Cuisine:

• Asian
• Cuban
• Fusion
• International

Asia de Cuba Description:
It worked when it opened, so why change it? Asia de Cuba still pulls in the people who like to be seen against the Philippe Starck-inspired, crazily eclectic homage to Cuba. The décor mixes high camp with stark modernism: bare light bulbs hang over extra wide tables designed to promote the sharing ethic; pillars are decorated with Cuban photographic images, vintage books and radios; staff are dressed to party and the voltage is high. The menu defies categorization, though it reflects the fact that Cuban cuisine is heavily influenced by Chinese ingredients. Many dishes are for sharing, so order a wide selection from the likes of lemon grass chicken with coconut Thai chili marinade, grilled pineapple and lychee, or beef dumplings done two ways (crisp with plum sauce and steamed with coconut rice and mango ponzu) as starters. Lobster with rum, coconut, red curry and wok crispy boniato, or sea bass treated with coconut mustard seed are main dish possibilities. It's inventive cooking and when it hits the spot justifies the high-end prices. But then, with the entertainment value of all that people-watching thrown in, it's worth every penny. Set bento box noon-7pm £15, £20.


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