Restaurant

The Aubrey

Charming and quixotic in equal measure, The Aubrey is Mandarin Oriental’s foray into the world of ‘casually fine’ restaurants, offering a premium quasi-European take on the ubiquitous izakaya. Admittedly, the clientele here is more silver fox than salaryman: unsurprising, given the Japonisme-inflected interiors and presence of three, thematically distinctive bar experiences. The venue’s kitchen serves up a solid cross-section of casual Japanese bites alongside racier inventions like a white miso soufflé, but it’s the beverage program that is the true glue that binds everything together— offering some much-needed insight into the shadowy world of Japanese liqueurs and brewed rice wines.

Signature Dishes

• Hokkaido uni and salmon roe
• Wagyu oxtail and bone marrow fried rice
• White miso soufflé

Tatler Tip

For the ultimate ‘liquid dinner’, book yourself in for the ‘Omakase Cocktail Experience’.