If you're a fan of the Asian cuisine, then you gotta come into China Town London for some delicious food! There's Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Thai. And they're all amazing and authentic! read more

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If you are a foodie you have to stop here. So many selections of Asian cuisine it's hard to choose from! You honestly cant go wrong with any of them. read more

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We never manage to find the same place twice in China Town, but we love the adventure and selection of authentic Chinese food! Make time to visit this neighborhood while in London. read more

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The UK has certainly matured as a country for "Foody's" since the 1970s when I was a kid. Back then London was often the subject of the worlds favorite food jokes (with America being not far behind). I remember going to London as a teen with my parents and my best friend Bob. He and I loved hitting the corner pub by ourselves and getting "pissed" early in the morning, all of that time snacking on the "Pub-Food" there for breakfast, (things like Black Pudding & Mashed "Nips," Pork Pie with Branson Pickles, HP sauce dumped on Chicken Pasties & Sausage Rolls, and the 'now repulsive to me' Beans-on-Toast, etc.) And later in the day, we loved those bleak 'diner-rooms' that serve those hearty "working mans noon-break meals," (like The "Full-English" Breakfast, the Ploughmen's Lunch, the Steak & Kidney Pie, some Fish & Chips, or their simple Mince & Mash with gelatinous Peas, - and we even liked the Jellied Eels, especially Me). Of course, a pint or four of their local Dark Ale or IPA-Bitters, both served at the temperature of sweat, helped us to think that all of those meals were Amazing, even if they did sport a servers hair or two. But we were not just subjected to the foods of the "Common Man". My parents often took us out for "English Fare" at the finest places in town: the most impressive meals being "The Sunday Roast," and "High Tea" which we went to more than twice. But in London, the best meals that we ate with were at the Chinese Restaurants and the Indian/Pakistani Restaurants. At the time I had never had such delicious and authentic Asian food in my life. The Indian Red Tandoor-Roasted then Stewed "Butter-Chicken" (Now Called "Chicken Tikka Masala") was maybe the most delicious thing I'd ever tasted. Even the Vegetarian Fare was So Good that I forgot about it missing meat. And we had one Chinese Feast where the dishes wouldn't stop coming. We were a large party of almost a dozen, so the meal was huge, varied, and relentless, taking hours. It was also "Chef's Choice," which I had never even heard of. So we just had to sit back, chopsticks in hand, and let the meal wash over us. There were so many things that I usually ordered at Chinese Restaurants in America that I didn't get (which upset me at first). But also So Many UNFAMILIAR DISHES that were served that I had Never Had before and that I later craved for years until I finally found them LA's famous Chinese area, the "626". Instead of big dense Americanized Egg Rolls we had light crispy Spring Rolls. Instead of an appetizer plate of Rumaki (a skewer of liver & water-chestnut wrapped with bacon), Fried Won Tons, Sweet Coated Ribs, and some Foil-Wrapped Chicken (all like we got in America), they served us a mixed platter of Cantonese sliced BBQ Char-Su Pork, Smoked Duck with Hoisin Sauce plus sliced Scallions and Thin Chinese Rice-Flour Pancakes (to wrap it all in), and the best one of all, Roasted Pork Belly with hard Crispy-Crunchy Skin. And instead of my one big bowl of Won Ton Soup to share, we were served a total of three even larger soups spread across the meal (soups which later I found out were "Mixed Seafood & Fish-Maw Soup," "Thin Egg-Noodles and Dumplings in lite Chicken & Vegetable Broth with Bok Choi," and the not famous yet in America, "Hot & Sour Soup (with Thin Sliced Pork, Small Cubes of Silken Tofu, Whipped Egg, Ginger Threads, Shitake Mushroom Strips, Silver Bean Sprouts [with the tops removed), and slices of Crunchy Black Wood-Ear Fungus, all in a potato-starch thickened meat-broth flavored with Dried Sichuan Chilies & Sichuan Peppercorns, Soy Sauce, Chinese Red Vinegar, Star-Anis, Licorice-Root, and Chinese Five-Spice Powder:) this Soup Changed My Life. The rest of the meal was equally Amazing, with whole steamed fish, Stir-fried Lobster in Supreme Sauce, Singapore Curried Noodles, the most delicious Sticky Fried Rice filled a dozen extras like Shrimp, Pork, Peanuts, Eggs, Water-Chestnuts, Sesame Oil, and more. However, after this meal is was back Mince & Mash, and Jellied eels for me. Still, after that meal, I counted London not a a food joke anymore, but as one of culinary capitals of the world. read more

