Montcalm Mayfair’s signature restaurant and Michelin-starred chef Akira Back’s only restaurant in the UK is just a short walk from Bond Street Station in central London.
There are destination restaurants in London and Michelin-starred chefs worth travelling for — and Lilli by Akira Back in Mayfair is one of them. Born in Seoul and raised in Aspen, Colorado, Akira Back spent seven years as a professional snowboarder before training in Japanese cuisine. He has since built a global portfolio of over 30 restaurants across cities including Las Vegas, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Singapore and Toronto.
His cooking, defined by Korean flavours, Japanese techniques and seasonal ingredients, earned him a Michelin star in London in 2025. Lilli by Akira Back brings that same award-winning dining experience to Mayfair, London. It is the chef’s only UK restaurant — located exclusively at Montcalm Mayfair.
Guests return to this Mayfair restaurant for signature dishes such as the 48-hour short rib, inspired by traditional galbi jjim and slow-cooked for exceptional depth of flavour. Akira Back has often said his benchmark for flavour remains his mother’s cooking — a standard reflected in every dish served here.
London’s diverse food scene continues to inspire him. With global influences at every turn, the city allows chefs to experiment, refine and bring new ideas to the table at Lilli by Akira Back in central London.
At Lilli by Akira Back, the atmosphere is intimate and inviting, with refined interiors and thoughtful design. A striking light installation inspired by a lion’s mane flower casts a warm glow across the dining room.
The menu is designed for sharing, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the chef’s signature dishes. Whether for brunch in Mayfair, a Sunday roast near Hyde Park, lunch in central London or an elegant dinner in Mayfair, each service brings its own energy and mood — all just steps from your room at Montcalm Mayfair.
