CHOP CHOP at The Hippodrome

The latest outpost from one of London’s most renowned Chinese restaurant groups, Four Seasons, has just opened in the heart of Leicester Square. A nod to old Hong Kong, Chop Chop, the newest addition at The Hippodrome offers authentic Chinese dishes including premium dim sum, Four Seasons signature meat dishes and a range of vegan options. Chop Chop have worked very closely with the Four Seasons to ensure that their ingredients and recipes are of the highest standard.

Whilst modern in décor and approach, Chop Chop is away from the gaming floor and the food is as authentic as it gets. Four Seasons is renowned for serving some of the best Cantonese food in the country and the same care and attention that has gone into its sister restaurants, which are expanding around the world, has gone into the menu at The Hippodrome. In terms of the menu, the star of the show has got to be Four Seasons’ renowned Hong Kong style roast duck, named by The Financial Times as ‘the best in the world’ it lives up to its reputation and is exquisitely delicious. Also on the menu, reasonably priced and with generous portion sizes, guests can enjoy traditional dishes ton start such as Aromatic Crispy Duck, Salt and Pepper Squid or Hot and Sour Pork and Prawn soup which also has a vegan option. A must try is the Steamed Mixed Platter of signature dumplings and vegan dumplings with chilli oil. Mains include Crispy Pork Belly; speciality dishes such as Whole Steamed Sea Bass with ginger and spring onions in soy sauce; Steamed Garlic Tiger Prawns in shells served on a bed of glass noodles or Stewed Beef Brisket in chu hou sauce. Accompaniments such as choi sum, Chinese broccoli and morning glory are available in your choice of sauce or stir fried. As expected, a variety of noodle and rice dishes can also be enjoyed. A contemporary Chinese restaurant hidden away on the lower ground floor, this informal subterranean eatery is open from 6pm until 4am, making it ideal for those looking for anything from a quick after-work supper through to post-theatre/cinema dining or a late-night / early morning Chinese fix.

Gaucho Chancery has recently launched Sour Grapes - a fun, informal interactive evening where you can learn about delicious wines. Ideal for both wine wizzes and total novices looking to expand their knowledge in the wonderful world of wine, you’ll be guided through four different glasses of premium wine from some of the world’s top winemakers. Head Sommelier Marina Diaz will take you through the history and characteristics of each glass of the beloved Malbec grape.

This delightfully informal sommelier-led wine tasting event will take you on a trip through the world of tannins, terroir and texture where you will drink a lot of wine in small helpings accompanied by a selection of grazing plates to go with each glass. Every guest will also be equipped with a little notecard to jot down information during the event.

For those not in the know, the wine world can seem a little intimidating but by the end of this delightfully boozy experience you will be armed with an arsenal of basic terms and tasting notes to steer your friendly sommelier towards your preferences when choosing your next bottle.

On 10th May Sour Grapes Gaucho Piccadilly will be hosting their fourth installment featuring a handpicked selection of Royal Wines in honour of King Charles III's coronation. £25pp plus discretionary service charge.

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