Hakkasan

Hakkasan is a restaurant at 12 Hanway Pl in Fitzrovia, London. It presents modern Cantonese cooking with tasting menus, signature small plates and a dim sum program. Hakkasan opened at Hanway Place in 2001, with founders including Alan Yau. The culinary team pairs classic skills, wok work, precise steaming and delicate glazing with contemporary presentation.

The menu centers on signature dishes. The Silver Cod in Champagne-Honey is a signature dish, with cod finished in a glossy champagne-honey reduction. Dim sum includes steamed har gow and siu mai-style parcels served with house soy and chilli condiments. The tasting menu moves through small plates, seasonal fish, heritage vegetables and umami-forward sauces.

Technique centers on controlled reductions, high-heat wok tosses and short steaming. Wine pairings support the menu, and several dishes are designed to be shared. Inside the dining room, dark-wood lattice screens, low lighting and plush seating shape the room. The Hanway Place venue occupies a central London basement space now arranged as elegant dining rooms.

Service is polished and attentive. The atmosphere suits both milestone dinners and business meals. For diners seeking modern Cantonese cooking, Hakkasan offers signature flavors and a distinctive dining room. Book a table at Hakkasan in London to sample the champagne-honey cod, experience the dim sum program and enjoy a well-paced tasting menu in Fitzrovia’s dramatic dining rooms.