Best Chinese in China town

[michael_JCWS]

Heading in to London in a couple of weeks and want to go to a quality Chinese restaurant in China town, any recommendations

[RobbieTheTruth]

How many replies before someone ignores the question and says they're all terrible in China Town and they should go to some family owned establishment in Mayfair?

[Super Sonic]

RobbieTheTruth said:

How many replies before someone ignores the question...

Ftfy!

[Gnevans]

If you are looking for a memorable experience try Wong Kei.

[jfis89]

Do you want Cantonese style, I.e. dishes familiar from your standard takeaway or something different?

[JimmyConwayNW]

Gnevans said:

If you are looking for a memorable experience try Wong Kei.

Is that the one where the staff treat you with contempt?

[Whistle]

We have been to Barshu a few time, it’s just outside of China town and found it very good although not the cheapest.

[NormalWisdom]

JimmyConwayNW said:

Gnevans said:

If you are looking for a memorable experience try Wong Kei.

Is that the one where the staff treat you with contempt?

They used to (back in the 80s/90s. These days they are more civilised.

Gold Mine on Wardour street (a few doors up from Wonk Kei) is good - Best duck in Chinatown however, as with most in the area, service and food seems dependent upon the moon and star alignment (inconsistent)!

[RichFN2]

Sister in law is Chinese, Gold Mine is her family's default choice if they are in Chinatown and want Chinese food ( Vietnamese food is also popular in her family)

Although it's not in Chinatown, Shanghai Family is a firm favourite.

[Lotobear]

RobbieTheTruth said:

How many replies before someone ignores the question and says they're all terrible in China Town and they should go to some family owned establishment in Mayfair?

It's a different scene to be fair, and there are some people there who are, frankly, rather obscene

[nikaiyo2]

Does it have to be Chinese?

Speedboat bar on Rupert Street does epic Thai.

[thebraketester]

Four seasons on Wardour street is our go to. The "window meats" are amazing. Soy chicken also top notch. There are a few good ones.

Four seasons
Cafe TPT
Joy King Lau

[CSR Performance]

My favourite has been Imperial China on Lisle Street for many years. I haven’t been for a couple of years I will admit just because I’ve not been in the area when hunting for dinner.

[iphonedyou]

nikaiyo2 said:

Does it have to be Chinese?

Speedboat bar on Rupert Street does epic Thai.

Love PH.

Fancy a Chinese. Any recommendation?

- fk that. Try this Thai.

[snuffy]

iphonedyou said:

Love PH.

Fancy a Chinese. Any recommendation?

- fk that. Try this Thai.

Visit the computer forum on PH;

Recommend me a Windows laptop/PC?

You need an Apple.

Recommend me an Android phone?

You need an Apple.

[Puggit]

JimmyConwayNW said:

Gnevans said:

If you are looking for a memorable experience try Wong Kei.

Is that the one where the staff treat you with contempt?

We've been earlier this year - contempt doesn't seem to happen any more.

Food was disappointing and they only take cash.

Won't be going back.

[Odysseus01]

Gerrards Corner (near O'Neils) is very good. They do a good selection of dim sum as well as all the usual dishes.

I can recommend their crispy belly pork.

I meet friends there every month and then stroll to Waxy's little sister which is 20 yards away.

[Skodillac]

Tao Tao Ju, Lisle Street.

[thebraketester]

Puggit said:

JimmyConwayNW said:

Gnevans said:

If you are looking for a memorable experience try Wong Kei.

Is that the one where the staff treat you with contempt?

We've been earlier this year - contempt doesn't seem to happen any more.

Food was disappointing and they only take cash.

Won't be going back.

UPSTAIR.....

I recently saw a guy walking around china town with a T-shirt on saying "upstairs" on the front and "downstairs" on the back. Presumably he worked there.

[dapprman]

thebraketester said:

Four seasons on Wardour street is our go to. The "window meats" are amazing. Soy chicken also top notch. There are a few good ones.

Joy King Lau

Was going to ask if it was still any good. Used to go there with friends years ago, was only a couple years after we started we found that the local BBC group met there (which would also part explain why is was always busy but we were few of the only whites in there).