My mother was in town recently and we all went out for a final dinner at Yauatcha. The Food was delish. Simply presented, but every mouthful was an experience. To quote my boyfriend: "the food was blindingly good." The food came out in a well paced manner where we were never waiting for food, nor did we feel rushed, even though we had a return time on the table reservation. Our Waiter was pleasant and knowledgeable. The room itself was open and nice enough - not unpleasant, but not somewhere you would want to hang out for an extended amount of time. not to mention the music was a bit thumpy, although the chairs were so low that my ankles hurt from being cramped. It actually was so uncomfortable that i had to half take off my heels under the table. Im rather glad i didnt see the bill. i have a feeling it was not for the light of pocket. read more

I'm making my way through high-end Chinese restaurants in London. In general, I have a narrative in my mind that while some asian foods, like sushi, enjoy a high markup, Chinese food in the Western world is often seen as cheap takeaway. You expect to have your kung-pao chickens and beef and broccolis served up to you in a takeaway box for about £5 - leading to caricatures like Panda Express in the states and Wok to Walk in the UK. The problem with these too for actual Chinese establishments is that because of this unidimensional view and a universal expectation of cheapness - Chinese restaurants end up battling over operational efficiency - cutting costs, skimping on taxes, paying minimum wage. Re-imagined, upscale Chinese restaurants would bring the benefit of giving Chinese chefs in the western world more freedom to experiment and explore while raising the overall expectation of what a Chinese restaurant could be. Yauatcha, I'm visiting right on the cusp of having Duck and Rice yesterday. But Yauatcha is in style more similar to Hakkasan than it is Duck and Rice. So after I've eaten all of these foods, imagine my surprise when I realized that all three of these restaurants were created by the SAME GUY - Alan Yau; Yautcha of course being his namesake, Hakkasan named after his ethnic minority background of being Hakka and Duck and Rice I can only imagine because the guy probably GORGES himself on that stuff. Good for him.I happened to come with my Asian American roommate from New York that also went to Harvard (many shared identities as you can see) and we both had the Tou Chan. You can find the menu online, but I'll run through some of my favorite of the dishes: Chicken Gyoza Wild Mushroom Dumpling - I generally like anything named "wild mushroom x" and this was no exception Beef in black-bean sauce - so good, it reminded me of my childhood favorite "dou chi ling yu" which is fish with black bean. Ultimately a great meal, for a reasonable £35. I also highly enjoyed the "nan" and the "nu" on the door and briefly wondered how a non-Chinese reader would be able to distinguish between the men and women's bathroom, until I looked more closely and saw the "W" and "M" etched into the doors. read more

I come to this place as a treat, it's a little bit more expensive than most other yum cha (dim sum) places, but you get a much higher quality of food. The restaurant is on two levels and stylishly decorated, they can cater for groups or couples. I would book if I wanted to take more than 4 people though. I found the tables a little uncomfortable when sat at them but not something that would prevent me coming back. The service is high end, with the staff being very attentive and 100x more friendly than your usual Chinese (get em in, feed em, get em out) restaurant. The food is probably one of the best dumpling places in central London, they have a great selection and its all made to a high quality. I also like the small quirky takes they have on classic dishes. The best way to sell this place from me is... I don't really like Chinese food but I can always be persuaded to come here (especially is someone else is paying!) read more

WOW!!!!! A friend recommended this restaurant and I have to say, one of my faves in London!! Its like Dim Sum fine dining!! The menu is unstoppable, so, we need to go back and try everything else!! hahaha!! Everything to share , order at least 7 per 2 if hungry!! Try thier citrus martini!! mmmmmmm! Perfect dinner after the Michael Jackson Thriller Live show!!! Service was FAST and GREAT!!! read more

Extremely tasty dim sum in London! I have tried so many dim sum restaurants in London - most of them in Chinatown or Soho and for me, this is the only one that really met the mark. Came here with my husband and in-laws for Friday night dinner and we were all very happy with the experience. Highlights of our meal were the shrimp dumplings - amazing - I could have had an entire meal of them, the crispy duck pancakes (the duck was so perfectly crisp and tender) and the stir fried rib eye, which had the most beautiful flavours. We also had delicious Singapore noodles and a fantastic shrimp dish that I can't recall the name of. The calamari and prawn toast were tasty, but not a must-have and I wouldn't order them again. Good wine and cocktail list and a great selection of virgin cocktails (bonus for me as I am pregnant!). Fabulous meal, great service and lovely surroundings (I love the starry sky ceiling). We will definitely return again soon. read more

