Hakkasan Group

What Hakkasan Group does

Hakkasan Group is a global hospitality company founded in London in 2001, operating three brands — Hakkasan (modern Cantonese fine dining), Ling Ling (destination lounge and late-night dining), and Yauatcha (dim sum and tea house) — across venues in 10+ countries spanning the UK, Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa. The group holds four Michelin stars (Hanway Place 2003, Mayfair 2011, Dubai 2022, Abu Dhabi 2022) and is led by Global Executive Chef Andrew Yeo, who oversees culinary standards across all venues. Venues are strategically positioned in iconic luxury hotels and landmarks: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental (Abu Dhabi), St Regis Doha, the Chapultepec Uno skyscraper above the Ritz-Carlton (Mexico City), and Las Vegas/Miami nightlife properties.

The company generates revenue from four streams: (1) fine dining F&B sales (à la carte, signature menus such as Peking duck with caviar at AED 688 / ~$187, dim sum experiences); (2) private event bookings (corporate events, private dining rooms, terraces, lounge hires); (3) bar and lounge services including bottle service, cabanas, terrace bars, and bespoke cocktails; (4) the proprietary Hakkasan Group Rewards Program, a subscription/loyalty stream delivered via a proprietary iOS/Android mobile app and supported by a customer data platform that captures reservations, purchases, venue admissions, music preferences, and demographics across the network. The underlying technology stack includes the proprietary mobile application, the customer data platform, integration with reservation partners OpenTable and SevenRooms, third-party delivery partner Deliveroo, and marketing analytics (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel).

Hakkasan Group targets affluent diners seeking premium experiences, corporate event planners, and experiential tourists. Distribution operates as direct-owned venue sales with reservation-based access, supplemented by event sales teams and an integrated digital reservations layer. Following its 2021 acquisition by Tao Group Hospitality, the group continues to expand geographically (forthcoming Riyadh and Istanbul venues) and has grown Middle East awards recognition through FACT Dining Awards, World Culinary Awards, and Michelin selections. Corporate headquarters are in New York (200 Park Avenue South) with a UK regional headquarters at 12 Hanway Place, London.

Name

Hakkasan Group

Legal name

Hakkasan Limited

Website

https://hakkasangroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hakkasan Group is a London-founded global hospitality company operating three brands — Hakkasan (Michelin-starred Cantonese fine dining), Ling Ling (lounge and dining), and Yauatcha (dim sum) — across 10+ countries, serving affluent diners, corporate event planners, and experiential travelers in luxury hotel and landmark locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality and Fine Dining Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightlife Venue Groups & Operators (Multi-Location) (MPAGAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Luxury fine dining
• Chinese restaurants
• Hospitality venues
• Nightlife lounges
• Private event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fine Dining Restaurant Sales: Revenue generated from food and beverage sales across Hakkasan, Ling Ling, and Yauatcha branded restaurants globally. Includes à la carte dining, signature menus, dim sum services, and specialty dining experiences like the Cantonese Treasure lunch and Lost in Shanghai unlimited dining concepts.
2. Private Events: Revenue from hosting exclusive private events, corporate bookings, large group reservations, and venue hire. Hakkasan Abu Dhabi offers main dining room (108 guests), private dining rooms (6-16 guests), terrace (80-150 guests), and Ling Ling lounge (45 guests) for exclusive hire.
3. Bar and Lounge Services: Revenue from cocktail programs, bottle service, cabana hire, and terrace bar services at venue terraces and lounges. Features bespoke cocktail menus created by world-class mixologists using seasonal ingredients.
4. Rewards Program: Loyalty program that drives repeat customer visits through points-earning and redemption on meals, drinks, and tickets. Members provide personal data (name, email, birth date, phone) enabling customer retention and data monetization for personalized marketing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hakkasan Group is a global hospitality company that operates a portfolio of fine dining restaurants, destination lounges, and nightlife venues under three core brands—Hakkasan (Michelin-starred modern Cantonese cuisine), Ling Ling (Asian-infused dining and late-night lounge), and Yauatcha (dim sum and tea house). It sells food and beverage, cocktails, private event hosting, terrace and bar services, and a loyalty Rewards Program across venues in luxury hotels and iconic buildings in 10+ countries.

