Cho Asia Is 2026’s Must Visit Restaurant.

Recently I visited Cho Asia with my parents and haven’t stopped raving about this gorgeous restaurant in Putney. Created by Chef Parminder Singh who is best known for MasterChef: The Professionals 2022 and for launching the celebrated Indian Accent in Mayfair,the restaurant is a confident expression of his global experience, where street-market vibes meets fine-dining elegance.

With over 15 years spent cooking in acclaimed kitchens across Delhi, New York and London, Chef Singh has created a menu that is authentic but game changing. When we arrived, we were greeted by the Chef who asked us about any food allergies and offered to prepare for us some of his best dishes. We jumped at the chance to not have to chose and be wowed by his choices.

The food arrived in perfectly timed waves which allowed each dish to stand out on its own and for us to not be overwhelmed by a large selection of dishes.

First came a selection of beautiful dim sum, with the prawn and chives har gau stealing the spotlight. Each dim sum though was delicate yet generously filled with the wrappers perfectly translucent and silky and giving way to the flavoursome fillings inside. It’s no wonder dim sum remains one of my favourite dishes.

From there, the menu became even more elevated and took a playful, punchy turn. The dahi sev puri with wasabi peas was a standout: crisp, tangy and refreshing, with bursts of heat that kept each bite exciting without overpowering the dish. My dad had never tried this dish before and he couldn’t stop going on about! Next was Bang bang cauliflower which my dad couldn’t believe was actually cauliflower. He had to check with our lovely server a few times as these crisp, golden florets were coated in a creamy, gentle fiery sauce that felt indulgent yet balanced and elevated the flavour of this simple vegetable.

Also brought to the table were dry burnt pepper prawns which a bold, smoky depth and peppery heat offset by the natural sweetness of the prawns. In a simple word… delicious! Wok-tossed tofu with mango and basil was a clever contrast and as someone who isn’t a tofu lover I did enjoy this.

To finish, one of the highlights for me was char-grilled chicken breast with tomato butter was quietly impressive. Not just your regular butter chicken, this dish was perfectly cooked and juicy and elevated to incredible heights by the rich, velvety sauce that added warmth and comfort without masking the quality of the meat. We ended up taking the left overs of this home for dinner and I wished I’d asked for another proportion as it’s that good!

We washed our meal down with some beer and non-alcoholic cocktails which were delicious but couldn’t leave Cho Asia without trying dessert.

Now I’m pretty bad but I can’t remember the names of the dessert  but we did have a gently spiced coconut jaggery rice pudding which offered a warm, nostalgic finish to the meal but it was our second dessert that was WOW. The dish was a carrot pudding which I believe was Gajar ka halwa. It was incredible and my parents and I all couldn’t believe what we were eating. It was warm, comforting and really something special.

Set on Lower Richmond Road in Putney, Cho Asia may seem a bit of a journey to visit but trust us… it’s worth it. My dad declared the best meal he’s had in London and staff really are so kind and friendly it elevated every part of our dining experience.

The name “Cho,” meaning “to choose,” perfectly reflects the philosophy here where guests are invited to chart their own journey through Asia’s culinary traditions, guided by Singh’s assured hand. Price wise as well, we were pretty impressed and my dad is already talking about coming back when they visit again in May.

At its heart, Cho Asia is about connection: cultures, flavours and people brought together through food. It’s vibrant, polished and deeply welcoming, it really is a must visit destination restaurant with neighbourhood soul that you should visit before it becomes a viral sensation.