Shaftesbury Capital has leased 2,000 sq ft to pan-Asian restaurant concept YiQi for its debut venue on Chinatown London’s Lisle Street.
The restaurant will open this summer serving different cuisines from across the ESEA region, with the recipes created by chef Lum Wah Cheok, who has worked for Hakkasan and Yauatcha.
Kevin Cheong, concept creator at YiQi, said: “YiQi brings together a variety of authentic ESEA dishes within one beautiful setting, brought to life by the exceptional and renowned chef Lum Wah Cheok. Launching our restaurant in an environment where East Asian culture is represented and celebrated is particularly important to us, and we can think of no better place than Chinatown London.”
Andrew Price, executive director at Shaftesbury Capital added: “The YiQi concept brings together centuries of dining heritage, culture, and innovation, which aligns perfectly with the experiences we aim to create at Chinatown London. YiQi is yet another brand to have selected Chinatown London to open its doors for the first time, safe in the knowledge that we attract the most engaged and knowledgeable audience on ESEA cuisine in Europe.”
