Dim sum in London. Absolutely fabulous. Visiting London from LA and needed some comfort food. The food was really good, c'mon it's dim sum! The drinks were surprisingly awesome with lots of options for cocktails and mocktails. And the staff was friendly, helpful and patient. Great place to unwind for a bit, slow the pace, and enjoy yourself. read more

Service = abominable lol. Let's just get that out of the way. The servers either had no idea what they were doing, were rude, or both. It was extremely, extremely slow between rounds of food and there were quite a few stumbles in the beginning. We opted for the bottomless drink and food and found that we had to be quite aggressive in order to get our value given the slowness. They serve drinks in pitchers and we found all to be tasty but sugary. The food was honestly very good - we loved the vegetable buns, the siu mai was quite tasty and the dumplings were all decent. It was just honestly a horrific ordering system because they refused to give fresh menus (so they kept getting confused on what we were checking off) and you couldn't order more food until you were done with what you had which led to 15+ minutes in wait time between courses. They did allow us to order for an extra 30 minutes on top of our allotted time so I thought everything was fair, but it was shocking service. Would maybe go back. read more

I'm going to preface this review with the fact that I MAY be a little bit of a dim sum snob coming from a Chinese family. If it were at home I would describe it as "Americanized" dim-sum so I guess I would call this "London-ized" dim sum?? I don't know, you get the point. You order dim-sum on an order sheet. I decided to get the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves and the crispy duck spring rolls. The sticky rice was underwhelming, I wasn't a fan of the filling. The duck spring rolls were better than the sticky rice. My big thing was I felt like the prices for the portion sizes and quality were just not good. My two things equalled about 12 pounds including service charge which is a rip off for the food quantity and quality. Service was also SUPER slow. It took us about 10 minutes of sitting there to even get greeted. Definitely not a fan of this restaurant. read more

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We went there for a snack before 3:00, they just let us to ordered by happy hour menu. The foods are very creative and tasted good. The drink they did a great job as well. We will certainly go back if we visit London again. read more

D1 and I became overcome by 'Dumplingus Needextremus' a condition I passed down to her as the carrier of the rare xiao long bao gene. She has been in Pamplona for six months and had the condition in it's worst form. This place is a very satisfactory cure for the dumpling afflicted. Not a patch on Sydney dumpers but good for an urgent fix. read more

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Ping Pong is my love. It's a chain, but I don't care. Who cares if it's delicious and healthy? I've never actually eaten in the restaurant, but I've picked up the take away. That's a pretty good sign though right, because they've packaged it up, and I have to take it home, unpack it, and it's still phenomenal? Yes I think it's a good sign. Anyway, my husband and I like ordering a bunch of dim sum from their menu and just sharing it. The black prawn dumpling is by far the best dumpling ever ever ever. Holy gazolie it's incredible. We also like the mushroom and scallop, veggie, edamame. Really, they're all very good. I also like their soup- thai style mushroom soup- it's very strong with lemongrass but it's really nice. And their rice pot- tofu, mushroom, and black bean rice pot- it's quite big and delicious. Yay Ping Pong. It's got a lot of variety, and yummy, healthy vegetarian/vegan food. Yum. A great option if you're in a hurry but want something that is warm and not terrible for you. read more

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This spot was suggested by my sister, we arrived for Happy Hour. I love the ambiance of this place, the decor was on point. We ordered a variety of items to share & I was pleased with them all. Our drinks were pretty tasty too. I do think it's a bit overpriced for the portion size, but, I would definitely return & recommend it to others. read more

Ping Pong - Beef gyoza, prawn toast, vegetable spring rolls, edamame, long stem broccoli - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

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I still love the food from Ping Pong but the service really was dire tonight. As well as very very slow even though it wasn't very busy the waitress was a bit rude - blunt and dismissive. Stillll as always I can recommend the char Sui bun, roast pork puffs and the yuzu matcha cake. Personally think the spinach and beef dumpling is very bland but also enjoyed the potato edamame cake and the veal spring rolls. The special dumplings - 3 different colours - were ok but nothing special. Tasty food but not the usual service read more

