Looking for a new Japanese restaurant in the heart of the city? RAI Fitzrovia is an effortless choice…
If you’ve dined at Hot Stone in Islington’s Chapel Market you would have experienced the culinary excellence of Executive Chef Padam Raj Rai whose inventive approach to Japanese cuisine earned him critical acclaim. And now he is expanding his offering with a new creative and modern fusion concept, RAI in Fitzrovia on the 21st of January 2022.
What is the story behind Rai Fitzrovia?
Padam’s experience spreads over two decades, covering some of the most renowned Japanese restaurants in London such as Tsukiji and Nobu. It’s his focus on impeccable tasting menus and evolving Japanese cuisine that has earned him his stellar reputation.
With a focus on meticulously sourced ingredients that are both seasonal and high-quality, he will combine the finest in Japanese cuisine alongside unique ingredients from all around the world.
What can I expect from the food at Rai Fitzrovia?
Served omakase-style in a multi-course menu, from Japan comes the highest-grade Hyōgo Prefecture Kobe and Kagoshima wagyu beef; Sanpuku, the finest nori from Japan’s Ariake Sea; Koshihikari rice and aged soy sauce alongside quintessential British ingredients including cave-aged Dorset cheddar, English truffle, and organic British chocolate.
The modern style of cooking is reflected in the contemporary interiors with the restaurant décor drawing inspiration from the philosophy of minimalism and Japanese design. Boasting traditional wooden panelling, accent tiling and eye-catching artwork by 18th-century Japanese ukiyo-e painter Hokusai Katsushika, the neutral tones create a relaxed and refined atmosphere for guests to enjoy, whilst also using a selection of recycled tableware designed by Rickie Cheuk that have been handcrafted using materials such as plastics, scrap metals and wood.
What are the prices/opening hours of Rai Fitzrovia?
Open four days a week, RAI’s tasting menu, priced from £110 per person, provides a gastronomic experience like no other with picture-perfect dishes from start to finish. For those wishing to explore innovative Japanese techniques further, optional supplement courses spotlighting the signature Kobe (£65) and Nigiri (£28) will also be available.
3 Windmill Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2HY
02074 190305
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