Chinatown must stop place for emerging into dim-sum! After checking out a lot of spots in Chinatown; we gave this one a go for their specialities and it was very good. I must admit I was wary cause of the raiting but a local friend of mine; insisted on his recommendation and I gave in. I'm glad I did. The food was pretty good. Ordered a bit of everything to try out and it was delicious. The service was not amazing. Even when the restaurant was not very busy; seemed like the staff was more interested in their chats than to help around the patrons. Also, every time they will bring something it felt like a bothersome. I am only giving 4 starts purely on the food. If I count the service; I may give 3 read more

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Really good dim sum spot in Chinatown! They serve a wide variety of classic authentic dim sum dishes in a nice and comfortable setting. I especially liked the pork cheung fun and the crispy noodles with pork. The xiao long bao and egg custards were good too. It was about 25 GBP per person, which is not bad for this quality of dim sum. The staff are pretty friendly and surprisingly hospitable - even for a slow eater like myself, I did not feel rushed at all and they often came by to refill my water whenever they noticed it getting low. The service speed is also very fast. There was a ~10 min wait to get in on Sunday afternoon, which isn't too bad at all. While the food didn't quite wow me enough for a full 5 stars, I would probably give Orient London 4.5 stars if I could. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for good dim sum in London. read more

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Introducing a local to dim sum in her own country was a dicey proposition, but I'm glad everything went well finding Orient with both a comfortable atmosphere, a calm noise level, and a reasonably diverse dim sum menu that covered all of the basics plus some good variations. The preparations here and recipes used seem to have been slightly modified from their traditional origins. Items like Xiao Long Bao didn't arrive with their traditional black vinegar accompaniment. That the service staff was kind enough to observe that as a couple he would probably like XO sauce, which was appreciated. It came also with a side of Sriracha, which was a little odd but acceptable. Beef cheung fan was really excellent. I found my favorite Wu Gol, fried taro balls prepared, using correctly authentic beef caul fat. The Gai lan, Chinese broccoli, was steamed perfectly. Was amused that they presumed I read Mandarin fluently enough to use that version of the order card, and I probably should've asked for an English version, but I persevered anyway making only one major mistake by ordering gai lan in soup instead of the oyster sauce version. But both versions were actually very good. Pricing here is approximately 20% higher than the less fancy places in the area, but makes up for it with very pleasant atmosphere and a somewhat refined ambience. As others have mentioned, the staff allows you to dine at your leisure and not hurry you along in order to turn the table quickly. read more

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We decided to try some Cantonese food in Chinatown. Excellent service and good food. We shared food family style. The bill was about £130 for three entrees, two appetizers and a beverage each. read more

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London is known for its not so good Chinese food. Orient London was actually not too bad at all though, to my surprise! Stopped in here for some dim sum and ordered the dishes we would normally get. Some of the the dishes were made a bit different but still, pretty solid. Their portion sizes are quite small. I wish that the "spicy black fungus" could have been spicy. It was not spicy at all. Very deceiving. The peppers they put in this dish were also not spicy. Also lacked the vinegar taste that is typically used to make this dish. Another dish that I think could have been better was the century egg & pork congee porridge. The porridge itself was a bit too thick for my liking. Kind of clumpy. Did not find much century egg in it nor pork either. It was quite bland too. I asked for salt, white pepper, & hoping they had fermented bean curd but they didn't. Did not end up finishing the porridge. My favorite was the charcoal lava buns & eel. Those two dishes had good flavor & found them both to be tasty. Dim sum was all right overall. Didn't have high expectations for Chinese food in London. So I think they're just okay, nothing crazy. read more

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My mum and I went to try this place while out shopping for a late lunch. Friendly greeters at the door and seated promptly. Great dim sum. Really liked the Prince fried rice, one of the best I tasted but only downside was scallop and shrimp was chopped up rather than whole bits. We were not made to rush our dining experience even though. Would definitely go again read more

Rude servers, gross bathrooms, mediocre food. Find another restaurant. This place isn't worth your time or money.

