de_DESituated on Broadwick Street in the vibrant Soho district of London, England, Yauatcha is a prominent dining destination specialising in the art of dim sum. The establishment offers guests a distinct culinary experience focused on Chinese cuisine, set within a bustling capital known for its diverse and dynamic gastronomic landscape.
The restaurant was created in 2004 by visionary restaurateur Alan Yau. Before establishing Yauatcha, Yau built a notable portfolio of dining ventures, having previously created the Japanese chain Wagamama, the Thai Busaba Eathai restaurant chains, and the more upscale Hakkasan restaurant, which is also located in London. Following its successful launch, the Soho venue grew in renown, eventually expanding its footprint internationally with the opening of a branch in Mumbai in December 2011. Further global expansion followed with additional locations opening in Bangalore in September 2013, Delhi in November 2013, and Kolkata in September 2014, alongside locations in Honolulu and Houston that opened later in 2017, though the Honolulu and Houston venues have since closed.
Significant changes in ownership marked the trajectory of the establishment when, in January 2008, Alan Yau sold a majority interest in both Yauatcha and Hakkasan to Tasameem, a corporate entity operating as part of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Throughout its history on Broadwick Street, the London restaurant has remained a central fixture of Soho's dining scene, continuing to draw visitors with its signature dim sum offerings and the enduring legacy of its founding creator within the international hospitality industry.