Product overview

Hakkasan Group is a global hospitality organization operating a portfolio of three distinct restaurant and nightlife brands across multiple international locations. The core offerings include Hakkasan (Michelin-starred modern Cantonese fine dining), Ling Ling (destination dining and late-night lounge with Asian-fusion cuisine), and Yauatcha (dim sum and tea house). The group operates venues across the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Ancillary offerings include a Rewards Program accessible via mobile application, private event hosting services, and signature dining experiences such as Cantonese Treasure and Lost in Shanghai menus. The portfolio spans day-life and nightlife concepts, from fine dining restaurants to lounges and terrace venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hakkasan (Restaurant Brand) Fine dining restaurant brand specializing in modern Cantonese cuisine with traditional techniques and contemporary flair. Multiple locations worldwide, including Michelin-starred venues in London, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Targets affluent diners and corporate event clients.
• Ling Ling (Restaurant & Lounge Brand)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 Michelin stars held across Hakkasan brand locations globally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, supporting and minor.

• Ritz-Carlton Mexico City / Chapultepec UnocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Ling Ling Mexico City is located on the 56th floor of Chapultepec Uno skyscraper, situated above the Ritz-Carlton. The iconic 58-story mixed-use building location provides stunning 360-degree views and prestige positioning.
• St Regis DohacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Hakkasan Doha operates within the St Regis Doha hotel in West Bay. The partnership provides luxury hotel positioning and integrated guest experiences for hotel guests and local clientele.
• Emirates Palace Mandarin OrientalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2010Hakkasan Abu Dhabi operates within the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental hotel on Corniche Road. The partnership positions Hakkasan as the hotel's signature fine dining destination, leveraging the iconic luxury property's prestige and customer base.
• SevenRoomssupportingTechnology or IntegrationReservation platform partner enabling online booking for Hakkasan Doha and Abu Dhabi. Provides integrated reservation, venue management, and guest experience platform.
• OpenTablesupportingTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant reservation platform partner. Ling Ling Mexico City recognized through OpenTable's Diners' Choice 2022 Award, demonstrating platform integration for customer acquisition.
• DeliveroominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery platform for placing delivery orders, extending reach beyond dine-in customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tao Group Hospitality: Tao Group Hospitality is the strategic parent of Hakkasan Group and itself operates a portfolio of upscale dining, nightlife, and hospitality venues. Directly comparable as a luxury hospitality operator with overlapping brand-management capabilities.
• Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group: Mandarin Oriental operates luxury hotels that co-locate several Hakkasan venues (Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental). Comparable as a broad incumbent in the luxury hospitality space, though primarily a hotel owner/operator rather than restaurant operator.
• Jumeirah Group: Jumeirah Group operates luxury hotels and resorts across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia and frequently partners with celebrity-chef restaurants. Comparable as a broad incumbent in luxury hospitality and as a potential hotel co-location partner for Hakkasan venues.
• Kerzner International (Atlantis, One&Only): Kerzner International operates ultra-luxury resort and hotel brands including Atlantis and One&Only. Comparable as a broad incumbent in luxury hospitality with overlapping high-net-worth guest base in Middle East and global resort destinations.

Direct peers

• Nobu Hospitality: Nobu operates a global network of upscale Japanese and Asian-fusion restaurants inside luxury hotels and iconic buildings. Directly comparable to Hakkasan as a celebrity-chef-driven, globally-scaled Asian luxury fine-dining brand with hotel partnerships.
• Cipriani Group: Cipriani runs a multi-brand luxury hospitality portfolio (Harry's Bar, Cipriani restaurants, clubs) with locations across New York, London, Dubai, Miami, and other global cities. Comparable to Hakkasan as a multi-location luxury dining and nightlife operator targeting affluent global travelers.
• Zuma Restaurant Group: Zuma operates upscale contemporary Japanese robatayaki restaurants and lounges across London, Dubai, Doha, Miami, New York, Hong Kong, Istanbul, and other cities. Directly comparable to Hakkasan as a global luxury Asian-fine-dining brand with co-located lounge/bar concepts and Middle East presence.
• Buddha-Bar Restaurant: Buddha-Bar is a global chain of upscale lounge-restaurant venues combining Asian-inspired cuisine with nightlife. Comparable to Ling Ling/Hakkasan's lounge and terrace concepts as a multi-location upscale dining-meets-nightlife brand.
• The ONE Group Hospitality (STK/Beauty & Essex): The ONE Group operates STK Steakhouse and Beauty & Essex upscale venues globally. Comparable to Hakkasan as a publicly-traded multi-concept upscale hospitality operator with veal-of-the-night lounge and dining formats.
• Mr. Chow Restaurant: Mr. Chow operates celebrity-chef-driven upscale Chinese fine-dining restaurants in New York, Beverly Hills, Miami, London, and other global luxury markets. Directly comparable to Hakkasan as a high-end Chinese/Cantonese restaurant brand targeting affluential diners globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hakkasandoha
• Instagraminstagram.com/hakkasanabudhabi
• Xx.com/HakkasanGroup

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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