One of the best places in London for roast duck! The portion we had today was juicy, succulent, tasty... Couldn't ask for more. I like it here because it us busy and bustling. The food is always nice - my favourites are the roast duck (obviously!), the Japanese tofu with enoki mushrooms, Cantonese sizzling beef and Chinese broccoli with prawn cakes. Mmm... The downside of a busy place is that service can be chaotic and you may have to wait a while for a table. Today was fairly pleasant as we didn't have to wait too long. In addition, while the staff wanted to move us to a smaller table to allow a larger group to sit down (which in my opinion, is just terribly efficient), they were polite and apologetic about it and it was no hardship to us. The manager also came along to (indirectly) compliment my coat, which did cause the rest of my group to question their own style sense! I like coming here because turnaround is quick, the food yummy and there is no fuss. read more

This place was highly recommended by just about everyone, and I was a bit hesitant to try the duck since I had duck the previous night and wanted to start my "healthier" eating habits initiative today...BUT i couldn't help myself. As I watched the man in the windo chop the juicy duck, I had to try it..so I did, and it was well worth it. Other than the sumptuous and delectable duck, I ordered the seafood noodle dish, which was AMAZING. The only reason it didn't receive a five-star rating was the simple reason ore: customer service.....service was FAST, but that's about it. read more

Remember the episode of Seinfeld - yes, I'm dating myself - where they're waiting for a table in a Chinese restaurant...well, it's sort of like that. The restaurant is small with mostly 8 person round tables, so it's also jammed packed. They have all the BBQ'd ducks in the front window and watching them debone a duck is amazing - I'm talking 30 seconds start to finish with a huge cleaver. It's worth the price of admission. The food is also excellent, albeit with spotty service that requires you to be a bit more engaged in making things happen. Don't expect a friendly welcome and how do you do - it's all business with a 'you ready to order', but that's what makes it fun. Oh yeah, don't expect a quiet dinner for two - it's better for a larger group that's in the mood for fun. As for recommendations, you can't come to a place that can filet an entire duck in seconds without having any. It's worth it. I also love the crispy pork belly and the spare ribs are great. I also enjoyed the bok choy and the hot and sour soup with a bit of English flair - peas and tiny shrimp. Overall, everything looks good here and I look forward to my next visit. read more

Sooooo... I know it's all about duck duck duck here and yes, the duck is truly delicious but what I definitely have to point out in Four Seasons are their soups. Me and my friend have absolutely felt in love with them and now we go to Four Season just for a cup of soup. I always order Crab meat and Sweetcorn and hers is Hot and Sour both of them equally great, depends on your taste. Last time we had a bigger budget to work with so we also ordered some shrimps and beef in black beans sauce and that was really tasty too. Service can be nice or rude, it's a lottery to be honest and also, you might have to queue cause it's so good. read more

This is definitely a gem outside of touristy Chinatown. A London resident took me to this place, says it's famous for its roasted duck. We got there and as I expected, there was a queue although I didn't expect to wait an hour for a table since most Chinese restaurants have the ability to move patrons quickly, but I guess it was just the timing. Once we were seated, everything was good. We were attended to immediately. We ordered the duck, some bbq pork, a stir-fry vegetable dish, belly pork claypot and soup. The food came out quickly and everything was very yummy! The duck was definitely worth the wait! read more

My wife and I went there last week for dinner. The buzz around the roasted duck lured us to this restaurant we never visited before. First of all: the great reputation for the roast duck is absolutely well deserved. The balance between the crispy crust, the very, very tender meat, and the sweet soy sauce, is really close to be perfect. No surprise they roast hundreds of ducks every day. We also had some very good shrimp dumplings topped with a very spicy sauce - we liked it. We also had squid in soy sauce, very good as well. Everything in generous portions. The restaurant is always fully packed, so just a couple of hiccups did not spoil our visit at all. We ordered some Singapore style spicy noodles, we got some other noodles, good but not what we ordered. They took us the Singapore noodles, and said they won't have charged the first ones got by mistake. We also ordered a bottle of mineral water, that we never received. In any case, we tend to focus sooo much on the food, and it was good and great value. When in London we will return, and we recommend this restaurant to you Yelpers! read more