I really wanted to like this place. There was a queue outside so I figured this must be a good spot. It's directly underneath the Chinatown arch as well. I waited in line for about an hour or so which is fine- that's on me and they were busy. I was seating a little awkwardly right in the center of the space which again is fine, it's small and I was by myself so whatever works. Service was fine and what I expected for where I was. You order on a sheet of paper that's numbered which was easy enough. They have a $10 minimum so I added the prawn wraps to my order to try them out. Here's why I gave a low rating. All of the food was ok at best. It was all edible but none of it had any flavor, including the sauce with the prawn wrap. I was so extremely disappointed in the dumplings- they were dry as a bone. I expect at least a little bit of soup or broth on the inside but there wasn't any. Are there different varieties of dumplings that don't have any broth? Either way. They were so dry that they were hard to eat. Absolutely no flavor in the mushroom dumpling either. Definitely a fine place to go in a pinch and they have very good prices (this all totaled about $13) but I would not go again. read more

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While vacationing in London, we were looking for a good Chinese restaurant for dinner, that had some old world traditional favorites on their menu. We all ordered individual dishes and the portions were beyond generous. The Sweet and Sour Prawns Cantonese style was very flavorful, Stirred fried filet with satay sauce, Sweet and Sour Chicken Cantonese style and Vegetable Fried Rice. All of our dishes had good flavor. The Service was attentive and prompt. The ambiance at Orient is nice, a little upscale feeling without being over the top. Would definitely recommend if your looking for good Chinese while in London. They are located in Chinatown, and it was a short Uber ride from our Hotel. read more

Mama loves Chinese food. Late night dim sum spot found in Chinatown! Price: £4.20-5.20 for the various dim sum items, £12.80 for the beef chow fun. Tina's Tip: - £2.20 pp for tea. No pot available! - The place was super packed even when it wasn't dinner time! - The food was alright, I've had better dim sum. Pretty pricey for it too. read more

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Cute spot in Chinatown with a lot of regulars walking in ...including two flight Attendants in inform...Food was delicious and there was an amazing Irish pub right next-door! read more

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Went to Orient London last night. Located in Chinatown. Must say I enjoyed it very much! The staff was very friendly and super attentive. Had hot and sour soup to start and it was amazing. Finally spicy soup for once. We had the aromatic crispy duck and dammit that bird was freakin tasty! Also had the sizzling beef which was so tender ! Everything was so flavorful and comes perfectly! Have to say was very happy with the meal! So if ever in London! read more

Orient London - Amazing spicy hot and sour soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

i was excited to finally get dim sum in london's chinatown, but was slightly wary since the reviews for a lot of the places arent very high. decided to go to orient london because i heard good things, but slightly disappointed service was alright. the place was extremely busy and we sat upstairs, so it was hard to get attention from the waiters when we needed it. but for how busy it was, it was decent! - morning glory: did its job as a vegetable dish - steamed dim sum platter -- good for two, but sorta expensive (£12.80 for 8 dumplings), at least it was nice to try a variety of dishes without getting them individually. i liked the prawn and chive dumpling most. - chicken claws, a classic and my favorite dim sum in general -- good flavor, but couldve been meatier. i wish it was larger portion. - stuffed beancurd with prawn cheong fun -- this was the star of the show. when i bit into it, my eyes lit up. its slightly sweet, crispy and juicy at the same time! overall i think london's dim sum just isn't the best. nothing beats vancouver or actual dim sum back in asia read more

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We had Shanghai dumplings (dry and tough with no soup inside), vegetable Chow Mein (dry and flavorless), spicy chicken (tough), tofu with mushrooms (cardboard) and vegetable egg rolls (greasy). Couldn't be more disappointed. My first one star review. Yuck. read more

Came for dim sum and was pretty disappointed. Dumpling skins were bad, like all of them. We tried three dumpling dishes and I threw out the skin and only ate the inside, which also wasn't that impressive. Beef chow fun was bland and had virtually no beef. There really wasn't anything to rave about here. read more

Great food before going to a show. On the edge of Chinatown my husband and I wanted a nice place to sit down for Chinese food and be served. The food was good and service great. We'd definitely come back. Note: they have both ala cart meals and three-course selections. If you can agree, the pre-selected meals are a better deal but it's all good either way. read more

Orient London - Nice place! - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

