Atrium Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

Mediterranean restaurant · Mayfair ·

Atrium Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

Mediterranean restaurant · Mayfair ·

Korean & Japanese fusion dishes, sky roof, marble staircase

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22 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JP, United Kingdom Get directions

£100+

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London’s New Restaurant Openings

"Akira Back—Michelin-starred chef and former pro-snowboarder—is opening his first UK restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. The breathtaking dining room is inspired by the elements of earth, wind, and water—which roughly translates to a triple-height sky roof and a marble, circular staircase. The menu will reflect Back’s Korean heritage, have some Japanese influences, and be inspired by his global travels. Expect kimchi croissants and peanut and mushroom porridge for breakfast, cold tuna pizza at lunch, and wagyu bulgogi tacos for dinner. We recently checked out Akira Back. Read our first thoughts here. " - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/londons-new-restaurant-openings

Akira Back London

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Akira Back London - Review - Mayfair - London - The Infatuation

"Akira Back is a very shiny and very expensive Japanese spot inside the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair hotel, that’s perfect for people who are partial to VIP treatment and don’t really care about what’s on their plate. The hosts wear full-length black gowns, the roomy booths are the colour of Brunello Cucinelli cashmere, and the high-end raw fish remixes tend to get upstaged by dollops of ‘dynamite mayo’ and coleslaw. The signature rolls are named things like Hot Mess and tragically, the name is pretty on point. Think mystery sashimi pieces, some crunchy bits playing the ambitious role of tempura, and liberal pours of mild ponzu aioli. If you like your big-spend sushi experiences without jaw gymnastics and the lingering whiff of truffle oil, there are definitely better options in London. That being said, the emerald spiral staircase is our personal highlight, so gleefully pose and get a cocktail at ABar Lounge, conveniently located next to the restaurant. photo credit: Heidi Lauth Beasley" - Heidi Lauth Beasley

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/reviews/akira-back-london

Akira Back

Akira Back London

Manoj G.

Google

Booked for lunch as a celebration with my daughter and new son in law. Tremendous welcome, excellent service well prepared and presented food. This was my 3rd visit, experienced a consistent level of service. George is our hero, each visit. A must try place for a meal.

YURI T.

Google

The atmosphere is a little dark and calm, making it suitable for a girls' night out or a date. The bibimbap and wagyu fried rice in particular had a truly traditional taste and I would love to go back to eat there again. Also, Sangho, the staff member in charge of our table, was very attentive to nice little details. The customer service is quite good! I think the reason we had such a comfortable time was because of the high level of service provided by the staff. Everything was delicious and it was a very satisfying evening. Thank you so much!

Miao J.

Google

Exceptional dining experience at Akira Back in the new Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Beautifully executed fusion dishes — from the tuna “pizza” to wagyu tacos — every plate was a surprise. The hazelnut dessert was a perfect finale, and the cocktails? I won’t spoil the surprise, but they won’t disappoint.

Rachel L.

Google

We had a wonderful time at Akira Back! The service was wonderful and timely every time we needed anything. Food quality was amazing and all tasted fresh. There was a wide variety of offerings on the menu and surely would cater to any palates.

Ke V.

Google

Absolutely loved the experience at Akira Back in Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. The dishes were beautifully presented and full of flavor — especially the A5 Wagyu Tataki and Dynamite Lobster. Service was attentive yet unobtrusive, and the atmosphere was refined but welcoming. A perfect spot for modern Japanese cuisine in the heart of London.

M K

Google

I went for lunch with the guest from abroad, had an exceptional good experience there. Maxim, the sommelier, greeted us with great hospitality, was very knowledgeable about wine, and recommended several English wines to us, all of which were very good. The food was arranged little differently from the real Japanese point of view, but the taste was very good and interesting which went well with wines. The miso grilled fish was especially delicious.

Hannah C.

Google

Such a treat to have dinner here - fresh sashimi and sushi, champagne, ribeye, and some matcha and mochi for dessert. Dinner for champions matched with attentive service in a surprisingly cosy environment. I especially loved that the room had great acoustics so you didn’t have to yell to hear your fellow guests, and the booths were really plush and private. Also they are excellent with kids! Thanks AB team for such a warm welcome.

Anh C.

Google

We dined to celebrate our wedding anniversary and appreciated the lovely quiet atmosphere! We had a very late lunch as we were heading back from a weekend away in Hampshire. We had to delay the reservation by 30mins (due to traffic) but this was not a problem. We appreciated the flexibility at such short notice! On arrival, we were greeted by the doorman who walked us to the beautiful green staircase that leads to restaurant. Front of house was very welcoming and dressed immaculately. She presented a few table options to us and our waiter did the rest! Food was very good and comparable to other high end dining establishments in London. Service was attentive and personable. We were also pleased to see a kids bento option on the menu! So will definitely be coming back with our children. The interior is beautifully designed and executed to the highest standard. We really enjoyed our meal and would return for a special occasion! Thank you M.O and Akira!