Dining Directory – Asian

A.Wong – A Michelin star, upmarket Chinese eatery for dim sum and a menu showcasing regional Chinese cuisine.  Due to an incident, they had to review dogs in the restaurant.  This is being considered, so please call and ask what is their policy.  On a warm day, there is outdoor seating. 70 Wilton Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 1DE

The Aubrey – an outstanding interpretation of traditional izakaya dishes, this award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar serves Sashimi and Sushi to Robata dishes like Wagyu and Kobe Beef.  One of the highlights is their Pawbrey doggy menu, which is available exclusively on weekends. In the heart of London located in Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA

Cafe Kitsune at The Pantechnicon – Japanese inspired breakfast and fresh coffee or pop in for healthy lunch or a tasty Japanese cocktail on our street terrace and soak up that Café Kitsuné vibe.  At The Pantechnicon, Ground Floor, 19 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8LB

Canton Blue at The Peninsula – offers innovative Cantonese cuisine in a collection of exquisitely decorated spaces. The Peninsula London is at 1 Grosvenor Pl, London SW1X 7HJ

CHOJO is a cosy Chinese restaurant and tea house in the Westbourne Grove neighbourhood. They serve authentic oriental small plates, dumpling and noodles for sharing as that is the Chinese dining etiquette. 16 Garway Road , London W2 4NH.

Cinnamon Bazaar in Covent Garden serves inventive Indian cuisine all day in a vibrant, bazaar-themed space. As always – small, well-behaved dogs are welcomed but please call and let them know. 28 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7JS

Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea serves delicious, inventive modern Indian cuisine in a sleek, urban-themed setting at Battersea Power Station. Finally we have added Indian to our list of dog-friendly restaurants in London which is so exciting! Located at 4 Arches Lane Battersea Power Station SW11 8AB

Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese restaurant chain specialising in Chinese cuisine, particularly famous for its xiaolongbao. Their restaurant in Selfridges in dog-friendly.

The Duck and Rice – Dim sum with dogs on a Sunday – heaven!!! Stylish British pub with copper beer tanks and upstairs dining room serving elevated Chinese dishes. Dogs are only allowed downstairs in the bar area but you can basically have the same menu as upstairs. 90 Berwick St, London W1F 0QB

Their new venue is now open in Battersea Power Station. 6 Electric Boulevard Battersea Power, London SW11 8AL

Flat Three – High-end, eclectic tasting menus and à la carte dishes in a polished basement with craft cocktails. We can describe it as a Korean-Japanese-Scandinavian fusion restaurant which uses all-British produce. Another way of framing it – a British restaurant with strong Korean, Japanese and Scandinavian influences. 122 Holland Park Road, London W11 4UA CLOSED

Gouqi (pronounced “goji”) is a contemporary Chinese fine‑dining restaurant in London’s St James’s/Trafalgar Square area, helmed by Chef Tong Chee Hwee—the former Hakkasan executive chef who helped earn the group its Michelin star. Hakkasan was synonymous with Chinese fine dining as never before experienced. Now he is back on the London food scene with Gouqi. 25‐34 Cockspur St in London near Trafalgar Square

HUŎ – newly opened HUŎ bar & restaurant showcases along Chelsea “beach” serves a menu of clean, fresh and healthy Asian food encompassing carefully selected dishes from around China and Southeast Asia, all prepared from scratch using traditional Chinese, Thai, Malay and Singaporean disciplines. 9 Park Walk, Chelsea, London SW10 0AJ

Kurobuta – a contemporary version of the traditional Japanese Izakaya, is the very hip Japanese bar and grill. The previous chef of Nobu now has his own restaurant in Marble Arch.  They allow dogs but they prefer to seat dogs and owners for the earlier sittings – as it does get very noisy. 17-20 Kendal St, London W2 2AW.   CLOSED

Lucky Cat is inspired by the drinking dens of 1930s Tokyo, with a luxurious atmosphere that matches its Mayfair location. The menu features beautifully crafted Pan-Asian dishes, including robata-grilled specialties. It’s a stylish place where you can indulge in exotic flavors, and they’re open to hosting well-behaved canine companions. 10 Grosvenor Square, W1K 6JP

Nakanojo is  London’s first Peruvian Izakaya. Experience exciting Nikkei cuisine: from sushi and sake to ceviches and piscos at 356-360 King’s Road, London SW3 5UZ. CLOSED.

Nobu Terrace Portman Square – so excited to be able to add Chef Matsuhisa’s iconic Nobu at Portman Square to our list of Asian restaurants.  It is dining alfresco and they serve a slightly limited menu to the restaurant. 22 Portman Square, London W1H 7BG

OKA Restaurants – Traditional Japanese & fusion hand-made sushi combined with hot wok dishes from all over the world. There are three OKA restaurants – Primrose Hill, Chelsea and Carnaby Street. The one in Carnaby Street only allow dogs when it is not busy as it is a small restaurant, and probably not big dogs. 251 Kings Road, Chelsea, or 71 Regent’s Park Rd, London NW1 8UY

Ollie’s House – Inspired by travels abroad, their Asian-influenced menu and all-day kitchen & lounge brings the tropical vibes to you. 236 Fulham Rd., London SW10 9NB

Phat Phuc Noodle Bar – Courtyard setting for simple Vietnamese restaurant serving traditional pho soups and noodle dishes. The Courtyard, 151 Sydney St, London SW3 6NT

Plum Valley – Upmarket Cantonese restaurant with slick, dark slate and wood decor, serving extensive dim sum menu. Very dog-friendly. 20 Gerrard St, London W1D 6JQ, United Kingdom

Rika Moon A luxurious, fine-dining experience of Japanese fusion cuisine and exciting cocktails, there is no better home than the heart of the melting-pot that is Notting Hill, perfectly representing the rich cultural diversity that Rika Moon aims to encapsulate. 120 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London

Singapulah – With an innovative casual dining style, Singapulah has quickly become a popular spot in London, drawing diners with both its creative cuisine and its vibrant ambience. 53 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LD

Sticks ‘n’ Sushi – Japanese sushi and Danish sticks – a fusion restaurant. They have several venues but the one closest to us is at 113-115 King’s Road, London, SW3 4N

They also now have one at Battersea Power Station – 6 Electric Boulevard, Battersea Power Station, London SW100 8AL

Straits Kitchen – Showcasing a melting pot of cuisines from Singapore’s many cultures, Straits Kitchen is headed by Head Chef Jun Yung Ng, who brings authentic Asian flavours to the table. Pan Pacific Hotel, 80 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AB

Sukho – Refined Thai cuisine in a dining room with understated Asian motifs. The space is small so big dogs would be difficult to accommodate large dogs. Such is the sister restaurant to Suksan – one of our favourite Thai restaurants but has since closed during the pandemic. 855 Fulham Road, London SW6 5HJ

The Eight – A Hong Kong style café (Cha Chaan Teng) in London Chinatown. The best spot for authentic HK-style dining, offering perfect flavours for gatherings. They are open to small dogs only – as the place is small and cannot accommodate dogs that cannot sit under the table. 68-70 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LX

Tofu Vegan – They offer an entirely plant-based menu that is suitable for vegetarians and vegans and will also delight those who usually eat meat. There are three restaurants, but we have only confirmed the one in Islington is dog-friendly : 105 Upper St, London N1 1QN

Ugly Dumplings – not sure if this goes under here as there are dumplings to suit every taste form the classic prawn and chive to cheeseburger.  Combining Western ingredients and Asian home recipes to elevate and refine the perception of the humble dumpling, from Asian street snack to easy dining experience. In Soho – at 1 Newburgh Street, Carnaby, London.

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