Half the menu displayed outside isn't available. Dunno if this is due to COVID times, or if it's been like this for a while. Dim sum is easy to order inside or for takeaway. They have a menu sheet in ENG/CHI for you to order from if you know what you want. I found the staff really friendly and courteous, and accurate with time estimate. Food was hit or miss. Chinese food in the UK isn't great, but at least you get closer to decent in London (at a price). Of the dim sum I ordered to-go, I'd say about everything was 50/50 on whether or not it was good. In the least it was decent. Ones I liked most were the: siu mai, lotus wrapped chicken, cheung fun/rice roll. Their radish cake/lo baak gou was okay but was more flour than daikon. The skin on the haa gau was not right. It was more doughy cheung fun than that snappy, crystalized skin you want. The pork ribs was way bland with way too much sesame oil. I'd be happy to order from this place again, but I know what I will and won't be getting. read more

Not good. Perhaps our experience was soured because we came here on Christmas and they charged a pound each for a glass of tap water, but this particular visit wasn't great. The crispy duck (Peking style) was quite good, but expensive (27 pounds for two pieces). The Singapore noodles were spicy and interesting but nothing to write home about. The Tofu wish shrimp and black bean sauce had an unexpected flavor but I can't say that it was particularly tasty. The lamb hot pot was pretty good although it was more like lamb stew. The mustard dressing that came alongside should be avoided. The hostess was funny and pleasant otherwise the service was curt but efficient. Also, the food was expensive for a Chinese restaurant (Christmas day could have been a factor here). I'd probably give it 3 stars if not for the 1 pound charge for each glass of tap water, which I thought was ridiculous. read more

Traditional Cantonese dim sum done very well. The cheung fun was particularly top notch. This is certainly one of the better dim sum restaurants in London's Chinatown. read more

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The charges did not match those in the webpage. Also, we had two meals which included Crispy Aromatic Duck and we only got one small piece of duck. Although the rest of the meal was nice, this meal was not worth what we paid for it. The staff talked in a way that suggested they did not understand what we were trying to tell them - not sure I believe what was going on. read more

Searching for a dim sum restaurant in London can be overwhelming due to the sheer number of options with relatively similar menus and prices. If this is you right now... look no further. My boyfriend and I chose this restaurant after reading many reviews. We came here at noon on a Wednesday and were seated right away (note, on weekdays it's very difficult to find a dim sum restaurant in china town that opens before noon). The restaurant is clean and the ambiance is modern. The location is easy to find as it is right at the entrance to china town. We ordered a handful of dishes, all LW of which met our expectations for a traditional dim sum. Though I will note we did not order the peaking duck so I can not speak to that. The bill ended up being around £50 for around 7 dishes and tea which seems reasonable but definitely not cheap. I would recommend! read more

Ok Chinese, nothing special, service so so, wine v expensive. What happened to Wan Fu? Suggest the chilli ribs as a starter. read more

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Enjoyed the variety of dim sum items that I haven't seen at other places in the states. Would definitely return should I get to come to London in the future. The only disappointing item was the black bean ribs--all fat. read more

Looking for reliable dim sum classics served hot? This may be your spot. Try the dumpling sampler, as I did, and you'll get 2 of 4 standard variety dumplings. If your taste runs to aromatic crispy duck, they have you covered too. Their version reminds me of the one I used to enjoy at the late departed New Fook Lam Moon on Gerrard Street, now closed. Tables clean and food hot, but service a tad erratic. read more

It's a fairly good chinese restaurant. The service is great, atmosphere loud but enjoyable. Food gets 3.5 stars considering that it is pretty expensive. read more

Absolute WORST experience I have ever had in my life! I was staying as a guest at the hotel and they referred me to go to this restaurant. When I arrived I advised the hostess that I wanted tea before I decided on ordering food. So I told the first waitress I wanted tea and I wasn't ready to order. Then two minutes later I another women asked if I were ready to order. I responded again "I'm not ready to order just want to drink tea". I think another two minutes a man approached and stated "the tea is only for people who are ordering food". I was taken back as I explained again I wasn't feeling well and wanted to drink tea so he then asked me to leave. I asked if I could I told take the tea to go his response was "no" I am not sure why but I plan to let everyone know about my experience. My money is as good as anyone else so there is no reason to be refused service for drinking tea. If the policy stated that upon arriving or if the staff notified me of the policy immediately. Never go here or try sitting and ordering just tea and let me know how it goes. read more