My review is based on experience from a few years ago...hope things haven't changed. The roast duck is splendid with the chinese broccoli. read more

Seriously? Apart from some good duck this was a lousy dinner. Average Chinese food, dirty tables that wobble and pushy brusque wait-staff. We beat the feverish queue by booking ahead and were seated instantly. Time to relax and chat with old friends? Nope - time to be brow-beaten into ordering ASAP. TIME TIME TIME. No Time To Spare! Starters of poor spring rolls and mediocre soft-shell crab were forgiven by lovely crispy aromatic duck pancakes, but nothing that we couldn't get at somewhere more civilised. Pancakes gone and we were left with braised aubergine, rice and veg that looked like regular canteen schlop. Not the appetising far east delicacies I felt promised by such a high Yelp score. As well as the hurried, slapdash and loud atmosphere, another Four Seasons classic is the random bill at the end, with no breakdown of costs, just Chinese scribbles. Beware that you optional service charge has already been added to this without warning. There are some plus points. It's cheap. The full-time orange slices are amazingly juicy and sweet. And best of all, the table changes when you move from starter to main and mains to bill are a work of art. Two wait-staff in unison will transform your table in seconds like a Ferrari Grand Prix team doing a tyre-change. read more

if you try to search for world best roasted duck on the internet, this place sure to pop up in the results. So even though i am not into duck, I thought i might give it a try, afterall it is world best roasted duck, how bad can it be! We ordered the wonton mee soup and roasted duck and char siew along with their home-made soya bean. Gosh, the wonton served were hot and juicy, the broth was awesome too. Then the important roasted meat dish came and oh boy, i was speechless. My best friend who was with me know that i am not really into meat, but this time i am totally digging into the meat! You got to try it if ever you are in london! read more

Make sure you reserve a table; it'll save you a lot of time. The place was packed out when my friends and I went there. We'd booked a table and had to wait for about 10-15 more minutes, and even then we leapfrogged the people in the queue that hadn't booked in advance, so I don't know how long they had to wait... Like everyone says, the roast duck is great. I think it's a stretch to say it's the best in the world though. That honour would have to be reserved for a place in Beijing (you can never replicate something in another country perfectly). However, it certainly is a great roast duck, is better than many places I ate at in China and could well be the best in London. Plus of course, it's authentic chinese food, not british-adapted chinese food :). We need more places like that in London. read more

I recently made my second trip to this restaurant while on a trip to London for a wedding. Of course I ordered some duck dishes with the people I was with. Basically, if you come to this place and don't order the duck, you shouldn't be allowed back. If you don't like duck, try it at this place and see how you feel. If you still don't like duck, your loss. read more

Like most people I find it very difficult to navigate the labyrinth that is Chinatown. Restaurant's could be good, bad or awful and from the outside there is absolutely no way of telling. The general technique I apply is to find a queue and join it. This is how I stumbled on Four Seasons. After a short wait we were directed up a very narrow staircase to what felt like it should be some body's living room. There must have been forty people in this tiny space but the atmosphere was absolutely buzzing because of it. With a reputation for being specialist's in 'Crispy Duck' we felt it would be bad of us not to give it a try. The duck was delicious and everything you would expect from a great Chinese restaurant. Our other course, Kung Po Prawns was also very nice, if a little too sweet for my tastes. If you're ever in the same situation as me and worrying which restaurant to go to in Chinatown, I'd recommend the Four Seasons over any of the others I've tried. Maybe don't take your vegetarian friends though, the meat display in the window might be a bit too much... read more

The good: Very nice roast duck. Excellent pak choi / kailan in crab sauce Consistent quality over the 8 years I have frequented this restaurant. The bad: There is always a queue at meal times (though this is a good sign). The staff can be quite surly. read more

My friend who lived in London for 4 years recommended this restaurant in Chinatown and I'm glad we took his advice! They had a variety of dishes from vegetarian dishes to meat, which all came in generous portions. I would recommend the Chinese mushroom with stewed seasonal vegetable and of course, pecking duck! It can get pretty busy during peak time (we waited for ~45 minutes) so make sure you arrive earlier! Tip: You can ask for no MSG! read more

some of the best roast duck and pork in a busy, packed Chinese restaurant near many hotels. The place was packed with regulars who come for the duck. We had to queue and got great tips o what to order. read more

