Canton Blue Restaurant in London is a testament to luxury and timeless charm. It sits in the vibrant canvas of London’s culinary scene. Drawing its lineage from Canton’s illustrious 18th-century tea houses, this establishment captures the essence of the Orient. It does so while delivering it with modern European finesse.
The design pays homage to traditional Chinese architecture with beautifully carved wooden panels, intricate silk tapestries, and shimmering blue porcelain vases. Yet, amidst this classical ambience, touches of modernity come alive: sleek marble countertops, atmospheric lighting, and velvet seating. It’s a fascinating dance between the past and present.
The menu at Canton Blue is undoubtedly a gourmand’s dream. Evoking China’s rich and diverse culinary landscape, each dish celebrates flavours, textures, and aromas. Signature items like the ‘Golden Prawn Dumplings’, which glisten with a touch of edible gold, or the ‘Blue Lacquered Peking Duck’, served with thin pancakes and a house-special plum sauce, truly tease the taste buds. Every plate is not just a meal but an experience, often with a fine selection of wines and spirits from the East and West.
But it’s not just the food that makes Canton Blue exceptional; it’s the little details. Their tea ceremony, for instance, is something to behold. They brew authentic oolong and jasmine teas using traditional methods. Their fragrant aromas fill the air, making it a meditative experience as much as a culinary one.
To visit Canton Blue Restaurant is to journey through time, culture, and, most importantly, taste. If luxury had a flavour, it would undoubtedly be found here, in the heart of London, waiting to be discovered by those who seek the extraordinary.
Canton Blue Bookings
Capital A List members can make bookings for Canton Blue below.
Canton Blue Restaurant London Dress Code & Address
Cuisine: Chinese
Dress Code: Casual
Area: Kensington
Address: The Peninsula, 1 Grosvenor Pl, London SW1X 7HJ
Website: https://www.peninsula.com/en/london/hotel-fine-dining/canton-blue
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