Yauatcha is the perfect combination of good food and good atmosphere. Reservations are a must on Friday and Saturday night. I prefer to sit downstairs, but it can get loud when you have screaming drunks next to you. I highly recomment the Tea soaked Ribs, but relally everything tastes great here. And don't forget dessert. read more

Food was just amazing, tried a lot of the good recommendations from Yelp reviews, and yes, you have to HAVE to have the jasmine tea ribs. Was just the best thing that has hit my taste buds!!! There was a tofu dish that was just amazing too, and chilli squid was really tasty. Heard about this place a lot and finally ventured in. Restaurant itself not amazing, bit too clinical for me, but when you're I good heaven you don't notice it! My waitress was pretty useless at recommending anything, kept saying well if you like it then it's good, thanks for that useful tip! But was a great lunch and kept me full for hours! read more

Very nice Cantonese restaurant and actually pretty authentic - as a person raised in China. As other reviews already mentioned, prawn dishes generally are good, and all the cheung funs are fantastic read more

It's a bit 'ladies who lunch'. Lots of advertising producers sharing a bottle or two and gassing about which director messed up which job and which producer copped off with which first AD. But frankly it's all the better for it! Tightly packed together tables in a dark buzzy basement with low ceilings and house music oozing out of the speakers. Waiters who look like they came out of Sex And The City. It's fun, why knock it? And the food isn't bad either. A couple of legendary dishes like the venison puffs and the tea smoked ribs. I had both again and they were as usual delicious. We wandered in on the off chance at about 11pm on a Sat night, and although it was packed and buzzing, they were able to accommodate us in no time which I think deserves the extra star I'm giving it. The menu has plenty to choose from and I applaud the authenticity of much of it. (They have congee if you dare order. Yuck.) You might think it's style over substance but actually there's a lot of good food too just like their sister place Hakasaan. I've had my battles in there like the time we over ordered and they wouldn't provide us with a doggy bag to take the rest home. Looked at me like I was mad when I made that suggestion. Certainly not something ladies who lunch often ask for. They are all skinny as a rake anyway. But you aren't fleeced for the experience. It's the sort of place you feel will cost a fortune because of the smart surroundings but actually if you pick wisely it's not that bad. You certainly feel like you've had a run for your money when you roll out of there anyhow. All in all, for a lively, stylish, buzzy experience in the middle of soho in cool surroundings with beautiful gossiping people, you can't really go wrong if you get a table here. read more

I was intending to visit this place for the umpteenth time again the other week for tea and cakes possibly followed by a cocktail when I realised the amazing cake counter had disappeared. Anyone know where it's gone? Will it be returning? I don't think I'll visit again if they don't have the macaroon platter still :( read more

The best Kung Pow chicken I've ever head. I had them add a little bit of spice to the dish to make it all the more perfect. I was not expecting to come to London and enjoy the best Asian Fusion food I've ever had, but I did. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meal as just as much as I did and raved about it. The restaurant itself is very trendy in terms of looks as well as clientele. It was exactly what I was looking for before a night on the town in London. read more

Hip and happening this Chinese restaurant is delicious. Sort of... People with shellfish allergies beware, as most dishes served here are with oyster sauce, even dishes that look vegetarian, and what first looks like an extensive and exciting menu limits those people with shellfish allergies down to a a measly few dishes to choose from. And when I say measly, I mean you can count the selection on one hand. This is important to note as one in our party was allergic and this meant that person had little to eat. Everybody else feasted. And the cuisine while distinctively Chinese had a modern approach which made for a truly tasty experience. Pork belly with truffles... foie gras, duck, and delightful pumpkin dim sum shaped into little pumpkins were divine. We came for desserts, however we were disappointed as by the time we were finished with our meal, the tempting dessert selections we had seen upon entering the restaurant were nearly all sold out and we were left with little to choose from. So, that was sort of the theme of the night here at Yauatcha: So much to tempt, so little actually available. The decor was trying too hard with its fish aquariums and Asian inspired seating. The seats themselves were very close to the ground and people were too close and on top of each other. My chair was next to one of the pillars and I had to sit a bit sideways and nearly on top of the table, so it was a bit uncomfortable. And yes, a bit noisy. Waitstaff too could have been a bit more attentive and not so rushed. Its a shame really as it is a fun place, great for small groups of friends. I think it definitely merits a try, as what was good, was tasty, but perhaps avoid Saturday night and the weekends. read more

