There's a growing demand for digital detox spaces across London, and mahjong is playing an important role in offering people new ways to connect offline. A Chinese tile game that dates from the 19th century, mahjong is experiencing a renaissance as younger generations take up the game to preserve and celebrate cultural traditions.

After a few hugely popular intro lessons, the founders of Four Winds Mahjong Club made gaming a weekly fixture at the ESEA Community Centre. Now, every Saturday, the space hums with the rhythmic click of tiles as Four Winds brings together a new generation of players.

"The sound of the tiles is quite nostalgic for people. It’s linked to lineage and personal history.” says Christy Ku, who volunteers at the club.

In this guide, Four Winds highlights some of their favourite East and Southeast Asian-owned businesses in the city. Much like mahjong isn’t just about playing a game, and community centres are more than physical spaces, these spots are hubs where stories are shared, people are connected and culture is celebrated.

This article is part of Assemble.