientes para elegir! Muchas gracias por también proporcionar un pequeño plato de 'Feliz cumpleaños' para nosotros después de haber terminado con una vela de cumpleaños. Muy buena manera de terminar un regalo tan especial. ¡Gracias!

Esto me tomó un tiempo para marinar la voluntad de escribir la crítica... ¿Por dónde empiezo? Breve historia larga - la comida era buena y el restaurante puso un giro innovador en la comida china (kudos al chef), pero el servicio dejó mucho que desear. Ventajas: El pato crujiente que pedimos era crujiente, sin embargo, no estaba seco o difícil de masticar, incluso no todos los restaurantes chinos auténticos pueden dominar esta artesanía. El cordero también fue espectacular y si me permiten ser atrevido - el mejor cordero que me han presentado en mi corta vida. Sazonado perfectamente y tierno. El postre también fue delicioso, pandan crème brûlée? ¿El chocolate crece en los árboles? Muy creativo y atrevido y se jugó. Desventajas: Nos sentimos muy decepcionados por el servicio. Desde el momento en que entramos fuimos descuidados, incluso en una noche relativamente tranquila tuvimos que perseguir al personal de la mesa para despejar nuestras mesas (ambos somos individuos muy pacientes). Incluyéndome a mí teniendo que pararme e ir a una caja para perseguir la cuenta después de esperar más de 20 minutos. La gota que rompió los camellos de vuelta fue cuando el personal se olvidó de sacar todas nuestras sobras (en retrospectiva también tuvimos un papel que culpar, ya que nos olvidamos de perseguir, pero estábamos ansiosos por salir). Hay demasiadas cosas negativas que escribir sobre el servicio que no puedo encajar en la revisión...

Fantastic food with amazing flavours and beautifully presented .

Thanks for the whole staff The food and atmosphere is amazing 🙏

Enjoyed a wedding celebration here. Great service, interesting and delicious drink and food menu. We had the best time. My only criticism would be to turn the music down as it was overpowering when trying to talk.

Very light on food portions. We left feeling hungry. Very poor value for money.

Always a favorite when we come to London. The duck is delectable and there are vegetarian options as well. I'm personally a huge fan of their appetizers but every course is excellent and the service is exceptional.

An amazing experience, a must visit when visiting london!

I visited Kai Mayfair for their afternoon tea, and it was delightful. The selection of savory and sweet treats was intriguing, offering a well-balanced mix of flavors that kept things exciting. The standout for me was the pandan crème brûlée—typically not a dessert I would go for, but this one had a unique twist and was absolutely delicious. The service was attentive, though it could have been a bit warmer. My reservation was at 4 PM, and I would recommend arriving a little earlier to avoid feeling rushed, as the staff begins preparing the room for dinner toward the end of the afternoon service. Overall, Kai Mayfair offers a unique twist on the classic afternoon tea, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something a bit different from the traditional experience.

Lychee cocktail great! Also food very good except for almond chicken .

Great service and great food. Lovely dining experience.

I heared a lot about this place till I decided to try it myself and it was WOW. Food is absolutely tasty specially the black pepper beef and prawns gem. We were served by the friendly Nicolata whom was always smiling. I'd strongly advise chosimg this place for dinner as the food is tasty and light.

Very good Chinese restaurant as the Lobster was the highlight of the meal

Awesome time, fun ambiance, top service and spectacular food!

Great experience great food! Staff were very professional

Excellent food and ambiance. A little bit long in serving drinks. Wine arrived when food was over!!!

Exceptional wait staff. Food was really good but not great. I’d have to say that we really enjoyed ourselves nonetheless

The best food and the best service ad usual! Kids friendly

The food is very tasty, awesome interior and staff is very welcoming

One of the best Chinese restaurants I have ever been to.

