Exceptional food and service. We will return. Actually, it is the best Chinese we had in London…read more Very nice interior as well. Highly recommend if you are looking for a memorable experience.

We had a lovely Friday lunch here after attending the Changing of the Guards. The restaurant is…read morestunning and service was first rate. Total team effort, dedicated to high level service. My wife and I both ordered the dim sum lunch special. Good mix of dumplings. Asparagus. A bun. A stuffed rice roll. A spring roll. Mushroom chow fun. All good. The mushroom chow fun was probably my favorite. My son ordered a chicken dish with a sweet lemon sauce. That was different and very good too. 4.5 Stars.

Refined Chinese with a twist. Andrew Wong new restaurant is a hit!…read more Good atmosphere, really like the pink darkish lighting of the place. It gives it a groovy vibe. Food wise, I wouldn't it is the best Chinese I have ever been to but it's very good food and worth going if you want upscale Chinese without the crazyness of central London/Chinatown. We shared for starters the spicy sechuan aurbergine (a must order), mushroom buns (as nice as the ones from aWong) deep fried green beans (also a must) and the crispy duck ( Im never a fan but aWong and Kym's probably have the best ones and amazing plum sauce) For mains we tried the three treasure (soya chicken, iberico pork char sui and crispy pork). I think my favourite was the crispy pork. Its a good way of tasting all the rotisserie but if you are super hungry I would recommend ordering 2 of the rotisserie separetely. As for desserts, we tried the Pineapple bun and the cherry ice cream both lovely. Awong is definitly the king of custard. although I think the custard bun from aWong just beat everything lolol.

I have traveled London many times and was fortunate to stumble upon Kym's. This was my fortune as…read moreI have a minor addiction to Dim Sum and Kym's savory spin was unexpectedly brilliant. Victoria set the stage and steered me to a sampling that did not disappoint. Egg roll - not your typical egg roll, enshrined in a crispy rice shell, lightly fried to perfection, accompanied by a tangy sweet dipping delight. Followed by the mushroom steamed buns, and capped off by the most spectacular pork and shrimp boa boa, perfectly spicy, fully satisfying, a work of art. The service was spectacular and matched the experience. Make this a stop on your foodie tour of London.

We had the pleasure of dining here while we were in London for the marathon. The food was amazing…read moreand our waitress went above and beyond. I don't remember her name, but she was red head and resembled Isla Fisher. She was probably one of the best and most attentive waitresses I've ever had. I hate we had to come home or we'd be regulars at this restaurant. The atmosphere was very elegant and quiet.

Stunning restaurant! Elegant with many beautiful and some traditional details. This review is…read morespecifically for a private event at Mei Ume with the most insane custom Chinese banquet menu ever. We FEASTED! And everything was really delicious, exquisitely prepared and presented. Starter bites - char siu pork, roasted duck, shrimp & octopus dim sum, xiao long bao. Everything was perfect. Mains - sweet and sour sea bass, slow braised pork belly, steamed lobster, abalone, braised noodles. Wow. That lobster was my favorite bite of the night and there was a generous amount of it. Pork belly just melted in your mouth. And then a dessert platter (English)! Mini merengue tarts, fruit sponge cake, and a chocolate choux. I ended up trying a little of everything and all were fantastic. Overall absolutely gorgeous meal, and one I'll be thinking about for a long time to come.

First of all the name of the restaurant has changed to China Modern. Since I found it on Yelp as…read moreShanghai Modern it was difficult to find. I called the restaurant to make sure they offered Peking Duck which they confirmed. When my order of Peking Duck came it was not good. The duck seemed like it was made then frozen then steamed or microwaved. The skin was loose and floppy not at all crispy. I didn't order Crispy Duck but Peking Duck is not supposed to come with loose and floppy skin. I complained and sent it back. I just ended up ordering cha shu bao instead. My husband ordered a Mapu Tofu. The food tasted fine but we both ended up needing a toilet before too long.