I went here cos I had heard they had some of the best scallops in London. Pre booked a table easily with a weeks notice. They phoned me up 2 days beforehand to check that I was still coming which was good. Arrived at the restaurant and the staff were really friendly. Sat down and was offered water and a Cucumber dish with 3 difference dips. One was really hot (chilli type dip) another more of a sweet and sour type and the last one I think was soy sauce. Ordered our drinks but had to wait 45mins for it to arrive which was the most annoying thing of the evening. First dish arrived which was the Venison puff, tasty bits of meat in a pastry with sesame seeds on top. Had to wait around another 15-20 mins or so for the next 3 dishes to arrive, scallop shui mai which was delicious, lobster dumpling which had a hint of ginger. Last one was Champagne scallops which was also nice. We then had to wait another 20 or so minutes for our beef in black bean sauce and rice and noodles dishes to arrive. When they came, only the rice and noodles arrived and we had to wait about 10 mins for the beef to turn up. By the time it came the noodles were cold. Shame, because the beef was really nice and soft!!! Didn't bother ordering desert because we couldn't be bothered to wait again and we had already been sitting on the table for nearly 2 hours. Asked for the bill (waited another 10 mins for it) The food was top notch, staff really friendly. Only thing that stops it being 5 stars was all the waiting about. Would give the place another go just to see if the waiting about was just a one off!!! read more

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Yauatcha was recommended by a friend of mine as the informal version of London's well known restaurant Hakkasan. Alan Yau won Britain's first Michelin star for his Chinese cooking at London's Hakkasan and has opened Yauatcha a couple of years ago. Placed in middle of Soho my first trip there was in a rickshaw straight from a musical. We did not have a reservation and we also risked to miss the last order at 11pm at Saturday. After several left and rights in a labyrinth of narrow streets we arrives safe and sound. Friendly greeted we entered the ground floor of a modern decorated restaurant having our eyes drawn to gold fishes swimming in the display windows. The waiters all are dressed in a uniform designed by Tim Yip, who won an Oscar for art direction in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. During peak hours this restaurant is packed, lucky for us, we did not have to wait for a table and were seated in the chic teahouse and patisserie. I prefer it to the restaurant in the basement as I have to my front colourful patisseries displayed and to my back direct view into the kitchen, where Chinese chefs prepare the dim sums. Ordering several starters to share and some jasmine tea I finally get to try my prawn and date dumplings, which literally melt in my mouth. These Chinese dumplings were among the best I have ever tasted. For those who want to have a little bit more work I recommend the duck wrap. We finally have time to relax and recover from a rather busy and packed Soho, the musical and the bumpy rickshaw ride. read more

Deliciously expensive dim sum, it's worth it if you are celebrating something special or on vacation here in London but definitely not somewhere you can go on a weekly basis (well if you are rich then you can). Try it once at least Go early or make reservations as the place gets packed quick. Also, service was pretty good, it got slow once we ordered but the initial order taking was prompt, they also were very helpful in elaborating what was in certain dishes as we had some special diet restrictions during our visit. I can't remember everything we ordered but here are few that I really liked: Tea: White Silver Needle Tea Food: Chive and Prawn Dumpling Steamed Vegetable Dumpling King crab Shanghai siew long bun Hot & Sour Soup with shredded chicken So if I enjoyed it why only 3 stars, the slow service after we initially sat down it took forever to get water, then after we finally got to order, it took forever for our drinks to come (at least 10-15 minutes). It was an unfortunately long and exhausting meal as everything took a long wait. It took them 20 minutes to bring the tea and all the waiter could say is that he forgot to put the order in -- that's inexcusable considering the prices you pay to eat here. read more

