Private dining at MA/NA offers an experience that feels both exclusive and immersive, designed for guests seeking a refined Japanese offering complete with beautiful cocktails. The interiors are truly one of a kind, featuring warm amber lighting and dramatic dragon-shaped banquette seating which winds through the main lounge, which adds fluidity, guiding guests from the bar to the dining room.
As for the private dining room, MA/NA comes armed with a 20-seater space, offering seclusion and exclusivity for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and intimate occasions like birthday dinners and anniversary parties. If you’re seeking an even more intimate private dining space in Mayfair, MA/NA’s sommelier station accommodates up to four guests for a more discreet, sommelier-led experience.
On the whole, interiors reflect a meticulous blend of Japanese minimalism and contemporary Mayfair luxury. Designed with rich textures, soft ambient lighting and natural materials, expect subtle stone finishes, dark woods and carefully curated décor elements, including a handblown light structure which anchors the space.
At the heart of the private dining experience is a menu led by Executive Chef Leo Tanyag, whose approach explores the craft and ritual of Japanese cuisine. Dishes are thoughtfully composed and designed to be shared, with example highlights including tiger shrimp tempura with creamy wasabi, teriyaki edamame elevated with black truffle, and a king crab salad layered with Asian leaves, yuzu masago, pink peppercorn, truffle ponzu and caviar.
Private dining menus also include dishes from the robata grill, offering bold, expressive dishes like bone-in ribeye with ginger, garlic, and sesame soy, or M5 Wagyu seared on a Himalayan salt stone with garlic-soy and ponzu, alongside sides like truffle-garlic fried rice. It’s all about tradition and heritage, with subtle embellishments and clever upgrades that add a little extra luxury. For private dining, just talk to the team to discuss additional extras or bespoke menus.