Aqua Around the World
Inspired by the most basic element of cooking—water—and later on by Egyptian mythology, the Aqua Restaurant Group— easily recognizable by the stylized ankh replacing the “q”—has become an award-winning tour de force in the global hospitality scene. And to give you an idea of what’s in store for you in any of the 23 Aqua restaurants, we will take you on a brief tour of two of the brand’s most celebrated venues.
AquA London
In the heart of London’s West End, at the top of the former Dickins & Jones department store, you can find a touch of the cuisine of Ginza at aqua
kyoto ( 5th Floor, 240 Regent Street, London; +44 020 7478 0540; aquakyoto.co.uk). From the sushi and sashimi to the innovative charcoalgrilled dishes, aqua kyoto’s offerings blends the purity of Japanese cuisine with natural and foraged ingredients from all around the U.K. The same address is also shared by aqua nueva ( aquanueva.co.uk), a home for both traditional as well as modern Spanish cuisine. For the best possible experience, reserve a seat at the restaurant’s stunning terrace overlooking London’s iconic skyline. Rounding up the aqua london experience is the aqua spirit ( aquaspirit.
co.uk), arguably one of London’s most sought-after bars known for its “Inspired by Japan” menu and a wide selection of light bites from the neighboring aqua kyoto.
AquA Hong Kong
If aqua london gives us a Japan-meets-Spain vibe, aqua hong kong is all about Japan-meets-Italy. The aptly named aqua roma ( 29+30F, One Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong; +852 3427 2288; aqua.com.hk) offers a sumptuous selection of antipasti, thin-crust pizzas, fragrant risotto and hand- made pasta. Sushi and sashimi, meanwhile, are the order of the day at aqua
tokyo, where traditional Japanese cuisine is prepared using carefully selected ingredients flown in from all over the globe. An important part of the aqua hong kong experience, by the way, would be the venue’s famous Dessert Platter. Consisting of both Italian and Japanese desserts items, this mouthwatering spread is perfect for sharing. Last but not least, like its London counterpart, aqua hong kong also includes its very own aqua spirit, where spirits and cocktails are served to the tune of the venue’s team of world-renowned resident DJs: Aquamusic.