I really like Ping Pong as it is the perfect place to go with a group of pals and is one of those sociable meals where everyone can tuck in mezze style. The decor is simple, with low seating, dim lighting and square glass tables. We all usually go for selection of dim sum, but I would recommend that if you are hungry or have some manly men with you who enjoy a proper feast, opt for a solo meal. The dim sum is wonderful though, particularly the spicy meat options (there are a number of different types) and the cocktail list is quite extensive. The lavender herbal teas are interesting as come in a glass and as you drink, the leaves expand - the innocent tea became quite the talking point of our table! It does get expensive however as it is easy to get carried away with the ordering so I would recommend you make firm decisions at the start of the meal as to how much you want. Definitely a winner for me though as the place is relaxing, fun and a sociable way to have a meal with friends. read more

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I know everyone raves about Ping Pong, and rightly so. Clean, minimal interirors, funky menus and staff who know the dim from their sum, it's a great place for a first date, or just meeting with friends. All the Ping Pong restaurants have a great vibe, but i really like this one in particular as it's always got a great buzz. Yes, the dim sum are delicious, but to go for a decent meal if you're hungry, it's not great value as I usually get distracted by the relatively cheap price per plate, but having to order copious amounts to feel satisfied. They have an enormous list of dim sum, with a variety of fillings and they really are divine. I'd recommend not going in super-starving though, unless you're willing to part with some serious cash! read more

Ping Pong - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

***Part II of above review*** ...I should've known that the food here was going to suck when I asked our server for a spoon and he looked baffled at my request. Has this man ever eaten soup dumplings in his life, probably not. Considering the only soup based dumpling on the menu is the xiao long bao, any competent server would know that you can't consume it without burning ones mouth in a deliciously steaming broth that explodes with one bite. I digress...we finish the crappy food we ordered and figured since it's "Lazy Sunday", we might as well order more food as we intend to take advantage of mediocre all you can eat fusion dim sum. "Wow you finished those fast!", Alberto States. He rushingly takes away our plates. Cool, we think. Let's order more, but there's one problem, he took away the pen we used to self mark the menu with the items we wanted. Hell come back we think to ourselves. 5 mins pass. Water glass is now empty. 10 mins pass, still no sign of Alberto. 35 minutes pass: Alberto is seen taking orders from our neighbors, bussing tables, cleaning tables with what appears to be blue windex, and touching food right after. Cross contamination? I hope homeboy washed his hand. In every instance of coming near us, Alberto would rush by us--seemingly to avoid eye contact with us despite us glaring at him. Everytime the man walked by, he stared at his shoe. Reminiscent of my teenage self when I walked by a girl, I thought was attractive. As it approaches the 35 minute walk, we say f*** it, let's just get the check. The total is $47 GBP (would be $50 GBP if they charged us for their Lazy Sunday Special). Another 10 minutes pass and no one seems to even notice we are here. My brother goes up the front to politely ask for the check. Alberto returns with his portable card reader. No longer a confident man who took our initial order. He seemed overworked and tired and did not even bother to ask us about our meal or engage in any meaningful conservation. All he does is attempt to perform basic math aloud to spilt our bill. A 12.5 percent "optional" service fee is added to our bill. Did this man deserve his tip, no; but who in their right mind would defy to pay it. Anyways the travesty of their "Lazy Sunday" all you can eat switch and bait lunch is over with. I head to the cloakroom to wash my hands. Great it's locked. 5 minutes pass by, I hear a flush and boom...another server exits the bathroom. The look in eye is of disgust. FML this dude just took a massive dump...the remnants of his stool is still in the bathroom. I hold my breath for dear life as it smells like he ate a dead person. Hands washed...I ran out of that bathroom as fast as I could. This place sucks, I think to myself. TLDR: if you want authentic dim sum, skip this place and head to china town. I'm sure any lowly rated place over there is better than this place. Don't trust TripAdvisor...1000+ 4 star average reviews probably written by people who never had dim sum in their life. Make me an Yelp Elite already. My reviews are fire. Peace. Use Yelp in UK my friends. read more

