After having a great meal at COTE, we noticed an Asian restaurant nearby. We tried their Happy Hour. Delicious dim sum and great service! Love the drinks as well. read more

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The location is great when you're dining outside on the boardwalk facing the Tower of London during the sunset hour. The food is tasty, but the portion is small for the price you pay (8 pounds for 3 dumplings), but hey you're in the touristy spot of London. So this is probably expected. The service seemed to be a little mismanaged and it seemed one waiter left during peak dining hours which left the other waiters to pick up more tables. Needless to say, we had to call for their attention quite often. read more

I don't know if you know, but they have happy hour every weekday from 3-6 pm. Half price on selected food and drinks. Tried their spicy vegetable dumplings, miso wonton soup (amazing), prawn crackers, vegetable spring rolls. Everything was really fresh and tasty. The drinks were tastefully made and had good serving size. Do ask for hot sauce if you like spice. The hot sauce is one of the best hot sauce in town! I've been here thrice already and plan to continue going for sure. Spicy vegetable spring rolls: really crispy hot and goes well with the sauce they give Miso soup: with the upcoming winters, their wonton miso soup is just amazing and great meal starter Vegetable dumpling: they only give 3, which is a bit of a bummer. But the taste is amazing, thoroughly steamed and cooked read more

Ping Pong - Miso soup, vegetable spring rolls, prawn crackers, vegetable dim sums, lychee& rose cocktail, the ping pong cocktail - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

No. Absolutely not. The food was purely horrible and definitely should not be calling itself "Asian food" in any way. Honestly, I am not a picky person, and when I don't like the food served, that is a big problem. My dad and I came here and ordered the Shanghai Chicken Noodles, Shanghai Aubergine Noodles, Beef and Kimchi Gyoza, Crispy Duck Spring Roll. This place not only serves horrible food, but it is also extremely overpriced. Shanghai Chicken Noodles- The noodles were not noodles, but were udon. The udon was cooked okay, however, was obviously frozen before. The whole dish just looked very unappetizing. Although the flavoring of this dish was actually not horrible, it wasn't great either. It was ground chicken dunked in a sauce with some cucumber and udon. Shanghai Aubergine Noodles- This was the worst thing I have ever tasted in a long time. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, so I ordered this. The eggplant was appalling. Why was it sour? The noodles in this dish were even worse. Not only were they frozen, but they were also improperly cooked and hard. This dish genuinely made me want to barf. You could not pay me to eat this. Beef and Kimchi Gyoza- The gyoza was crispy and hard on the outside which I actually enjoyed. The inside was not horrible! The beef was okay, but the kimchi flavors did not come through as much as I wanted it too. Sadly, it tasted frozen. Crispy Duck Spring Roll- The outside of this was crispy while the inside was soft in a weird way. It certainly had duck flavor, but it was like ground duck? There was no meat texture to it, but just a squishy filling flavored like duck. After experiencing this, I would not ever come back to the restaurant. The noodles are not good and frozen. 10/10 would never come back ever again. read more

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Nice location by the docks. But the food is meh. Service is useless. My wife got her food 30 min before I got mine. Complained to the manager who told me that's just how they work, food comes out when it's ready and they can't plan everyone's food to come at the same time. The chicken noodles had almost no chicken, just some tiny scraps of ground chicken. The portion was very small. Bathrooms are too dark. read more

Looking at the reviews I wasn't expecting much, place wasn't that full. The portions aren't that big but the price reflected this, almost like Asian tapas. Food tasted much better than anticipated, pleasantly surprised. By the time we left the place was pretty full and I can see why. read more

I cannot believe they're good! I found Ping Pong by yelp! They are Chinese foods restaurants in the area still open after 10pm at night. Not many choices for us! We went to Ping Pong at around 10pm. They have a few tables almost finished. We are the only table by the time we seated. The waitresses are very attentive and nice! We ordered a lot of food for total 12 people. The food was fast and unexpected delicious. We ended up come back again the next day just because we want to try more items they have on the menu. The menu has less items then most of the Chinese restaurants. But who care! I think a restaurant doesn't have to offer everything. They can offer less items but just make it the best! I'll come back next time when I come to London again for their good services and good food. read more

