Precision pervades each perfectly plated and carefully considered dish at chef Leonard Cheung’s Cultivate, which is tucked away on Soho’s Elgin Street. Bar counter seating offers guests a look into kitchen proceedings, where the preparation of each course is attentively executed. The nine-course tasting menu is hyper-seasonal, with a definite American influence that can be seen in plates such as Cheung’s take on the In-N-Out burger—a particular highlight. Staff are welcoming and accommodating, with the chef himself on hand to introduce some of his dishes.

Signature Dishes

• Maitake, five-spice-cured foie gras and mushroom pho dashi
• In-N-Out burger-inspired beef tartare
• Banana and caviar

Tatler Tip

Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic pairings are available, the latter drawing on a wine list that takes diners to far-flung places, from Israel and Moldova to Georgia and Syria.