This review is for The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's, London.

Looks flashy, but sub-par food.

Single diner, set-menu.

Was sat at the bar, which is fair enough as they place was very busy. Loud, repetitive background music was irritating. The jazz sax soloist wandering the floor was quite good though.

Food quite quick to come once ordered, but getting the order taken took a while. Had to refill my own water glass.

Chicken skewers starter was ok, but tepid.
Sea bass main was actually quite tasty, but way too much pak choi; some variety with vegetables would have been good.

Panna cotta dessert was disgusting. Lurid colour, unpleasant taste and sloppy texture.

Having tried several Ivy restaurants now, the focus clearly is on looks and volume with mediocre food and variable service.

This was my first Ivy Asia, just to try it out to see it would change my perception of the chain, it hasn't.

With a £50+ bill, you can find much better.