Yuu-Kitchen
Yuu Kitchen is a new restaurant inspired by the flavours of south-east Asia and the Pacific rim from two of the founders of Icebar London.
The 55-cover east London is overseen by general manager, formerly of Icebar London and head chef Jon de Villa, who has previously worked at Nobu, Nobu Berkeley, and Zafferano.
The other directors are Fred Olsson and Alex de Pommes, both previously of the Icebar, and Peter Jones with Keira Page working as bar manager.
Its decor pays homage to pop art, in a modern Asian style, with Singapore-based Rockett Studio creating the look. Hong Kong artists Lunatic has also created some specially-commissioned digital artwork, which will bring influences from Manga, Asian fashion, and comic book culture. There is also an open kitchen, designed to allow customers to see the chefs cooking.
Yuu Kitchen - 29 Commercial St, London E1 - 26 October