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.