The concepts include Akira Back, DOSA and ABar Lounge.
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair bringing luxury to London. Set to open on 3 June, the hotel’s restaurants and bars will be run by the award-winning chef Akira Back. The chef is making his debut in the capital, and here’s what to expect.
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair’s food and drink venues include Akira Back, DOSA, ABar Lounge and ABar Rooftop. Akira Back’s signature restaurant is Akira Back, which brings together Japanese and Korean food. The all-day dining restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it will showcase the chef’s greatest culinary hits.
DOSA serves contemporary Korean cuisine and is inspired by Akira’s heritage. The chef’s table accommodates 14 diners and gives diners the opportunity to watch the team at work. ABar Lounge offers bites and beverages, and a DJ adds to the vibe. Plus, ABar Rooftop will open later this year, and offer Insta-worthy views of London.
Akira Back hails from born in Seoul, Korea and had an unusual route into the restaurant industry. When he was 15 years old, he started snowboarding and competed professionally. He later studied at the International Culinary School at The Institute of Colorado and went on to work in Aspen, Texas and Hawaii.
Today, he has restaurants across the globe including Dubai, San Diego, Singapore and Seychelles. In 2018, he was awarded a MICHELIN Star for his restaurant DOSA in Seoul. Plus, he has restaurants opening in Bali, Jakarta, London, Montana, Rome and San Francisco.
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GO: Visit www.mandarinoriental.com for more information.