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The St. Katherine Docks is a place with a nice view of boats and an area of water. It's relaxing and a great place for lunch! My party and I went to Ping Pong to introduce Dim Sum to our friend who had never had it yet. We ordered some ribs, bao, wontons and other delicious foods and loaded our table. We also got some drinks as well which I will talk about in a bit. The food we ordered was delicious! The ribs were nice and sweet and the dim sum was cooked greatly! However, I can definitely say that Ping Pong is a bit overpriced for the amount of portions they're serving. It ate a great amount of my money and my friend's money as well. The quality was great, quantity was lacking. My friend ordered a classic Tsing Tao beer which he downed in an instant. It's a great tasting beer that is easy on the stomach. I ordered the 47 Drunken Monkeys cocktail which contained "monkey 47 gin, pedrino sherry & tonic spritz and pink grapefruit, served with fresh lavender and a sphere of smoked ice" (https://www.pingpongdimsum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DimSum_and_Drinks_Menu_19_20.pdf) That drink was delicious and I would order again, if it were not that pricey. read more

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OK chain of Chinese restaurants serving a variety of slightly overpriced yet tasty dishes. Popular with the younger generation who seem to have large disposable incomes.  Slightly odd that noodles were 'off' when we visited on a Friday night but other than that would probably go back again when my next salary comes in! read more

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With a name like Ping Pong, I had low expectations. Thankfully, it was better than expected! Went in for 1/2 price happy hour. Some (not all) dim sum and drinks are half off. The food, by and large, was very good. Crispy Honey Ribs were the highlight. Duck spring rolls were very good, crispy, good flavor. Prawn crackers were just OK, but this was a first time trying them, so they might be perfectly authentic. The steamed dumplings had good flavor, but were a bit looser than I prefer in my dumplings. The drink was good, but ice heavy (whaddya expect for 1/2 price? I'll drink 2 next time...) Only slight knock: the Service was OK. The waiter was very nice, but off doing other things. It was not busy. I wouldn't let this stop you from trying Ping Pong. Overall, a very good showing for such a touristy area. A solid 4 stars! read more

My wife and I were craving Chinese food for lunch near the Tower of London and this restaurant was the closest that had the best ratings on Yelp. The restaurant was busy but we were seated quickly and our server explained how to order from the menu. They offered several lunch specials, a la cart items and sharing for two as well as fixed price meals. They also have a variety of drinks, including wine and beer and have several items for dessert. You simply fill out the order form and submit it to your server. My wife and I ordered the hot & sour chicken soup and the Sichuan Dim Sum lunch special. My wife also ordered a side of steamed broccoli. The food tasted amazing and the service was on point. I will definitely come here again. #londonchinesefood #londondimsum read more

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Was very much looking forward to some good food after watching the London Marathon. This place was very disappointing. Our waiter came, took our order and then disappeared. We said after the marathon we were just drinking water to hydrate and he brought a tiny carafe and two glasses. He never returned to refill the carafe and I looked around at parties around us, of similar size, with large carafes. I was looking forward to saying something when he returned to our table but he never did! No word that he was going on break or there was a change of wait staff. Eventually, we waited and had to ask a waitress if she could help with our take away and bill. As we walked out we found our waiter sitting at the bar having a pint with a friend. Do not recommend this place. Check out the other restaurants in the area instead. read more

Ping Pong - Waiter (right) sitting at the bar having a drink with a friend instead of serving our table. - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

