Yauatcha

This contemporary tearoom and Dim Sum restaurant set up by Alan Yau is a triumph of design and received its first Michelin star within a year of its opening. The immaculately tasteful minimalism of the light and airy upstairs is matched by the perfectly delicate Oriental pastries, handmade chocolates and macaroons. They accompany the excellent range of Chinese and Indian teas. Venture downstairs, and you'll be confronted with a sumptuously moody restaurant, all glass, neon, star-lights and tropical fish - it's like something from a William Gibson novel, or a particularly over-the-top Manga film. The Dim Sum is staggeringly original, mixing East and West in slick fusions that leave you wanting more even when you've clearly overeaten. Fortunately for your wallet, they only give you ninety minutes to eat and get out, which reduces the temptation to over-order. A masterpiece of restaurant chic, though not the most relaxing place to eat out in Soho, and certainly not the cheapest.