Music was a bit dull considering it is xmas season they could have played some jazz or something. Definitely worth the money had a filling meal and the staff were friendly. Toilets are clean and well maintained. Private room is worth the money great for birthdays

Me and my partner wanted to have a pre Christmas lunch as a special celebration. Regrettably the food was very average, nothing special and definitely not a Michelin star quality. I had the sweet and sour soup and a vegetarian dish with Aubergine both highly recommended by the waitress. They both had the same broth with exactly same taste. Very disappointing. Very gluey, really not good.My partner had two starters the salt and porter squid and the soft shell crab. They were midrange but nothing special. The only good meal was the Chilean lobster dish but it was massively overpriced at £50 for the amount of lobster you get. Overall very bad value for money. I do not recommend it.

Es war rundum grandios. Ausgezeichnetes Essen aber vor allem der unglaublich charmante Service.

One of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve tried in London; I highly recommend visiting it!

Absolutely delicious food! Can’t wait to go back!

The food was amazing and Isabella suggestions, service and professionally in dealing with everybody was the best

The food was amazing and the staff could not be more attentive! Loved everything and if you are in the mood for an afternoon tea, their's is original and fabulous!

Excellent restaurant with great ambiance and service .. food is very delicious Maybe you need to change the music

Beautiful location, smart service and excellent food.

We booked Kai for a number of our clients, during their stay in London, the staff are incredible, atmosphere is great and food is too good! Thank you Kai! Best wishes, Simber Chauffeur Services

An afternoon tea with a difference! This menu was unique, Chinese treats galore. Not a sandwich in sight, but delicious bao buns, miso soup, prawn toast and heavenly interesting deserts. So different and definitely worth the visit. The staff were all friendly and helpful throughout the service. I'll definitely returning for a lunch or dinner in the future.

Habíamos reservado Kai para un almuerzo de cumpleaños. Nos pareció la bienvenida y el personal muy atento y acogedor. Conocedor del menú. Bonita mesa y no me sentí aplastado. Disfrutamos de las gambas wasabi y el pato medio crujiente, pero estamos abrumados por los otros platos que tuvimos. Fue todo sabroso, pero no excepcional y no me pareció que valía la pena el precio muy alto. Hemos tenido mejor comida china en establecimientos mucho menos caros.

Have to say, I went in with medium expectations but left totally blown away. Firstly the food is very good, to the extent I would bring my Cantonese parents here on their next visit to London. Wasabi prawns are their signature. These were plump, luscious prawns in a creamy wasabi mayo but without any of the heat. The black pepper beef and the Nanyang chicken were our fave dishes though. However, the standout of our experience was the fantastic service. A massive shout out to Ivan and Boris who looked after us today. So attentive, really helpful with the menu, and incredibly kind offering us dessert to celebrate my birthday. Really positive servers who made us smile and made my birthday weekend! Thanks again.

The worst customer services ever! The host Nicolita and the manager Wayne are both rude and not welcoming, he kept on repeating that we are late for the reservation although tables were empty and it was already the last seating time, he allowed two walk in groups after us.

The Ambiente of the restaurant is cozy and nice. The menu has multiple options, the taste of the food was in total good but the reason for a star is missing. Nothing spectacular. And for a Michelin-star, I expect excellent service and not the attitude that I experienced today.

Perfect. Food was spectacular and service was excellent. Requests completed without reminding them SO happy!

We enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The lobster noodles were perfectly made, tasted amazing. Everything was made to perfect and tasted spot on. The ambiance of the restaurant was relaxing too. Would highly recommend

alfyia is lovely abd very nice and her service was very very good

The lunch experience was awesome, the service by Thomas was fantastic, very attentive and nice! By other hand, the meal was really tasty and the timings of serving were just perfect. The manager, Wynn, was very kind with us and give us a very warm treatment, like friends. We highly recommend the restaurant for enjoy Chinese cuisine with hard origin roots and very interesting improvements with modern influences. My congratulations to the team.

It was incredible. Everything, the service, the food, the restaurant. Excellent choice.

