I dined at Kai Mayfair on Saturday – a special treat for my niece (16) after doing so well in her exams. What an experience! We had a lovely table – perfect for people watching and were looked after impeccably. The food was exquisite both for carnivores and vegetarians. I ordered their famous wasabi prawns to start – beautifully favoured and a very generous portion. My niece enjoyed the vegetarian version of Peking Duck which was splendid – she's not the biggest of eaters, but there was nothing left of the six pancakes she was given!
For main courses, I had the chicken with cashews – normally a conservative dish, but Kai does it in such a way that it is lightly spiced with chilli and had a great kick to it! My niece (somewhat full from her starter) had Spiced Route Chai, which she also managed to polish off with great enjoyment. She also managed to find room for dessert (adored the mango cake) and the complimentary petite fours.
All in all, I would rate our experience at Kai very highly. It is unusual in London restaurants to be treated with such diligence and respect when you're dining with a teenager. She loved the fact that she was treated like a lady and we both felt thoroughly spoiled by the attention from the excellent staff and a visit from Alex, the chef. Yes, it's pricy, but it's well worth it.