Four Seasons - the delicious duck being chopped up for dinner - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

I absolutely enjoyed this place. The lot of us ordered half a pecking duck, mapo tofu, spinach and prawn dumplings to share. The duck was solidly done with the perfectly light pancakes and rich plum sauce to go with. I loved the mapo tofu as well -- adequately spicy and flavourful. The dumplings and spinach were some of the best I had in London. The reason why it's four and not five stars is really the service. I felt like they were inattentive to their customers, and they didn't even let us sit at our table till all five of us had arrived. Ambience is very casual and typical Chinese. Hence, not the place if you're looking for a posh Chinese experience. I'd definitely go back for my Chinese cravings! read more

Got off to a good start with the Hot & Sour soup. Then had the overrated duck with a side of egg fried rice. Nothing special about the duck and would have liked it better if it wasn't soggy. The wait staff here has an attitude problem for a restaurant that is okay at best. Really didn't like getting an un-itemized bill with just an amount to pay. Lots of local Chinese go here. Let them have it and go down the street to Royal China. Better food,staff and service. read more

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YEAH! not used to paying so much for Chinese food, but my cousin took me here and SHE paid - so that was cool. But my last meal in London was something a little closer to my ethnic roots - and as it was a cold night, having hot, succulent slices of duck meat paired with stir-fried noodles was quite welcome. The duck here is sublime, and I say this as a person who, in the past, was like, "meh" about duck. Now I find myself thinking, "God that was great duck. Where can I find more duck like that." Highly highly highly recommended - GET THE DUCK. read more

Very good: *Peking duck ( not the tortia wrap ) *House daily special soup. * other chef specialtist Services great, Seating is little tight. Price is acceptable. read more

One of the best Chinese restaurants along Queensway in Bayswater. One usually sees people queuing patiently to get in. The good menu is full of delicious and reasonably-priced items, and the service is good and fast. read more

Four Seasons. Oft repeated as the "Best place to get Duck in London" I am not that great a fan. I'll start with the fact, I've been here three times, which is probably sufficient to get to know a place enough to right a review. Now, a conumdrum: Q) Why does a restaurant have to have bad service and rude staff? A) It doesn't. This therefore is the starting point that knocks Four Seasons down. Every time, despite a reservation it's impossible to get to the table on-time. Small delays are always fine, but since you often are left standing outside in the cold long ones are not so acceptable. Combined with staff who either don't want to speak English or aren't paid enough to be polite, it's not the nicest experience. This is followed up with the food. Which should be the foundation of any restaurant. We've had the duck and we've had other dishes and despite some reasonably good reviews here we tend to feel a bit let down. Portions are small (especially of duck) for the expensive price and the taste is no more than might be expected at other Restaurants serving duck. After having been in China and being treated to a private event at the Beijing Quanjude Duck Restaurant this place is really far off-the mark. If it's worth paying significantly extra for something only marginally better than other Chinese restaurants then this may be one of the best places for Duck. But that best is not very good for the price. Other dishes were interesting, with some genuine authentic Chinese food. Some of the whole fish dishes are really nice and special, but again portion size might let you down and if that doesn't serving staff forgetting drinks orders, getting the wrong dish and then being rude about it might finish you off. If you want your table disinfected and sprayed when you're still trying to finish due to the next group of people booked too early coming in, also the right place for it. I don't normally like being negative, but I've been to plenty of great Chinese restaurants, with good food, competitive prices and decent staff. See "My Old Place" near Liverpool street for an example. read more

