Reviews Dai Chi

Such great food at a reasonable price. It was perfect for a date and great to hold a conversation with the music and noise not getting too loud. The amount and quality of food you get is unmatchable to other restaurants in the central area. Service was impeccable. I read some earlier reviews saying that it could use some improvement and I’m glad they took the reviews to heart. Waitstaff literally predicted our needs at every corner and made the night so much more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be back.

Absolutely delighted! The food is delicious but the staff really is amazing! We had the 8 courses tasting menu with wine pairing and everything was perfect. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious and innovative meal at Dai Chi for our anniversary, exceeded expectations and service was above and beyond! Beautiful food and wine, can't recommend enough. Can't wait to come back 🫶🏻

Let’s start with the bottom line - a gorgeous new place in Soho with excellent food at reasonable prices, which I absolutely recommend. From the people who brought you Angelina, this restaurant is decidedly more simple in its menu, with an emphasis on deep fried bites and strong flavors. Some of the combinations are so great together (like the tofu and shiso skewer, or the mushroom and prawn one), and the cocktail menu greatly complements the food (I recommend the shrubs!). I’d definitely try the tasting menu - great value and they’re happy to make changes for specific dietary requirements. The only qualm I might have about the food is that some of the skewers we’re served to us at room temp rather than piping hot from the fryer; when you’re serving deep fried food, that’s an issue. The lost star is for service: on the one hand, I know the place is relatively new and I could tell the staff were all trying their best, which I appreciate. But one of our servers said they knew nothing about the alcohol menu, and proceeded to call the bartender (who was very helpful). Secondly, at the end of the meal we were given a different dessert than the one on the menu, because apparently they’d run out. We booked well in advance and were explicitly told we’d get the other one, which suggests poor planning; and we weren’t even told we were getting a different dessert when it was served, we had to ask. Both these errors made us feel a bit taken aback and I hope they will be corrected. That said, the dessert we did get was delicious! Again, come here and enjoy the food and the vibe; but there are still a few kinks in the service that need to be ironed out for this place to really sing.

Went here last night for my birthday with partner. We did the set menu and wine pairing. We were advised to get cocktails as there was a bit of wait for first round of food. There wasn't. Very quick first round of food and wine after cocktail arrived. And then it just all kept coming very quickly. Overly quickly. There was no time to drink your wine or at time to finish your food before next round was in. About 80 mins for set menu and wine pairing plus the cocktail. Other problem was the portion size. Just a little bit more would be good... tldr; give me time to enjoy the experience. Don't let me feel like cattle being herded through as quickly as possible. Food is good. Give me a bit more.

Visited the restaurant for the first time for dinner. It's beautiful on the inside. The lighting and the ambiance sets you up to know that it's going to be a special evening The wait staff was helpful and incredibly courteous. Throughout the whole evening they were pleasant, smiling and attentive. All four members of my dining party went for the omakase menu option. Two of us had dietary restrictions and the restaurant was incredibly accommodating. I had made them aware of my allergies during booking. The food was incredible! Everything was so well executed and flavorful and beautifully presented! If I had to really pick that little tomato with the anchovy on top was just the most perfect unexpected bite! I've had a lot of chicken karage but here it was exceptionally tender and flavorful. I also thought the mushroom was really delicious. It was incredibly meaty and unlike mushrooms. I don't know how they prepared it but it was delicious! We opted for the wagyu beef add-on and it was worth it! That beef has a texture of butter, it almost tastes like butter and that sauce that it's served with is sublime! I can't wait to come back here!!

Had an amazing time. The food was great, the wine pairing amazing and the staff very friendly and helpful. A really great night. Thanks

Highly recommend the set menu!!! Beautifully executed dishes and ALL the flavours! Good value for flavour explosions you have never tried before. Excellent knowledgeable service, too. Go go go!