Definitely my favourite place in London, even better than its older brother Hakkasan. I need to admit I don't really like Chineese food, but Yauatcha is an exception. All the times I have been here, I always asked the waiter to bring a dim sum selection (they can tailor to your taste if you tell them what you like) as starters: my favourite is the white roll with mushrooms, don't know the name though. Also try the crispy duck salad, is really tasty. As main, there is only one option for me: the crispy duck! It is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, litteraly my flatmate and me have been addicted to it for months last winter...it is tasty, the meat is tender, the sauce is great, pancakes are good...the best main you can have here. All the other stuff are pretty good too, but this one deverves to be tried at least once. You might think that Asian places don't serve good desserts, but here you have some delicious ones: my favourite is the Coconut Charlotte, but also the chocolate delice is very good. There are some very nice cocktails as well, fruity and colourful, and a good wine selection, even if I always end up taking the asian beer (I think Sapporo is the one I like better). The place is very nice, the street level floor is elegant and clean, but the best part is the lower ground floor with a blue lighting and a huge acquarium at the bar: Since the first time I came, I felt like to be in a "movie restaurant", the places where the characters usually meet for a date or a chat in the movies. The only problem is that it is so popular these days that finding a table and even making a reservation is a nightmare, over the weekend tables are booked since mid week! They offer various time slots, at 6.30, 8.30 and 10.30 for dinner and if you are lucky and call on the same day you can find something at 6.30 only... I can't wait to go back to London to come here again! read more

I'm a bit torn about Yauatcha. First time I went, we had the dim sum tasting menu. Now this was very good value, and it's true, the dim sum are a twist on the original and prepared with exceptional care (truffle oil in spring rolls?? it works.) Second time I went, we had more standard items off the menu. The dishes tasted good, with obviously quality ingredients, but not overwhelmingly different from the equivalent dish you'd get at a regular chinese restaurant. Maybe it's just me, but perhaps it's hard to get subtle, inventive "haut cuisine" type flavors in Chinese food. I'd go back, especially for the tasting menu, but what I love about Chinese food wasn't totally there in the main dishes. A good plus though - great tea selection, and if you order a few, you can really compare and contrast. read more

Dessert. In the window. Then dessert, in your stomach. And brilliant. Macaroons? Yup. And good. Dark chocolate with roasted sesame seeds? Yes, try that. No scheisse. It's fab. Dark chocolate cake with buddha's hand and mangosteen reduction? That too. I hear the food is good, and the service better - looks a bit spendy, but I can never get a table. But you can always go in and get sweets. And I'm not a sweets person. read more

Where to begin on Yauatcha? I want to give it 5 stars, as the aspects that were good, were excellent. But the bits that weren't good were pretty darn poor. It's worth a visit, but probably not a return - unless you're coming back for dessert. So, can we say three and a half stars? I've heard mixed things about the staff, but I have to say we didn't have any problems. They were very nice, accommodating, etc. Our main waiter was a bit hard to track down so we ended up waiting a bit longer than we would have wanted to order some things, and one of the staff tried clearing away a plate while someone was still eating off it, but other than that, it was fine. Foodwise, the wagyu beef puffs and chinese chive and prawn shumai were big hits, and we ordered a second round of each. I loved the scallop shumai (but be warned: I burned the roof of my mouth and am still feeling it a day later). I didn't try it, but the beef shumai ws a big letdown for everyone at the table, as was the pork and prawn shaumai. I don't think we finished either order (which says something, as the portions are quite small - 3 pieces of beef shumai, for example, when you'd get 4 for the same price at other places). I had the seafood dumpling soup, which was very very good. I loved the broth (and they served it with a bit of sauce to put in, which really made it taste incredible. But, again, price is a concern: £6.70 for a tiny tureen of soup with one dumpling. We also got a couple of mains to share: the quarter duck and the stir fry pepper chili seafood with asparagus. The duck was alright. A bit dry, but decent. The seafood dish was a definite disappointment. The scallops and shrimp were cooked very well, as was the asparagus, but the dominant flavour was salt. It was a really shame, as we loved the seafood-based chili sauce they put on the table with the shumai, and hoped the seafood chili dish would be just as good. The jasmine rice we got with it was a tad overcooked, too. For dessert we got a raspberry delice to share, which was amazing. Imagine a bit of lychee surrounded chocolate mouse shaped like a rose and covered in a velvety raspberry coating. So rich and so beautiful. And definitely something to return for - everyone absolutely loved it. The rest of the food? Well, most of the dim sum was a hit, if that helps? Overall cost was £170 for four (though with only two "main" dishes) which included 2 beers and 2 harder drinks (vodka/whiskey on the rocks, no cocktails). For that price I would have thought we walked out stuffed and/or overwhelmed with how good the food was. We did neither. read more

