The Camden Lock Market is an amazing place for foodies. It offers a huge variety of exciting foods…read morefrom all around the world; so much so that it's often hard to decide what to get. However, Bian Dang's gua bao should definitely be on your shortlist when you're visiting Camden Town! I had two small Taiwanese steamed buns for seven pounds, one with pork belly and one with chicken. The size was just about right so afterwards you can still try something else from a different market stall, which for me is a big plus. Especially, since both buns were very, very good. The chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside and a great experience. But the one with pork belly... it was divine. The different flavours and textures with the pickles and powdered peanut was just perfect. And for that I can only give 5 stars!

The oyster mushroom bun was SO GOOD. Perfectly crunchy fried mushroom in a soft, delicious bun with…read morepickles and a hoisin-y sauce. I just wish the prices were a little more affordable (I paid 4 pounds for one bun) so that I could eat more. Definitely a must try if you're in the Camden Market area!

Walked in and was greeted immediately by the staff. The ambiance is warm and welcoming. Soft…read morelighting and very clean. Outside and inside seating. Bao buns were delicious, as well as the dumplings. Great flavors and felt full upon leaving. I will be back!

This is one of our fav places in the area. We pretty much had tried everything on the menu and we…read morelove it all. Some of our fav: - fried chicken - golden kimchi - dumpling - brisket bao - pork belly bao - sesame spinach Some of less fav: - Tofu bao - broccoli Drinks options are nice too Some of our fav: - Negroni (it's not your regular Negroni) - violet cocktail (forgot the exact name but it has "violet" in it. It said on the menu that there's pearls in it and I was expecting something like bubble tea but I don't see any) We also love their bottomless drink brunch.

Lovely prefixed menu. Dining w/family. Reservations needed. Tiny place with great service…read more Delicious modern Asian food with a tea tasting! Would return when in the city.

If you are looking for a bit of refinement for your next Chinese dinner, Xu will tick that box. The…read moredecor is reminiscent of what I imagine post-war Shanghai looked like for the upper crust - Art Deco infused with Chinese touches. It's a gorgeous space. The service is also top notch so take advantage of their wine knowledge. Their cocktails are pretty good as well. The food is more hit or miss. The steamed egg custard reminded me of what my mother would make for dinner but with a more elegant take. The cuttlefish toast was fun and I liked the use of black ink and the side of roe. The seasonal greens were also perfectly cooked. I felt our other dishes didn't quite meet the mark. The chilled clams had too much granita on them and lacked the saltiness expected from the shellfish. The XO scallops had too much tartness which oddly overwhelmed the XO sauce. The mushroom rice was a disappointment. The salted duck egg had zero flavour and the whole dish just fell flat. So while we had a good visit, I would come more for atmosphere than food. The food wasn't consistent and given the hype, a bit of a disappointment.

Overall: 2 stars…read more Michelin Guide Taiwanese restaurant in the vibrant district of SoHo. I found that the restaurant runs expensive and didn't live up to my expectations fully as the dishes were inconsistent and I found service to be chaotic -- particularly, when the staff spilled the cucumber dressing and almost spilled onto me and my friend. Pork Belly Bao - Classic comfort pork bun that has all the right textures from the soft pillowy bun to the melt in your mouth pork belly to the crisp pickles to the crunchy crumble of peanut. Marinated Cucumbers - Intriguing season of cucumber that offers a flavorfully spiced palette. However, I found some of the dish to be bitter as if the chili crunch was burned when made. Wagyu Ikura Rice Bowl - Their special rice bowl that has roasted beef topped with ikura. I particularly like the horseradish mayo it came with to give the beef a creamy balance with the rice. However, I found the beef to be unevenly cooked w.r.t. the bowl and the ikura to be disproportionate to the beef. Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: -1 Atmosphere: E Service: -1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

Tiny spot with about 30 seats, but they turn tables fast and food comes out quickly. Definitely…read moremake a reservation if you're more than two, or go early (before 6 p.m.) to avoid the wait.My friend and I shared four bao buns and the Taiwanese fried chicken. Everything was great except the beef short rib bao--it was pretty bland. The surprise standout was the daikon croquette bao, which totally earned its spot on the chef's recommendations. The fried chicken was also excellent.After eating here, it's easy to see why BAO has a Bib Gourmand.