The best Chinese restaurant in London best food best service

Food was delicious, staff were attentive. 10/10. Will definitely be back

I do not understand how this restaurant continues to receive a Michelin star year after year. The food is simply ok with the service being borderline abysmal. No attentiveness or anticipation of what the guests need at the table. Food is just dropped off with no explanation and no flow. The flavors are in no way unique and for the price point, it’s embarrassingly bad.

Absolutamente excelente. Lo mejor en su máxima expresión. Todo cocinado a la perfección. Hay comida china y luego está Kai. Qué gran lugar. Obviamente, no es caro, pero vale la pena.

Michelin one star Chinese food Curious about the Chinese food in London, The soft shell crab and hot and sour soup attracted me at first, but the more I ate, the more I ate, and I felt like I wasn’t full but I didn’t know what to order. I can’t say it tastes bad, but I always feel that something is missing. It doesn’t have the hot pot flavor and flavor of Chinese food. It tastes like Western food, which is too soft and uncomfortable to eat.

The food was good! the wasabi prawns, pork belly, duck etc.. quite good. the dessert superb! decoration was fun. but that’s it! food was constantly late, service was not good at all, atmosphere but boring. Just not what you get in other Michelin Star restaurants

It's definitely worth going for afternoon tea

Fuimos a cenar aquí por primera vez. ¡Estuvo delicioso! Thomas el sumiller y Lily nuestra camarera nos cuidaron muy bien. En realidad ya estamos planeando una visita de regreso la próxima vez que estemos en la zona!

It’s nice restaurants Chinese and they have Michelin 2024 - I order wasabi brown and duck roll sea bass 😍

Fabulous as always. Wasabi prawns are my favourite. Very helpful wine waiter too

Came here to celebrate my partner and I’s anniversary and we had such a beautiful dinner here! Didn’t know what to expect as the reservation was kept as a surprise for me but from the moment we came in the staff were friendly and attentive, and I remember the vibe of the restaurant being fun and modern. The food was amazing, we got the soft shell crab, pork belly, broccolini, and ginger and sesame oil fried rice - all of which were my favourites of the night and I highly reccomend. We also got the salt and pepper squid and lamb chop which were also delicious and worth getting too but didn’t stand out to me the way the other dishes did. I don’t reccomend coming here and not getting a dessert though because the fun Asian twist on French desserts like the durian and salted caramel soufflé, and pandan and milo creme brûlée with coffee ice cream are so fun and delicious and really stand out compared to the other similar desserts I’ve had at other restaurants. Overall a really lovely time thanks to the delicious food and really lovely staff here, especially the amazing woman whose name I never got but she wore a green suit and was always fun to chat with whenever she came to check in on our table.

Amazing food and great service .Will definitely be going back

Extremely welcoming and made us feel at home for our special day. Expertly crafted dishes and a dessert menu that took us back to SEA. Highly recommend the garlic friend rice and umami greens.

Very nice restaurant, nice environment and the staff are friendly.

You should try this restu is you visit London, all what we had was delisious

The best Chinese to date! From start to finish I cannot fault one thing. We will definitely be back .

We keep returning to this amazing place. A bit on the pricey side for a vegetarian, but excellent in every way.

Dining at Kai was a treat, with several standout dishes. The sweet and sour pork was the best I’ve had—perfectly balanced in flavor and texture. The open bao appetizer was fantastic, and the coconut mango and durian ice creams were a memorable end to the meal. The cocktails were skillfully made and added to the experience. However, a few items felt overpriced, especially compared to other high-end spots. While the abalone, cocktails, and even plain rice didn’t quite justify their price tags, the overall quality and unique flavors make Kai worth a visit.

The restaurant does not seem up scale enough to warrant the high prices - I would do some research and find a better option. Food and service were medium to good but I didn't get the experience to to value the place. It was also quite noisy which I hoped the restaurant could control but they were unable to.

