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Imperial China

3.4 (84 reviews)
ModerateChinese
Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Top: dimsum platter - succulent morsels of goodness Left: fried noodle with seafood (scallops, squid, and shrimp) Right: Chinese broccoli
Sylvia C.

Everything hit the spot after a full day of touring London on a rainy day. 1) Dimsum platter - the crowning piece of the meal with 8 pieces of 4 different dumplings. You can tell they know good dimsum, the wrapper/skin was soft and not overly chewy, the stuffing allowed you to taste the ingredients..shrimp, chives, pork, and the spicy dipping oil complemented and boosted the flavors! 2) Fried noodle with seafood with Ber..(can't recall the word) - greasy but so satisfying and tasty 3) Chinese broccoli - garlicky savory goodness 4) Pot of Jasmine tea (pay for each person drinking it, free refills) Would love to come for their Sunday morning dimsum service!

Lily Y.

Excellent Hong Kong style Chinese restaurant! The food was very good. I recommend the stir fried string beans, duck, and fish. You really can't go wrong with the dishes here! It's just as good as some restaurants in Asia! Good portion sizes as well. Interior is clean and service is fast. Would highly recommend!

April C.

I first went to Imperial for dim sum with a big group of friends. They were very accommodating for our group; we had about 12 people. The food was awesome. A few stand out items: Steamed bun with pork, also known as a cloud puff Sesame dim sum Sweet potato dim sum Coconut puff I liked it so much I took a few friends there again just recently. Unfortunately they don't serve dim sum all day, so we reluctantly ordered the set menu. We were very impressed with all the food we received: crispy duck (my new fav item), lemon chicken, chicken and sweet corn soup, sweet and sour chicken, spicy prawns, steamed veggies. There was so much food; we were stuffed to the gills. Fringe benefit: the atmosphere is cute with an indoor bridge over a koy pond.

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Carol L.

Yes we could've gone to a cheaper Chinese restaurant, but I wanted a place with more ambiance and Imperial China didn't disappoint. We enjoyed DIM SUM. We stuck mostly with dumplings and some assorted snacks, but did order the ROASTED DUCK. I was definitely surprised when this dish of shredded meat came out: http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=mGAgc73bhiO_xXvpLy2Org The rice paper wraps made it reminiscent of eating tacos. Very lean meat, but I missed my duck fat and crispy duck skin!

Minal P.

I like the ambiance inside, its a very zen environment with trees, lots of light and running water in a small pool. There is a good selection of dim sum, but unfortunately only for lunch. There is another menu for dinner, and although there are some selected starters available, its not enough for a whole meal. The pork dim sum (don't ask me for the Chinese name!) is really good. Its good quality food, in a nice environment - although I prefer coming here for lunch rather than dinner. Not just for the dim sum menu, but because there is so much natural light, it gives the impression of eating outdoors. Very nice.

Aline D.

I had no idea this place existed, hidden away from the main part of China Town, on the quieter Lisle street. You enter into a little Chinese garden, where you cross over a little bridge with small fish pond below. Very different to all the other Chinese restaurant near by. On the inside, aside from the restaurant there is a bar and you can hire out private dining rooms, each with a karaoke system. I came for dim sum lunch, which they do very well. We had a delicious baked shredded turnip paste which came crisp on the outside and the turnip was soft and hot on the inside, this was the best dish out of what we ordered. We also had the usual prawn dumplings, prawn and pork dumplings, steamed pork buns, and a side of pak choi with garlic. The cheung fun, thick rice noodle wrap, came a little too thick and chewy, but that was the only dish which was a mild disappointment. We enjoyed a warm flowery tea, which was kept going with lots of hot water re-fills. The staff were amiable, the service quick and the meal came to a very decent £22.

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Awesome Chinese restaurant with very attentive and friendly staff, healthy portions and great taste in China Town.

