Aqua Shard 07 Oct 2025
Aqua Restaurant Group Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation, Design and Excellence

Aqua Restaurant Group

Aqua Restaurant Group, the internationally known hospitality collection founded by visionary restaurateur David Yeo, proudly marks its 25 years of excellence with a month-long celebration across all its restaurants worldwide. 

The Hong Kong-born brand first opened its doors in 2000, with its first Aqua restaurant on Hollywood Road, serving modern Italian cuisine with only 60 seats. This concept was a huge success, allowing the group to grow into an empire across London, New York, Miami, Dubai and Paris in the last 25 years.  

Guided by Yeo's passion for exceptional design, elevated ingredients and diverse culinary concepts, the group has now opened over twenty restaurants and bars around the world. Some of the most well-known names include Aqua Shard, Aqua Nueva, Aqua Kyoto and Hutong. 

To celebrate the group's success over the years, they have released a Past, Present and Future menu at their venues to spotlight the skill and creativity of its chefs across time. Some highlights include Aqua Kyoto's beloved Wagyu Gyoza revisited from its early menus and the Bluefin Tuna selection served on tuna bones, a sneak peak into their future menu. 

Guests can also choose to visit another iconic venue, Hutong Shard, for this special activation. The past dish includes the Wok-Tossed Lobster, first created in 2009 at Hutong's opening. Guests can indulge in a current favourite, Confit Carabinero with Lobster Broth Rice or venture into the future with Stewed Korean Beef in Clay Pot. 

Aqua Restaurant Group fans can get involved in the celebrations with the #MyAquaMoment social campaign, which invites guests to share their favourite memories for a chance to win dining experiences worldwide.

This is an exhilarating time for the group, as it celebrates 25 years of innovation, design and culinary excellence. A true global milestone for Aqua Restaurant Group.

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