Firing up Chinatown with Sichuan cuisine I’ve been frequenting Chinatown for decades since my early twenties, and I’m now in my mid-fifties. Over those years, I’ve garnered a few tried-and-trusted favourites, like the little place we take our family to on birthdays for soup dumplings. When Noodle and Beer, on Wadour Street, in Chinatown, came […]
Banquet 88 – Dim Sum in Docklands
Dim Sum at St Katherine’s Dock Banquet 88 opened in May from the group that also runs the dim sum restaurants Good Fortune Club (Wimbledon and Ealing), as well as Canton Blue and Tao Tao Ju in Chinatown. This light, open and airy spot is a stone’s throw from the Tower of London and nestled […]
Mama Li Canary Wharf
Mouth-watering meats from the Far East (Canary Wharf) Mama Li, which promises succulent Cantonese roasted meats in cosy surroundings, has opened its third location in Canary Wharf. Founded by a mother-daughter team who were frustrated with a lack of authentic ‘Siu Mei’ (roast meat) in London. Their menu combines these meats, duck, pork, beef and […]
Liu Xiaomian at The Stranded
Come for the beer, stay for the noodles. You can’t lose with noodles. A reliable staple across the world, whether hand-pulled, knife-cut, or extruded, slurping down a hearty bowl of noodle soup is scientifically proven to be good for the soul (well, it must be, mustn’t it?). New pub The Stranded is serving up the […]
Songhelou London
It’s an exciting time for Londoners interested in regional Chinese cuisine. The latest restaurant to tempt our tastebuds with new flavours and culinary concepts is Songhelou London, where we have been invited to review.
Sanxia Renjia, Fitzrovia
Celebrating its 15th year on London’s Goodge Street, Sanxia Renjia has been delighting loyal customers for years while jostling for attention amongst a plethora of eateries. Known for its authentic Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, the restaurant has plenty of lip-burning, hot dishes from Sanxia, a scenic area along the Yangtze River.
Imperial Treasure London
Dining at Imperial Treasure is a luxurious treat, where authentic Chinese flavours are served with finesse in a beautifully elegant setting. It’s the kind of place that feels made for special occasions or an indulgent night out in London, when only the best will do.
The Three Gorges Chinese Feasting
You’ll have a lovely time feasting at the Three Gorges Cantonese Chinese and maybe like me, you’ll want to return to explore this cuisine further
Dream Xi’an Restaurant – Tower Hill
Just steps from the Tower of London you could be losing your head over authentic Chinese food. Dream Xi’an is the latest restaurant from chef Master Guirong Wei. With a menu based on Shaanxi province dishes, it is the perfect pitstop for a noodle lunch in the Tower Hill area.
Fatt Pundit Soho – Review
Indo-Chinese cuisine in the heart of Soho In the bustling centre of Soho, Fatt Pundit has a reputation as one of London’s premier destinations for Indo-Chinese cuisine, with branches in Soho and Covent Garden. Having been on my list for some time, I was delighted to be invited by Fatt Pundit to their Soho location […]