MR CHOW

On Valentines Day 1968 in Knightsbridge, the first MR CHOW opened its doors to introduce a new concept of a Fine Dining restaurant, serving authentic Beijing Cuisine with elegant European style service. Designed by Michael Chow, who was one of the first to display important original works of art in a dining room, it remains one of the most uniquely beautiful restaurants in London. MR CHOW draws the generations of the young and fashionable by serving consistently excellent food prepared by Executive Chef Tim Leaf.

Everything about the venerable MR CHOW is a series of distractions from the reason it remains a legend: the duck. MR CHOW’s duck has skin as thin as tissue and as crispy as nori – meat that is so moist it defies everything you knew about roasting – and comes with such an abundance of sides (where usually the helpings of spring onion and cucumber can only be described as anemic) that it feels like a true banquet in and of itself. It is also the first restaurant to bring out a chef to perform original hand-pulled Beijing-style noodle making as nightly entertainment. Come with family and friends to feast on a well-carved bird and then enjoy the conspicuous artistic provenance of everything you touch: the plates feature designs by Cy Twombly, the sign is by Gilbert & George and the art wall as you enter features at least one Peter Blake.

Address: 151 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7PA

Website: mrchow.com/restaurant-london-knightsbridge-menu-map