By Angela Green: Opening date announced for Pan-Asian UBA Shoreditch.
The team behind Soho’s Sucre and the recently opened CLAP London, is bringing a new Pan-Asian dining concept to Shoreditch with the opening of UBA on 2nd April.
The 275 sqm space is located on Great Eastern Street and forms part of the Hart Shoreditch Hotel. It features a 105-cover restaurant plus a private dining room seating 12. Interiors by architecture and interior studio, Verhaal, take inspiration from the culture and mythology of Asia with a palette featuring the traditionally auspicious colours of red and gold. A statement marble bar, offering counter dining for up to 14, takes centre stage. Furniture includes red velvet banquettes and lava stone tabletops with antique mirrors, decorative lighting, illustrative artwork and Asian ceramics completing the vibrant picture.
Behind the menu is Executive Chef, Paul Greening (Aqua Restaurant Group, Novikov, Harrods, Australasia) who has taken inspiration from his extensive travels across Asia. Dishes are divided into small sharing plates, sushi and sashimi, dim sum, ramen, hirata buns and larger dishes from the robata and teppanyaki. Signature dishes will include Spicy salmon tartare with Japanese herbs, salmon roe and Nori rice crackers served on an ice plate; Thai-inspired Wok-fried Monkfish with kaffir lime, sweet chilli and oyster glaze; and an Angus beef gyoza with onion ponzu, tomato miso and a charcoal veil.
The restaurant will open daily for lunch and dinner with the bar serving a selection of perfectly paired cocktails, wines and spirits inspired by the team’s personal travels through Asia. The drinks list will offer a selection of much-loved favourites with a twist, as well as some exceptional signatures unique to UBA.
Not just about the food and drink, UBA will offer an up-tempo vibe through a carefully curated soundtrack that changes as day turns to night along with regular DJ sets.
Zeev Godik, Group CEO of Alpha-Mind commented: “This is our third London restaurant and the new location showcases our commitment to delivering captivating experiences and genuine hospitality. UBA’s Pan-Asian sharing menu, accessible prices and great music reflect its vibrant Shoreditch location. There’s nothing like it in the area and we can’t wait to open our doors.”
UBA will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner from 2 April.
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