There are two floors to this PP so even if it looks busy give it a go if you're passing and looking for some dim sum. The whole chain is all 'cocktail Chinese food' - it's set to quite modern, slightly westernized design and most the clientele are usually local office workers with a smattering of tourist. The colours are much darker and atmospheric than a traditional Chinese restaurant and the menu reflects this in it's more minimalist edge. I think your best bet is to share a few dishes between the people you're eating with as most of the dim sum is typically small and bite size so you can easily mix and match. Prices aren't extortionate but again more than you'd pay in a more just off Chinatown sort of location. Try the jasmine tea after, they serve it so that the plant sort of flower's as you drink it. Give it a go. read more

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Only a short review: Awesome variety of tasty Dim Sum! We have enjoyed following Dim Sum this evening: - Chicken & garlic Dim Sum (our favourite!) - Duck Spring Roll (crispy) - Char Siu Bun - Beef filet dumpling Everything was really delicious! read more

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A light pre-theater dinner. Very good. We had the nuts starter, duck rolls, one shumai and one har gow, the duck salad and pork buns. All were tasty. The duck salad was the highlight. Not inexpensive given the amount of food but it was a perfect amount for us. Seating was a little tight. Didn't know until too late that they have a downstairs seating area where we could have been a bit more relaxed. read more

The atmosphere was great, the food tasted fresh and was, for the most part, great/delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food is a bit pricey, and some items were ok in taste, but not great. Solid four stars. read more

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My friend and I stopped by here since we were staying at the Mandeville and were craving dim sum. For a restaurant chain I was pretty impressed with their menu items. The best thing about Ping Pong is that they serve dim sum all day! Fantastic. They have all the items that make dim sum amazing (har gao, shu mai, sticky rice, etc.). My favorite item was the duck spring rolls. Yum! They also have a variety of teas which I love. Ping Pong is a great place to get your dim sum fix, but if you want the authentic Asian experience you have to hop on the tube and go to SOHO. read more

I've been to many ping pong places. Strangely for a self confessed food freak I had never got into dim dum. We have Chinatown and of course now the trend is huge with various pop ups, restaurants and food stalls in 2016, but Ping Pong was actually one of the first on the scene. It was also my first proper introduction. The first time I went I thought it was amazing. Maybe it still is in that same branch by Carnaby St. Here this branch and I've been to many it was like all the others thought I can't help feel more savvy about what dumplings or dim sum should be. Maybe I've become more in tune with what to look for...a non thick outer casing. The fried dumplings are nice, but the star is the prawn steamed dumplings. It's only this I really like anymore. It's a franchise place now but I can't help but feel they haven't progressed as a brand, especially with their menu. Not to say it's bad at all. To me it represents a quick fun eating experience with friends or partner. Somewhere with very good cocktails and depending on your branch a nice layout. But it doesn't set any benchmark for dim sum. The quality is ok and that's what you get for a reasonable price. read more

Sadly for us, we told our hotel we wanted a sushi recommendation .. they interpreted that as dim sum recommendation and sent us to Ping Pong. Nothing remarkable here; appears to be popular though as it filled up rather quickly after our arrival. Overpriced average dim sum .. probably should have listened to the kids and left after our first drink. read more

Oi Ping Pong! Hurry up and get yourself down to Brighton ASAP! Ping pong is a dim sum lovers wet dream. This little Chinese tapas place IS a chain, but unfortunately we do not have one where I live. Shame Shame shame... This one seems small when you enter, with little tables very close together, but fear not! There's more seating downstairs if it's looking busy. We had a table Next to the most hilarious couple of men I've ever eavesdropped on (not hard - you are very close together) but if I wasn't enjoying their conversation so much, it could of been annoying. We chose a few dishes to share and I would greedily say - about 6-7 should fill you up. We had a gorgeous chicken soup - delicate flavours but still managed to feel wholesome. Then shared a pork bun - so different to anything I've had before but I loved it! We then went on to munch our way through the dim sum menu - mostly steamed. All very tasty. Drinks were quite expensive and annoyingly I had a lovely glass of Malbec and could have quite easily enjoyed another if it wasn't the best part of £8! Not too cheap but thoroughly enjoyed it. Brightonians - the nearest thing we've got to Ping Pong down here is Yum Yum Ninja I believe! read more