I've seen many China Town's in my day and they are all packed to capacity with culture, color & cool $hit! London's version does not disappoint. Everything from trinkets to the finest Chinese cuisine, bakeries, bars and markets in this little neighborhood inside the Westminster neighborhood of London. Surrounded by tons of local eateries, shopping from SOHO to Cambridge Theatre where you can catch the most amazing shows...this Chinatown is subject but not limited to all things Asian inspired. Oh, if you're concerned about transpo, Chinatown is easily accessible via tube (Leicester Sq) or black car. Wear your walking shoes there is so much to take in that you'll find yourself getting lost along the scenic routes. Last thing, take a good camera & fully charged cell to capture these gorgeous moments. Enjoy, ~Christy read more

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In any city I've visited, London's Chinatown is probably the cleanest I've been to with some parts that seem newly developed. It may not be as significantly old and large as San Francisco's CT, but you do get its eye popping charm located in metro Westminster. If you're in for Asian cuisines, this is the go to spot. Every block has restaurants and bakeries. There's so many options to choose from, that we ended up going to almost all of the restaurants to check out various menus. Most of them have similar menus, some places are slightly cheaper than others, and there's a few modern cuisines within the pool of traditional Asian flavors. After our first few days of English food in our belly's during the trip, it was time to take a break from that, so we found a good place to eat here. Other finds here is of course markets, shops and street performances. Get your camera phone ready, I'll guarantee you'll at least have one picture saved in your albums. read more

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The Chinese are all over the world, I don't think there are many Chinese in London, if you ever been to New York. The China town is quite small and less atmosphere of china which I felt in Chinatown New York. Chinese cuisine is my favorite, especially hot pot and eggplant in hot Garlic sauce. I have to say, Chinatown has every kind of Chinese stuff you could ever want, Chinese supermarket, Chinese restaurant, hotel, Chinese grocery, Chinese cloth shop etc. read more

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Must visit for 1st timers in London! Food, fun, and culture. I'm aware that many places around the world have a China Town. This was one of my favorites. Upon entering you'll observe the sky filled with beautiful red lateens. You'll also notice decadent Chinese gates at a few of the entrances. Bars, shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The are many dining options depending on your fancy. (Sushi, buffet, sit-down, take-out) My boyfriend and I ate at Mr. Wu's buffet after having a couple of drinks at a bar. This was a decent late night choice as it offered both meat and vegetarian options. The cost was fair and we had quite a bit to eat. This was also a fun place to people watch as there appeared to be a mixture of locals and tourists. China Town is in Picodelly Circus and not far from Soho. read more

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Enjoyed the vibe here, but beware of theft. Watch your personal belongings. I loved the little shops that carried all the medicinal herbs and teas. read more

I love the vibe of Chinatown. It always makes me feel that I've been transported back to the 80s to The Gremlins film where Gizmo is first found! I feel like I'm not in London when I'm here even though it's on the cusp of Soho which for me is so London. It's pretty touristy and I hear rumours from my Chinese friends that the restaurants aren't that great here but I can only review on what I know myself and I haven't eaten anywhere in China Town yet apart from a quick snack from Kowloon Bakery which was great. I can't wait to actually try one of the eateries here but as I'm pescatarian the chickens/duck(?) roasting in the windows always scare me off! read more

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Whilst it's not the biggest of the Chinatown's I've visited around the world, it certainly ranks as one of my favourites (probably because I visit it so often!). Its close proximity to Theatreland makes it a great place to go after or before seeing a West End show, and the prices of the food can be as little or as much as you want them to be, depending on the restaurant you choose! Chinese supermarkets are also useful for picking up some of those hard-to-find items for use in cooking at home, and the yearly dragon dances for chinese new year are great to visit! read more

This is by far one of my favorite Chinatowns!! It's not the biggest chinatown, but it's very concentrated at one point, which made it a LOT EASIER to find everything: food, bubble tea, hot pot, etc! I get so confused when a chinatown is all scattered! The moment you step into Chinatown, you see all the Chinese decors, such an the lanterns and the gate! The entire street has so many restaurants, and the smell of the food in the air just makes you want to salivate and eat hot, steamy Chinese cuisines!! Also, there are a lot of desserts and bubble tea places located on Shaftesbury and other side streets! One more thing, it was very easy getting here! It's literally between two metro stations: Leicester and Piccadilly Circus, and it's about 5 min from both! Come here in the day time and definitely come back at NIGHT! It's so lively and energetic! Plus, there are a lot of colorful, bright lights! Awesome atmosphere! And that one night I came out was a Sunday night! Can you imagine now lively it would be on a weekend or even a week night? read more