Though not really 100% authentic dim sum, I really did appreciate their efforts to blend east and west cuisine. The food is pretty good, but also very innovative with some creative twists on the classic cantonese style of dim sum. If you're looking for somewhere that's different, or perhaps an introduction into real authentic chinese food, this is the place to go. It has a nice ambiance and the wait staff is very friendly. The only slight problem I had was that I believe they charged for tea? That's quite unheard of for a dim sum restaurant. Otherwise, it's a good place to unwind and eat some dimsum. read more

The week wasn't progressing well in terms of food. One overpriced and bland experience after another. Yauatcha was a relief and a reminder that good food is out there in London. We had two dim sums as starters. Completely forget the names, but they were amazing. Had the home made spinach tofu with mushrooms as a main course. Very original and tasty. Food took long to serve but that was us being unlucky because everybody around us got plated up in no time. Yeah, it was that kind of week. But at least we were waiting for good food and the waitress was nice enough about it. read more

mediocre food, mediocre menu. Should've gotten a 3 but the place was ridiculously chaotic in my experience. I made reservation for 2:30, they made us wait near the entrance where kids and strollers are running around all over the place. Stressed out with low blood sugar level, it was a bad start to begin with. To the menu. I saw guotie (potstickers) on the menu, it was a chinese wait staff so I spoke in Chinese. and she repeated my order saying that it's steamed dumplings. I was like guotie HAS to be fried. that's the meaning of the words. She pointed to the english translation that it's steamed. If that's the case the chinese name should've been jiaozi definitely NOT guotie . To the hongyouchaushou . It's a shanghainese dish and shanghainese dumpling wrappers are different from the cantonese ones. Ours are made with just white flour. The fact that they used Cantonese dumpling wrapper for my hongyouchaushou is borderline offensive. Overall the quality of the food wasn't that great. I much prefer Shanghai Blues for similar price and much better ambience. The bill took forever to come and the place is just poorly organized. I'm glad that I tried it and checked it off the list but probably won't go back there again. read more

This is a great place for a old catch up with family or friends. The vibrant atmosphere sets the tone that this is a place where one can let your hair down whilst enjoying some great food and drinks. The lichee cocktail was great and the waitress was especially attentive when suggesting items from the menu. Our group was divided into two non - veggie meat lovers and 5 veggies. So, it's interesting to see how our relevant dishes went down. The non -veggie seafood dishes are Amazing ! Our favorite was the dim sum shrimp with beancurd and the prawn toast balls ( which we re-ordered) . Other dishes we tried included chicken noodles , jasmine tea ribs , scallop din sum and a few others , all great. Our vegetarian companions largely enjoyed their dishes too, apart from two that not one of our party , including the non- veggies very much disliked. Truffle is normally something that all of us enjoy , but not this time - the truffle flavored dim sum was awful and the taste just felt wrong ( for all 7 of us ). Likewise we had the same issue with the truffle spring rolls. We could not place it but something was not right as these dishes did not impress and left an awful taste and the gooey texture did not help. The manager was very accommodating and did not hesitate to remove the dishes from the bill , a gesture of goodwill which was much appreciated. Aside from the strange tasting truffle dishes we all love this place and my suggestion would be to try each and every one of the seafood dishes , appetizers and mains as these were fantastic ! If it wasn't for the truffle experience, this place would have got a 5 for sure . read more

Yauatcha - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

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Remembered fondly by a friend. Went last evening, great service, over ordered on anticipation. 5 of 10 items did not disappoint, 5 bland. Great drinks. Prices expected and overall worth it. Companionship the best part. read more

