We had a lovely Friday lunch here after attending the Changing of the Guards. The restaurant is…read morestunning and service was first rate. Total team effort, dedicated to high level service. My wife and I both ordered the dim sum lunch special. Good mix of dumplings. Asparagus. A bun. A stuffed rice roll. A spring roll. Mushroom chow fun. All good. The mushroom chow fun was probably my favorite. My son ordered a chicken dish with a sweet lemon sauce. That was different and very good too. 4.5 Stars.

Lunch BBQ set menu is tasty and quick for those of us going to a theater matinee…read more The duck is pretty tasty with rice and asparagus along with the pork trotter slices as an appetizer. Hot and sour soup was also nice. Great service. All in all, I think it's a good value pre theater. I was in and out in about 45m.

This was the best food we had during our time in London! The restaurant was a little difficult to…read morefind, but once we found it - it's a nice spot with excellent customer service. We tried a few things, including sweet and sour chicken, shrimp fried rice, spring rolls and ice cream. Everything was really tasty. Definitely recommend.

Perfectly spiced and tasteful dishes from the most pleasantly attentive staff! Our pics were an…read moreafter thought only because we were swept away at the first bite, as the presentation was enticing!

Shanghainese at the top of its game…read more Xiao Long Bao to die for. Dim sum as good as any I've had in the NY/NJ metro area. Lobster was amazingly fresh and served over perfect ginger scallion sauce. The greens were as fresh as any I've tried. Top tip: Reserve in advance. This place fills up quick from walk ins. Sits in Chinatown near all the tourist spots.

Unfortunately, our experience at Joy King Lau was very disappointing. The food itself was…read moreflavorful, but unfortunately, it was served cold, which took away from what could have otherwise been an enjoyable meal of not for another issue. What was even more concerning was the way we were treated regarding payment. We were required to pay for our meal before our food was even served. We found this extremely unusual, especially because we paid close attention to what was happening throughout the restaurant and observed that other customers that were not African American were not being asked to pay in advance. Being singled out in this way made us feel uncomfortable and, frankly, discriminated against. We would have understood if this were a standard policy applied to everyone, but that did not appear to be the case during our visit. Customers should be treated consistently and respectfully, regardless of who they are. Unfortunately, the combination of being singled out for payment and receiving food that was cold left us with a very negative impression of Joy King Lau. Flavorful food, but poor service and an uncomfortable experience. We would not return.

CHINA MODERN! Wonderful lunch! Photo is vegetarian dom sum sharing basket. Hubby had more western…read moredish, i had hard core Chinese, they rocked both. MORNING GLORY SHOOTS! Wonderful service and pretty restaurant.

First of all the name of the restaurant has changed to China Modern. Since I found it on Yelp as…read moreShanghai Modern it was difficult to find. I called the restaurant to make sure they offered Peking Duck which they confirmed. When my order of Peking Duck came it was not good. The duck seemed like it was made then frozen then steamed or microwaved. The skin was loose and floppy not at all crispy. I didn't order Crispy Duck but Peking Duck is not supposed to come with loose and floppy skin. I complained and sent it back. I just ended up ordering cha shu bao instead. My husband ordered a Mapu Tofu. The food tasted fine but we both ended up needing a toilet before too long.

Yauatcha, why did you make me eat so much?! This was so good! This is officially my new favorite…read moreLondon restaurant (and my daughter agrees)! Everything was so delicious, and there were several other dishes I would have loved to have tried. I wish I had taken pictures of more dishes, but they all looked so good that we all just dug right in! Our server highly recommended the shrimp bean curd dish, and I am so glad she did. That's not something I would've ordered on my own, but my husband & I agreed it was our favorite dish of the night. My daughter's favorite (and my 2nd favorite) was the wagyu beef puff. I also loved everything in the steamed dim sum platter. The only thing that was mildly disappointing was the softshell crab. Softshell crab is usually one of my favorites, but it was just sort of bland. But overall the food was amazing. I just wanted to keep trying more & more things, even though I was stuffed! And the service was incredible -- really could not have been better. As a wine nerd, I have to say I don't love their wine service. You can't order a full bottle, only 500 ml or less, which means you're never presented with the bottle, so (in theory) you're never really sure you're actually getting what you ordered or getting a bottle that wasn't opened days ago. That being said, I have no doubt that the wines we were served were correct and relatively freshly opened, but I still would've appreciated proper bottle service. (On the other hand, being forced to buy only 500 ml at a time meant we could try two wines instead of sticking with just one bottle.) The ambiance was lovely -- spacious, sleek, classy, modern, with gigantic aquariums. This restaurant will be at the top of my list to revisit next time I'm in London!

