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Shanghai Me Brings Pan-Asian Flair to Mayfair

Chef Izu Ani's Mayfair venture reimagines 1930s Shanghai, with a menu that roams from China to Japan.

◆The Briefthe sixty-second version

Shanghai Me opens atop London Hilton, Mayfair, replacing Galvin at Windows
Chef Izu Ani's menu blends Chinese, Japanese, and Mongolian influences
Signature dishes include medium-rare Cantonese roast duck and Mongolian lamb chops
Rooftop views and red velvet interiors evoke 1930s Shanghai elegance

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The Concept

Shanghai Me sits atop the London Hilton on Park Lane, taking over from the iconic Galvin at Windows. Its predecessors in Dubai and Doha set the stage, but this Mayfair incarnation blends the allure of 1930s Shanghai with sweeping skyline views and sumptuous red velvet interiors. British-Nigerian chef Izu Ani curates a menu that deftly navigates Pan-Asian cuisines, weaving together Chinese and Japanese influences with a hint of Mongolian inspiration.

What to Expect

The menu celebrates freshness, starting with crispy calamari and a roast duck salad accented with pine nuts and fruit. Cantonese-style roast duck, intriguingly medium-rare, finds its match in hoisin sauce and traditional pancakes. Mains like Mongolian lamb chops and miso-infused silver cod offer a harmonious play of texture and taste. Desserts are no afterthought—Japanese cheesecake dazzles with its elegance, while the giant fortune cookie, brimming with matcha mousse, invites communal delight.

The Verdict

Shanghai Me's inventive Pan-Asian menu is a worthy addition to Mayfair. The rooftop view elevates the experience. Request a window seat and begin with the roast duck salad for an unforgettable start.

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Shanghai Me Brings Pan-Asian Flair to Mayfair

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