Asian Bars in London

Ping Pong is the place to be if you want delicious dim sum. Located across London, you can shop to your heart's content before settling in for one of their fantastic cocktails, all while you watch the masterful chefs create dim sum in open view.

Yes, Inamo might well have set up the world's first interactive dining system, but let's not forget that the standard of the cuisine is pretty exceptional too. Fusing tastes of Japan, China, Thailand and Korea together, Inamo Soho creates an innovative menu full of the very best tastes and flavours from the continent.

Headed up by Chef Francis, Rapsa is bringing modern Filipino food to Hoxton High Street. Set in a slick, industrial-style space, the new restaurant serves up delicious food; check out the Asian takes on ceviche, along with trying the homemade ice cream.

Serving a selection of Vietnamese-inspired cocktails, Banh Bao Brothers is an uber-cool archway bar and restaurant, located just below Waterloo Station. Sip on Tahini Margarita (tequila, lemongrass, lime and ginger beer), surrounded by low-hanging cherry blossom and neon pink lights before tucking into a selection of summer rolls and bao buns.

From Asian tapas and authentic dishes to barreled wines and yuzu sips, Vintry Izakaya is bringing a slice of East Asia to the City of London. From date nights to chilled out meals, this Garlick Hill spot has it all.

Affordable and casual Beer & Buns is the perfect anecdote to City eating. Head to this fun and cool restaurant that brings Japanese buns, Korean chicken wings and craft beer together for the ultimate dining deliciousness.

Inspired by the lounge bars of 1930's Shanghai, this gorgeous watering hole inside The Dorchester offers a stunning range of China-inspired cocktails, alongside delicious Dim Sum and traditional Chinese food.

It's Mint Leaf's perfect balance between the ancient traditions and authentic flavours of India that makes it a stand out Asian bar. With a restaurant that can cater for gatherings of up to 300, its an ideal candidate for private functions of all shapes and sizes for parties prone to indulging in a little fine Indian cuisine.

Offering stunning food and eclectic cocktails, Nanban Brixton is one of the best Asian bars in London. Mixing international flavours into Japanese cuisine, it's an experience for even those with the most adventurous palates. 

With a dark, vintage decor that creates something of an atmospheric buzz as soon as you walk in, The Courtesan serves up a good range of traditional Dim Sum alongside a list of drinks with more than the occasional nod to Imperial China. High quality across the board ensures that this Brixton haunt is rightly installed as one of London's leading Asian-themed bars.

With a drinks cabinet stocked full of Indian-inspired cocktails infused with all kinds of spices and flavours, Anise can expect to nibble on delightful bar snacks against the backdrop of some seriously sleek interiors. Book out one of their intimate candle-lit booths and tuck into some Indian delights at this popular city-based hangout.

An Asian bar and restaurant in Blackfriars that boasts a stunning roster of Chinese dishes, Chinese Cricket Club is forward thinking in the plates department as they not only offer dim sum masterclasses, there's Chinese dragon dancers and more.

With the smokey aromas of an Arabic market, alongside a host of Asian sharing platters and tapas plates, this sultry den with its cosy booth seats and ornate lanterns is perfect for some fine dining, some cocktail swigging or a good old boogie on the dance floor.

Few can match Inamo when it comes to innovation. Covent Garden's newest restaurant is tech-savvy to the max; allowing guests to place order via sleek tablets, to set their own digital tabletops and even to check in on the kitchen by tuning in to chef cam. Head chef Jon Claro prepares a pan-Asian spread of sushi, sashimi and tapas options, with the sushi bar downstairs just perfect for a post-dinner tipple.

An exciting offering for Mayfair, this luxurious Grosvenor Square bar offers a sumptuous selection of Asian-inspired cocktails, from cherry brandy-toting Singapore Sling, to a refreshing shiso smash. They've also got an extensive selection of sakes for those looking to explore the spirit.

If it's cocktails you're after, this stylish Thai restaurant has some refreshing concoctions; perfect whether you're eating a meal, or just looking for a place to have casual drinks.