Chino Latino & Club Lounge (Bar, Restaurant)

Top 10 things to know about Chino Latino:

1) Ever heard about this Pan-Asian restaurant and bar, secreted away along Albert Embankment, a peaceful stroll from the Houses of Parliament? Thought not.

2) Tucked inside the luxurious 5* Park Plaza hotel, Chino Latino is a sexy restaurant-cum-intimate bar-cum-lounge with a live music stage seamlessly combined in an open-air design. The uber stylish interiors, impressive floor-to-ceiling window looking towards Westminster, and smooth live music will impress even the most hard-to-please Londoner.

3) Everyone gets the VIP treatment. From the personable greetings of Aurelija at the front desk, to your own personal sommelier, you can be forgiven for thinking you own the place.

4) Prepare for a carnival of South American flavours in your cocktails. Let the Mushi a Gari, with its concoction of gin, red chillies, fresh mango and apple juice, liven the palate.

5) The Pan-Asian menu also nods to South American flavours, so order plenty. Dishes are designed to be shared. Can’t decide? The set menu is your friend - a mix of dishes from Japan to Peru and everything in the middle carefully chosen for you to savour.  

6) Going all out? The Menzaifu set menu delivers Wagyu beef skewers so succulent, you’ll never look at your BBQ the same way again. The tender English sirloin steak in soya, mirin and garlic sauce comes sizzling on a bed of hot rocks.

7) Put your faith in Gabriel, who’s skilled in the sophisticated art of wine pairing. Order separate half bottles of wine to go with your starters and mains; trust Gabriel on this one.

8) Just when you think you it couldn’t get better, the decadent salted caramel banana mousse with green tea ice cream comes along, served on a salt brick imported all the way from South America. Yes, really.

9) Whether you’re on a hot date or looking to close out that important business deal, Chino Latino is a place to impress. On your lonesome? No fret. A dedicated ceviche and sushi bar means those flying solo are treated to one helluva “Me Time”. Don’t be surprised if you spot a few famous faces, too.

10) Think it all ends there? The night has just begun. Sink back into plush leather sofas, grab a cocktail and enjoy the live acoustic covers of favourite tunes as you congratulate yourself on discovering this gem of a restaurant....read more