Glad to see a Chinatown here! You'll find plenty of dumpling houses and a few bubble tea places. read more

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My 'home from home' in London; I know Chinatown like the back of my hand. It's an interesting place, and you can meet all sorts of characters there, from tourists looking for a taste of China to drunk Chinese men pissing against the wall (yes, I have seen this!). If you look vaguely Chinese in this area - I'm Thai - be prepared to have random people trying to sell you stuff and talking very fast in Cantonese to you. However, Chinatown is great for supplies! Supermarkets such as New Loon Moon, See Woo and Loon Fung import goods from a variety of Southeast Asian countries such as China (obviously), Hong Kong, Thailand and the Philippines. I personally wouldn't recommend Chinatown if you want amazing Chinese food, but the 'London Chinatown' (confusing name, I know) and 'Canton' restaurants are my favourites when I want decent food that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. read more

China Town is located just north of Leicster Square and basically does exactly what is says on the tin. It's full of Chinese restaurants as well as a number of pubs and bars, plus some chinese grocery stores. Certainly the place to head if your looking for an authentic chinese meal whatever your budget. Also a great place to go during Chinese New Year as the whole place is decorated with Chinese Lanterns and ecents are often organised. read more

I am not a frequent visitor to this area, but I am usually presently suprised. I would have to say that the quality of food is excellent, but I am sure a few people have had very bad experiences. One thing that upsets me is the lack of staff in some restaurants and also the knowledge that some of the staff are not being paid minimum wage. One restaurant I was in had one waiter serving at least ten tables and it was very very busy. The guy on the table next to me was served a pint of beer and half of the beer was head. Before he could complain the waiter wa gone. It is an excellent place to be on Chinese New Year, but forget about eating in the restaurants as every one was completely packed out last year. Try Mcdonalds! read more

It is not quite the American China Town but nevertheless the oriental aromas of the place really draw you in. Shop next to shop is true Chinese cuisine, their raw materials, their fun chocolates and other foods. There is everything as you walk on, and I've discovered new stick chocolates! Its nice culturally discovering china town as you are not so ignorant to all the flavours and ingredients of china so that is what I would recommend the most read more

A Very sudden change is thrown on you as you take the short walk from trafalar square and walk into this place. All of a sudden EVERYONE is chinese. It is incredible, there is no need to go to china just go to chinatown. a lovely touch i noticed was the HSBC there is written in chinese script. read more

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Worth a visit as its culturally different from the rest of London, the Chinese signed street names add to the charm. As far as I could make out it was just one street and a side street marked by chinese gates, so nothing like the massive Chinatown in New York. It's still a very cool place to visit with all the chinese goods on offer. Not sure i'd eat in Chinatown though, i've heard too many stories from Chinese friends about the reliability of the food. Definitely don't just stumble into the nearest restaurant - do a bit of research! You can get to Chinatown from either Shaftesbury Avenue or cutting through from Leicester Square. You absolutely must also play the game of 'dodge the menu' - if you can get in or out of chinatown without being handed a written menu you deserve a medal! read more

For some reason, this is a place I prefer to visit in the evening. I think there is much more of an atmosphere at this time, despite being less busy than on a weekend. As I work close by, I often pop down for some food in the many restaurants. It is worth a note of caution, though, that the quality of food can be very hit or miss. I tend to avoid the buffet places, or anywhere that only has an upstairs that you can't see. I like to know what I'm getting myself in to. Because of this, I haven't had a really bad meal there. Obviously, it's great to visit on Chinese New Year, or anytime when there's going to be a bit more bustle, such as Christmas. You will also find some excellent Chinese Supermarkets there. The quality of the food in these places is great, and it's always good to buy some strange cuts of meat that you would not normally think of getting, not to mention all the veg and sauces that aren't available in a lot of other places. Make the most of it and try something new. read more

My wife and I love spending time in Chinatown. It is so different from the rest of London. It has just a great atmosphere. It is always interesting to look in all the windows and look at what fantastic food they have to offer. There are so many restaurants to choose from, you cannot really go wrong, We have eaten at 23 of them and they are always of a high standard. And the menus at these restaurants are pretty much the same, so I guess it does'nt really matter which one you choose. The area does get really busy in the evening but I think this just adds charm to the place. read more

Definitely a place to visit if you're in London. It has a buzzing atmosphere with tourists and locals mingling. It has a variety of restuarants for you to choose from, traditional chinese bakery and supermarkets. The chinese supermarkets are worth a visit even if you are just browsing. If you fancy a bit of dim sum for lunch then i would recommend Laurette Restaurant (opposite Theatre Land) for a light lunch. The place can get quite busy during the lunch hour but it is worth the wait. The restaurant itself is clean though the toilet facilities could be improved. Worth a visit here though read more

