Kai Mayfair

Kai is is simply the best Chinese restaurant in London and perhaps the world. having just been granted a long over due michelin star, i can only imagine tables becoming more an dmore difficult to get. The service is familiar, the food delicious and the whilst the prices are on the higher side, they are completely justified. I would rather spend the money here than go anywhere else for Chinese in London. Definite dishes to try are the Spice Route Chai, Wasabi Prawns and Lamb Shank. I would encourgage the owners to branch out so that people across the globe can enjoy the wonderful cuisine that is uniquely Kai.
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Ajay Mirpuri
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, January 18, 2009

Well,,, It used to be a good place to spend time for couples.But it's totally not what we expected , the chicken was too tough and oily .And the egg noodles was so dry and not really well cooked. Not gonna recommend to our friends.
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STEVE - View all reviews by this user
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Food 3 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4
Sunday, November 30, 2008

Kai is no ordinary Chinese restaurant. Unlike many restaurants that serve the same menu for the past 30 years, Kai enjoys introducing new ideas to their menu. Many restaurants have tried and failed as they don't know how to balance the taste to suit most customers but instead go for a trial and error, which usually goes very wrong. Kai, however, knows very well what they are doing.

You don't go to this restaurant for a typical meal and the price of meals are on the high side, but the food and experience is worth the price. You also need to consider the area, you don't pop into Mayfair and expect a bargain. The wine list as usual is superb and staff are friendly and attentive.

Whether you go there for a solo meal or a party, Kai has never gone wrong. They know how to treat the visit. Great stuff!
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Paul E - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 5
Saturday, April 12, 2008

kai is a lovely place to dine, service is high, food is ok but i would say i found this place a little too overpriced.
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amy - View all reviews by this user
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Food 6 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Monday, February 11, 2008

It's terribly expensive but the best Chinese food in London - possibly the world?
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Simon King
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Friday, December 07, 2007

I was quite dissapointed. We were seated next to a table full of very young children and a couple that answered their cell phones 2-3 times a piece. Very annoying. They messed up our order but were happy to take it back and retun with the correct dish.

I was dissapointed with the prices of the dishes. 24 pounds for bean curd seems a bit steap.

They were out of their table pinot noir and did not have a temporary substitute of any kind.

All in all the food was good but not out of this world. The service was very good and attentive...for sure the most impressive part of the evening. I don't think we will be returning...there are too many options in London to go to a place that is so so for that price range.
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Paul
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Food 5 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Monday, September 24, 2007

Fabulous food and wonderfully attentive service

Rather than ordering from the menu my preference is to ask floor staff to recommend dishes and to "bring food". At Kai the floor staff understand this sort of request and the food they bring is always wonderful

Duck is sometimes baked and sometimes roast either is wonderful. The wasabi coated prawns served as a starter are exquisite
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phil - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, September 03, 2007

Excellent service, excellent food. Very well presented and very relax atmosphere. This restaurant will be in my top 5 choices when I visit London. This is a restaurant that I can recommend to friends and business colleagues.
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MM
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, March 04, 2007

You can be as extravagant and sophisticated as you like here...or you can just stock with sweet and sour pork and chop suey. I can't vouch for the luxury dishes, but the usual faves were done very well indeed on our vist. Service was not only very efficient and polite, but without the starchy formality you associate with similar Mayfair establishments.
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Wicked Witch
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Monday, January 08, 2007

Everytime we visit London in summer and in winter, we going to Kai on a weekly basis! The food is simply delicious especially the Duck and the sweet and sour chicken!

I love the atmosphere which is gentle and classy, and it is also fun! The staff are great, there friendly and welcoming.

For the price, well, it is not as bad! I've never tasted good Chinese food as I've tasted in Kai!
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, November 12, 2006