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Kym's - Yuzu Negroni & Lychee Martini

Kym's

4.7(7 reviews)
1.7 miThe City

Refined Chinese with a twist. Andrew Wong new restaurant is a hit!…read more Good atmosphere, really like the pink darkish lighting of the place. It gives it a groovy vibe. Food wise, I wouldn't it is the best Chinese I have ever been to but it's very good food and worth going if you want upscale Chinese without the crazyness of central London/Chinatown. We shared for starters the spicy sechuan aurbergine (a must order), mushroom buns (as nice as the ones from aWong) deep fried green beans (also a must) and the crispy duck ( Im never a fan but aWong and Kym's probably have the best ones and amazing plum sauce) For mains we tried the three treasure (soya chicken, iberico pork char sui and crispy pork). I think my favourite was the crispy pork. Its a good way of tasting all the rotisserie but if you are super hungry I would recommend ordering 2 of the rotisserie separetely. As for desserts, we tried the Pineapple bun and the cherry ice cream both lovely. Awong is definitly the king of custard. although I think the custard bun from aWong just beat everything lolol.

I have traveled London many times and was fortunate to stumble upon Kym's. This was my fortune as…read moreI have a minor addiction to Dim Sum and Kym's savory spin was unexpectedly brilliant. Victoria set the stage and steered me to a sampling that did not disappoint. Egg roll - not your typical egg roll, enshrined in a crispy rice shell, lightly fried to perfection, accompanied by a tangy sweet dipping delight. Followed by the mushroom steamed buns, and capped off by the most spectacular pork and shrimp boa boa, perfectly spicy, fully satisfying, a work of art. The service was spectacular and matched the experience. Make this a stop on your foodie tour of London.

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Mr Chan's - Quarter duck; salt and pepper prawns. Yes it isn't gourmet, but it definitely hits the spot!

Mr Chan's

2.8(5 reviews)
1.4 miFarringdon
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I think I must have passed this place about 30 times before I even knew it was there - yes, this…read moreplace IS that small. It is an unassuming little Chinese take away place squashed between a men's barber shop and a second hand watch store and until I stopped in front of it by chance, I thought the barber shop and watch shop were direct neighbours! When I walked in I instantly thought of 2 films: 'Big Trouble in Little China' and 'Blade Runner'. Why? Honestly, I couldn't put my finger on it but I think it was because this is a tiny, teeny, place that looks family run and authentic. Not sure what I'm babbling on about here, I'll just get to the food... They have a lunch menu that is just £6, for which you get a starter and a main course with your choice of boiled or egg fried rice or noodles. The food is cooked freshly in front of you, is quite copious and tastes pretty damn good. I can thoroughly recommend the prawn sesame toast as a starter. Oh, important to mention that they have trouble getting more than 3 customers in the place at a time, be ready for a tight fit while you wait. A good take away lunch spot for those not wanting to settle for a sandwich, crisps and a can of pop - let's face it, that will cost you more than £6 at lunch in this part of town!

As a recent transplant from New York, I was quite suprised to find such a good Chinese takeaway,…read moreespecially so close to my apartment! Mr. Chan's offers fresh, well-prepared Chinese with very prompt delivery service and friendly staff plus good prices. Certainly not the best Chinese I've ever had but can absolutely compare to similar Chinese takeaway places in New York City. A great find!

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Chop Chop Noodle Bar - Vue sur la gare Saint Pancras.

Chop Chop Noodle Bar

3.3(71 reviews)
1.3 miBloomsbury
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Looking for an inexpensive but delicious meal, I Yelped and found Chop Chop Noodle Bar, which is…read moreacross Euston Road from the King's Cross Underground Station. It's a small storefront, so just look for "left luggage" and it's directly across the street! Unlike many UK restaurants, your order is taken right at the table. A laminated menu with the list of options, including drinks, and a slip of paper to make your indications. All the food is prepared to order and I ws disappointed to not be able to see into the kitchen. However, when it arrived it was yummy! I went with the Singapore Laksa, which is a yellow curry coconut sauce with noodles, shrimp, sliced potatoes and tofu puffs. Absolutely delicious in a massive bowl, it was really warming on a cold day. Really inexpensive, even with a small bottle of Perrier, my meal was £6 (~$10). They also seem to serve the usual Asian stuff too - I saw tables with fried rice and other noodle dishes. Tight seating, but that was okay with me. I would absolutely return!

Good place for a fast bite to eat near King's X station. I want to stress that it's Malaysian…read moreChinese so lots of amazing flavours you won't get at a normal Chinese restaurant. Simple menu and fair prices. Good for a mapo tofu but also for beef and chicken curry, roti canal, and belachan kangkong. They even do a pork and century egg congee. Soup noodles are also a good bet for a cold day. A decent meal can be had for under £10 with a drink if you order a special that comes with rice.

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