Ellen Kensington introduces Lacquer Room
New London hotel Ellen Kensington has unveiled Lacquer Room, a pan-Asian dining destination with Singapore’s Eugene Lam at the helm.
The restaurant, located at 18-26 Barkston Gardens in Kensington has 123 covers, a private outdoor terrace, private dining room and immersive countertop dining experiences. Ellen Bar, a drinks destination with private terrace is also now open.
Lacquer Room celebrates the flavours of Asia’s rich culinary heritage. On the menu, Lam combines his expertise in Japanese dining, with his love of the food from his home country, Singapore. His ever-changing menu draws inspiration from his favourite dishes from across Asia.
Starters include Asari Clams, fresh Manila clams with sake and butter; Chicken Karaage, juicy Japanese-style fried chicken; Salmon Carpaccio, with yuzu ponzu jelly and salmon roe; Chawanmushi with Ikura, silky steamed egg custard topped with salmon roe.
Lam has created main dishes such as Tonkatsu Shabu Shabu, Pork belly with napa cabbage, shiitake, leek, carrots, tofu, and glass noodles; Wagyu Sukiyaki, premium wagyu beef with vegetables, tofu, and fresh egg yolk dips; Fried Oyster Roll, crispy oysters wrapped in sushi rice and nori.
While individual mains include Gindara Saikyo Yaki, 24-hour-miso-marinated black cod; Lobster Laksa with rice noodles; Roti Canai, Indian flatbread served with a flavourful chicken curry; A5 Wagyu Beef Sando, a Japanese wagyu beef sandwich with crispy fries.
To finish: Mochi filled with green tea, black sesame, mango, or vanilla ice cream, Sweet Red Bean with Ice Cream, crispy golden Banana Fritters drizzled with honey and served with ice cream, and Sorbet.
At Ellen Bar, a cocktail bar with its own separate private terrace that welcomes cigar smokers, signature cocktails include The Ellen, Singapore Sling and Piña Colada.
The interiors of the Lacquer Room reflect Chinoiserie touches juxtaposed with classic English design elements. Ellen Kensington itself spans five interconnected Victorian townhouses, overlooking the historic Barkston Gardens.