Really enjoyed dinner and drinks here for my girlfriend and me. Definitely recommend it.read more

I really, really liked Bo Lang's food. At first, I was worried about its pretentious atmosphere;…read moretheir decor is a little overly stylized chic and they had incense - who does that in a restaurant? - but their food certainly made up for any doubts I had. Prices are definitely a bit high for the portions. However, the food was really delicious, and it's hard to pick just one or two dishes that were the best. The pumpkin and mouli dumpling is unique and scrumptious for being a gourd. We also really liked the chicken and black truffle shui mai as well as sichuan style dumplings. For hot dishes, get the duck spring roll, black sesame prawn toast, and Singapore vermicelli with prawn and egg. (The people in the kitchen were speaking Chinese, so that's definitely a good sign, in my opinion!) Unfortunately, most of the dishes come with just three portions, so it's tough to share with 4 people, especially when all the dishes are so good. Oh, and how can I forget my Monkey Jump Over the Moon cocktail. It was definitely tropical and the largest volume - biggest bang for your buck when you're spending money on dim sum!

We stumbled by this Dimsum place as my friend and I are looking for a place to have late dinner…read moreAnd the gentleman who greeted us by the door was so courteous and welcoming. We also noticed that most of the guests that are eating here are very well dressed so, I must say that this place is considered somewhat, "high-end" or trendy. The food is also amazing and the price is reasonable enough.

Opened as Kym's in 1985 it was in 2012 that Andrew Wong took over the space at 70 Wilton Road from…read morehis late father, a lifetime in the Restaurant suddenly a full time job informed by his parents and centuries of Chinese cuisine from Shanghai to Chengdu and Beijing. Awarded 2* from Michelin, a Tasting Menu only affair dubbed 'Collections of China' offering over one hundred Ingredients across six courses and thirty items, guests are greeted warmly at a space that looks largely like any other celebratory Chinese Restaurant featuring a pleasant but professional staff. A work of passion, all of it orchestrated by Chef Wong who has used travel to pursue his own interpretation of regional cuisine, servers are careful to explain each course and the order in which it should be consumed to maximize the experience. Seated close to the kitchen, Wong manning the pass with bright aromas and flashes of flame occasionally drawing eyes, Cocktails are a highlight and Teas are carefully selected to match 'The Banquet', 'Dim Sum', 'Fish', 'Snacks', 'Five Flavours' and 'Fruits' to finish. Fast paced but never rushed, the entire experience lasting roughly three hours, "Scalded Oysters" and "Smacked" Cucumbers offer a bold introduction while two types of Sweet Potato give way to succulent roast Pork glazed with Honey and topped by nuts adjacent dried and grated Duck Liver. Occasionally adding some theater, a Scallop beneath flaky Pastry sliced into halves before Millefeuille of Char Siu and Scallop, Dim Sum offers XLB, Har Gow and Siu Mai plus fragrant Broth and Crispy Youtiao with Sea Whelk Curry. Next unveiling Peking Duck in a puff of smoke, delicate Pancakes consumed in two bites with Truffles and Caviar, Fish courses include Abalone, Bass and Prawns plus a whimsical Soup that Alex uses to explain why it is no longer necessary to butcher Sharks for their fins. Growing even more complex with "Five Flavours," instructions to eat subtle dishes first most prudent here as the Lamb "Burger" and "Hot Pot" Chicken are best appreciated before seared Beef with Chilis and Lemongrass, when Dessert arrives nuance and detail again take center stage from show-stopping Chrysanthemum Tofu to Coconut Water Ice with Bird's Nest.