Everything you eat and drink here is a special little creation. I don't care that it's a chain ... it's the best chain ever. I ate here two nights in a row. Oink. Oink. Can I open a Phoenix franchise? The desert needs your dumplings. Wanted: Desperately seeking flowering tea and soup dumplings to enjoy with friends and/or by myself ... because who wants to share? read more

Yes, yes, I know, Ping Pong isn't REAL dim sum. But you know what it is? Generally fast, tasty, and filling when I am on my lunch break and want fairly healthy hot food in my 45min or less time slot. 2-3 dishes, and a glass of tea, and I am a happy camper. I tend to try the seasonal specials, and I love the king prawn & garlic dumpling in squid ink pastry. The service at this location is better than what I have had at the others. Friendly, attentive, and they don't look at me funny when I ask for the bill right after my food comes(so I can dash out the door and back to work when I am done). Thanks guys. I've even got a loyalty card. Now I feel like a real yuppie. Please shoot me. read more

From the street, this place looked empty and sketchy, but once inside, it opens up into a huge, and well-frequented, restaurant. The dim sum was not presented in the way I am used to - on a tray, pushed by an old Chinese woman, and you just grab what you want. In this joint, you order from a menu, like tapas. But it was still good stuff. read more

Ping Pong - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

This restaurant was the perfect place to lose my Dim Sum virginity oh so many years ago and it most certainly left me coming back for more. As a naive young waif back in my first year of university, coming to the big city from a humble country home, I'd never heard of Dim Sum. I remember the evening well, a group of friends (cosmopolitan Londoners) were going for dinner and I couldn't say no. Apprehensive at first, soon all fears were dashed. Ping Pong was the perfect setting, with the wine flowing I began to feel relaxed and comfortable, there was no pressure, I could take my time and say no if it all got to much. Oh how times have changed. Long gone are they days when the mention of a Char Sui bun caused me to break into a sweat, I now need to make regular visits to Ping Pong, I may go as far to say I'm a Dim Sum hussy! Ping Pong can accommodate many a social situation. Be it a working lunch, a flying visit, a meal with friends and family, a date. It suits all. This specific restaurant (there are 11 throughout London) is over 2 floors, ground and basement. The ground floor is alot more fast paced than downstairs. It is dominated by a large round table in the middle which is perfect if you manage to be seated on it but for the other surrounding tables, they are more than a little crampt. In a restaurant where a meal may consist of 6 plates one would hope to have more room that of a TV dinner tray, but ho hum, people that sit here are generally on lunch breaks or in meetings and don't have time to sit around. It works well if you want a fast paced lunch with out feeling like your under pressure to leave. If a more leisurely, relaxed experience is what you are after then I urge you to request a seat downstairs. Although I will take this opportunity to issue a warning, down in the basement area, there are no windows, its cosy and quiet and more than easy to lose yourself in a Lychee Martini or 4 and suddenly forget that you are in central London and have to contend with half of Oxford Street whilst in an alcohol induced daze. However the Lychee Martinis are fabulous and you have been warned! So, on to the food. It's all amazing. I have never had a bad eating experience there. Anything steamed melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more, I tend to avoid the baked puffs, not that they're bad but more pastry than filling does not a happy Hannah make. The Char Sui bun has the same affect, it is nice but sometimes I feel like I'm eating a cloud to find a little bit of pork. On the other end of the scale the Crispy Prawn Ball is amazing. Once one has worked out how to devour such a peculiar looking entity, it's all good. The squid in Satay sauce is so so good, as are the honey glazed ribs. The cocktail list is extensive and brilliant, I find them expensive but then I find every cocktail in London expensive, they are much the same price as anywhere else. The teas are equally exciting. Cheap and they put on a show, what more could you want, a flower emerging from a ball certainly makes me smile, maybe I'm just easily pleased. Still go and try it and see if it has the same effect! Each dish varies from about £2 to £4 so depending on how much of a pig you are and how much you like your booze it can work out very cheap. Personally, I am a pig and I like a tipple, for 2 of us the bill is usually £30. So, whether your a Dim Sum virgin or know your Har Gau from your Shu Mai, go and check this place out, it's a keeper! read more

