Floating botanical garden installation blossoms in Chinatown London

Shaftesbury has unveiled an immersive and vibrant Botanical Garden installation, transforming the sky across Chinatown London’s Gerrard Street.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawJune 16, 2021Chinatown London, installations, Shaftesbury

Bloom-ing great: two new additions to Chinatown London's dining scene this spring

Due to its popularity, Shaftesbury has announced the signing of a second Chinatown London site for Chinatown Bakery, due to open in Spring.

Shaftesbury goes global with a bull-ish digital lunar new year campaign for Chinatown London

From February 12, the lunar calendar welcomes the Year of the Ox, representing hard work, strength and perseverance. To celebrate safely and support Chinatown London’s tenants, Shaftesbury has launched a digital campaign, #StrongAsAnOx, in lieu of traditional festivities.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawFebruary 9, 2021Chinatown London, Chinese New Year

Deals flo-wing at Chinatown London with signing of Korean chicken specialists

Shaftesbury has announced the signing of Wing Wing, London-based Korean crispy chicken specialists, at 47-49 Charing Cross Road, Chinatown London.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawJanuary 11, 2021Chinatown London, Signing, London, Shelley Sandzer, F&B

Takeaway to the fore at Chinatown London, the F&B hub for locked-down locals

Shaftesbury has announced 28 of Chinatown London’s F&B operators have remained open in the second lockdown for delivery, takeaway, and click & collect, preserving the hub of East Asian cuisine for residents and visitors to the West End.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawNovember 25, 2020

Matcha made in heaven: Japanese patisserie Sakurado joins Chinatown London

Shaftesbury has announced the launch of critically acclaimed Franco-Japanese patisserie, Sakurado, in Chinatown London. The boutique has initially opened for takeaway, delivery, and click & collect, with a full opening planned following the national lockdown.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawNovember 23, 2020

Chinatown London over the moon as it launches Netflix outdoor experience

On October 21, Shaftesbury launched an exclusive collaboration with Netflix to mark the release of brand-new animated film, Over The Moon on October 23, by unveiling a dazzling outdoor light and lantern installation throughout the streets of Chinatown London.

Chinatown London, ShaftesburyHarriet ShawOctober 22, 2020Chinatown London, London, Netflix, Campaign

Let's go outside: Chinatown London creates alfresco dining offer with #LoveChinatown campaign

Shaftesbury has announced that Chinatown London will be transformed into an open air food destination as part of the #LoveChinatown campaign to support tenants, celebrate diversity, and safely welcome people back to Chinatown.

Chinatown London, ShaftesburyHarriet ShawAugust 13, 2020F&B, Chinatown London, food destination, operators

Chinatown London becomes an F&B takeaway hub for visitors as London reawakens

Shaftesbury has announced that 34 of Chinatown London’s F&B operators have opened to provide a critical mass of takeaway options for shoppers returning to the West End as the easing of the lockdown gathers momentum.

Razer sharp opening at Chinatown London for gaming giant

Chinatown London is a destination of choice for international technology brands. Earlier this year Wanyoo opened their first European store, and now Shaftesbury has welcomed Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, who opened their European debut store on Saturday 14 December.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawDecember 16, 2019Razer, Chinatown, London, Shaftesbury, Opening, Launch, Gaming

Game changer: Razer choose Chinatown London for European debut

Shaftesbury has announced that Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, will be opening their debut European store.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawNovember 28, 2019Chinatown, Chinatown London, Razer, London

Chinatown London celebrates National Dumpling Day with biggest ever giveaway

On 26 September, Chinatown London celebrated National Dumpling Day by handing out over 2,000 free dumplings from some of the destination’s top restaurants. Starting at 12noon, dumplings flew out of the nine restaurants in under an hour.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawSeptember 27, 2019Chinatown London, National Dumpling Day, London, Shaftesbury

Patisser-three: new dessert openings at Chinatown London

Officially opened, and adding to the award-winning line-up of dessert operators, Shaftesbury welcomes the three latest brands, Kova Patisserie, Taiyakiya and Meet Fresh, as they bring their creative new concepts and signature sweet treats to Chinatown London.

Pudding the sweet into Chinatown London with three new dessert brands

Dishing up dessert success in Chinatown London, Shaftesbury has announced three exciting new dessert signings to add to the line-up, expected to open this summer. The additions will continue to bolster dessert demand within the destination whilst complementing the current dining offering.

Food for thought as Chinatown London welcomes new openings from Oseyo and Bun House

Committed to offering a breadth of choice in Chinatown London, Shaftesbury is pleased to welcome the latest new openings to the destination: Korean food and culture hub, Oseyo, and Cantonese steamed bun concept, Bun House.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawMay 13, 2019Oseyo, Chinatown, London, West End, Shaftesbury

Recipe for success as Shanghai Modern opens in Central Cross

Shaftesbury has announced that casual noodle and dumpling concept, Shanghai Modern, has officially opened at 14 Newport Place in Central Cross, a 48,000 sq ft mixed-use development in Chinatown London.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawFebruary 25, 2019Chinatown London, Chinatown, Central Cross, Shanghai, Shanghai Modern, London, West End

Game on as Wanyoo Cafe opens debut European site in Central Cross

Shaftesbury has announced that Asia’s largest social gaming internet café, Wanyoo Café, has officially opened its debut European eSports studio, offering gaming stations, leisure areas and co-working spaces at 77-79 Charing Cross Road.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawFebruary 6, 2019Chinatown London, Wanyoo, Central Cross, Shaftesbury

Monga Fried Chicken roosts in Chinatown London

Following recent international brands, including YiFang and Guo C 100, choosing Chinatown London as their European debut, Shaftesbury have welcomed Monga Fried Chicken to 12 Macclesfield Street.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawFebruary 5, 2019Chinatown London, Monga Fried Chicken, Shaftesbury, Restaurant

JinLi Chinatown heats up Central Cross

Shaftesbury has welcomed award-winning Sichuanese restaurant, JinLi, who have opened a second restaurant at Central Cross, named JinLi Chinatown.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawFebruary 5, 2019Chinatown London, JinLi, Shaftesbury, Central Cross, Restaurant

Shaftesbury secures UK debut of global cyber café

Shaftesbury has announced international cyber café brand, Wanyoo Café, is to make its European debut at 77-79 Charing Cross Road in London’s West End, part of Shaftesbury’s Central Cross development.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawNovember 28, 2018Chinatown London, Chinatown, London, West End, Wanyoo, Shaftesbury