Chai Wu (Knightsbridge)

• To top it off it was stupidly expensive
• The restaurant is nestled amongst the mens sportswear
• If it wasn't for the window I was sat opposite
• We decided to opt to be in the capable hands of Ian providing us with a chef&rsquo
• We kicked off with a Passion Fruit Kiss (£
• The Passion Fruit Kiss was a wonderful balance of sweetness and sourness and contained one of our favourite spirits
• Tanqueray Gin added a great citrus note with the added bonus of the sweet
• Vegetarian dumpling with goji berries
• Salt and pepper squid with red chillies and Szechuan peppercorns (£
• The dim sum were velvety and brimming with colours and flavours
• We particularly loved the seafood with truffle and lobster with caviar dumplings
• The Wagyu Puffs were pillows of decadence and did justice to the Wagyu beef inside
• Our favourites were the salmon and swordfish
• 68) served with various sauces and designed to hit all the senses
• Wonderful crispy skin and served with pancakes and Mantou buns (a traditional Chinese bread)
• So credit to Ian for create such a fantastic and memorable dish (we are still talking about it)
• The other half of the duck was used to create minced duck served on lettuce leaves
• Next arrived sweet and sour chicken with dragon fruit (£
• J was especially happy as dragon fruit is one of his favourites
• The crispiness of the chicken was complemented by the natural sweetness and texture of the dragon fruit
• Chilean seabass with champagne and honey sauce followed
• 21) was full of spring colours and flavours with its Prawns
• The Chilean seabass with champagne and honey sauce (£
• A champagne cocktail which she said went well with the above dishes as the Midori
• We had checked out the dessert menu before arriving and had both agreed that our desserts of choice were the chocolate sphere &
• Ian must have read our minds as these were exactly what arrived &hellip
• The white chocolate stream/ sauce was way too sweet for our liking and masked the flavours of the dark chocolate sphere and the Madagascan vanilla ice cream held within
• Our favourite dessert was the green tea chocolate fondant with light
• Especially if you are looking for an elegant option for a celebration serving the finest of Chinese cuisine
• Everything we tried was delicious and our tastebuds were left satisfied
• The first course to arrive was Chai Wu&rsquo
• Beijing Duck is a staple of Chinese cuisine
• Authentic halal Beijing Duck is some what of a rarity
• The first course the carved duck pieces were served with fresh pancakes and the softest
• Richly umami in flavour and the skin was perfectly golden and crispy with the right amount of fat
• Garlic infused with truffle and a sugar a pepper concoction
• Intensely flavoured and married perfectly with the sumptuously succulent duck pieces
• The garlic and truffle oil was light and aromatic
• The chilli element was a little too subtle for our palate
• The sugar and pepper combination was a unique and intriguing combination
• The Beijing Duck was undeniably the highlight of our meal which also restored our love for duck
• Duck Pieces with Mantou Buns
• Was remarkably soft with a rich buttery taste that caused the pastry to dissolve effortlessly with each mastication
• The Sweet and Sour Chicken with Dragon Fruit was aesthetically stunning in appearance with the glossy vivid orange sweet and sour chicken pieces paired with the vibrantly pink dragon fruit shell
• The chicken was crispy with the sweet and sour flavour coming through strongly
• The thickness of the crispy coating could benefit from a slight reduction as the chicken meat was slightly masked in the thick batter
• This classic flavour combination was sumptuously intense and delightful
• Sweet and Sour Chicken with Dragon Fruit
• The chicken was well seasoned and generously coated in the Szechuan sauce
• The peppers added a crunchy texture and overall was an enjoyable dish
• The Coconut Prawns consisted of king prawns generously covered in a Malaysian inspired toasted and grated coconut coating and topped with curry leaves
• The prawns were of an impressively large size
• The grated coconut was a refreshing change from the usual smooth consistency
• We just felt something was missing to really lift the dish to a higher level of enjoyment
• Another visually awe inspiring and colourful dish presented with the intack Lobster head taking centre piece
• The lobster coating was crispy with a hint of honey coming through whilst the chilli component was subtle
• Lobster is a delicate and exquisite crustacean and although the dish was very enjoyable
• The delicate lobster meat flavour was masked against the crispy coating
• The small amount of elixir which settled at the bottom of the plate was simply devine and further enhanced the flavour
• This single parcel of delicate meaty goodness was a surprise hit
• The sashimi was fresh and of a high quality
• The salmon was bright orange in colour with a shiny translucent like appearance
• The scallop was beautifully firm and tender and the fatty tuna and yellow fish were shiny and oily in appearance
• You will not be disappointed with this platter
• The Wagyu Steak with black pepper sauce had a golden brown and well charred outer layer
• Pink and juicy in the centre with a slight crispy charred skin
• This was a delicate steak dish with minimal seasoning
• The Lamb with Szechuan sauce was a dainty and elegant dish in appearance with the bones perfectly &lsquo
• Presented upright with a side of Szechuan sauce and lime wedge
• Each cutlet was of a generous thickness
• The cutlet was minimally seasoned with a squeeze of lime adding sharpness against the subtle spicy Szechuan sauce and overall was a delicate and delightful dish to devour
• The Giant Tiger Prawn dish arrived with the prawn meat removed
• The prawn meat was minimally seasoned allowing you to enjoy the delicate meat pieces &lsquo
• The side of spicy sauce was present to add an additional flavour dimension if needed
• There is one thing Chai Wu know how to do perfectly and that is deliver captivatingly attractive dishes that set your tastebuds alight
• Adding numerous taste and textures that no one two bite was quite the same
• The Wagyu Tarter was visually minimalist with an intriguing addition of Chinese pear
• Wagyu tarter is somewhat a delicacy for halal consumers as it is rare to come across
• It is also one of those dishes which will either agree or disagree with your palate
• The prominent flavour was lychee and was a refreshing and inspiring concoction owing to the addition of condense milk
• There is a saying that when visiting Beijing there are two things one must do
• Not only because it was sumptuously delicious but also because of its rarity to halal consumers
• That combined with their extensive menu
• Boasting some unique delicacies that are not an every day encounter for halal consumers
• Eating as we know is a multi sensory experience
• A key attraction to the Chai Wu experience is the optically alluring dishes that are skilfully crafted to deliver vivid
• Vibrant and texturally diverse cuisines that are nothing short of visually dazzling
• The cost for a meal for two at Chai Wu is undoubtedly on the high end
• The prices are comparative to other fine dining establishments in Harrods
• Or you are simply a halal food adventurer who is not afraid to push the boundaries with your tastebuds and try something different
• The question always remained where the dickens was my Passion fruit cocktail
• I think the former will always remind him of family holidays in Mallorca whereas the latter brings back memories of Chinese takeaways at home with his friends
• Finding our way to lunch was made even more confusing because the email we&rsquo
• I realised that not only was I going to the wrong place but that my companion
• My first impressions of Chai Wu was purely based on the Christmas Menu
• 88 for a good number of courses made with lux ingredients)
• S a Chinese New Year tradition to get together with family and friends for meals
• Being in England means Chinese New Year is just another work day for me
• T stop me to get together with my friends for our version of Chinese New Year meal
• Tried this Chinese restaurant that is in Harrod&rsquo
• It is usually comprised of relatively healthy vegetables mixed with somethin fried

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