On our annual visit to London, Old Tree Daiwan Bee continues to deliver our favorite food in…read moreLondon. Had the salt/pepper calamari and shrimp on two separate visits, flat noodles, green beans with garlic, duck with plum sauce, pot stickers, and all was wonderful! Thank you to the staff there that make us feel so welcome!

Food is very bland! The Szechuan Spicy Hot Beef Noodles in Soup has 3 chill pepper signs on the…read moremenu but it is not even the slightest spicy. This place is cash only also. We felt rushed and stared at the whole time we were eating. Only came here because this was one of the only things open in the area. Would not be coming back here again.

This place doesn't need my recommendation! But I will gladly give it a full five stars plus!!…read more Everything is delicious just make sure to come hungry. They are always busy but the staff are well trained and very efficient. It can get noisy but I feel as though the ability to share plates makes it great for groups.

First time at a Dim Tai Fung. We really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Service was friendly…read morebut not fast. We tried a variety of apps, buns, and rice dishes. All were solid with the pork chop fried rice and pork buns being standouts. We'll be back.

I've never dined in as I live so close, so I usually just take to go. The popcorn chicken is pretty…read moredecent, especially for the price. The groceries inside were nice for last minute shopping if I didn't want to walk too far, but it was more expensive than others. The service was pretty normal. Overall, a great place to pop in for popcorn chicken.

Paid £35 for my food look at the photo worth it? Maybe if its half the price yeah and its not even…read morein central london. Dont waste your time here since there are better taiwanese food out there with cheaper price. Not recommended and dont even bother. AVOID AT ALL COST!!

Wow amazing authentic Taiwanese chicken. Some of the best most fresh flavorful hot chicken. I was…read moredevouring it so fast that I forgot to take a picture. But trust me, reminded me of the chicken I had back in Taiwan! This is a take out place so no bathrooms but it's made to order and they season it so well. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for some good hot flavorful chicken. I got the popcorn chicken and I added extra seaweed and some mild hot spices and they flavor each chicken, not just the ones on top. 10/10 so happy I walked in

Super yummy! We came here on a whim walking through chinatown in Soho. We were hungry and tired…read moreafter a long day of travel. This was a fun experience as it was more of a street food vibe. the chicken was served in pouches with a kabob stick to enjoy it with. It was very hot and fresh out of the fryer. All three of us liked the flavors, although we agreed there was a very unique flavor to them. We tried the classic Monga Chicken, and then the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken. The Taiwanese almost had somewhat of a cinnamony flavor to it. We would definitely come again on future visits! The service was very quick and staff was nice! Heads up, there isn't any formal seating here, just a bench inside.

BAO Borough This is…read morea sister restaurant of the Michelin Bib Gourmand BAO, but it's not the original that earned the distinction, and that showed unfortunately. The dishes were all good, but none were particularly excellent. I had: Aged Beef Rice (£14.75) - Incredibly salty, but I like it like that. Classic Bao (£5.50) - Good, but not distinctive. Meat was a bit dryer than it should, and bun wasn't soft and hot. Beef Short Rib Bao (£6.50) - I preferred this to the Classic pork bao and it was quite good, but again, not distinctive. Grilled Cucumber Salad (£5.50) - A nice side dish, but was swimming in oil, so not as healthy as we hopped. House Salad (£5.50) - Mostly kale with some dressing, a nice addition to get some greens. Service was a bit chaotic, it was sometimes unclear how we should order or from whom. At last call, we asked if we needed to order dessert now, and one server said we could order that later, but when the time came, we were unable. The setting was a bit compact, and most of the chairs are stools with no backs. I feel like this place was designed to be half the price, but the Michelin designation spoiled that. It'd be hard to leave full for under £35-£40 without drinks, and for that pricing, I'd at least like a proper chair and elbow room.

So yummy! The wait staffs are very friendly and helpful…read more The interior reminds me so much of the little restaurants in Taiwan! Very casual setting and we all sit on stalls. Beef rice: great potion of beef but it's pretty spicy - not just from the black pepper but i think they also added chilly oil. If you can't take spices, perhaps ask if they can take it easy on the chilly? Baos: I've tried all of them and I love them all. The bun is very soft and spongy with a bit of sweetness to it. I could have it all day everyday. Roasted aubergine: wow! Please order this. It's like an Asian version of babaganoush! The fried dough is a fried version of their bun - so yummy.