Did take out on a vacation to London since it looked like the best Chinese restaurant in walking…read moredistance from my hotel and was looking to eat in one night. Ordered: Hot and Sour Soup - good version, not too thick, not too acidic. Szechuan chicken wings - floured, fried and covered in a hot and sweet chili sauce - excellent Grandma's Fried Chicken - mild hacked chicken stir fry; be careful of the bones. Good but not extraordinary. Pork threads in garlic shoots - very good Szechuan dish with an somewhat hot sauce that went well over the rice. Egg fried rice - bland but was a fine base for the sauced dishes. Food was exactly what I was looking for and very good. Front of house had a bit of a problem with my American accent.

Just walking in here the smells had me believing it was going to be a great meal…read more The menu had an impressive list of authentic Sichuan fare, including the "numbing" spicy dishes so sought after. Everything at every table looked delicious, and the portions were generous but not over the top. We had the egg and seaweed soup -- good but wouldn't order again as the seaweed was very large and difficult to eat and a bit overpowering. The twice-cooked pork was great. A bit on the salty side and not as spicy as I anticipated, but full of flavor. We also ordered their version of kung-pow chicken, which was different than what I'm accustomed to and preferable. Good chunks of chicken, roasted peanuts and a tangy sauce. Be warned that like a lot of places here any rice will cost you extra, you won't just get white rice with your meal. Would definitely return here and try more if only I lived in London!

REALLY good Sichuan food…read more I'm a huge fan of Sichuan food, and it's genuinely hard to find it when I'm craving it - this place is exactly what I wanted. The spice level is perfect (i.e., high, like I had in Chengdu, but without being cloying or offensive). Everything was perfectly cooked and hit the spot. The place isn't particularly fancy, but service is friendly and fast. Can't recommend it enough.

Came here on a late Friday night and we were served right away. Staff is very attentive. My husband…read moreordered chicken and corn soup that came out very flavorful and hot. I ordered vegetables with noodles and it was just enough to fill me up. Restaurant is very clean and cozy.

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!

Hole in the Wall restaurant in London. Very narrow cramped seating. We had the two course tasting…read morespecials for. 18.50 GBR. Wife tubor fish was typical whitefish with rice alongside a soup dumpling. Use the straw too sip up the soup out of the dumpling. Good dish for a cold day in rainy April. I have the chicken lollipop which was wrapped around shrimp. The whole thing was breaded and fried and came out well accompaniied by vermicelli noodles. These were both tasting dishes small and portion side. They're adding a 12.5% service charge and the total came out to $56 37, pricey for two double Course tasting dishes. Difficulty getting out of the seat and going to the restroom due to the close proximity of other occupied chairs on adjacent table.

This is a beautiful restaurant always busy but a little pricy we went in and were asked if we had…read morea reservation which we did no but we were seated for dinner we picked two items which were well prepared and delicious service was excellent.

You can tell a lot about a place based on its soup…read more I can't say much about anything other than the soup here, but the pork and shrimp wonton is delicious. I could easily eat a small bowl of this 2-3 times a week. The reason I'm reviewing a soup if because I'm in London for a work trip and one of my students developed pneumonia while we were here. THIS SOUP was the only thing the student could or would keep down for two full days. I finally decided to try it myself, and I can see why: delicate wontons that are perfectly thin, giving way to a succulent bundle of pork and shrimp. The simple green onion garnish on the broth is a perfect herbaceous touch. I've gotten this dish about 3 days in a row, and I'm not ashamed to say tomorrow will likely be Day Four: Judge me. I don't care.

Fancy restaurant located inside a Four Seasons hotel! Amazing food, beautiful ambiance, great…read moreservice and friendly staff. The pork and fried rice were delicious

Stunning restaurant! Elegant with many beautiful and some traditional details. This review is…read morespecifically for a private event at Mei Ume with the most insane custom Chinese banquet menu ever. We FEASTED! And everything was really delicious, exquisitely prepared and presented. Starter bites - char siu pork, roasted duck, shrimp & octopus dim sum, xiao long bao. Everything was perfect. Mains - sweet and sour sea bass, slow braised pork belly, steamed lobster, abalone, braised noodles. Wow. That lobster was my favorite bite of the night and there was a generous amount of it. Pork belly just melted in your mouth. And then a dessert platter (English)! Mini merengue tarts, fruit sponge cake, and a chocolate choux. I ended up trying a little of everything and all were fantastic. Overall absolutely gorgeous meal, and one I'll be thinking about for a long time to come.