Best duck in the world? Are you actually kidding me? No way. Not at all. It doesn't even rank top ten. Or top three down that street for that matter. Skin was soggy, flavour was bland and mildly salty, soy sauce was... soy sauce. Letdown. Asides from the duck, it was okay. Highlights include paper baked boneless pork chops (which were described as not being for white people.. perhaps white people might think the baking paper was rice paper??) and sizzling beef. I don't know... I feel like all English Chinese food tastes the same, regardless of the restaurant. Maybe they've all adapted to English tastes? I was really thirsty afterwards with a bit of a headache, so I'm going to assume there's quite a bit of MSG. We thought we were going to be nine people, and they sat us at a large table. After a few calls, we found we were going to be seven, and since the restaurant was filling up pretty fast we thought we'd be considerate and asked to move to the smaller table nearby. The waitress replied, "You'd better. Or else they kill you." It sounded like a forceful serious threat WITH THE MOST DEADPAN FACE EVER. We were scared at the time, but spent the rest of the evening laughing about it later. Despite the restaurant filling up, and lots of people queueing, they didn't rush us AT ALL. We took as much time as we wanted and none of the waitstaff were hovering around us. I really appreciated that. Extra star for that. read more

The first time I ever came to London, I ate at the Four Seasons restaurant, and ordered the crispy duck with pancakes. I have since never found a chinese restaurant whose duck matches that of the Four Seasons, so I go back whenever I'm in the area! You can eat in or takeaway - both are busy - but the staff are amazing to watch as they organise both table orders and takeaway dinners. Everything I've ever tried on the menu is excellent quality, delicious Chinese food. Although these guys are the duck experts, so be sure to try it. read more

Four Seasons is a bit of an institute on Bayswater Road, almost always with large queues forming outside around dining hours. Its most famous for their Roast Duck dish, with a perfectly crisp skin, flavoursome sauce and all at still reasonable prices. The only catch with this place is that it's a very small restaurant and is just generally heaving. Having used to live in the area, I preferred to generally order takeaway since it almost feels like you're being rushed when you're inside given the crowd of people blocking the entrance. Like what you'd think most busy Chinese places are, there's no obvious queuing system and it feels like you have to almost push your way just to get your name down on their system. Still I like to think that their food is sometimes worth the wait although there are many, almost as good places to go around the area. Most of their other dishes are pretty high quality too and would definitely recommend the king prawn chow mein. read more

Their roast duck taste and quality have recently changed because the chef that used to cook the ducks had left. So if you are going purely for the roast duck, you may be disappointed. on my last visit, I had to wait for 20 minutes for a table, and i was with a friend. there were groups of 4 to 6 people who came after us, with no bookings and got seats before us. This was because there was bigger tables available and the restaurant cannot justify allocating these tables to 2 people who instead of to bigger groups, as their reasoning is : bigger group-- bigger bill-- bigger profit. We were seated on a 8 seater table with 3 other couples, so hardly a good start to a romantic evening. the food was good, but the roast duck was disappointing. I love the seafood tofu that they make so that makes up for the suck, i guess. But the bill doesnt actually justify the quality of the food nor the service we received. read more

I just don't get it! I really don't understand why people go on about how good the roast duck is here. I have had roast duck everywhere and I just don't get it! I popped in for a quick lunch and had to wait for about 5 mins before anyone even took any notice of me and it wasn't even busy. I quickly ordered a plate of duck rice, a portion of gai lan veg and a pot of tea nice and simple, right? What I got was a portion of burnt, fatty roast duck (with feather follicles still attached to parts of the skin yuk!) and the sauce that came with it was so sweet I thought they had poured sugar syrup on instead. I have to find the bits of rice that hadn't soaked the sauce in before I could eat it. The meat itself was just about OK but had tough bits. The veg was overcooked and limp, sitting in a small swamp of green-ish water. And service with a frown :-( At least they didn't screw up the tea!! A huge disappointment. read more