This place is busy busy. The first time I came here I saw Shilpa Shetty - which surprised me since while the décor is sleek and minimal, the vibe isn't exactly posh. But then our dim sum parcels came, and I understood why a minor celeb would bother - these little morsels are really good... exactly the sort of thing that appeals to just about anyone on a regular night out. My best recommendation in coming here is to order a wide variety of things... it's dim sum - so go crazy! The best way to do it is to go with a couple of people and get a ton of things to share - that's the only true way to have the full experience. Each individual item is well-priced, but it can add up quickly! The egg rolls here aren't really the best... but the dumplings are tasty and I've heard the squid is good... and one of my friends always insists on this rice and teriyaki chicken thing that comes roasted in a banana leaf. They've got a great list of tasty-sounding cocktails - tons to choose from... (I swear, all the Asian restaurants seem to get that part right!) And they also have lovely non-alcoholic options ... virgin mocktails... and milder things like a beautiful flowering jasmine tea. I've had airheady service here, but again, who's really paying that much attention? Ping Pong really is all about the food. read more

The food was just okay. The table was too small for two people, and your seat is too close to the next table that you can actually hear what are they talking. The food was served fast but then took 30mins for them to bring us a check. We even asked 4 different servers for a check wouldnt recommend it if you are in hurry. The iced tea selection is good though. read more

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Food is not bad, but the service is horrible. I entered the restaurant at 4pm, only a few tables are occupied. As soon as I got seated the server delivered an appetizer to my table. It was my first visit so I guess it's something complimentary as it's even faster than serving water - it turns out to be ordered by some others. When they figured out the mistake, the server didn't say anything and just simply add that to my order for me, pretending nothing happened. I should know because it took them over ten minutes to get a cup of water for me. Very unsatisfied. P.S. when I checked out I complaint about this and they agree to refund me, but I did eat the appetizer so I didn't ask for the refund. read more

If you love Dim Sum this a definite place to try! Lots of options, including vegetarian choices. They were very accommodating as well as we had to push our reservations up by an hour on the busiest day of the yr (new yrs eve). Can't complain on the service either, we ordered multiple times and our food kept coming timely. read more

An interesting to place to visit at least once if you're in London for a long time. Go on a Friday when there's an International Food market. read more

Ping Pong - My pasta from the market - Dim Sum Near Me - London, XGL

I do love this place. I worked for ten years round the corner, so I watched as it was built up and the restuarants and bars moved in. It can get absolutely packed in the summer evenings at the end of the week - the crowd is mostly business/suits as it's a bit out of the way for tourists (even being just over the road from the tower!) My favourite places: Mala - best (and only!) Indian - really nice food, great service. Dickens Inn - go upstairs for pizza and sit on the balcony looking out over the boats. Ping Pong - often ignored, but actually very very good. usually the last restaurant to fill up. Cote - very reasonable and good quality. Go for a walk around the whole complex and you could do one course each at three/four different places! Definitely finish up at Cafe Rouge for pudding! Also, visit at night - it's stunningly pretty with all the lights on the trees and the boats. read more

I very much adore this destination in the capital, and generally I don't talk about it with people who don't already know it exists, simply because it's MY secret haven within MY vivacious city and I don't want the likes of you spoiling it. However because I'm nice... To being, learn the lingo and look like a pro. Most will say, 'St. Katharine's Dock' but her true name is 'St. Katharine Docks.' See the difference? St. Katharine is her name with no claim or ownership to the docks themselves, unlike Henry's poor wife Kathryn H whom I believe very much did make her docks her own and wore them as her final accessory, I might add. Also, don't look like a numbty by doing your 'How to ind it" research before you get there. If you've never been or haven't been in a while, it's easy to forget where it is. Take your significant other by the hand and walk them out of Tower Hill station, past the old city wall, down the underpass and burst out at the docks! What a legend! I can hear the brownie point tinkling in like a winning fruit machine in Vegas! Don't on the other hand, select this as a romantic meeting place for a first date if 1, your date has never been there before and 2, the London Olympic marathon happens to be running right past it, so all the surrounding roads are blocked off and a rather elaborate detour is in place, causing your perspective new beau to be 43 minutes late! read more

