Asia

Latest opening: Pabellón

14-Nov-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Lee Shipley's follow up to Circo is located in a listed building next to Brighton Pavilion and again blends Spanish and Asian influences.

Momo Canteen is coming to Canary Wharf with its third site

12-Nov-2018 By Stefan Chomka

London-based pan-Asian mini restaurant group Momo Canteen will open its third site, in Canary Wharf, next month.

Former Ping Pong CEO has bao bun in the oven

05-Nov-2018 By Finn Scott-Delany

The former chief executive of dim sum restaurant group Ping Pong is launching Taiwanese concept Bao & Bing in London's Marylebone.

Marco Pierre White rejects Michelin Guide at his Singapore restaurant

13-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

Marco Pierre White has reportedly brushed off the advances of the Michelin Guide once again with the opening of his first restaurant in Asia.

Benihana outlines UK expansion plans

15-May-2015 By Emma Eversham

Global Japanese restaurant group Benihana is intending to expand its UK business outside of London and into other major cities. 

Scott Hallsworth to move Kurobuta Chelsea and open new Pan Asian diner

22-Jan-2015 By Carina Perkins

Chef Scott Hallsworth is moving Kurobuta Chelsea to a larger location on King’s Road and opening a new Pan Asian diner in its place.

East Asian BBQ restaurant Bó Drake comes to Soho

23-Jul-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Bó Drake, a modern East Asian BBQ restaurant and Anju bar will be opening in September on Greek Street in London’s Soho.

Cyrus Todiwala to open Portuguese-influenced restaurant Assado

23-Dec-2013 By Emma Eversham

Cyrus Todiwala, chef-patron of Café Spice Namaste, is to open a Portuguese restaurant in London next year called Assado. 

Angela Bray to head up IHG’s European division

20-Jul-2011 By Emma Eversham

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Angela Bray the head of its new European division.

Tampopo chef to develop pan-Asian food offering for Mitchells & Butlers

04-Jul-2011 By Emma Eversham

Tampopo's former executive chef Adrian McCormack has joined pub group Mitchells & Butlers to help develop its pan-Asian food offering.

Vongerichten to open Spice Market in London’s W Hotel

17-Dec-2010 By Lorraine Heller

Three Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will be bringing his East Asian-inspired restaurant concept to the UK, where he plans to open Spice Market London in the new W Hotel early next year.

Tampopo expands into South East England

28-Sep-2010 By Rachel Johnson

Pan Asian chain Tampopo has opened its sixth outlet in the Oracle shopping centre in Reading, the company's first venture into South East England

UK Buddha Bar

11-Apr-2008 By Claire Miller

A UK branch of the popular Buddha Bar is set to open in London in June

New sponsor for World's 50 Best Restaurants

31-Jan-2007 By BigHospitality Writer

Restaurant magazine's annual awards have got a new headline sponsor and, as such, The S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants will be announced on April 23 at the Science Museum, London. We're delighted to be partnering them. Voting is...