MIKO Mei Fair Is the Thai Restaurant Mayfair Needed
Samyukta Nair, the woman behind Jamavar, Bombay Bustle, MiMi Mei Fair and Nipotina has done it again. Her latest opening, MIKO Mei Fair, is a Thai restaurant that’s already making serious noise in Mayfair, and rightly so.
Born from the collision of MiMi Mei Fair’s adventurous spirit and the culinary firepower of KOYN Thai, MIKO is best described as a vibrant lovechild shaped by fire, flavour and feeling. It occupies the ground floor of MiMi Mei Fair’s gorgeous Georgian townhouse, seating up to 50 guests with a private dining room for eight tucked away for those who want to make a night of it.
At the pass is Chef Soonthorn Apaipat, Head Chef of KOYN Thai, and the menu he’s crafted is a full journey across Thailand – the bold, punchy flavours of Isaan, the coconut-rich soul food of the South and the bright, balanced cooking of Central Thailand. It’s rooted in the art of Thai balance: freshness and heat, lightness and depth, refinement and heartiness all on the same table.
Fire-led cooking lies at the heart of MIKO Mei Fair’s offering. The robata-style grill, a KOYN Thai signature, sits centre stage, giving every dish that distinctive smokiness and elevating the whole thing into something uniquely MIKO. Highlights include Netted Spring Rolls, Prawns Pla Ra, Toasted Rice Beef Tenderloin and a showstopper of a Lobster Choo Chee.
The most talked-about dish though? The Apple Wood Fire Peking Duck Penang Curry – MiMi Mei Fair’s iconic Peking Duck meets Thailand’s beloved Penang curry. It shouldn’t work as well as it does, but it absolutely does. KOYN Thai fan favourites also make the journey over, including the Chiang Mai Sausage, Lamb Massaman Curry and Yellow Crab Curry.
The bar holds its own too. Built around tropical fruits, warming spices and bright citrus, the cocktail list is playful but precise. The signature serve is Sabai Sabai – Mekong rum, kaffir lime and Thai basil with soda – and it captures the easy, convivial warmth of the whole place in a single glass. Also worth ordering: the Golden Mango Margarita, the floral and smoky Hibiscus Negroni, and if you’re skipping the alcohol, the Akoya – cucumber, Thai basil, lychee and sparkling jasmine tea.
The room itself is maximalist in the best possible way. Teal and timber panelling, red leather booths, warm brass accents and gold leaf lotus details create a layered, salon-style setting that feels rooted in Thailand without ever feeling themed. And discreetly set behind elegant folding timber screens is the Peacock Room, an intimate eight-seat private dining space adorned with hand-painted chinoiserie wallpaper, shared between MIKO and MiMi Mei Fair, where the Thai and Chinese concepts of the townhouse quietly meet.
MIKO Mei Fair is warm, considered and full of personality exactly what you’d expect from one of London’s most consistent restaurateurs. Thailand, from the heart of Mayfair.
*Set to open in April 2026
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