Chinatown
Coverage of foodservice and hospitality activity across London’s Chinatown, centred around Gerrard Street and the surrounding Soho area. This section explores restaurant openings, heritage-led operators, modern Asian concepts, and F&B trends shaped by tourism, local culture, and late-night trade. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into running venues in one of the capital’s busiest and most iconic culinary districts.
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May- 2024 -24 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 24/05/24
SSP Group has reported a 19% rise in revenues to £1.5bn in H1. The global travel concessions operator also revealed that it is on track to deliver on its full-year expectations. The group expects FY24 demand for travel to remain resilient despite macroeconomic and political uncertainty. Spaces at The Spine…
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24 MayNews
Kung Fu Burger to open in London’s Chinatown
New Chinese burger concept, Kung Fu Burger, is set to join Chinatown London’s Shaftesbury Avenue in what will be the destination’s fourth partnership with restaurateur, Alex Xu. Inspired by the current street food phenomenon sweeping the ESEA region, Kung Fu Burger will celebrate the food landscape by bringing authentic Chinese…
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Apr- 2024 -9 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/04/24
RedCat Pub Company’s net losses after tax have widened to £31m during the year ending 2 April 2023, up from £5.4m in the year before. This comes despite the pub group achieving a turnover of £120.5m, up from £62.8m in 2022, and gross profits of £89.2m, rising from £47.2m. Group…
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9 AprilNews
Pan-Asian restaurant SanHao to open in London’s Chinatown
SanHao, a restaurant focused on hand-pulled noodles and soups, will be debuting within Chinatown London’s food landscape in 3 Gerrard Street. Set to open its doors later this year, SanHao is the latest addition to Chinatown London from the restaurateurs behind Hong Kong style café, The Eight, and Pan-Asian concept,…
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Jan- 2024 -17 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 17/01/24
UKH has been ‘encouraged’ by news that job vacancies have fallen by 35,000 within 2023, according to new figures from the ONS. While current vacancies still remain “far higher” than pre-pandemic levels, UKH believes reforms to the apprenticeships levy and addressing the cost burden for employers can ensure vacancies continue…
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17 JanuaryNews
Pan-Asian restaurant Yiqi launches in London’s Chinatown
Pan-Asian restaurant concept YiQi has officially launched its debut location on Chinatown London’s 14 Lisle Street. Celebrating a range of cuisines from across the ESEA region, YiQi’s menu includes South East Asian dishes, regional Chinese favourites, Korean classics, and Japanese dishes, with recipes and techniques created by chef Lum Wah…
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Jul- 2023 -5 JulyRestaurants
Bunsik to open new site in Manchester
London-based Korean street food and corn dog specialist Bunsik has announced the launch of its fourth site in Manchester on 7 July 2023. With three branches in London – Chinatown, Embankment and Camden, the new site is its first non-London restaurant. Occupying a 2,000 square foot site on Manchester’s Piccadilly…
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May- 2023 -11 MayFood and Drink
Bunsik to open first branch in Manchester
The grab-and-go Korean food chain Bunsik is expanding its portfolio with a new branch in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, which is set to open later on this summer. The Manchester restaurant will be the brand’s biggest branch to date, as it will occupy 2,000 sq ft in the city centre. Bunsik’s…
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Jun- 2022 -16 JuneBusiness
West End landlords Shaftesbury and Capco agree £5bn merger
Capital and Counties Properties PLC (Capco) and Shaftesbury have announced they have reached an agreement for an all-share merger, valuing the combined group’s portfolio at £5bn with annualised gross income of approximately £165.5m. Under the terms of the agreement, the Capco Group will own 100% of the issued and to…
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May- 2022 -31 MayFood and Drink
Chinatown London welcomes two UK debut concepts
Shaftesbury has announced that two UK debut concepts will be joining Chinatown London’s Shaftesbury Avenue this summer – Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, The Eight, and ‘serve yourself’ Sichuan eatery, Zhang Liang Malatang. The Eight will be a 1,500 square feet restaurant and café with an 80 cover at Chinatown London’s…
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