Visited the Chinatown on June 8th, noticed a long line of this Chinese buffet. We decided to go in…read moreto give it a try. The food is very delicious and the service are great. We had old money from our last trip in London that we did not know. The lady was very kind and accepted the old money. We noticed all the bad reviews about rushing the customers to pay for the bill?! That is not true!!! They just tell the customers that they only accept CASH when they walk into the restaurant. So the customers won't be surprised if they don't have CASH in hand. The only thing that we did not like was only one plate to use. You have to reuse your dirty plate if you want more food, which is a concern. Because of that. 4 *

CASH ONLY Kowloon is…read moreone of many touristy Chinese bakeries and buffets in London's Chinatown. Although I really wanted to like it, it just wasn't great. The pastries were ok but cold. The buffet was a decent value, but the food quality was nothing remarkable, and they didn't even have chopsticks. If you want a quality, authentic Chinese meal, this unfortunately isn't the place.

Had a feeling this place would be good, and wow, it did not disappoint. We had two lobster rolls,…read morethe croquettes, and a few desserts. I dare say that it was possible the best lobster roll in the UK or the US! We are from the US and spent many are in the Maine and Massachusetts area eating fresh lobster, and this place is top marks. They cooked the lobster perfectly and had just the right amount of seasoning/ mayo The desserts were crazy good and the croquettes will leave you begging for more. Enjoy this crazy meal

This burger and lobster was decent. I'd say the atmosphere isn't as good as the Bank location or…read moreNew York City Time square. The food still tasted great. Still worth a stop.

All quite edible and better than the usual Chinese buffet. Dark and shabby interior which is…read moreexactly right somehow and I wouldn't change it a bit. The £6.90 buffet is £9.50 once a glass of "mineral water" and the optional 10% service charge has been added on. I've paid more and eaten worse, so I'll come back again, but not in a hurry.

It's an AYCE buffet for less than about $10. In that sense, given the Chinatown/London location,…read moreit's a fair bargain. The food is unremarkable. But you can eat all you want of it. The thing is, you won't want much. Very clever. Actually, the salted pepper chicken meat on skewers was a great source of protein, and tasty to boot, as was something they called beef stew. The cabbage salad was actually tasteless, nothing but crunch. The rice was OK, but given that this is a Chinese restaurant in London's Chinatown, 'OK' verges on being insulting. The offerings were limited to the standards. The staff was indifferent and listless. The place looked run down and shabby. Still, a hungry tourist with ten bucks can get a meal here, no question about that.

Located in China town. Mostly fried food and stir fry vegetables. Service is good. Refill of…read morefood is done frequently. Pay Cash only. Highly recommend the bbq pork, shrimp with head, and sesame bread. More tables on the basement, and restroom for guests. Reasonable price. Changes plates. Black tea was good. Refillable sodas. An assortment of regulars and first time diners. Simple buffet service and table set up. Pay 11.95 per person

Mr Wu's for some reason has become a staple within our friendship group. I'm still unsure as to why…read more- yes it's cheap but the food for me is completely average and overly greasy and yet we continue to frequent this place and regularly. Annoyingly they didn't have chicken and sweetcorn soup so I gave the vegetable soup a whirl. WARNING: It's frickin hot. I burned my tongue and my fingers but it was actually quite nice so I finished the bowl. I then gave the duck and the ribs a whirl. The duck was way too fatty and the ribs lacked meat. Then for mains I had the paella, thick noodles, chicken curry and beef in black bean sauce. The paella lacked flavour and the noodles were over greasy but the curry was nice. I'd be worried if they couldn't get this right though. One thing that they do do well however is their prawns. Customers will literally pile plates full of them and sit there peeling and chomping away. They're fresh, juicy and well I have to say it, pretty damn good! It's £8.95 all you can eat so for what they're offering is what you get. Nothing more, nothing less.

*reviewing for us picky Americans traveling abroad*…read more Fantastic Lanzhou noodle bar, actually got recommended this place after visiting the Chinese pharmacist for my back. I googled most of the restaurants in Chinatown and it looked like my high school GPA (not even a 4.0) so this place coming directly from the mouth of my pharmacist. Great broth, meat quality is superb, noodles were okay. Chili oil 8/10. Small bistro style, so prepare to share a table.

After 10 days in the UK, we were ready for a break from pub food and stumbled upon Lanzhou Noodle…read moreBar in Covent Garden -- such a great find! It's a tiny spot with just two communal tables inside (seating about six each) and a few outdoor tables. Definitely not the place for a long, lingering dinner -- this is quick, tasty, and casual dining. The noodles are made fresh on-site, and you can actually watch them being pulled, which is really fun to see. I ordered the chicken and peanut noodle soup -- it was flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot. The staff was friendly, though you can tell they like to keep things moving since there's usually a line out the door (and sometimes down the street!). If you're in the area and want something fresh, fast, and different from the usual London fare, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

