Exceptional food and service. We will return. Actually, it is the best Chinese we had in London…read more Very nice interior as well. Highly recommend if you are looking for a memorable experience.

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.

This is a *fantastic* restaurant. I visited as a solo diner during a short vacation to London, and…read moreit was so phenomenal I came back a second time two days later (i.e, for two of my six dinners). The flavors are incredible and it's also cosy and relaxed. Service is very attentive and helpful with suggestions. Finally, unlike most other places in the area, nothing is over- priced. Good portions and...I can't reiterate this enough--SO DELICIOUS. Thanks for being so welcoming, Ma La! Try: Dan Dan, boiled beef (extra spicy), Ma La Prawns, and fried soft shell crab.

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.

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.

Stumbled upon this spot because we just needed to rest for a bit, and they had patio seats. We were…read morepleasantly surprised, I'm always on the hunt for some good rice noodle rolls, and they were pretty good. Service was excellent as well. This was my first Chinese restaurant experience in the UK, I'd say it was not bad at all. Come for dim sum if you're in Chinatown or Leicester Square area.

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.

When in a big city a trip isn't complete until you have had an amazing dinner in China Town. We…read morearrived in China Town a little later then we had planned around 10pm and started looking around to find a great spot. We came up to Shanghai Modern and after a quick glance of their giant menu (I mean literally giant it's huge and outside of the restaurant) this had to be the place we were going to go to. They had pretty much everything we were looking for. We sat down and the staff was quick to come check in on us. We of course had to start off with some Dim Sum and of course half a Peking Duck. For Dim Sum we got the Wonton In Garlic And Chilli Oil and the Signature Pork Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) The dumplings were fresh and amazing. I really could have kept them coming all night but there was more food that we had to get. The Peking Duck was also great. Crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. I was a little bummed that it was served with Chinese Pancakes and not Bao Buns but it was still amazing. Now to the main event as we got a lot... We went with the: Fried Chicken With Dried Chilli Spicy Szechuan Beef Broth Kung Po Chicken Shanghai Fried Noodles With Shredded Pork Crispy Chilli Shredded Beef Fried Chicken With Dried Chilli - This was tied for my favorite dish. It's always one of my go-tos. I sounds like it's just fried pieces of chicken with chili but it's so much more then that. Just so much flavor. It you have never had it it's a must. Crispy Chilli Shredded Beef - This was also tied for my favorite. I love a good crispy beef dish. The sauce was great and the beef was still so tender. Kung Po Chicken - This is just a classic that is always going to be good and is a crowd pleaser Shanghai Fried Noodles With Shredded Pork - Did you really get Chinese of you don't get noodles? Of course not. These noodles we so fresh and the sauce was great. We didn't even realize we were getting pork in it when we ordered so that was a nice surprise. Spicy Szechuan Beef Broth - This was for sure our wild card dish. The beef was great but this is a true Szechuan dish. You could tell by the fresh peppers and how peppery it was. If you're not ready if it that flavor blast is going to get you. We had an amazing time and of course meal at Shanghai Modern. If you are in London and want some amazing Chinese with all of the offerings this is the place to come to.

Yauatcha serves dim sum in the heart of SoHo, London and has maintained a Michelin star since 2004…read more Pros: -Accommodated our walk-in party of four despite being a busy night, showcasing great customer service -Menu highlights popular/recommended dishes making the selection process easy for newcome -Unique array of curated cocktails Cons: -Portions are on the smaller side -Didn't find that it was better than Din Tai Fung despite all the accolades it's received

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

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.

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.

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.

First time at a Dim Tai Fung. We really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Service was friendly…read morebut not fast. We tried a variety of apps, buns, and rice dishes. All were solid with the pork chop fried rice and pork buns being standouts. We'll be back.

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.

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.

Didn't know they stopped serving at a certain time, even though the shop was still open. We ended…read moreup getting a few baos. Overall, it was okay. Note- there is a ton of waste outside with other bun house boxes. Could people not find the trash can?!?!

Came here with two friends for FirstTable!…read more Good: - the truffle soup dumplings were amazing! The soup was fun to suck out of the dumpling and there was this fun flipping spoon thing to do afterwards as well - The pacman dumplings were fun - I didn't think they tasted the best but the presentation was delightful - The duck ho fen was amazing - I loved the flavor, the noodles were so chewy and the duck itself was a little dry though. - The bavette fried rice was good- meat still dry - Food came out so fast! great service and nice staff - The place was very fun ambiance-wise and I enjoyed the casual but upscale asian fusion theme - Super reasonably priced! Bad: - The meat was dry in all the dishes we had, too chewy and not juicy enough Overall I enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend!

We came here specifically for the abnormally large soup dumplings. We did not have a reservation…read moreand were seated at the bar. We also told them we wanted to get the order to go and so they gave us waters and after checking out the menu, we ordered one each of the park and crab soup dumpling and the truffle chicken soup dumpling. The came out in about 10 minutes and even though we were in a hurry, we listened to the recommendation not to take it to go because it wouldn't taste as good. We ate in there in a matter of minutes and liked the pork and crab one better. The truffle chicken was unique though and I am glad we tried it. Great staff and vibe!