When in a big city a trip isn't complete until you have had an amazing dinner in China Town. We…read morearrived in China Town a little later then we had planned around 10pm and started looking around to find a great spot. We came up to Shanghai Modern and after a quick glance of their giant menu (I mean literally giant it's huge and outside of the restaurant) this had to be the place we were going to go to. They had pretty much everything we were looking for. We sat down and the staff was quick to come check in on us. We of course had to start off with some Dim Sum and of course half a Peking Duck. For Dim Sum we got the Wonton In Garlic And Chilli Oil and the Signature Pork Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) The dumplings were fresh and amazing. I really could have kept them coming all night but there was more food that we had to get. The Peking Duck was also great. Crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. I was a little bummed that it was served with Chinese Pancakes and not Bao Buns but it was still amazing. Now to the main event as we got a lot... We went with the: Fried Chicken With Dried Chilli Spicy Szechuan Beef Broth Kung Po Chicken Shanghai Fried Noodles With Shredded Pork Crispy Chilli Shredded Beef Fried Chicken With Dried Chilli - This was tied for my favorite dish. It's always one of my go-tos. I sounds like it's just fried pieces of chicken with chili but it's so much more then that. Just so much flavor. It you have never had it it's a must. Crispy Chilli Shredded Beef - This was also tied for my favorite. I love a good crispy beef dish. The sauce was great and the beef was still so tender. Kung Po Chicken - This is just a classic that is always going to be good and is a crowd pleaser Shanghai Fried Noodles With Shredded Pork - Did you really get Chinese of you don't get noodles? Of course not. These noodles we so fresh and the sauce was great. We didn't even realize we were getting pork in it when we ordered so that was a nice surprise. Spicy Szechuan Beef Broth - This was for sure our wild card dish. The beef was great but this is a true Szechuan dish. You could tell by the fresh peppers and how peppery it was. If you're not ready if it that flavor blast is going to get you. We had an amazing time and of course meal at Shanghai Modern. If you are in London and want some amazing Chinese with all of the offerings this is the place to come to.

The La Mian Stall is an institution and long time resident at the the sunday market at Brick Lane…read more To find them, they are near the top of brick lane market, right underneath the underpass, closer to Shoreditch High Street Station than Aldgate East. Sundays only from some time in the morning until 5pm when the market shuts down. What you will find is a little taste of Asia in the best possible way. Hand-stretched flour noodles (la-mian) made right there before your very eyes, boiled, then served in the broth and meat accompaniments of your choosing. I had one with minced pork and 'special sauce' (who doesn't like special sauce?) and it was really good. The noodles were (obviously) really fresh, the broth was decent, and the pork bits salty and flavourful. AND all for about £5 a bowl. They also have chicken, roast pork, chilli tripe, and all kinds of available versions in addtion to some wok-fried items and really tasty dim sum. The only dim sum I tried was char siew bao, and it was legit (£1.50 for two). Plus they have a plastic table-clothed table for a few people (can maybe fit about 8 or so people) and some cheap plastic stools to sit on, so it is one of the few places along the brick lane market where you can actually sit down to eat. So authentic in its practicality and function that it makes me smile. This is also a great stall because you can stare at the guy making noodles, which is a fun show in itself. He's got skills.

** IMPORTANT NOTE: I think these guys go on holidays for 3-4 months at the beginning of the year,…read moreso don't freak out like I did when I kept visiting Brick Lane every Sunday hoping to catch them! Hopefully they'll be back soon :( ** I've been extremely picky about Chinese food since arriving in London, but luckily, this little La Mian stall under the bridge at Brick Lane has got it right! Fresh hand pulled noodles (la mian), swimming in a bowl of broth with your choice of roast duck, chicken, minced pork, and a few other variations. They also serve up other small dim sum items, such as pork buns, shrimp dumplings (har gow), pork dumplings (shiu mai), spring rolls, etc. I've tried their roast chicken leg, which is very good. The broth that they use is a mixture of soy, chicken (possibly beef) bouillon stock powder, plus a few other things. I think the broth could be better, but for the quantity I get, and by London standards - there's not much else to complain about! I've also had their tan tan noodles, which came with 5 or 6 pork shu mai. The shu mai was alright, I don't think they make this, and it was in a spicy peanutty soup. I've had proper tan tan noodles before, and this kind of missed the mark. Tasty in general, yes.. but doesn't really resonate a true bowl of tan tan noodles. i think I'm just gonna stick with normal noodles in a basic broth + meat! As for seating, there's a little table with a few small stools, but good luck getting a seat unless you're on your own! There's also a huge jar of chili oil on the table too, so don't forget to drizzle some over your noodles before taking off. The cost is very reasonable, especially for the quantity that you get. I think it runs you anywhere from £5.50-£7 per bowl, and even though they don't look THAT big - don't let it deceive you, as you will literally have to roll away. In Chinatown, a crappy bowl of noodles will cost you about £6, plus their "discretionary" (translation: mandatory) service charge. However, be prepared to wait for your food! Its awesome watching the noodle man do his thang, but with everyone standing around watching, its hard to figure out where to queue, and if people are even waiting in the queue. I believe this is a 2-man show, and while I get that they are popular and I'm sure they're popping out as many orders as they can - we waited 45 minutes for 4 bowls of noodles, which is a bit ridiculous. I think if they had a 3rd person in there, it would really speed things up. In any case though, if you have a lazy Sunday, get in line :)