Firstly.... This is a beautiful restaurant, a space that welcomes you on both levels, the top floor has a shared eating area with a gorgeous sweets display, featuring macarons, layered deserts and chocolates.... Very impressive. Orchids are displayed through out, Yauatcha has many interesting features and the beautiful fish tanks are used in away that compliments the decor. Sadly... The glory of Yauatcha stops there. The pricing of the food is fair but portion sizes are quite random. The service.... On this occasion.... Terrible... We waited 25 minutes before asking the manager (who caught the bewildered expression we had on our faces) for a drink as we hadn't seen our waiter since being seated. The manager was very attentive and made a true effort to correct our waiter who clearly was failing to service his section. We noticed tables around us were also waiting, and recieving their meals in random orders and feeling.... Like us.... Abandoned.... Definitely unacceptable for a Michelin Star Restaurant. The food.... The food was good but not great, but I think the service had affected this side being appreciated like it should have been. As I said the food is fairly priced although some food items are heavily hiked for what you get. All in all I'm not sure if I should be so hard as to say we didn't enjoy ourselves. We appreciated the friendly attentive staff who ushered us to our table, the trendy decor, the innovative ice teas on offer and the food was acceptable but it wasn't mind blowing. The table service where we were seated needs work. If I go back I will adjust this review as the restaurant had a feel of being able to redeem itself. read more

One of my favourite places in Soho. The ambience is average and it is usually quite crowded. However, the food is delish and never disappoints. There is nothing I wouldn't recommend from the menu. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Yauatcha - No disappointments at Yauatcha! - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

Love. Love. Love. Great food, great atmosphere, good prices! Best dumplings in the city. Great experience for out of town guests. read more

Great dim sum - really enjoyed Yauatcha's interpretation of Cantonese dim sum. I had the sticky rice in lotus leaf, rice noodle rolls with bean curd and prawn, the xiaolongbao, and chocolate blood orange cake. A lot for one person - wish I could have taken advantage of their £28 dim sum set lunch for 2. Cake and dim sum were all excellent, especially the Cale - good balance of sweet, rich, and tart. Service is the only detriment at this otherwise very good dining establishment. read more

My friend and I stopped in on a whim, and we certainly didn't regret it. We ordered à la carte, and personally that's what I'd recommend. It's dim sum after all. The quarter crispy aromatic duck was a touch dry, but definitely worth the £17 for two people. The scallops were cooked to perfection, and the chili-fried squid was great. The quality of food was pretty good. Another thing I liked was that, while this is a Michelin-starred restaurant, I didn't feel out of place wearing jeans and a fairly casual shirt. I don't like dress codes. I come from a city where frankly, restauranteurs are lucky to get people to arrive wearing trousers at all. Service was a bit slow, and our final bill came out to just over £115 for the two of us--£100 without the beer--so you should expect your wallet to feel a bit lighter after eating, but it's definitely worth it if you want to treat yourself. I don't think I was hungry until the next morning. read more

This place is "contemporary dim sum." I said contemporary because the servers do not push the carts around and the decor and prices are "modern/pretentious." The dim sum has a refined quality though and taste is excellent. There are also unique cocktails and beautifully crafted desserts that taste scrumptious. However, I heard that the portions got smaller since I have been there. read more

Large dim sum menu and this place was recommended to us, the decor was nice and very trendy. It looked like a nice place to grab a drink, with 2 bars, one in the back and another in the basement. The dim sum was good, but not great, and you're paying mostly for ambience... I ordered the Pippa Tofu simply because I thought it was named after Pippa Middleton, only to find out that's an actual dish, either way it was very good and probably my favorite of the dinner... read more

Yauatcha - Pipa Tofu & Stir-fry Rib Eye Beef - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

Yauatcha is stunning Chinese restaurant by the world famous Alan Yau. The restaurant is very chic with alluring nightclub décor. The tables are quite close together and the restaurant is always busy so the atmosphere runs at quite a high tempo. The reason for coming to Yauatcha though is for the food. The menu is a playground of different flavours some of which are truly innovative. With over 24 different Dim Sum, 150 teas and a kaleidoscope of brightly coloured pastries on display that can be boxed and taken home, Yauatcha is a place to indulge and spoil yourself, but be warned, it is expensive. read more

Food was good, but very disappointing Service. We got our order very late about 2 hours and then they said one of the dishes we ordered is not available and asked us to pick new dish. Our main course was served before the dim sums. The manager was not very apologetic as well. read more

