Harden's says
Another grand Victorian bank now put to arguably better use – this Japanese-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar is open from autumn 2025 in a Grade II listed building on Cavendish Square, behind Oxford Circus, following a reported £15million refurb by its Maltese owners. The original Aki was launched in Valetta in 2020 and offers a contemporary take on classic Japanese dishes.
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Summary
Another grand Victorian bank now put to arguably better use – this Japanese-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar is open from autumn 2025 in a Grade II listed building on Cavendish Square, behind Oxford Circus, following a reported £15million refurb by its Maltese owners. The original Aki was launched in Valletta in 2020 and offers a contemporary take on classic Japanese dishes.
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