After the success of Netsu in Dubai and Strawfire in Abu Dhabi, the chef is heading back to London with a brand new concept.
Dubai and London share a close relationship when it comes to innovative dining, with many celebrated names opening restaurants in both metropolises. This year, Chef Ross Shonhan is seeing a fruitful synergy between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, with plans to open a new dining destination in London.
After the successful opening of Strawfire in Abu Dhabi late last year, chef Ross Shonhan is heading to London's Mayfair. Speaking exclusively to FACT, he shared that this time around, he's bringing a brand-new seafood restaurant that's expected to open in May 2025.
While finer details — including the name — are still under wraps, diners can expect something special. Given his track record with the wonderful warayaki concepts Netsu at Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Dubai, and the recently launched Strawfire at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, expectations for the upcoming outpost are already sky-high.
Ross Shonhan hails from Australia. He grew up at a cattle farm in Queensland, where he developed an appreciation for high-quality ingredients and food made with passion. His career has since taken him across the globe, from the USA, where he was Executive Chef at Nobu Matsuhisa's Dallas outpost, to London, where he made waves as Executive Chef at Zuma.
In London, he has already built an impressive restaurant empire. He founded Bone Daddies, a rock' n' roll ramen joint with multiple locations across the capital. He also introduced Flesh & Buns, a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in Covent Garden and Oxford Circus, and Shack-Fuyu, a wildly popular Yoshoku concept.
With Mayfair being one of London's most prestigious dining destinations, it's the perfect setting for chef Ross Shonhan's latest venture. While the full concept remains a mystery, one thing is certain: it will be nothing short of extraordinary.
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