Mei Ume offers traditional Chinese and Japanese dishes with a modern approach. Showcasing two of the greatest Asian cuisines under one roof, the restaurant presents a colourful selection of sushi, sashimi and Chinese main course dishes.
HOURS
- Lunch
- Monday – Friday 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
- Dinner
- Monday – Saturday 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Saturday Brunch
- Saturday 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
Japanese & Chinese Restaurant in London
Celebrate in London Tower BridgeFrom festive holidays to cherished occasions year round, join us to celebrate Chinese New Year, Mid-autumn Festival or Cherry Blossom season in style at our City of London hotel.
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Signature Dishes
Whole Peking DuckPancakes, Cucumber, Shredded Leek, Minced Garlic, Duck Sauce
Whole Peking DuckWith Golden 30 Grams of Oscietra Caviar
Nigiri Selection
Sashimi and Nigiri Selection
Lobster Two WaysLobster Tail Sashimi, Physalis, Bamboo Leaf and Lobster Soup, Goji Berry, Egg Tofu, Coriander
Hot Stone Seared Canadian ScallopSesame Dressing, Enoki Mushroom
Five Heads Australian AbaloneSix Hours Slow-Cooked Five Heads Australian Abalone
Chirashi DonJapanese Sauce, Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi, Squid, Octopus, Avocado, Mango, Sushi Rice
Mei MiaoWhite Chocolate, Chestnut Sponge, Mikan
Highlights
City of London Private Dining
Host friends or colleagues with exquisite Chinese and Japanese cuisine in The Chairman’s Room. Seating up to 12 guests around a large central table, it’s the ideal setting for group dinners, as well as corporate or social events. Get in touch to plan your perfect gathering.
A Seat at the Counter
Take a seat at our sushi counter and watch our chefs prepare each piece with precision. Complement the experience with a signature cocktail mixed at our adjoining bar.
The Team
Peter Ho
Chef de CuisineHaving grown up in Singapore, Chef Peter is no stranger to the rich diversity of Asian cuisine and draws on influences from his hometown, as well as Hong Kong and mainland China, in his cooking. Chef Peter worked across restaurants in China, Indonesia, India and Europe prior to his arrival in the UK, and brings his innovative approach to elevating traditional dishes and flavours with a modern twist.
Annie Hu-Thornton
Restaurant General ManagerHailing from Southern China’s Hunan Province, Annie boasts an illustrious career spanning 15 years and three continents, having first discovered her passion for Japanese cuisine while working in a Japanese fine dining restaurant in Beijing. She has since managed a number of fine dining restaurants in London, including HKK from Hakkasan, Sake No Hana and most recently, Koyn.
Events
Saturday Brunch
Savour a sharing‑style Chinese brunch in the City of London, serving signature dim sum, live‑carved Peking duck and dessert designed for the table.
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