Shanghainese at the top of its game…read more Xiao Long Bao to die for. Dim sum as good as any I've had in the NY/NJ metro area. Lobster was amazingly fresh and served over perfect ginger scallion sauce. The greens were as fresh as any I've tried. Top tip: Reserve in advance. This place fills up quick from walk ins. Sits in Chinatown near all the tourist spots.

Stumbled upon this spot because we just needed to rest for a bit, and they had patio seats. We were…read morepleasantly surprised, I'm always on the hunt for some good rice noodle rolls, and they were pretty good. Service was excellent as well. This was my first Chinese restaurant experience in the UK, I'd say it was not bad at all. Come for dim sum if you're in Chinatown or Leicester Square area.

Yauatcha serves dim sum in the heart of SoHo, London and has maintained a Michelin star since 2004…read more Pros: -Accommodated our walk-in party of four despite being a busy night, showcasing great customer service -Menu highlights popular/recommended dishes making the selection process easy for newcome -Unique array of curated cocktails Cons: -Portions are on the smaller side -Didn't find that it was better than Din Tai Fung despite all the accolades it's received

Really enjoyed dinner and drinks here for my girlfriend and me. Definitely recommend it.read more

Yummy and cozy and family owned, this is really a gem of a spot. The people who work here are also…read morethe friendliest humans. The potato truffle dumplings are my favorite thing on the menu so far (word on the street is that sea bass is also really good) but honestly haven't had a bad dish here. I don't think you can go wrong.

We had an absolutely great experience here tonight. My husband and I were the first reservation at…read more5pm and as such, seated promptly and also served immediately. We ate outside in the covered seating area; it's dog-friendly which is awesome! Excellent server that allowed us to sample some saki. I had the steamed prawn dumplings (4 pieces), the silken tofu and the sesame needles. All were delicious! The dumplings were perfectly moist and filled with prawn "meat"; the tofu was a very good size, filling and covered with wonderful herbs and spices; whilst I thought the sesame needles were overpriced for the portion size, I still greatly enjoyed them. My husband had the pork pot stickers and meatball special. He said he enjoyed them as well and wasn't overtly stuffed. We both got the Madame Butterfly cocktail and loved it: sweet and spicy Not very strong though. We would totally come back! Shame it's so far from us!

The best dumplings! Love the crunch outside of the pan fried ones. The cucumber salad also hit the…read morespot, so fresh! We loved that it was located in Spitalfields and we were able to walk around to the other areas/shops. A cool little area in Shoreditch. The food came out fast, fresh, and hot! Service was friendly.

Fast, fresh, delicious!! Haven't had shen jian bao in years,…read moredelighted to have stumbled across them

Went out with family to this restaurant. Food was good, especially the salt and pepper squid,…read moreprobably one of the best places in London for this dish. Another notable dish was their aubergine and tofu hotpot. The dessert "3 color" was also tasty. Service was dodgy, especially when we told them we don't really want a white rice refill (we were a party of 11) but they insisted that they will just give us a "little". Well, they ended up giving us a whole new (HUGE) bowl of white rice even though we were clearly done eating. Ended up charging us an extra £26 for the unwanted white rice (wtf). We ended up just paying it as we didn't want to argue over something so petty in front of family (and they knew it too), but come on! Not cool.

Some of the items here are pretty good, and others aren't. This is one of the few dim sum…read morerestaurants in the area but it's definitely not the best in London. I'd usually recommend making reservations when it to comes to dim sum but there a ton of tables here and they were only half seated when we came on Sunday afternoon. Customers dining were primarily Asian families and young adults. Out of the everything we tried, the best dishes were the Thai style chicken feet, salt & pepper squid, and the fried cha siu dumplings. Those that weren't so great were the shu mai and shrimp dumplings. Overall, not a terrible place but don't have high expectations. I'd only come back for the convenience and guaranteed table.