From celebrity chefs expanding their business to fancy French restaurants, a mix of new openings have been announced.
Many new exciting ventures are set to open across London soon, here is a list of a few we’ve picked out.
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Fortune Fried Chicken
This spring, Harneet Baweja will open Fortune Fried Chicken, a Thai fried chicken restaurant in Spitalfields Market led by executive chef Jane Alty.
Jane has worked in top London kitchens like Bibendum, Racine, and the Michelin-starred Nahm.
The restaurant will serve Thai fried chicken marinated in soy, fish sauce, garlic, and coriander, then coated in rice flour and deep-fried for a crispy skin.
The menu will include hand-pulled chicken, sticky rice, som tam papaya salad, and a chicken burger with tamarind sesame glaze as well as Thai beers, house-made lemonades, and teas.
On the launch, Harneet said: “Every time I visit Bangkok, my first stop is always for Thai fried chicken. Each vendor has their own take on it and I’ve spent years searching for the perfect version.
“After months in the test kitchen, we’ve perfected our recipe and Spitalfields Market feels like the perfect location to bring it to life.”
The new restaurant is set to open on May 2.
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MARJORIES
Marjories, a new French restaurant and wine bar has been announced in Soho.
Created by dynamic duo Michael Searle and Josh Anderson alongside head chef and business partner Giacomo Peretti, Marjorie’s is set to open the Parisian-inspired restaurant this May.
Marjorie's will be open daily for lunch and dinner. It has 47 seats split over two floors, with 27 on the ground floor and 20 downstairs, plus 12 outdoor seats for al fresco dining in warmer months.
Giacomo's menu at Marjorie's will change regularly and includes dishes such as chicken liver rocher, fried courgette, Brie de Meaux, escargot, crab tart, red mullet, bavette, mille-feuille, and raspberry sorbet.
A daily cheese board will feature imported French cheeses from La Fromagerie.
In terms of alcoholic beverages, the all-French wine list, curated by Michael, will showcase wines from across France, including small-batch producers and classic varietals.
A selection of wines will be available by the glass, changing regularly to pair with the food menu.
Marjorie’s co-founder Michael, said: “Josh and I have been planning a wine bar since our first road trip around France together in my old P-reg Vauxhall Corsa, back in 2014!
“Through many a research trip, we've always been completely inspired by the ‘bar à vins’ of Paris' outer arrondissements where young Parisian chefs and restaurateurs work hard to show a contemporary edge to French cuisine; a cuisine that can often be misinterpreted to be firmly rooted in classics that haven't changed in decades.
“There's an edge to this certain style of wine bar that offers food and wine of exceptional quality in a totally laid back, laissez-faire style, almost saying that top-quality food and wine should be a given.”
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HANNAH
HANNAH, a Japanese restaurant, has announced it will be moving into The Stratford Hotel in London.
It offers an authentic Japanese dining experience, blending traditional Kaiseki styles with European elements.
The restaurant is known for its Omakase tasting menu, which features prime ingredients such as locally sourced fish and imported Wagyu beef.
This comes after news that Allegra, a restaurant offering European cuisine, announced its closure in 2024.
A spokesperson for HANNAH said: “After 7 years of wonderful, memorable moments and experiences crafting at Hannah County Hall, we will be creating a new home in Stratford, at The Stratford Hotel, the beginning of May!
“In our new home, with a new concept, we will be working as hard as ever (or even twice as hard) and trying our best to create something different, something good, and something memorable for you.
“For now, we just want to shout out a big THANK YOU to all our lovely guests who have always been so kind, sweet and supportive to our team and our work all along. You’re honest the best guests a team could ever ask for.
“It sounds like a cliché but we do feel this way. Sometimes we don’t even know how come we’re so lucky.”
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Brilliant Gastro
Dubbed the ‘Curry Queen’, Dipna Anand will be opening a new restaurant, Brilliant Gastro, also in Southall, in mid-April.
Read more: Curry Queen’ Dipna Anand to open new London restaurant
This new venture is set to blend Punjabi roots with modern influences.
This announcement comes with the news that her first restaurant, also in Southall, will be closing for good on March 31.
She said: “It may be the end of an era for Brilliant Southall, but after 50 years, the Brilliant brand has gained an iconic status in Indian dining, and we have to ensure that it is constantly evolving to both reflect the preferences of diners, and the food I love to eat, so there’s something delicious for everyone.”
Marcus Blake, managing director, St George part of the Berkeley Group said: “Dipna Anand is such an iconic chef, and welcoming her to Parkside Yards signals a huge milestone for the evolution of The Green Quarter.
“This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to building a thriving and dynamic neighbourhood that embraces both new opportunities and local culture, enhancing the living experience for our residents and creating something truly special for the wider community.”
Naya
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A new addition to Mayfair is set to open in April later this year.
Naya is a premium patisserie, opening on Mayfair's North Audley Street.
The new patisserie offers a range of baked goods and beverages to dine-in guests, as well as a curated assortment of finely crafted chocolate sweets.
Founded by brothers Can and Cengizhan Ayan, Naya will offer an oasis of intimate luxury and decadent flavours from around the globe in the heart of one of London’s most prestigious addresses.
India Hicks, creative director, said: “Naya is a project I am incredibly proud to be a part of. We have designed a space that brings together the essence of British opulence and international flair for the discerning and well-travelled guests, and the friends and family who will come through these doors.
"We spent time considering every last detail, from hidden words hand printed onto the wallpaper and cool playlists created by DJ’s from around the world."
Naya Founder, Can Ayan, says: “Our family started in the chocolate business back in 1957, so opening Naya in London felt like a calling for my brother and I - we wanted to create an experience that bridges the old and the new, showcasing our rich family traditions, whilst sparking curiosity with modern elements.
"We are delighted to bring this new concept to London, using the recipes that have been passed down through our family for generations.”
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