Yauatcha, Soho: Decadent dim sum in a Soho tea house

A Taipei-inspired dim sum and tea house, launched by serial restaurateur Alan Yau
Ben Norum31 January 2018

This Taipei-inspired tea house in the heart of Soho comes from a particularly impressive gastronomic stable - that of Alan Yau.

He’s the man who started both the Wagamama and Busaba Eathai chains as well as high-end Chinese restaurant group Hakkasan, with Turkish pizza restaurant Pide, Chinese gastropub The Duck & Rice, and decadent Chinese restaurant and bar Park Chinois among more recent openings.

15 years after launch, Yauatcha is still at the cutting-edge of premium dim-sum. Many reckon it’s the best in London, and they might be right.

Delicate scallop shui mai, crispy duck-filled pumpkin puffs, flaky venison puffs, and mushroom and black truffle spring rolls are among the savoury high points, while many flock for the brightly-coloured macarons and intricate chocolates and patisserie.

The tea list is unrivalled, but sake, wines and cocktails are also on hand for those seeking something stronger.

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