Imperial Treasure

With outposts in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Guangzhou, Incheon and Paris, the super-luxe, Michelin-starred Imperial Treasure already had quite the reputation before landing in St James’s in early 2019. Although it got off to a slightly rocky start, such wrongs have been duly righted.

The ultra-delicious Beijing bird is served first with pancakes – sliced as is tradition, table-side – and then in a choice of tasty sources (the ginger and spring onion), making the price rather reasonable. Other highlights include the delicate dim sum (wagyu puffs, an exceptional crispy lobster roll, salt and pepper squid) and some seriously excellent live seafood, from oysters to crab via turbot.

The space itself is as grand as you would expect: high ceilings, detailed cornicing, majestic marble and a slick black and gold palette make this one of the most handsome dining rooms in London. This is the place worth splashing out on for a special occasion.

Address: 9 Waterloo Pl, St. James's, London SW1Y 4BE

Website: https://www.imperialtreasure.com/uk/