Good dim sum place. I especially liked the chasu cheong fun. A bit tight if one is downstairs. Upstairs is pretty awesome. The desserts are more pleasing to the eye than tasty. Still worth a try. Good service. read more

Yauatcha is an excellent dim sum restaurant. Its interior design is also magnificent. Truffle oil is all the rage at this place, the food is absolute artistry, and the cocktails are fantastically, deliciously strong. The dim sum was beautiful in every possible way, and the ribs are the best ones my husband has ever had. I've honestly never had such perfect, gorgeous dim sum. That being said, it still has its flaws. I've only been to one other michelin restaurant that was so unaccommodating in regards to allergies. My husband is allergic to sesame and nuts. The waiter straight-up told us we shouldn't even being dining there with when we have someone with nut and seed allergies. Some time later said waiter returned with about six items that we could order (out of a menu of perhaps a hundred). All of them were wonderful and delicious, but it was a little sad that those were the only items they could give us. The vast majority were vegetarian. On the same note, the only desserts we were able to have due to the allergy restriction were ice creams, which were wonderful but slightly disappointing with all the other wonderful things available. I really, really recommend Yauatcha-- but if you have a friend or family member with nut and/or seed allergies, maybe consider somewhere else. read more

I was traveling in London with my mom and we desperately wanted dim sum. I looked on Infatuation London and this place sounded like exactly what we wanted. I only found out that it has one Michelin star after I had already made the reservation and I got 10 times more excited. Seriously, this was some of the best, most fancy dim sum I've ever had. The wagu beef puffs and the lobster dumplings were the stars of the show for sure. The drinks were also delicious and impressive. If you're ever in Soho going to see a show, go to Yauatcha first. But don't forget to make a reservation!! read more

Yauatcha - The wagu beef puffs and lobster dumplings! - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

this was really disappointing for a Michelin star restaurant. venison puffs were good at first, but then too rich towards the end. pan-fried turnip cake were THE BEST of the evening. i really liked them alot. duck rolls were okay, not too much flavors in there. the sauce would've greatly improved it, but it was way too sweet. duck pumpkin puffs were aesthetically really cool, but wasn't a "wow-er" lobster dim sum- eh... not seasoned enough. crystal dumplings with pine nuts- okay, nothign amazing. but this could've been my fault b/c i thought it would have shrimp in it and it didnt. service also wasn't really great, not very attentive and ALL the dessert that i wanted to try was out. it was really disappointing. read more

Popped in for some takeaway cakes yesterday and today for various bday treats. Super scrumptious esp the jasmine and coconut with lime versions. On both occasions I was given full sized samples. Yesterday was the mini moon cake which was filled with a custard filling. And today was a macaron filed with gooey salted caramel. Wow. Both were scrumptious. However I def think it would taste even more amazing if I had with some hour Chinese tea as in their own, they did have a sweet aftertaste...but they were very good. Am definitely tempted to go back for more. read more

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I do think coming to Yauatcha means attempting to appreciate the modern take on Chinese food rather than vouching for its authenticity. There's no way this swanky restaurant can be your traditional dim sum hot spot when it serves macarons instead of gelatin (oh you know the Chinese love their jelly) in its front display. Keeping that mind, I booked a table for one on a weekday. That's how I roll- a lone ranger even in restaurants serving dishes meant for sharing. It was very quiet at noon, though I suspect the weekend lunch crowds are more painful. Ordered the below: Guava smoothie- loved! Pork and prawn shui mai 4 pcs- your typical shui mai, served with a heftier price tag King crab Shanghai siew long bun 3 pcs- skin was thin, soup was plentiful Venison puff 3 pcs- loved! I couldn't stop eating this Pan-fried turnip cake 2 pcs- turnip cake with a twist, I think there was egg in it Roasted duck pumpkin puff 3 pcs- this looked better than it tasted, wasn't bad though Sticky rice in lotus leaf 2 pcs- typical sticky rice Macarons in the front display- interesting flavors (Chocolate Mint and Christmas Cake was my favorite) but a bit meaty Overall I really enjoyed it here, but next time I would bring along several partners in crime and order the less traditional dishes. read more

Best dim sum I've ever had in my entire life, service was excellent, food came out hot and perfect!!! read more

Yauatcha - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

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