Reading all the positive reviews, I had set my hopes high for this place. There are quite a few asian restaurants on Queensway, which is usually a good thing (Brick Lane being a notable exception). I got there around 6:30 on a Wednesday, and the place was about half full. The clientele was about evenly split between Asians and tourists (with possibly some overlap between the two groups). I was quickly seated at a table right next to the door. I hate being next to the door especially if there are people waiting for a table, but since there were plenty of free tables, I thought it wouldn't be a problem. The duck gets prepared in the front next to the door, mostly so that people could see it from the street. It's clearly their specialty. However, the menu is huge, so no worries if duck is not your thing. I was thinking of getting the sliced duck, and asked the waitress whether it came with rice. The exchange went almost verbatim like this: -Excuse me, may I ask you a question about the sliced duck dish? -WHAT? WHAT QUESTION? -Does it come with rice? -NO RICE! RICE? ORDER SEPARATE! Yeah, I put her responses in caps for a reason. She *was* yelling. I decided to get the fish ball soup and sliced pork with fried noodles, partly because I'm cheap and partly to spite the rude waitress. The fish ball soup lacked any flavor and the fish balls were rubbery. I was pleasantly surprised by the portion size of the sliced pork noodles, made me feel at home in the US for once. However, despite what one of the reviewers said, the noodles were literally swimming in grease. I've had my fair share of cheap greasy Chinese food, but this was beyond anything I'd ever seen. Even with all the grease, the flavor was lacking, and it was at best average. After asking for the check, I noticed a note on the wall saying that there is a £10 credit card minimum, Also, if you have a swipe card (basically any American credit card) they require a passport or a drivers license. My order was supposed to come out to £9, but it looks like they added a service charge, or maybe they charged for the glass of tap water--no way to tell b/c the bill was all handwritten in chinese characters. By the time I was leaving the restaurant all tables were full, and the line started to build up, so plan to come early if you don't want to wait for a table. Perhaps the duck is as good as people say. As for the rest of the menu, it's subpar, and be ready for some rude service. read more

Had a short night in London with a couple of guys from work who love and will ferociously demand nothing but the best Chinese dishes, regardless of where they would find themselves at any moment of time. Word got around with the velocity of a lightning bolt to my colleagues about this place in Chinatown, and the results were tantalizing. We ordered the roast duck main dish, along with some mysterious pink shriveled-up morsels of beef. The Panda Express-look threw me off however, as these little treats hit my taste buds with fast oral appreciation and a smile. As well, the duck slipped with slight trepidation between my chopsticks initially, but its slightly salty juices made me at ease once it arrived at its destination. In addition, the cooked 'shrooms with peanut bits and saucy asparagus made me smile, knowing that a *relatively* healthy meal was being consumed. For any of you staying away from carbs, you would be proud. Don't hate on me, I work in I.T! The only slightly down mark was that it took a huge effort to gain the waitresses' attention on a couple of occasions. But that did not deter me from savoring some delicious Daffy with his friends, green sprouts and, *ignorance alert* small Chinese tortilla. read more

Four Seasons - Duck with accessories @ Four Seasons - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

I've been fortunate enough to stay near the Bayswater station both times that I've been to London and by "fortunate" I mean being super close to the Four Seasons restaurant! My friend introduced me to Four Seasons during my first visit and I was totally blown away by their amazing roast duck and pork. The meat here is moist and delicious and not overly fatty at all. I've had my fair share of duck around the world and Four Seasons is by far the best that I've ever had. I'm not sure if they made a deal with the Devil to make it taste so good, but whatever they did I'm not complaining. My favorite dish here is the boneless roast duck over boiled egg noodles with their yummy duck sauce/drippings. My second favorite is their salt & pepper pork chops and lastly their sliced roast pork with a delicious layer of crackling on the outside. I've only scratched the surface of their menu, but I intend to come back here every time I'm in town. It's definitely worth a try if you love duck and are in the London area! On a side note, to the reviewers that complain about service, you've obviously never been to many authentic Asian restaurants. I've been here eight times so far and they've always been courteous and attentive, even when super busy. No the service won't leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, but that's really not how it works in Asian culture. Service is usually quick and straight to the point and what some may consider curt is really just the norm. Please get your head out of your arse and do us all a favor by not taking up a seat at this wonderful restaurant. read more

I came to Four Seasons with out of town work colleagues for dinner, and I was surprised to see a long queue of people inside and outside the joint. My colleagues were raving about the duck and apparently, that is the main attraction about the place. While I'm not a huge fan of duck, I'll still have my fill of confit du canard from time to time. We ordered various vegetable and seafood dishes, and of course, duck! One thing I took away from Four Seasons is that it contributed to upgrading my opinion of Cantonese cuisine in London. Every dish we ordered there was delicious and well prepared and service was quick. I recommend Four Seasons for those who want to brave some Chinese cuisine outside Chinatown. read more