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Stumbled upon China town and goggled best dim sum in London (if you know good dim sum, you'll appreciate the hunt!) - this place was the first on the list. Super fast and authentic - my entire family was very pleased. Highly recommend. read more

This is our first dim sum eat in London, surprisingly good! I would say definitely meets my standard. If you are looking for a good value and good quality dim sum place, this would be the place. The restaurant itself is clean as well. read more

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Dim sum, this might be one of the better places for dim sum in Chinatown. Small tables , small restaurant so often looking very busy. But the dim sum was pretty good and especially the Cheung fun. Wasn't too salty as with many places in the area. read more

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This was the best meal we had in London! We met a friend here and ordered...well, just about everything. Pork belly, lemon chicken, clams in black bean sauce. Everything was amazing and our bellies were sticking out a mile. Go here! read more

Not sure why they got 3.5 stars as this is a good quality, solid dim sum place. We came in at 140pm and left in an hour with a full tummy. Everything we ordered was a solid 4 if not 5. It's fresh, made to order, hot and delicious! read more

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Dim Sum tasted decent if a little bland, but was very oily. In order of preference # 45 Taro croquette with pork - the best thing, and the only thing I'd order again. Still a little greasy, but flavorful pork, airy taro, and lightly crisp edges. #2 Crystal king prawn dumplings with black truffle and XO Sauce - the truffle was nicely pronounced, but the XO had little seafood and was tough. The dumpling itself was nice and mild, though the skin was gummy. #23 Shu Mai - standard #10 Fried turnip cake with XO Sauce - same issue with the XO Sauce having little flavor. This was not the best way to do turnip cakes - anything could have been inside those deep fried squares. #22 Scallop Dumplings - mild, but slightly overcooked #24 Spare Ribs & Chicken Claws - too sweet, without enough garlic or black bean sauce flavor #40 Thai Style Squid Cakes - This one's our fault for ordering it. Deep fried fish balls with sweet chili sauce were...bouncy. read more

Whenever I come to London I always make a stop at Orient. The food is phenomenal. Best dim sum on the planet (and I have had dum sum all over the planet at at 50,000 feet on Cathay Pacific 1st class). Orient staff are super friendly and professional . . . and patient. A must experience for any dim sum lover in London. read more

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Highly recommend place ! Seafood r very fresh, tastes really good. Had seafood set menu for two. Almost everything is great. The lobster is huge n yummy. Will definitely go again when I m in town. Big portion we couldn't finish the fried rice. The restaurant is clear n new. Had a nice dinner time there. read more

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worst chinese food i've ever had (im from the united states, not sure if that means anything). the sauces were nothing but salty - no other real flavor. the chicken chow mein was the best thing we had and even that was just ok. the sweet and sour pork was tough and the spring rolls had no flavor at all. would not recommend, only survives because it's in a tourist area and gets points for a nice atmosphere read more

Such a good and not expensive Cantonese restaurant in Chinatown. Steamed vermicelli roll, shrimp dumplings, chicken feet were all very good, reminds me of the ones I had back in China. The fried rice was ok but in a huge portion. Steamed creamy custard bun was mediocre tho compared to the other dim sums. But defo recommend this great place! read more

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Some of the best fried rice I have ever had, but the chicken curry was not my favorite. The chicken was a very odd consistency/texture. The atmosphere was nice and in great spot of town. read more

NO, this was not a good dim sum experience. The place is extremely misleading because cosmetically this resturant appears to have everything together except the food. The food was medicore and I mean every dish was consistently disappointing. I ordered all the typical dim sum dishes from har gow, siu mai, cheurng fun, and so on.... Don't get tricked by the nice name and decor. read more

The service and food were excellent. We were seated without a reservation immediately. We had the chicken gyoza, stir fried beef and sweet & sour chicken. Definitely a must visit while in Chinatown London! read more

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Super good service, tasty dim sum, wonderful portions, really strong variety of options and flavors. Orient is packed in a hallway of a street in Soho, and I went at the recommendation of a local who lived quite a ways away. It did not disappoint. The tea was wonderful, the Shanghai dumplings were spot on, the chick with black bean sauce was sizzling and flavorful. In all, superb food at a good price, highly highly recommend read more