Favorite Chinese Restaurant in Londons China Town?

[Joyfredsblondecruiser]

I would like to hear from people who have a favorite Chinese Restaurant in Londons Chinatown? Happy Sailing, Joy

[lord of the seas]

New World in Newport Street, next to Shaftesbury Avenue Fire Station

[Joyfredsblondecruiser]

Thank you so much I appreciate it very much. Happy Sailing, Joy

[Globaliser]

My recommendation would be to steer clear of Chinatown if you want good Chinese food in London.

 

What sort of Chinese food do you want, anyway? And where are you staying?

[Joyfredsblondecruiser]

We will be staying at the Crown Plaza. I have been to London before but I thought it might be fun to explore chinatown. I thought after visiting the area perhaps we would like to eat at a chinese restaurant in chinatown. I don`t think Londons chinatown is as large as our San Francisco but I would like to see it and eat there if there is any place that has good food there. I thought perhaps Dim Sum would be nice. Happy Sailing, Joy

[Globaliser]

The best place for dim sum in the vicinity is Yauatcha - map here.

 

I cannot offhand think of a single restaurant in Chinatown that I would recommend. There's a half decent one called Harbour City on Gerrard Street (near the Wardour Street end), but I wouldn't enthuse about it.

 

If you want a really good Chinese meal in town, then Hakkasan is the place to go - map here.

 

Otherwise, for a more conventional approach to a Chinese restaurant, I'd recommend any of the restaurants in the Royal China group. Some are not that difficult to reach from central London.

[Joyfredsblondecruiser]

Globalizer Thank you so much for the information. Perhaps I will forget about going to Chinatown. I know there are so many other things to see. I appreciate your recomendations. Happy Sailingm Joy

[Globaliser]

There's no reason not to go to Chinatown to have a walk around, if you're interested. Just not a lot of good places to eat, that's all.

[Joyfredsblondecruiser]

Thank you again Globaliser I appreciate your taking the time to help me. Happy Sailing, Joy

[uk1]

I'm puzzled as to why anyone would say not go to ChinaTown in London. A lot of Chinese people do.

 

Simple rule. Go early and only go to places full of Chinese. My two favourite restaurants are:

 

http://www.laureaterestaurant.co.uk/

 

and

 

http://www.imperial-china.co.uk/

 

I've been to both in the last few days and food is first class and the experience even better.

 

Jeff

[Joyfredsblondecruiser]

Dear Jeff: I want to thank you for the links to the restaurants in Chinatown. I am glad to know that there are some good places to eat there. Happy Sailing, Joy

[uk1]

No problem and enjoy your trip. We are London'ers born and bred who have moved out to the provinces now but return and stay in London and a key part is eating at China Town. It saves a flight to Hong Kong ......

 

I was at Laureate on Saturday and at around 12:00 it was full and we snuck in and then there were queues. All were Chinese except us and one other table. The dim sum is wonderful. It's worthwhile waiting a few minutes for a table.

 

Imperial China is an unbelievable find and they have formed a Chinese garden in a void behind two rows of buildings. Both are used extensively by Chinese. I have already booked my table for Chinese New Year in a couple of weeks.

 

Of course China Town is visited by tourists, so is everywhere, but like everywhere if you know where to look and follow those that seem to know you'll always find a gem. The other great thing is that this is a true China Town with a community that expects their fresh ingredients daily .....

 

Enjoy.

 

Jeff

[Joyfredsblondecruiser]

Thank you again Jeff for taking the time to reply. We are from San Francisco and we also have a Chinatown. I always like visiting Chinatowns all over when I am away. I also love Hong Kong. Happy Sailing, Joy

[uk1]

Joy,

 

I was reading this article and knew you'd enjoy it.

 

http://www.waitrose.com/food_drink/wfi/eatingout/london/0202072.asp

 

Enjoy your visit.

 

Jeff

[Joyfredsblondecruiser]

Jeff I really did enjoy this article so much. Thank you very much for thinking about me. Happy Sailing, Joy

[lord of the seas]

Jeff,

Imperial China is used by the Chinese Embassy when entertaining Chinese "Top Brass" when in London

You must try the Royal China Club on Baker Street which is a gourmet experience,but not to be confused with the Royal China which is also in Baker street, it is under the same ownership and still good.You can choose your lobster and turbot from the tank.

[uk1]

Lots,

 

Lovely to see a post from you - I wonder how long it will be before the thought police ......

 

Oddly some friends on FTalk were discussing Royal China Club and I've planned to try it on our next jaunt up. I read that the Chef won last years masterchef.

 

Thanks for the reminder.

 

Jeff