Asia de Cuba

St Martin's Lane Hotel, 45 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX, Reservations: +44 2081662879, General: +44 2073005588, Website

Cuisine & Style:
World Fusion - Modern Restaurant
Average main course:
£30
Average food spend:
£75
Opening hours:
Daily: 07:00 to 11:00 & 12:00 - 14:30. Monday to Wednesday: 17:00 - 24:00, Thursday to Saturday: 17:00 - 00:30. Sunday: 17:00 - 22:30. Saturday and Sunday brunch: 11:30 - 15:00.

As first time visitors to the restaurant we found the staff very helpful in explaining the menu & especially how much to order. Didn't feel rushed to get through the meal.

Nessgavin 13 May 2012 From Hornchurch, Essex

With vibrant and sleek design, Asia de Cuba is housed in the chic 5-star St. Martin's Lane hotel in London's West End. Drawing in a trendy crowd, the fusion of Cuban and Asian cuisine at Asia de Cuba is complemented by exotic cocktails.

The Starck-designed interior at St. Martin's Lane is sleek and artistic, and the eclectic design at Asia de Cuba features minimal white surfaces, juxtaposed against bare bulbs and luxurious pillars adorned with quirky pictures.

Asia de Cuba restaurant has a lively kitchen, producing a wealth of large sharing dishes and exciting dishes like tropical hoisin roasted duck and miso cured black cod. Other signature dishes on the Asia de Cuba menu include the delicious spiced lobster, Mary Tierra, and bento boxes are popular with children or the pre-theatre and lunch dining crowds.

A sumptuous fusion restaurant, Asia de Cuba London has a special Cuban brunch fusion menu, accompanied by live performance from a vibrant Latin jazz trio. Leicester Square Tube Station is a 2-minute walk away.

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4.5

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          • Pleasant toilets (10), Vibrant bar (10), Scenic setting (3)
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          • Vibrant (25), Sophisticated (24), Friendly (15), Relaxing (6), Romantic (3)
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          • Couple dining (30), Foodie (22), Groups (21), Business dinners (12), Business lunches/dinners (12)
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        5.0

        Table for two

        By Nessgavin

        from Hornchurch, Essex

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              As first time visitors to the restaurant we found the staff very helpful in explaining the menu & especially how much to order. Didn't feel rushed to get through the meal.

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              5.0

              Perfect Night

              By Zara

              from London

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                    My partner and I booked reservations here a few days before he was due to leave UK for 2 weeks. We decided to go somewhere with a laid back atmosphere but somewhere we knew served good quality food. We tried samples of there dishes when we attended Taste of London last year so thought it would be a great opportunity to book a table when we came across the fabulous deal on Bookatable.

                    We got there relatively late (25 minutes) but they were very welcoming and seated us fairly swiftly. The ladies at the booking table were very efficient, lovely and accommodating. The deal we happen to come across was £19 for 2 courses OR £25 for 3 courses which comes with a complimentary mojito. We ordered the 3 course meal and added extra sides. The food was amazing and the service was impeccable.

                    My partner ordered the Crab Croquetas and I had the Noodle Box which we both thoroughly enjoyed. When his starter came out we were fairly surprised with the size of the portion! They are very generous. For our Entrees my partner chose the Cuban BBQ Chicken and I had the TOFU with side order of Rice with Avacodo and Noodles. The fusion between the TOFU, noodles and rice was bursting with taste. My partner felt exactly the same about his BBQ chicken. For our dessert, I ordered The Mexican Doughnuts (which I had tasted at Taste of London) which I absolutely enjoyed and my partner ordered something equally delicious! Everything tasted on point! It was so good!

                    The waiters and waitresses constantly checked up on us but it wasn't overbearing. They made sure they kept our glasses full of water all the time. My experience was fantastic and I'd definitely love to go back again with friends. The ambience was superb! I can't thank them enough for making our last day together, for two weeks, so wonderful.

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                    4.0

                    Tofutastic!

                    By laurenpm

                    from London

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                          Very tasty, good value for a pre-theatre meal. Having the vegetarian options, although both tasted great, the starter was more substantial than the main. The delicious pudding more than made up for it! All the staff were very welcoming and friendly.

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                          5.0

                          Fabulous Restaurant!

                          By TJ

                          from London

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                                I found the restaurant was a great hit with our 6-person dinner party. The food was fantastic, great presentation, the decor was very funky, and the portion sizes were very adequate for the cost. I was not thrilled with the waitress, however. She was not able to explain some of the main entree items and had no opinion on customer favorites or recommendations in general. She didnt seem to have any knowledge on the menu at all, or on the wine. The kitchen was very fast with turning the food around. I would definitely take friends again.

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                                4.0

                                Pricy but worth it

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                                      Had an early dinner and arrived at 18:30
                                      The Food was fantastic, good protions sizes and great presentation.
                                      Will definitely be back again

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                                      5.0

                                      Excellent meal, service and ambiance

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                                            Really good evening, food, service and atmosphere were perfect for a birthday celerbration. Even got a table in the light bar pre and post dinner.
                                            GReat wiater who gave us honest and perfect advise on the menu. Very attentive and friendly.

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                                            5.0

                                            A Great date location!

                                            By Jide

                                            from London

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                                                  great experience, relaxed ambience, classy decor, attentive waitress

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                                                  4.0

                                                  A long lived success story

                                                  By Chris

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                                                        We have been to Asia de Cuba a number of times over the years and it never seems to let us down. The place has a real buzz about it, the food is imaginative and interesting and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. All in all a great spot.

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                                                        3.0

                                                        Average food, disappointed.

                                                        By Speedy Gonzalez

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                                                              Left disappointed and hungry. Food was tasteless and very average.

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                                                              5.0

                                                              Would visit again

                                                              By Richard

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                                                                    Dined at lunch time on Mother's Day. Food was excellent - everyone in party really enjoyed the food and the waiter was friendly and helpful. One thing I would say is, although the service charge is discretionary, it is automatically included on the bill at 15%. I think it would be better to include it at 10% as there is an additional option in any case to increase the service charge when paying.

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