This Spring, The House of Ming restaurant opened its doors to diners in London. House of Ming was housed within St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, and offers dishes inspired by regional Sichuan and Cantonese cooking, unique creations from the creative chef team and recognisable House of Ming favourites. The menu is inspired by the leading elements and ingredients influenced by the original House of Ming restaurant in New Delhi with culinary additions specific to London.
The Dining Experience
The restaurant opened under the direction of an outstanding team including experienced Executive Chef Sujoy Gupta and Hong Kong born Head Chef, Dickson Leung, along with Food & Beverage Manager Asif Bajwa. For those looking for a high-end dining experience, there will be an imperial dining option of the Chef’s Choice which consists of a stunning seventeen-course menu, designed exclusively to be enjoyed in the private dining room. This menu highlights Bao buns, and Dumplings, Pan fried rack of lamb with sweet black pepper, Yu Xian fresh black cod, Stir fried lobster, and many other delectable dishes including a full vegetarian menu.
There is also a Lunch and Dinner set with Dim Sum, Appetizers, Soups, Main Courses, and desserts. Some of the main courses feature a Roast Duck with Black Truffle Oil sauce, Burnt Garlic Jasmine Fried Rice with Chicken, and Dry Fried Beef Rice noodles. House of Ming also offers an A La Carte menu with Dim Sum, Small and Large Plates, Rice, Noodles, and Dessert. Some of the featured dishes include Sichuan wok fried chilli chicken, King prawns string bean XO sauce, Honey glaze roasted pork, and Sichuan Wagyu beef with hot chilli broth.
Additionally to the exquisite food menu, House of Ming has an excellent selection of beverages from around the world. The restaurant’s wine list has an offering of the finest wine from across the globe, focusing on upcoming vineyards and small producers, with choices of magnificent Chinese Chateau Wines. House of Ming has its own dedicated Tea Sommelier, as well as a unique tea trolley offering an array of Chinese green tea, white tea, black tea and a buttery oolong tea.
Luxury Hotel
St James’ Court is a beautiful hotel, showcasing vibrant tradition, and just minutes from Buckingham Palace in the heart of central London, positioned perfectly and conveniently to explore London, for business or pleasure. There is a variety of luxury rooms and suites for guests to stay in, as well as event venue spaces for guests to book.
It consists of five restaurants, including Michelin-starred Quilon, the award-winning afternoon tea restaurant Kona, Bar and Courtyard, TH@51 restaurant, The Hamptons Bar, and now the newly-opened Chinese restaurant House of Ming.
Tradition Within Inspiration
The intimate 56-seater House of Ming is inspired by the famous House of Ming and incorporates elements of traditional Chinese design to create a rich and intimate dining space. Apart from the cuisine, the Ming nobility also brought botanicals from China, and the restaurant comes alive with intrinsically designed ginkgo leaves, a sacred concept of yin and yang symbolising vitality and longevity. Gok Wan has also worked with the House of Ming on a carefully curated playlist for the restaurant too. The playlist sets the mood and will be updated seasonally to deliver a relaxed and stylish atmosphere.
The artistry and craftsmanship include hand-painted canvas and large, embroidered silk panels. Finishing touches such as antique brass and handcrafted furniture give a sumptuous feel. It also features one of the most romantic dining experiences in London with two sets of bespoke love seats nestled around a table, with their own curtain to create a unique intimacy and a gorgeous brass button that discreetly calls the kitchen for a unique surprise.
The new House of Ming contributes to the exclusive offerings of the St James’ Court and provides a luxury experience of authentic cuisine for all its guests who dine with them, creating an atmosphere of sublimeness, culture, and beauty.
To Discover More, Visit houseofming.co.uk
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