Contemporary Chinese Fine Dining in St James's
Gouqi, Chinese Fine Dining
Gouqi is a contemporary Chinese restaurant at 25-34 Cockspur St, London, SW1Y 5BN, near Trafalgar Square in St James's. Reserve by phone on 0203 771 8886, email reservations@gouqi-restaurants.co.uk, or book online via OpenTable. Two private dining rooms seat 10, 12 or up to 22 guests combined.
Chef Tong
Gouqi, marks Chef Tong’s return to the London restaurant scene following his departure from International Restaurant Group, Hakkasan in 2019 as Executive Head Chef.
Under his leadership, Hakkasan Group became the global leader in contemporary Chinese cuisine, with Hakkasan, Yauatcha and HKK all winning Michelin stars.
Concept
The name Gouqi, originated as a play on the goji berry, a symbol of health and vitality that inspires the ethos of the restaurant.
Gouqi’s interior is refined and understated with low lighting, exquisite finishes with artwork from 6 different award winning artists and flower arrangements by Botanique Workshop. The restaurant offers ample banquette seating and views of the kitchen from the restaurant.
In addition to the main restaurant, there are also 2 private dining rooms, The Ruby and The Crimson and 3 tables in a semi-private area.
Gouqi Island is the second largest island in Shengsi County, Zhoushan City, where goji berries grew and one of the best-preserved fishing villages. The restaurant name derives from the goji berry, as a symbol of health and vitality that inspires the ethos of the restaurant. Offering the highest of standards in personalised silver service, guests will receive a memorable experience to match the food and drink quality.
Menus
Highlights include the supreme royal dim sum platter with eight varieties, including a vegetarian option, and a broader dim sum lunch menu. Barbecued dishes such as the renowned Peking duck with Oscietra caviar, served three ways, and Emperor’s Lobster Soup are also popular choices.
For seafood lovers, options include Norwegian king crab, Canadian crab, oysters, lobster, scallops, and abalone. Meat and poultry dishes feature slow‐cooked A4 Wagyu and sizzling Taiwanese three‐cup chicken, along with a variety of vegetables, tofu, rice, and noodles.
Set menus are available for two or more guests, including lunch, dim sum afternoon tea, theatre specials, tasting courses, and deluxe options on request.
Private Dining
Gouqi has two interconnecting private dining rooms; Crimson & Ruby, which seat 12 and 10, and combine to accommodate up to 22 guests. For standing events, the rooms can accommodate 15 in each room or 40 combined.
Gallery
Lunch & Dinner
Monday - Thursday
12:00 – 16:30 16:30 – 22:00
Friday
12:00 – 16:30 16:30 – 22:30
Saturday
12:00 – 16:30 16:30 – 22:30
Sunday
12:00 – 16:30 16:30 – 22:00
FESTIVE OPENING HOURS
Tuesday 24th - Christmas Eve
All day: 12:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 25th - Christmas Day
Closed
Thursday 26th - Boxing Day
Lunch: 12:00-14:30 Dinner: 17:30-22:00
27th - 31st December
Open as Usual
FAQs
Where is Gouqi restaurant located?
Gouqi is a contemporary Chinese restaurant at 25–34 Cockspur Street, St James's, London SW1Y 5BN, near Trafalgar Square.
How do I make a reservation at Gouqi?
You can book by phone on 0203 771 8886, email reservations@gouqi-restaurants.co.uk, or reserve online via OpenTable from the Gouqi website.
What are Gouqi's opening hours?
Gouqi is typically open for lunch and dinner daily: Monday–Thursday and Sunday until 22:00, and Friday–Saturday until 22:30. Lunch service usually runs from 12:00, with dinner from 16:30. Festive hours may vary.
Do you have a private dining room?
Yes. Gouqi has two interconnecting private dining rooms, Crimson and Ruby, seating 12 and 10 guests (up to 22 combined). For standing events the rooms can hold about 15 each or 40 combined. Email reservations@gouqi-restaurants.co.uk to enquire.
Do you have Halal food options?
Yes, the chicken and Peking duck are halal (not including the sauce). We are also looking to introduce beef Halal options in the future.
Do you have vegetarian and gluten free options?
Yes, we offer vegetarian and gluten-free options. Your server will be happy to guide you through suitable dishes when you visit.
Do you offer dim sum, set lunch or a theatre menu?
Yes. Gouqi offers tasting and à la carte menus, dim sum set lunch, dim sum afternoon tea, a theatre menu and seasonal specials. Current menus are listed on the Menus page at gouqi-restaurants.co.uk/menus/.
Is Gouqi near Trafalgar Square and the theatres?
Yes. Gouqi is on Cockspur Street in St James's, a short walk from Trafalgar Square and convenient for pre-theatre dining in the West End.