Kai Mayfair offers a pleasant atmosphere and decent food, but it falls short in both value and service. I ordered the General Tso's Chicken, which was crispy and nicely done, but the Wagyu dish left me disappointed. The portion size was tiny, especially for the steep price—definitely not what you'd expect for a one-star restaurant. The service was also lacking. Our waiter seemed irritated when we asked several questions about the menu, which dampened the overall experience. For the high prices, I was expecting more attentive service and better value. Overall, it wasn’t a terrible meal, but for what you pay, I expected a lot more. 2/5.

One of the finest Chinese restaurants anywhere. Don’ t miss having a meal here if you are in London.

Kai is a very unique restaurant it is not only beautiful but also the staff and the food are outstanding and because it is not part of any brand or chain everything is absolutely amazing and we have been dining at Kai for over 20 years and it is still the best restaurant for ambiance, service and most importantly the food thank you for the memories

We had an amazing meal here on a special occasion. The soft shell crab to start with was perfectly light and crispy, with the nuts and mango topping complimenting it. The chilli lobster was wonderfully done as well, the sauce was fantastic and the crispy bread paired so well. The black pepper beef and the fried rice were also good, but didn't stand out as much as the other dishes did. The dessert was surprisingly our favourite part - the pandan crème brulé blended in so many flavours so well, from the Malaysian coffee ice cream to the milo powder, it all just worked amazingly together. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for a special occasion, especially the lunch menu. It's clear why they have maintained their Michelin star for so long.

This was our first time at Kai and I dont know why. We were warmly greeted and seated at an excellent table, unlike so many restaurants which, if you arn't known, give one the least desirable table. Our waiter, Isabella, was friendly, informative, professional and helpful and service was always on hand and perfectly timed. Could not ask for more. The same applies to the sommelier and other staff who served us. There was an excellent choice of food and also a vehetarian alternative for many of the dishes, which we tried in a number of instances. All the food was perfectly cooked, really tasty and excellent. We all agreed that there is not a single dish (of the many we ordered) that we would not try again - although there is ample unordered for a few more visits. The deserts were supprisingly good and it was really clever having them in the front of the menu - worth saving space for. It is not cheap, but then which restaurant of this calibre in this area is? Great dining experience

Table service excellent with really helpful advice on how to get the best experience from the menu. Food was excellent. Definitely try the wasabi prawns

Nice Place to hangout with friends！

Since many years we are coming for lunch with friends and family. We are never disappointed. Thank you

This restaurant was incredible. The service the quality of food and just the whole experience was amazing. We took my sister in law for her birthday and the staff went out of their way to make it special. There was a little error on the bill and the manager was just so helpful and made it so smooth in rectifying . I really can’t thank the restaurant enough!

Always delivers. Never disappoints. Masters to satisfy expectations.

We ordered two delicious starters: wasabi shrimp and soft shell crab. But the main dish is not up to par with a Michelin star restaurant. One of them was cashew chicken, with the plate full of chillies. No one can eat that amount of chilies and what gives the sensation is that they fill your plate to put less chicken. The other main one was to return it, bland, bland, without any flavor, a plate of noodles with 3 small pieces of dry, grilled tofu, and 4 pieces of mushroom. Let's go to return it. At least they had the detail of not charging us, we left more than half. The truth is, a disappointment. A shame because it was a special celebration that was ruined.

Excellent food, and staff that are clearly proud of what they are serving

Absolutely amazing food. Understandable why they have a Michelin star. One of the best Chinese restaurants to dine at.

As always incredible food and a great atmosphere, the owner is also lovely and attentive

Expensive, tasty, beautiful. I recommend!

Food was 10/10 Service was amazing They made the occasion one to remember Thank you Kai

This place is very special! The food is super delicious comes with great portion and considering its presentation and the taste, it is very reasonable. The ambience is fine dining. Yet the food is to die for! Excellent!! And no wonder they’re a Michelin Star Restaurant!! Magnifique!