Ping Pong - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

For the dim sum purest; forgive me and let me qualify my review - I was disappointed because Atari-Ya was closed, got lost walking around looking for another place, and was famished when I finally ended up at Ping Pong. It isn't a hole in the wall, traditional, inexpensive, or filling dim sum place, but damn... Thanks Ping Pong for being at the corner easily seen, inviting, and satisfying my appetite. The tasting menu was not traditional and not as filling but then again, I'm still a newbie Londoner and still haven't adjusted my big American appetite yet. However, it was still tasty and somewhat creative. I found the fried stuff was a lot better than the steamed items but again. it was FRIED. Also, the signature Ping Pong cocktail was pretty tasty. Next time, I'll try this place on a Sunday for the all you can eat dim sum before my stomach adjust to UK quantities and prices. read more

Ping Pong is taking over the world, and you can see why. The dim sum is excellent; Ive been to a few PP's over the years and they've always given great service (including the time the waiter thought we had ordered too much!). The food is awesome, I'd say on par with dim sum I've had in China and HK, though a *little* pricey. They have a bunch of set menus which is good,inclgood veggie range for the health and environment conscious ;) They do also they do a buffet on Sunday for £21 which I am trying to convince a bunch of mates to come with me to :) I'd recommend evreything from the steamed section cos it rocks! Hmm...looks like today's lunch is sorted then. read more

Asian tapas! Depending on how hungry you are, you can spend a little or spend a lot. This is a great place to go with a date or with a group of people (and share everything). The drink menu is the best! I love the bubble tea and specialty martinis. read more

So delicious. At first I was reluctant to try Americanized dim sum, but I was blown away by how amazing everything tasted. My bf ordered all our food, so I don't remember exactly everything I had, but it was all delicious. I remember ordering a lemongrass drink that was divine. I wish they'd open a ping pong in LA! read more

Not sure if this is Chinese or Japanese food. They tried to be a Chinese restaurant but then they served Japanese salad with dim sum. Decoration is Japanese want to be. Meal portion is very small. It's more for tasting rather than dinner so don't expect to be full unless you order double/ triple each dish. read more

I love Ping Pong. It's like.. an Asian McDonalds for me, or something. The food is good and tasty, the service is quick and friendly. They have good beer and a wide selection of food. I tend to go for one of the set menus, Ping Pong selection for one. It's £12.50, amazing value and you get a good range of food. The potato and edamame cakes are... hnnnngh. My only disappointment is that the rice dish that they used to serve with this was a beautiful chicken and broccoli dish and now it's mushroom and vegetables. If I hadn't of had the chicken one, I wouldn't be disappointed, but seeing as I had (and it was so tasty) I do miss it. So, yeah, it's not fancy, but absolutely worth a hit if you're passing and fancy dim sum. read more

It is a cold and windy winter Friday in London. You spent some time walking around and it feels like you could use some lunch. There is no better place to go than Ping Pong and have some of their winter warmer lunch. It was one of those places I wanted to go to for a long time. My hubby is not a big fun of dim sum, so I thought that lunch would be a great option. We both chose Winter Warmer lunch - regular and vegetarian option. It comes with 6 or 7 dim sums, rice dish with broccoli, mushrooms and chicken (in regular option), 2 sauces and a tea of choice. I had some lovely jasmine lily green tea. It was a great deal and the food was delicious. It was just what we needed at that moment. It filled us up and brought some strength to face the cold again. read more

Ping Pong - Jasmine lily green tea - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

Really nice Dim Sum place. There are a few around the place. Bit pricey but they are TASTY! Cocktails are great too. I recommend if you fancy Dim Sum. read more

Nice decor and ambience though for some reason the day we went, it was steaming hot, (and I'm the kind of person who has to wear thermals for half the year!) The food was nice but fairly uninspiring. I had a mango and goji juice to start which unfortunately tasted like watered down Rubicon. I do love a good mango juice - but this isn't it :( The veggie set menu for £10 is good value, but the fried bits that come out first were really greasy and set the bar low (especially the potato cakes - this is my favourite easy-to-cook veg and should be a basic dish). The steamed dumplings were much better, but not enough to make me want to come back. I wouldn't say no, but it's not my first choice... soz folks x read more

