Jaan
Swissotel, The Howard, Temple Place, London, WC2R 2PR
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Modelled after the famous Jaan restaurant in Singapore and Beverly Hills, Jaan in London is a contemporary, minimalist space with an adventurous French/ Asian menu. Chef Simon Duff has mastered both the classical techniques of French cuisine and the unique spicing of Southeast Asia. The combination is something to behold. Try dishes like Wild Pigeon and Foie Gras served with Lentils and Chanterelles, Bacon and Liquorice Foam. Or enjoy the Shitake Crusted Brill Fillet with Risotto of Black and Red Rice, Crispy Squid and Coriander Foam. Much care has been taken with every detail of this destination eatery from the beautiful French crockery to the select antique Asian artworks. Well chosen wines, many available by the glass, and lovely service, too. The outdoor area is gorgeous in the spring and summer, the waterfall and tropical plants transport you to far further a field that the Embankment! Enjoy a drink in Mauve, our new exciting Champagne bar, before or after your dinner.
| room information | seating | standing |
|---|---|---|
| Main Restaurant | 2 - 70 | 2 - 100 |
| Fitzallen Suite | 30 - 100 | 40 - 200 |
| Arundel | 30 - 80 | 40 - 100 |
Sample drink prices
- Bottle of beer: £3.50
- Bottle house wine: £20.00
- Cocktail: £7.00
- Spirit & Mixer: £6.20
- Bottle water: £3.95
| Cuisine: | French + Asian |
| Times: | 12.00pm-2.30pm 5.45pm-10.30pm |
| Dress code: | Smart Casual |
| Station: | Temple |
| Payment: | All major credit cards accepted |
| Capacity: | 60 |
| Age limit: | None |
| Av. price: | £55 - £64 |
- allergy friendly dishes
- vegetarian friendly
- wheat/gluten free
- low carb dishes
- halal friendly
- al fresco
- business/discreet
- cocktails
- kid friendly
- private dining room
- wheelchair access
- comprehensive wine list
| Only users who have booked & dined through toptable can write reviews. Why are some reviewers foodies and others nibblers? |
| JR - diner | Overall rating: 8 |
Food 9 | Service 9 | Ambience 6 | Value 7 | Toilets 9 | Recommended 9
Very pleasant meal and the service was excellent - very attentive
| PPQ - foodie | Overall rating: 7 |
Food 7 | Service 8 | Ambience 6 | Value 6 | Toilets 8 | Recommended 7
Good food, inventive menu, impressive staff. But pricey and very quiet, even for a Monday evening.
| GC - gastronaut | Overall rating: 9 |
Food 9 | Service 9 | Ambience 9 | Value 8 | Toilets 8 | Recommended 9
We love Jaan but to keep it special we only go on our anniversary-and yes it is expensive but wonderful
| FH - foodie | Overall rating: 9 |
Food 9 | Service 10 | Ambience 10 | Value 9 | Toilets 9 | Recommended 9
Jaan has just started to serve British and I must say that this must be among the best British food you can get in London. Fantastic!
| NG - grazer | Overall rating: 7 |
Food 9 | Service 6 | Ambience 5 | Value 5 | Toilets 8 | Recommended 7
Booked a table at Jaan Restaurant, Swiss Hotel Howard on 12.12.07 for 12 guests. Food was excellent & service mostly good. My only complaint was when the main courses arrived, no vegetables were included & they were not listed on the menu either. The head waiter seemed suprised when I asked him where they were, & replied, "Oh, if you require vegetables, I will arrange for the kitchen to cook a selection", which they did fairly quickly.
| CK - foodie | Overall rating: 9 |
Food 9 | Service 9 | Ambience 9 | Value 8 | Toilets 9 | Recommended 9
We went on a Saturday evening, and the place was surprisingly not very crowded...therefore my friend and I were seated in a romantic (though quite open) corner on a cozy couch. The wine and food were pleasant new tastes, the food being very fresh and the chef innovative. I particularly liked my main, which was skate fish with pureed veggies and a fantastic stuffed long muscle shell (the waitress also did not know what it was stuffed with). I'd go back, though wouldn't rate this as a fav.
| anon - grazer | Overall rating: 9 |
Food 9 | Service 9 | Ambience 9 | Value 8 | Toilets 8 | Recommended 9
Fantastic meal at Jaan. The four of us ordered the tasting menu which was superb, particularly the duck's feet wrapped in cabbage with pheasant foie gras. Staff was friendly and attentive and the ambience was perfect. Only disappointment was dessert which was Sloe Gin sorbet as it tasted too much of gin compromising the flavour of the dessert. Overall, we would definitely come back!
| AC - foodie | Overall rating: 5 |
Food 7 | Service 6 | Ambience 1 | Value 5 | Toilets 6 | Recommended 5
New chief and different style of English cooking. We arrived for a pre theatre meal and were surprised at how tired the surrounding looked. The food was classic English faire, which was good, but the atmosphere was morbid. Too many other places to eat to bother returning until they decide to put some effort into the room. The bar next door looked great, so the place can look good with effort.
| anon - grazer | Overall rating: 9 |
Food 9 | Service 9 | Ambience 9 | Value 8 | Toilets 9 | Recommended 9
This is a lovely, romantic, discreet restaurant in the Howard Hotel with tables spaced out around the room so you dopn't feel packed in like in some restaurants. There was a lovely quiet and relaxed ambience, and the food was just divine!
| JA - gastronaut | Overall rating: 8 |
Food 8 | Service 7 | Ambience 7 | Value 9 | Toilets 8 | Recommended 9
Jaan is one of the secrets in the area. You wouldnt know it existed walking past the unassuming front of the Swissotel but it doesn not feel like a hotel restaurant inside and the food is very imaginative and well presented. It's also reasonably prices. Highly recommend trying it out
