UBA is set to open on Great Eastern Street on Tuesday 2 April with a special soft launch offer until 7 April.
Guests will receive a complimentary cocktail and 25% off of the menu designed by chef Paul Greening (Aqua Restaurant Group and Novikov).
Dishes are inspired by his travels across Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore and include sashimi and new-style sushi as well as fluffy hirata buns, dim sum, gorgeous gyoza and soul-soothing ramen.
Signatures will include stuffed boneless chicken wings with coriander, lime and ginger miso dipping; spicy salmon tartare served on an ice plate with Japanese herbs, salmon roe and nori rice crackers.
Larger plates come from the robata and teppanyaki with dishes such as yuzu shisho marinade lamb cutlets with nashi pear tomato miso and kimchi; yakiniku beef ribeye with sweet potato nest, onion miso and wasabi furikake; and crispy salmon belly with gochujang brown butter ponzu.
Playing centre stage is a bar serving a selection of aired cocktails, wines and spirits inspired by the team’s travels through Asia.
The drinks list will offer a selection of much-loved favourites with a twist, as well as some signatures unique to UBA.
The interior pays homage to Asian culture and mythology. Red and gold, banquettes are upholstered in scarlet velvet and tabletops are lava stone, whilst counter dining for up to 14 is available at the statement marble bar. Illustrative artwork, calligraphy, colourful porcelain plates and tiger statues and graphics, symbolising strength and grace, complete the picture.
A private dining room will provide an intimate experience for up to 12 guests whilst a downstairs event space for larger parties and celebrations will open in summer.
There are also plans for events and DJ nights. Bookings will open soon, with updates to follow at @ubalondon.