Delicious meal with a huge selection of vegetarian options. The service wasn't the best. They couldn't find a carafe for water and they forgot to bring one dish from our set menu. I'd still go there again anytime we're in London. read more

Sometimes I just need some Dim Sum. There is something rather special about the little balls of sweet and sour filled joy (buns) coming in piping hot thatched wooden gazebo box. Dumpling of various varieties and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves. It's the perfect thing to share with a group and this is just what we did. 11 of us at a large round table made it a great atmosphere to "pass that yum thing" around. I was a little dismayed by the prices, though for London, I guess I shouldn't have been too shocked! The menu is pretty big with lots of choices for everyone. I wasn't particularly hungry after a huge lunch so went for the lighter options. I actually was in the mood for veggie things and found a great deal to choose from. I personally ordered the vegetable dumpling soup which came with a gorgeous broth which was warm but not overpowering. Perfect appetizer. I had the vegetarian sticky rice which came all wrapped up. I had some of the chicken dumplings which were tiny parcels of joy and went great with the sauce. I pinched a bit of the little lamb chops off the table which were succulent and gave just enough tug when you tried to rip it off the bone. Also, the beer deal was pretty legit as we got a bucket (yes, a bucket) of 10 beers for like 29 pounds? Next time I go, I am definitely going to pig out on the 29 pound set menu. No contest. read more

I've had a dim sum craving ever since I've been in London. We randomly found this place after exploring the shops around the area. We had to wait a few minutes to be seated since it was packed. We had to sit downstairs. It was a little tight space, I'm not sure how they were able to bring all our food without hitting anyone. Anyways, there was a menu that you pick out the food you want so we did that since we were unsure of how this whole process works. Dim sum was amazing, the drinks were amazing. I wish I went back here when I was in London recently. They should have places like this in the states. I will try the set menu next time I"m back in London. read more

I have to say that i was really suprised to say how good the food is. I have eaten dim sum all over the world and i have to admit that this tastes authentic and good with a modern twist. The menu is exciting and the drinks are fun. It is a definite must try and i have been back more than 3 times. My favorite are the buns and shrimp dumplings! Try everything! Delicious and cool. read more

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Very tiny place. We were two for dinner about 8pm on Monday night. As I walked in, no one at the door to welcome us. Two tables were available, each can sit 4 people. One single customer just finished his dinner and walked out. He was sitting at one of the table. Finally a woman walked to us, But said that we have to wait. She looked over all the 2 people's table, told us to wait till one might finish eating soon, about 10 -15 mins. There wasn't anyone else waiting. There were two tables available. The single customer just had dinner at a 4 people's table! WTH! They didn't want my business! Leave! I decided to walk to next door "Mole taco bar" what a pleasant place. The service was wonderful! The tacos were very interesting and tasty. The mango cheesecake, yum! Skip this ping pong! read more

Came here a year ago with a large group of 60 people (all American). I can honestly say this was the worst Chinese food I've ever had. Maybe it was because they had to serve a lot of people but the restaurant did know about us way in advance. We were all starving and still I could barely eat any of it. read more

Fun place - casual dining place. Definitely a bit under the radar - with food that was quite good, a strong 4 star. Service was blah - hence an overall 3 star. The manager tried to compensate for a very underperforming server - she rolled her eyes while getting water. If they get this right - I would have given them a strong 4 star. read more

It's a Chinese dim sum chain. They serve ok dim sum. The service was slow (what is it with the delay on providing the check in London?) Went with a bunch of friends for lunch and it was lovely to catch up. The ribs and chicken skewers were dried out. The spicy chicken wings were bony, juicy and smothered in a tasty sauce. The edamame had something on them but it was bland. The broccolini had another bland dipping sauce. The firecracker rolls were spicy but dry. There was a mystery pork roll thing with a delicious black bean dipping sauce. There was some other fried roll with two chilli dipping sauce that was otherwise pretty blah. The had lots of refreshing cocktails like yuzu & cucumber and ginger & lemongrass. We had some dumplings that were moist but otherwise dull. I think that's everything. Lots of sauces. Nothing stunning, a few disappointments and mediocre service. read more