There are three similarly named Four Seasons in Chinatown. I've finally made it to all 3. This is…read morethe Gerrard Street restaurant review. While the three offer mostly the same menu, Gerrard Street is where their excellent Roast Duck put Four Seasons on the map! Friends and I have decided the this branch tastes a bit better, and has the best tasting Poached Chicken with Ginger & Spring Onions. The chicken is delicious, not overcooked. More cilantro would have made it perfect. Unfortunately the second time here last night the chicken was sold out! This branch appears to give the least amount of BBQ roast meats when ordered as combo (two evenings before, Four Seasons-Wardour Street gave generous large cuts of Roast Duck and crispy Roast Pork Belly). The duck is flavorful and beautifully rendered, and the pork belly is to-die-for perfectly crispy! Fried Beef Ho Fun was very tasty with distinct "wok hay" flavor, meaning the wok was so hot that it added fiery char to the beef, bean sprouts and ho fun (flat rice noodles). Four Seasons offers the most variety of Chinese greens I've seen in a restaurant. We went with Morning Glory as it is hard to find in the US. It was a bit bland with just oyster sauce. I prefer with garlic but a friend doesn't like garlic. Braised Mixed Vegetables (Lo Hon style) with bean vermicelli was delicious and filled with at least 7 different vegetables and mushrooms. Ambiance, especially upstairs, is old school Cantonese Chinatown with crowded tables and chairs, worn walls, "ancient" decor, and a tiny restroom in the stairwell that is better left unseen. Service was actually surprisingly good. Brisk but conversational with smiles. This is the Four Seasons we will come back to first. For more Chinatown ideas, click the link below and Follow my Yelp Collection: London Soho & Chinatown Passport. https://www.yelp.com/collection/MxpW8LlXyDLsGWWpwuBssA/London-Soho-Chinatown-Passport

Absolutely stunning just like every four seasons that exist breakfast was amazing atmosphere was…read moreincredible. The views were unbelievable. We had an amazing time.

Food was amazing and service was impeccable, made sure all food allergens were known and clearly…read morepointed out what on the table should be avoided for the particular allergies.

Absolutely delicious dinner!…read more We made reservations online about 2 months ago. 5:15 dinner worked well for us since we had a show at 7. We checked in on the lady with the tablet on the right side of the entrance. The left side is for walk ins. Super long line even at 5pm. But they were handing out small glasses of chai and something else. Anyway, the reservation line is short and they sat us right away. We wished we could have sat at the patio - it's covered. We didn't see that until we were already drinking. Well, next time! The ambiance - beautiful spot with lots and lots of tables. Every single one of them was taken. Tons of staff! They take good care of you here. Patrons vary, from dates to family dinners - the whole gamet! Come one, come all! The drinks came out right away. Dishoom IPA and chai. Beer came with a frosted glass. The chai was delicious! The food was amazing! Goan monkfish curry Ruby chicken Saffron cauliflower Garlic naan Basmati rice Everything was superb! I works happily go back tomorrow night!

Got my Japanese food & culture fix here! Very authentic with small tight tables, timely service,…read moreand great food. We arrived early at 5:30p and didn't have to wait for a table.The Salmon Don was simple but perfectly done, tender and very tasty. Bento Boxes are huge sized meal.s The Chicken Katsu is the best my son has ever tried! We recommend and would go again!

Small cozy spot right in the center of Chinatown near all the action of nearby soho and covent…read moregardens as well Quite a long wait outside on the street for a table but thought the service was pretty quick Overall nothing about the experience stood out as great. The chicken was good as well as the other featured items in the bento box but nothing overly appealed to me or is pushing me to go there again.

I like this place because the prices are always reasonable and you always get good food, and it is…read morevery authentic. They are good with large parties. I always feel welcomed, and so does everyone I recommend. It is always full with queues outside the door, so a sure sign it is a good place to eat. They don't get full marks mainly because their loos seems to be an after thought, only one ladies in a very tiny space. It really needs modernising.

Wow. I have no words for this place. We came here for the buffet on Christmas and they uocharge on…read moreChristmas because they know nothing else is open. The staff was rude and condescending to us, they were rushing us and didn't seem to like that at all buffet, it's all you can eat. Now the food. Wow, it looks delicious in the photo. But this is the worst food I've had in my life. The meat was cold indicating it wasn't fully cooked. Mid meal we threw up and the food poisoning lasted two days. We threw up all throughout the flight back and felt awful. NEVER COME HERE.

We walked around in London Chinatown to look for Sichuan restaurant since both of us like spicy…read moreChinese food. It seems most restaurants in Chinatown are Cantonese style. We found this Sichuan/Fujian/Cantonese combination restaurant and decided to give a try. They gave us an English menu with Chinese-Bristish food and a Chinese menu with a lot of dish pictures. We ordered from Chinese menu for spicy fish and spicy frog legs. Both of them taste good, but not enough ash peppers. Rice is L2.5 per bowl, tea is L1.5 per cup. Dishes are more expensive than US. The two people's lunch costs us $57. I'm ready to go back to US. London is too pricey for me. I thought Chinatown should be cheap. I guess not.

Here's the thing about this place…read more Sure, the name could use a re-think. But as I was led to my table peering on curiously as to what others have ordered, it quickly dawned on me that no one has a clue as to what New Aroma does well. If only these tourists and locals can get over their obsession with kung-pao-this and spring-roll-that. New Aroma specializes in spicy food, in particular from the Szechuan province in China. That's right, tongue-numbing peppercorns and all. This isn't something they prominently advertise, though hanging up pictures of frog legs and blood and innards stew wouldn't exactly be considered a good business move in these parts. It's the orange chicken and spring rolls that really pay the bills. Chinatown, after all, isn't built to serve the Chinese. But if you're in for some righteous spicy Chinese dining, New Aroma is where it's at.