Yauatcha Soho

This place is nothing short of amazing and this is by far the best tea in London. We sat at the bar drinking tea, which felt strange and cool at the same time. The service was incredible, the staff helped us with our choice of tea. This is the second time I've visited here and received fantastic service on both occasions. The deserts look outstanding and very tempting. There is a 13.5 percent service charge here but the service is honestly worth it.

Yauatcha Soho is almost an institution for me in the crowded and very competitive London dining market. You see nice places opening and in couple of months they shut down…gone. To survive and do well you need to have an unbeatable offer. Something that Yauatcha perfected through the years. I did not come to Yauatcha since the pandemic and I was curious to see how they were doing. Reservation was easy, they warm welcomed all the guests and the food and the drinks were delicious. The great upgrade was the service. Yauatcha had always a good service, but it seems that they had level up their game tremendously. Our host, Roberta S., was beyond perfection: she helped with the choice of the food, with the pairing of the dishes, with the drink menu, she explained all the ingredients and sauces clearly and concise. Few knows that Yauatcha hold also a Michelin star, but the service clearly deserve 3! Pricewise it’s also a fair choice. For a glamourous night with an Asian twist in London, Yauatcha is the place!

Food quality was 8/10, great at the spot but both me and the other person didn’t feel great afterward. Service was not excellent, quite uninterested/not matching the vibe (they were rushing us to leave and brought us the check although we didn’t ask for it with the machine to pay, and we still had half an hour in our reservation time). They were accommodating as we asked to be moved from downstairs to upstairs as it was loud, but upstairs the table are so close one to the other that it doesn’t feel intimate at all. I would go back for the food because I think it’s a great Chinese but not for the service/ environment. Also the guy at the door is really not welcoming.

We’re serial attenders to this Soho institution. The ambiance is understated chic. The service is welcoming and attentive. A big thank you to Roshan in that respect. Top man. None of the food is the best I’ve ever had but it’s delicious all the same. The standard is high and more importantly it’s consistent every time. What draws us back is the whole package. Relaxed understated Chinese fine dining.

Yauatcha Soho: where my taste buds went on a flavor rollercoaster! 🎢 The mushroom dim sum was so good, I almost declared myself a fungi enthusiast on the spot. 🍄🥟 The stir-fried beef had me doing a happy dance in my chair – I might have even twirled my chopsticks like drumsticks. 🕺💃 And the aromatic crispy duck? Let's just say, I'd happily wear a duck costume just to show my appreciation.