London's old banks have proved to be a rich source of venues for London's restaurant and bar scene in recent years. Now, over on Cavendish Square behind Oxford Circus, a £15 million refurb of a former bank sounds like it'll be quite the looker when it opens as a new restaurant this autumn.
Aki London is the first international opening for a Maltese restaurant group, which opened Aki in Valetta five years ago. It's taking over a Grade II listed building at One Cavendish Square. The restaurant will be in the main banking hall, while downstairs there's going to be a cocktail bar in the former bank vault.
As for the food, that'll be a mix of classic sushi, robata and Kushiyaki dishes. Having taken a look at the Maltese menu, there are sushi platters, hirata buns and tempura alongside robata-grilled wagyu and shitaki mushroom and shiso kushiyaki skewers. Down in the vault bar, the cocktail list will be a Japanese-inspired affair with drinks containing touches like green tea air foam.
The restaurant will also have a private banking room and certainly sounds like it'll all be pretty eye-catching.
More about Aki London
Where is it? 1 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0LA
When does it open? September 2025
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @akilondon
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