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Kai Mayfair, London,
Award-winning

Kai Mayfair

4.7 (1893)
£41 and over
Chinese
65 South Audley Street, London, W1K 2QU

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Kai Mayfair’s cuisine has its foundation in Nanyang Chinese cooking, the region located within the South Seas of China. It takes a ‘Liberated’ approach to Chinese cooking, respectful of the flavours from its Chinese heritage but not bound by it, offering a menu primarily of specialities unique to Kai. Desserts also feature as a key part of its meal experience utilising ingredients synonymous with the Nanyang region like pandan and durian. Kai has held it’s Michelin Star since 2009.

At tea time (from 2:30pm to 4:30pm), Kai also serves its Chinese Whispers Afternoon tea which is available from our Chinese Whispers Afternoon tea opentable page.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 2:30 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 6:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Chow
  • Private party facilities
    Maximum table size of 8 currently in place.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Parking details
    After 6.30pm, free parking outside restaurant on Single Yellow Lines Before 6.30pm, large number of parking meters available outside the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Tube:Marble Arch, Bond Street
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 1,893 people are saying

Kai Mayfair reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Chinese

  • West End London

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kai Mayfair offers a sophisticated dining experience with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "wonderful Mayfair atmosphere" and extensive menu, including standout dishes like Peking duck and Wasabi prawns. While some note timing issues and price concerns, many praise it as "the best Chinese restaurant in London."
1,893 Reviews
  1. Mei

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Peking duck was why we booked Kai. The first course was excellent and we were pleased they gave us fresh pancakes without needing to ask for them. The second course was really quite disappointing. Seabass was good and fish was really fresh. And the ginger fried rice was a nice change.

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  2. Abinesh VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super food , amazing taste great service . A great experience

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  3. Sarah

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my all time favourites, friendly staff, fantastic lychee mocktail and delicious food.

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  4. Rachael VIP

    Caribbean17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The appetizers came out fast and were amazing. Then the first course came out quickly. After we finished the first course we were told 5-10 minutes until the main course. ONE HOUR later, the main course came out. Right before it came out our server made sure to tell us that the kitchen was closing. So if we wanted dessert we would need to order it now. For a Michelin star restaurant and 1,000 pounds, it was extremely disappointing overall. The chefs clearly are great at what they do but The timing is very off. Overall, I would have chosen a different restaurant.

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  5. Maha VIP

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck was too dry and the Chilean seabass was too sweet , even the beef had sugar in the glazing However the dessert was excellent

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  6. Martin VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an extraordinary meal as a general proposition but also the finest high end Chinese dining experience we have ever experienced.

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  7. Russell VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and the meal were excellent. Highly recommend!!

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  8. Terry VIP

    Denver / Colorado46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a vibrant place with excellent food - whenever in London we stop by

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  9. David and Joan VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, amazing. A wonderful welcome at the door, professional and courteous service by Boris at the table. Dinner was beautifully presented and prepared to maximize the unique flavors of Asian culinary. We are in London once per year and always visit. Thanks to the entire team for a memorable dining experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every respect. Can’t wait to go back

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Kai Mayfair is rated 4.7 stars by 1893 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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65 South Audley Street, London, W1K 2QU

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 2:30 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 6:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    After 6.30pm, free parking outside restaurant on Single Yellow Lines Before 6.30pm, large number of parking meters available outside the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Tube:Marble Arch, Bond Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Chow
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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