Looking to add a bit of a twist to this year’s Christmas festivities? Lahpet specilaises in Burmese cuisine, bringing the flavours of Myanmar to London’s West End. The second site from the group, founders Dan Anton and Zaw Mahesh have made it their mission to bring this lesser known cuisine to the people of London, and what better way to embrace something new than at Lahpet. Found in the heart of central London, Lahpet takes up a prime location in St Martin’s Courtyard, making it ideal for groups coming from across the city.
Lahpet brings a relaxed environment to your Christmas celebration, with a homely, warm atmosphere, and selection of private spaces available for hire. The site itself spans two floors, offering a counter and bar dining downstairs, and boasting a foliage-filled main dining room upstairs. Inside, Lahpet can host up to 72 guests for a sit-down dinner, or 80 for a standing reception, with additional space on the sheltered terrace, if you’re looking for somewhere slightly larger.
When it comes to dining, you and your guests can delve into regional specialities, made with traditional techniques. There are a couple of feasting menus available for larger groups, that see a selection of dishes designed for sharing. Choose from the ‘Ruby’ or ‘Jade’ feasting menus, and tuck into the likes of sweetcorn and shallot fritters with tamarind sauce, grilled aubergine, yellow pea paratha, and the site's signature tea leaf salad. Larger plates come next, with coconut chicken and bottle gourd curry, hake masala, and lentil chow chow with glass noodles, all served with coconut and plain rice.
Looking to make your Christmas party extra special? Opt for welcome cocktails, or sparkling mocktails, on arrival, with dessert platters of black sticky rice and jaggery pudding available to round out the evening. Private hire for your Christmas party includes full access to the bar, so you and your guests can enjoy a selection of Lahpet’s vibrant signature cocktails, with audio equipment and adjustable lighting that really allow you to make the space your own.