If ever, like me, you get sick of the crowds of eager shoppers along Oxford Street and just want to experience a bit of calmness in Central London during lunchtime then you’d be strongly advised to take a trip down North Audley Street.
As you walk down this road you’ll find yourself in an oasis-like area of calm and apparent tranquility. You’ll notice quaint shops and expensive boutiques on either side of the road, a lot of flash cars and attractive looking people with huge sunglasses walking very small dogs – this is Mayfair.
In keeping with the surroundings Princess Gardens of Mayfair is a slick looking place with a huge fishtank in reception and a lot of leather sofas and glass. During the day the place is bathed in natural light thanks to the large windows which face out onto North Audley Street and the decor is simple yet tasteful and classy.
The specialty of the restaurant is however Cantonese dimsum and other traditional Chinese dishes. The quality of the dimsum was very impressive and the variety was highly impressive – if you think Ping Pong is good then this place will positively bowl you over. There are also however other excellent dishes on offer as well as an extensive seafood collection.
The service and overall dining experience was excellent and the service was efficient yet informative and personal and there was little Mayfair arrogance or standoffishness.
If you are wondering about what the price one pays for excellent Chinese food in Mayfair is then do not log onto the website as it will reveal nothing, which is never a good sign as it generally demonstrates there is something to hide. The prices however are very reasonable and you can expect to pay approximately £20 per head for a 2 course meal with drinks and service.
The overall experience was highly impressive and I will definitely be visiting the restaurant again in the future. I would rate Princess Garden of Mayfair 4 out of 5.
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