Being in London is one thing. Being in China is another. And when you are visiting London you might…read morewant to have a dinner in China, or a Chinese dinner at least. And that was on the list. Where to go and what to have. In London you can visit "Chinatown" area not far from the theatre district. It has been there for years and has many options. But this time was different. We checked things out and found a place down a side street not far from the main street we always walk on when in London. It was a location that is easy to pass. There is no huge sign outside. Just a sign on the window and a short menu. You walk inside and think you are in a "take-out" place. But then you ask if you can sit and they say either upstairs or downstairs. This place is small and that is where the seats are. And not many. So, we went downstairs to try it out. Down there was small. Think no more than 20 people there if that. Packed. We got the last table and the waiter brought over the menu. We ordered our water and started to look what we can do. It was some menu to choose from. We also got some insights from the tables next to us. They made recommendations as they are locals who always go here. This is not a tourist place. Very local. It took time but then we ordered what we wanted. It is known for dumplings and the list was long and varied. This was not easy to decide. So, we kept it simple. What e ordered beef dumplings where was 12 dumplings that were freshly made. Soft but firm. Proper taste in the beef. The noodles edge was ideal, with a touch of salt from the pot of boiling water where they are made. This was followed with dumplings (again 12) filled with mashed chicken and fresh corn. It is something we never heard of, but here it is. Once more this is fresh and handmade. It was just made so it was warm and fresh. The flavor was right. And a dip in soy (and chili pepper sauce) was perfect. Next there were seasoned dumplings that are not very common here but in China. They were fresh, spicy, and filled with some vegetables and pork. The seasoning did help make them different than what we had had before. Finally came the bigger items. Starting with the bowl of beef soup, vegetables, bok, and beef ribs. Floating in the warm broth was ideal to improve the seasoning and the flavor itself. There was a bowl of noodles in it as well. All freshly made and substantial for the eaters. And this could fee two people at one time or to share. A specialty they had, and is hard to find, is something I always liked when living in Beijing. This is Mapo Tofu. This is my favorite Chinese soul food, that some places try to make but cannot achieve. This is a super flavorful tofu dish that's stewed in a complex savory sauce with spicy peppers and numbing peppercorns! If you love spicy, ultra-flavorful food, you're going to love this dish! It was perfect, as I have not had this since moving from China. Overall, Xi Home is an ideal place to step into when you find it. I have it locked into my phone info to find it again. The team is great. The manger is ideal. It is like stopping into a local Chinese take-out that I remember even when working in NYC. The price is perfect. The proportion is great. The special thing to nice is that this is true Chinese cooking. It comes from a small region in the Northeast with the main city of Dalian (A place where I did have an office.) One special thank you is for the ladies we see when you walk in. These are the ladies that are making the dumplings and do it at the speed that you would see in China,. It is fast, fresh and perfect. They are amazing to see by itself. Xi xi......

Came here for a late dinner and was really impressed by the food! The beef noodle was delish- the…read morebroth was soooooo tasty. The giant soup dumpling was great- it was like a giant wonton with wonton soup. Service maybe isn't the best- but honestly, it's like the saying that if you want the really, really good Chinese food, you kinda need service to be IDGAF about customers? This hits it on the head

I was looking for a non-traditional tea experience and Kai Mayfair did not disappoint. It was…read moreliterally just my husband and I in the restaurant for tea (perks of a weekday reservation?) When we sat down they gave us a little jar of conversation cookies which was so cute. My husband and I went through the whole jar. Then they brought out another dish and it came with these two little birds and the hostess came by and told us that they're songbirds and gave us cards that explain what its for. We kept the little birds and they sit on a plant at home. I love special touches that had thought put into it. I loved the little baos! Im not usually a fan of the traditional tea sandwiches and the flavors they have (i.e. smoked salmon or cucumber with cream cheese) but these were delicious! I particularly liked the duck and also the shrimp toast. Also, the restrooms here are gorgeous!! Actually this who space is decorated so nicely. If I was more into IG I would be posing all over this restaurant.

I had the most amazing experience at Kai Mayfair! The decor and ambiance was chic, modern and…read morered!The wait staff and manager were top notch. My friend and I are foodies, and we asked a bunch of questions and they were very attentive and thorough in answering all of them. Now, on to the food..........(drumroll, please) we had for Starters: Wasabi Prawns(not as spicy as the name suggests) these were jumbo prawns, tempura battered delicately, and silky smooth flavor profile with a warm mouth hug of spice at the end, Salt and pepper squid was "ex-squids-ite" darker, fuller batter but do t let that deter you, sophisticated salt and pepper rimmed plate presentation and for scooting the squid around the plate for extra savoriness. My buddy had the happy wife noodles........ 3 words: Caviar/shaved Truffle, (*chef's kiss) Entrees: *Chilean Sea Bass........ mouth melting miso, umami bomb!*Chili Lobster, perfect amount of spice and other seafood friends joined the party- Scallops and Shrimp! Plenty of sauce leftover to dip your accompanied toast. *Black Pepper Beef- more of a 3rd wheel with the seafood, but held its own with its peppery, rich sauce. Very tender, and paired perfectly with the fried rice! We also had a side of the long life noodles, which we were told to order the vegetarian style so the flavor would not overpower the entrees, they were correct! What made it even more special was that the waiter rolled little nests of the noodles so it was easy to access the noodles without leaving a trail of noodles from the bowl to your plate! All in all, 5 star rating across the board, and I see why they've maintained a Michelin star for 15 straight years! Bravo

Freakin' Delicious! Learned about it from TimeOut magazine (see link)…read more https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/master-wei They were right! The potato sliver salad was like a thin sliced crunchy papaya salad. Great texture with a slight quick ferment flavor. But it was the Szechuan chilies that really set it apart. Yum! And the plate of Xi'an liangpi noodles was even better! Perfect melting of chili oil & noodles. We fought for every bite. The sauce was so good. We used it for everything else afterwards. Staff were friendly and efficient great value for the money as well. Go here!

3.5 stars Grabbed…read moretakeout from Master Wei Xi'An. I got the beef noodles and the pork burger. Once I picked it up I made the short walk (literally right around the corner) back to my hotel, so everything was still warm and nowhere near soggy from sitting in a to-go container too long. The pork burger was the winner here. It had good flavor and held up well for takeout. The beef noodles were solid but not quite as good. The beef itself was a bit dry, which took away from what should've been a juicier, more satisfying bite. Xi'an cuisine is known for its hand-pulled noodles and bold, spicy flavors, so I was hoping for a bit more richness on the beef component specifically. Overall, a decent quick bite. I'd go back and order the pork burger again, though I might branch out to something other than the beef noodles next time.