If you're a fan of Chinese food and Chinese shopping this is the place to be. There is a wide range of Chinese retaurants to choose from - some very well priced and others slightly more premium. Personally I prefer the cheap and cheerful and there are some lovely little places to choose from. Although be aware that just because they are in Chinatown doesn't mean they are authentic Chinese or of particularly good quality. There are also plenty of Chinese shops including video shops and cash and carrys. If you're a fan of authentic Chinese home cooking you can't do better this. The area is very well decorated and looks like a little slice of China in the West End. However, if you're not in to Chinese shopping or Chinese food there's not much to see. You're better to wait for the Chinese New Year when the celebrations are spectacular - I've never seen anything quite like the show that they put on. However, if you're afraid of crowds then I'd stay away, and if you want to go somewhere to eat you should book well in advance. read more

A multitude of chinese stuff is waiting for you there. To be honest I was expecting to find the things to be cheaper, but I was deceived.So I bought nothing. If you love meat, you'll find there plenty of restaurants, serving you with all sorts of meat disheswith rice, of course. If you are a vegan, there is a good place to spend some time and money on all sorts of exotic fruits and vegetables. If you're going to buy presents or something like this, ...don't go. In a market I found a BIG fruit that I was impressed of. read more

China Town is just around the corner from Soho. It's a bustling area with a wide choice of Chinese restuarants and shops. You enter a street through chinese 'gates' and you've arrived. You can browse through the chinese and japanese shops at your leisure. There are some very interesting types of food and it may inspire you to widen your horizons on the cooking front. The food is cheap and the restuarants are the best of the best for Chinese in London. Take a stroll down the side streets for cheap clothing and nick nacks. read more

Chinatown is a fantastic concept, its like stepping into a different world for a while. However, the chinatown in london to me seemed surprisingly grotty, we could not decide where to go for ages as everywhere looked a bit run down, the place we opted for in the end was mediocre. The only plus being that it was not expensive, was about £50 for both of us with a bottle of wine. Fantastic if you need chinese ingredients though, they have a few supermarkets for this, I would imagine they sell everything yuo could possible need for chinese cooking. Chinatown in Manchester is more classy, I had better food there and in general I prefer it read more

It was great to walk among this beautiful ethnic group mixed with so much diversity. The variety of Chinese Restaurant gave us a lot of choices. read more

Chinatown was prob was one the highlights during my time in london. As a Chinese, you can't go to london without stopping by Chinatown. From the Chinese bakeries, to the hand pulled noodles, street food (baozi and ji dan zai), face mask shop, groceries stores with mangosteen!, chatime, dim sum, HK food, etc. The list goes on. I had a blast here and tried a lot of different places here and all were pretty good (from 3 stars to 5 stars on yelp, nothing lower). If your Chinese def stop by, its a decent Chinatown with good things to offer. Make sure you bring cash and not all places are open to 3 am so keep that in mind :). read more

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I'm hardly an expert and this isn't a part of London that I've explored all that much. Love it when I'm around on the early side of lunch. Hate it late on a weekend night. I have a couple of particular restaurants that I always keep in mind and enjoy meandering around in search of buns and other treats. It seems rather mild and tiny compared with New York's Chinatown but it is a wonderful bit of London nonetheless. read more

China Town is the best part of London, when you want to eat some great asian food not only chinese food also japanese and korean stuff you can find there. read more

I'm never fully convinced I know where Chinatown starts and ends probably broadly defined as everything North of Leicester Square up to Shaftesbury Avenue, between Charing Cross Road and Wardour Street. The main street is Gerrard Street capped at each end with Chinese style gates and playing host to a parade of Chinese restaurants. Part of the challenge of the area can be picking from the plethora of eateries to find one that's a) good and b) not too pricey. Also along Gerrard Street are a couple of grocery stores with fantastic ranges of stuff you'd never find in a Tesco, and a must-visit for keen cook-at-home types. Moving south, you have the slightly muckier Lisle Street, home to further Chinese restaurants and dumpsters from Leicester Square businesses. Not one of London's more scenic streets, but there's some fine restaurants along here. Wardour Street is home to further restaurants, including the infamous Wong Kei although the sprinkling of other businesses such as Pizza Express, Ladbrokes, O'Neill's, a slot machines place and a Costa make it feel a little more like the fringes of Soho and Chinatown meeting. The Eastern end (around Newport Place) is home to a couple of further (smaller) supermarkets, Chinese trinket shops, and (no surprises here) more restaurants. Newport Court, joining Newport Pl to Charing X Road, bats above its weight with a really nice little dumpling window, plus the Baozi Inn, some herbalist/massage places, and a random shop which appears to sell diet powder, plastic rabbits, and phone unlocking. Definitely persevere with the restaurants there are some excellent ones in amongst them (as well as a couple that seem to have broken out of the area over to the other side of Shaftesbury Ave). As for which ones to choose? Well, Qype's probably a handy place to start looking read more

