The Story of Chai Wu, The Luxury Modern Chinese Restaurant of London
Our flagship restaurant is located within the world-famous luxury department store, Harrods. London's most scenic locations and iconic museums (such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Hyde Park, and the Natural History museum) are just a short walk away. We are pleased to accomodate private bookings in our private dining areas, alongside bespoke menus, tailored to each event's unique requirements.
Chai Wu's culinary artistry draws from the Five Elements of Chinese philosophy. The concept was first borne in London in 2015, where this 2,000-year-old framework has been reimagined across both the menu and atmosphere of Chai Wu. Today, we are proud to be operating a premium Pan-Asian restaurant at the top of Harrods.
A Five-Element Destination Among Restaurants in Harrods
Being perfectly situated between the popular destinations of South Kensington, Sloane Square, and Knightsbridge, Chai Wu is highly recommended by toursits to London, as well as local Chelsea residents. A much loved restaurant in an affluent area, our london restaurant is a bustling social hub and the home to satisfying and luxury Chinese cuisine.
The origin of our name is simple. ‘Chai’ refers to the Cantonese word for ‘wealth’, which reflects our dedication to elegance and luxury. It also pays respect to our prestigious location. If you are exploring the finest places to eat in Harrods or seeking iconic restaurants in Harrods, then look no further than the fifth floor. Our name records our history: ‘Wu’ representing our 'Five' Element philosophy.
Crafting the Best Chinese Restaurant London Experience
Adding a luxury spin to the best of pan-Asian cuisine, Chai Wu boasts a menu that is bursting with flavours, textures, and colours, establishing our reputation as an elite Pan-Asian restaurant in London. You’ll find picture-perfect dim sum (topped with beluga caviar, gold leaf or black truffle), tempura soft-shell crab, alongside a sizzling Szechuan chicken and certified Kobe beef.
For the ultimate feast, it doesn’t get much better than Chai Wu’s Signature Dish. Our perfectly crispy Beijing duck, widely celebrated as a must-try at one of the best Chinese restaurants in London. It is carved at your table by a chef and served with a choice of fresh pancakes or mantou buns.
Discerning diners looking for luxury Halal options and dedicated vegetarian menus are perfectly accommodated, with specialized dishes featuring vegetarian dumplings topped with goji berries, vegan truffle mushroom baos, and braised tofu with vegetarian oyster sauce.