My last meal of this trip to London, and it was a good one. I reserved my solo seat at A. Wong as…read moresoon as the reservations opened. I was seated upon arrival. Food: I reserved the vegetarian tasting menu. It was very good. Each plate was tasty, but admittedly a little forgetful. I know I enjoyed my meal, but I could not tell you which dish was my favorite. Every thing was well plated and pleasing to the eye though. Service: Service was generally good. I was seated at the bar area, understandable as a solo reservation. However, given how the dishes came out, I didn't have enough space most of the time for the dishes. The servers and such were all nice and knowledgeable. They were trained well. My main server did stand uncomfortably close to me a few times to describe my meal. He also asked pointedly why I chose the vegetarian option that evening. He seemed bothered when I said it was because I was vegetarian. However, even with these minor details, it was still good service overall. TL;DR - a michelin take on Chinese food that was tasty with decent service.

The food was absolutely delightful! I ordered the chicken and pork xiao long bao, spicy pork…read moredumplings, and the cucumbers, and everything was delicious. The dumplings were definitely the highlight for me, and I loved being able to try a few different things from the menu. The interior is also gorgeous and creates such a nice atmosphere, making it a great spot whether you're there for a full meal or just want to enjoy the experience. Our waiter was also fantastic and made the experience even better. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and was able to give us great recommendations, but he was also really helpful when it came to questions about London in general. This was our first time visiting London, so having someone who was so welcoming and willing to help made a big difference. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and a great introduction to London!

This place doesn't need my recommendation! But I will gladly give it a full five stars plus!!…read more Everything is delicious just make sure to come hungry. They are always busy but the staff are well trained and very efficient. It can get noisy but I feel as though the ability to share plates makes it great for groups.

My husband and I were on vacation and were completely exhausted from walking all day so we wanted…read moreto find a place close enough to our hotel for an easy walk without sacrificing the quality of the food. Firecracker was a fun little joint that almost seems hidden from the street. You walk down a flight of stairs and a cute restaurant with private karaoke rooms is waiting for you! I was quite impressed with how well the rooms held the karaoke music in- we really only heard what was happening when people were walking in and out of their rooms. We ordered some soup and dim sum and everything was quite tasty! I did knock a star because truthfully service was not great, but it didn't appear to be that way for everyone. It felt like the staff heard our accent and was attentive to everyone in the restaurant except us.

Firecracker is close to one of our offices which is to say that it's great because we generally…read morehave very limited options around where we are on the River. I loved their bento boxes because you can do many variety of options and pick and choose as you wish. In my case I had all proteins and few vegetables. Our office has avocados and fruits so I didn't feel that I needed that extra layer of veggies. For 9 £, or under 12 bucks, one can get a whole lot more lunch than one would get, say from San Francisco. I also found the decor surprisingly pan Asia which is neat. This is one of the approachable places you could get by Westminster Abbey, and given how sad and limited the food choices are around here, I would give it a four star - simply it's within walking distance from work and it's what you'd expect from an Asian fusion restaurant.

Always a line, so you know they are doing something right…read more If they tell you there is a wait for the French toast. Just wait. It's worth it. All the buns are fantastic and the har gau is great too.

Came here on a Saturday around 6pm and there was already a line out the door so clearly this place…read moreis doing something right. We waited about 20 mins to order but once we did, the buns came out right away which was nice. The kaya toast took an extra 15 mins but the timing actually worked out perfectly because we finished our buns right when it was ready. It's a small spot in Chinatown with a cool retro Hong Kong feel to it. There are a few tables inside but we got the 3 buns combo deal which is takeaway only, so we were just standing outside the shop eating our buns. Honestly it kind of adds to the experience. I got the pig bun, chicken bun, custard bun, and kaya toast. The chicken was easily my favorite, coconut curry filling with lemongrass that was super aromatic. I've never had anything like it in a steamed bun before and I'd get it again every time. The pig bun was solid but felt like something you could get at a regular dim sum spot, nothing that really set it apart. The custard bun was good but based on the menu photo I was expecting a much runnier filling and it didn't quite deliver on that. Kaya toast was a nice way to finish things off. Service is straightforward counter ordering. Nothing over the top but efficient and friendly. No complaints. Would I come back? Yeah, specifically for that chicken bun. I think next time I'd try the lamb and maybe one of the sides. A solid spot if you're in Chinatown and want something quick and satisfying.