This is a great place to visit on an evening, the shops are worth a look and there are some great places to eat. HOWEVER, there are also some not so great places to eat so be careful! I once went to a restaurant in Chinatown where the floor was covered in carpet, a man was passed out on one of the tables and he made us pay for the food before we even sat down. Basically, if a deal sounds too good to be true (eg. 50 courses for £4) if probably is. Do yourself a favour and spend the extra money on a decent meal. read more

Set in the heart of Soho near Leicester Square tube station and the hub of the West End. This is the place to go to eat authentic East Asian Food and to experience all that is good from restaurants and patiSseries specialising in Chinese delicacies,noodle bars and fine dining,and east Asian supermarkets. There is one supermarket that is set on various floors,each level dedicated to various genres from Chinese,Thai to Japanese and Indonesian food. You will also find chinese herbalists,reflexology massage centres and much more. There are beautiful pagodas to capture a photograph and you will see many locals and tourists enjoy this place-so well worth the visit. For japanese food take a short walk to Romilly Street and enjoy Kyoto Restaurant which is very popular and well priced. read more

China town is a complicated place. You could find yourself eating one of the tastiest meals you have ever had or you could find a coackroach scuttling accross your feet when you go to the loo (I'm not been overly mean gere, I am speaking from experince!!). There are the famous places - like wonkies who have made their name from having the rudest waiters. Personally I just think it's dull old bad service and mediocre food, but you have to take your hat off to them for making the most out of it!! There is one small place that has a cheap and cheerful set menu that includes crispy duck - £8 per head or something, I'm afraid the name escapes me but it is the 1st road parallel to leicester sq before you get to the main China town street and it is the one with the oriental watercolours of running horses - vague?? nah, you'll know it when you see it!! Something I would recommend is heading into ne of the little cafes and trying the steamed pork dumplings, they are quite large and cost about a quid, but very good. The cafes can be a little intimidating as they are pretty authentic - but that's why the food is good. Also, Dim Sum on Sunday mornings is a China town tradition. read more

Chinatown is a big place is the West End. The colours and lights make the place look like Chinese new year all the time. The restaurants are great some modern some old, which is great because it shows different chinese cultures. No matter what restaurant you go to you are guarenteed to get an excellent meal. There are always people around you, tourists and others. Everyone there is so welcoming and warm. There are buffets all at great prices too. Its a great place to have dinner/lunch and i suggest you do. read more

Fun place to hang out in. Good food but look out for the all you can eats for under a tenner the food is dire.

China Town is definately a good addition to the Soho area and makes the area so much more interesting. It feels like a little China in the middle of London and you can really get a feel for China without leaving the M25. Walking down the streets you can see the ducks in the windows. A few doors down you can munch as much as you like from a buffet for less than £5 per person which is not bad considering the location. There is a vibrant and cultural feel to the area which is great and a definate must visit when in London. read more

Chinatown is a great place to spend time hanging around . I love the grocery shops , you can get all kinds of Asian foods without a lot of price mark up . Look out for the wonderful cakes shaped like animals in the shop window they are a delight , even if you can't bring yourself to eat them . read more

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The first thing i thought when i saw this is , where should i eat . There is so many lovely eating places in China town. This is such a nice area of London , everything is Chinese and it looks very pretty you don't even feel like your in London any more. the food is great. There is also many chinese shops which are worth a lookin. read more

Chinatown is a great place to visit especially if you are a tourist to London. Here you can try authentic Chinese cuisine! My advice would be to stay away from buffets as this will not really give you the real Chinese experience. I would advise visiting a proper Chinese restaurant, such as the Golden Dragon, London Chinatown, Crispy Duck/Hung's. The place also does great Dim Sum and I would have a look around on the weekdays during the afternoon, as many places run a 50% off promotion of dim sum during this time. There is also a great cake shop called Wonderful Patisseries which has really yummy treats! There are also a couple of supermarkets for those interested in buying some Chinese ingredients! read more