what can you say about XO. it is simply fantastic. the thai/japanese/chinese fusion menu is superbly simple and satisfying, and the cocktails are great too. the ambience is perfect, and the service was excellent.

we had tom kha soup, with the betel leaf dim sum for starter - both sensational - and for main red chicken curry and tempura.

it is pricy for a mid-range restaurant - it rolled in at 80 quid for two - but we did have two cocktails each. however you will be happy to pay 30-40 a head.

we will definitely be back.

XO is simply stunning. It is quite a plush affair but it's really worth spending a little extra when the food and service is this good. I'm going to have to go back to XO though as I was spoiled for choice. Ideally I wanted a bite of everything!