In Review: Park Chinois

The basics

Park Chinois

17 Berkeley St, London W1J 8EA

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A snapshot

Reminiscent of a Gatsby era speakeasy with a far east twist, Park Chinois is culinary endeavour into an indulgent past. Equal parts fine dining and jazz club, this establishment transports you to another time and place entirely.

Great for: business lunches, social lunches, group dining, special occasions

What you can expect

Dim Sum but make it gourmet. Peeking into the menu, you are assaulted with options. Exciting, and at times overwhelming, there is something for everyone. Whet your palette with the Chef Selection Dim Sum – truffle, caviar, and sea scallop – four perfectly portioned bites of fusion flavours. The Wagyu beef gyoza are not to be missed – the crunchy dumpling parcel perfectly complements the delicate flavour of the beef. The salt and pepper squid is an upmarket take on a familiar favourite. The hand-pulled Ho Fun noodles with slow braised angus beef and braised crispy 5 spice pork belly are a delight. With an infinite combination of plates, this menu inspires the diner to imagine the possibilities – both in the future and in the past…

The venue

Now let’s get to the point – most of us are here for a show. Low tables, red velvet seating, and mirror-panelled walls pull you into the dining room – you are here for the long haul, so get comfortable. The Salon de Chine offers weeknight dining with live jazz. The music is pleasant, unobtrusive and provides the backdrop for an evening of good company. Downstairs, the Club Chinois is the main event – a dimly lit cabaret performance where dancers and acrobats contort themselves on tables.

This is Shanghai’s answer to Moulin Rouge.

This is not your familiar neighbourhood dim sum spot.

Author Tiger Contributor Tiger Recruitment Team