The Ivy Asia Mayfair Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Presentation

Pros:

• "The food was tasty and delicious and nicely served."
• "We enjoyed the stunning interior of the restaurant as well as the amazing service."
• "Definitely a 10 out of 10 experience. The food was impeccable."
• "The starters were delicious, and we enjoyed the food."
• "The Ivy Asia ‘Black Shell’ (£79) is a very impressive dish, arriving in a giant shell-shaped dish on a stand with dry ice."
• "The food was very good and I really enjoyed the Tamarin Prawn Curry with some sticky rice."

Cons:

• "The mains didn’t quite live up to the standard of the starters."
• "My main dish came significantly after everyone else’s."
• "The dumplings are a bit dry. SPICY LOBSTER & AROMATIC DUCK FRIED RICE LYCHEE - there was only rice, no lobster, no duck."
• "Food was good but everything tasted quite sweet which I didn't like."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was great overall."
• "The staff went through different means to ensure that we got the music we wanted."
• "We were served by a wonderful gentleman named Gift. His attention to detail was impeccable."
• "Service in the main was great albeit a little slow if you want to be critical."
• "Had an amazing time at the Ivy Asia for a work dinner. Sara was incredibly helpful on the day."

Cons:

• "While the service started well, it dropped considerably towards the end of the meal."
• "We had to repeatedly request cutlery from different waiters, which was frustrating."
• "We were asked to pay and leave because our time ran out even though we wanted to order deserts."
• "Service was incredibly SLOW we had one person with all their starter and by the time they were done the rest of us got their starters."
• "The staff was very undermining and dismissive of me when I came in without a reservation."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "The environment is beautiful and cozy, ambiance also welcoming."
• "We enjoyed the stunning interior of the restaurant."
• "The Ivy Asia in London's Mayfair district is an absolute gem with stunning and vibrant decor."
• "The Restaurant is really beautiful, and everything is very unusual."
• "Let me start off by saying that this is probably the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been to, every single inch of it is impressively beautiful!!"

Cons:

• "Music was a little problem due to the type of connection they use there."
• "The music is a bit loud and the diners were also quite loud as it was incredibly full."
• "Despite previously making a reservation, we waited an additional 20 min or so for a table to be made ready."
• "The music was extremely loud, like eating in a nightclub."
• "The whole place was empty for lunch, they made us wait by the bar for a 'table'...really strange."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Price is reasonable for food and location."
• "The Ivy Asia ‘Black Shell’ is worth every penny and service was exceptional."
• "The pricing was workable per dish £10-15."
• "The food was lovely and beautifully presented."

Cons:

• "It was very pricey - small meal for two people, with no drinks and no desert, came down to £130."
• "Had to remind the waiter a couple of times that we were waiting for drinks so the 13.5% service charge felt a little expensive."
• "The lack of focus reduces authenticity for me, but is good for those who want a wide spread of dishes."
• "The food is mediocre for the price they are asking."
• "The food was alright the chilli noodles were straight up ginger .. ew. But the service was terrible."