Duck duck duck! We had two if that tells you anything. And between 3 people (including 2 girls) and a side of crispy pork. I highly recommend and it will now be a staple for me to visit each time I'm in London. We got there about 6:00pm and that appeared to be the magic time. Any time after that and the crowds pile in. I've had duck many places in my life, abroad, in the States (including SF) and this is definitely at the top of my list. Maybe not the very top, but super close! Just do it. read more

I was not impressed - but not by the service like everyone else says. The food was simply not very good - even the duck! Everything was VERY greasy, even for Chinese food. I know duck is a fatty meat, so I was expecting that. But it was cold and not all that flavorful. For "the best duck in the city" I was completely unimpressed Noodles were greasy and tasted okay for the first few bites then just got weird. Cantonese Beef (I think) was fine but no better than chinese you would get from one of those street vendors in Camden. Same with the egg rolls - tasted like the same ones you'd buy in the freezer section and were like sponges of grease. There are a ton of other Chinese places right in the area.... no reason to have to wait around at this one when it gets busy. I wont be going back. read more

I don't know why people keep referring to the Four Season as the best duck Cantonese or other. Clearly they have not eaten anywhere else because it is defenerly not the best duck ever as some say. About 15 years or so ago there was an article I think in the evening standard by one of the food critics stating that the best Cantonese duck in town was to be found at the Four Season. Well let me tell you that I ate duck at the Four Season for several years before anyone ever raved about "The Duck". And I stopped eating there several years ago as I found that the "Famous Duck" was not so good. Now I understand the whaho of every one but I can eat a better duck at Canton China Town. And it cost less. I am writing this review because as I said after several years of been a patron of FS today I returned to see if it was better. NO NO NO it was even worst than I remembered. And please do not talk about service here. There is none. In all do go there but I would lower my expectations if I were you unless you don't know your duck from a chicken read more

I was there about 6pm , got a place to seat... i had some pork dish with vegetable and fried rice..food was great. I am sure to visit that shop again.. read more

maybe "best" is an exaggeration but i definitely didn't find mine soggy...and i really didn't understand why folks were ordering it drenched in soy sauce. i think the biggest tell-tale is that both my husband and i were handed chopsticks and the tables who got soy sauce drenched duck were given forks... the negative comments i see are the result of expecting ambiance and fantastic service. really - a chinese restaurant...let alone a chinese restaurant on queensway? you want great surroundings and 5 star service, go to mayfair and pay the price. go to four seasons for a solid, satisfying meal. 1/4 duck is perfect for 2. we got the crispy duck. we also got the beef with cashew (surprisingly good quality beef!), pei pa tofu (was a bit denser than pearl liang so it just depends on how you like your tofu) and green beans with pork. -we obviously had to take home some of the food. really good chinese food. must call ahead because it's small and the line is out the door between 730p and 9p. once seated and despite the line, they didn't rush us at all. read more

One of the best cantonese roast duck I ever had. And that is saying a lot, since I am comparing it with Hong Kong, SF and Vancouver. This is not your peking roast duck though. (They have that on the menu too) read more

Not as nice as the other places on the same street. Food is mediocre at best, oily and not particularly flavorful. Duck we had was very fatty. I recommend ordering from eslewhere for half the price. read more

I made a reservation for 12 people at Four Seasons and got a call confirming the reservation that same morning. When arriving at the restaurant, I was told that we all had to wait 20 min for the table. "Making a reservation" the manager told me "doesn't mean the table is ready when you arrive. There are other customers at your table. You have to wait for them to finish. Just like you would wait for a delayed train". I was shocked. We went elsewhere and ended up having a very good time. read more

Roast duck is a queen. Char siu and Crispy pork are just the knights. Can't live without them!! So I recommend these 3 classic combinations.

I thought I couldn't find roast duck/chicken better than what I can find in NY until I stumbled upon Four Seasons. Funny because you think of the 5 star hotel initally and wonder what to expect. It is a no frills - don't bother to expect good service or decor but certainly the roast duck delivers. Other things to try - char siu pork, aubergine hot pot, and crispy duck pancakes. Definitely make reservations if you plan on having a relatively large group. read more