I should have been a sailor. Popeye, Captain Jack Sparrow, One-eyed Willy (think The Goonies) - I'd be down with their rum drinking, treasure plundering and women chasing. Okay maybe just the rum drinking but still I think there is a sailor in me, which is why I like this place so much. I actually came down here to dream about a houseboat I want to buy but when I arrived I was totally surprised to see it was full of beautiful boats with a few bustling bars close by. It was like we'd left London for a second. Anyway the boats are beautiful, expensive and there for you to gawp at. I can imagine that it's a lovely place to wander around on a sunny day, or even sit and read a good book. Don't just walk by this London gem, have a look! read more

The first time I found St Katherine's Docks was purely by chance. We were walking around the Tower of London late on a Sunday evening. Having just finished the very last episode of The Tudors, we wanted to let the show live on by walking around the centrepiece of the show. As we walked under the Tower Bridge arches, not quite ready to head home, I saw a sign for the Docks in a little corner of the buildings. I convinced my partner to check it out with me, and we were amazed! The docks are now one of my favourite spots to walk around. With the exception of that hideous-looking hotel that overtakes the view of the bridge, the Docks are great to grab a coffee, sit down for dinner or walk around. read more

I came here by chance a few weeks ago and have since started working nearby. It's a mix of commercial and residential property, with a vast array of shops (mostly food) - with tapas, sush, Italian turkish etc. It's one of the few places which looks good, no matter the weather. read more

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The area: astonishing views of water, boats, tower bridge; a marina within a city. Will make you question what London is. The experience: peaceful, calm, safe, intriguing, tasteful. When the sun sets, the water turns red, when it's dark, the walkways light up and you feel like you're on some dock of centuries past. Little bridges take you across the three separate water basins. Plenty of camera opportunities, whether it's sunny, overcast, dark or wet. Good for: picnics when it's 'warm', sitting on a bench and making out, taking a little walking tour with your parents, going for a coffee Saturday afternoon. The Bad: most establishment are chains: in the entrance area by the bridge: Ping Pong, Cafe Rouge, and about four other chains. It's terribly sad and unfortunate, but it's a London problem, not a local one. Subtract one star for that. As a NYC transplant, I have to request that we all stage an uprising against any chain restaurants / coffee establishments, and then boycott them. Happy yachting, comrades. Just leave the Waitrose (across the street on the Thomas More St. entrance to the Docks) alone. read more

My parents used to take me to St Katherine's Dock all the time when I was little, but I went recently and it was totally disappointing. A good place to go if you like looking at expensive yachts, barges and the occasional medium-sized ship, but there isn't really anything else of any interest (apart from a sailing rope shop which is quite cool) They restored the original, historical buildings in the marina, which are impressive to look at, but filled them up with rubbish themed Tudor banquet restaurants and naf traditional English pubs. They have beefeaters walking around- enough said. read more

For my first time in London I went to St Katharine's Docks, just to visit on the evening. I needed to eat (obviously) so I chose Ping Pong since I had never tried Dim Sum before. I think the concept of eating 4 or 5 small meals is a great idea. Sometimes you just cannot decide whether you would like a soup or something more "meaty". Dim Sum allows you to pick up a lot of different flavors and textures. In the end I would say the price is alright for the quality and the quantity. I had 4 meals, a big bottle of Tiger beer and it cost me £25. Which is far from overpriced, if you consider the fact that I felt perfectly satiated. It's just that I was not that impressed by the flavors. It was OK but not breathtaking. I always expect a restaurant to give me very high quality products with very strong flavors and character so my rating might sound a little bit severe. I would recommend this place if you need to be sure there's great chance you and your family/friends are gonna like it for sure (no big suprises, food is correct) but I can't say it blew my mind. read more

The four of us got a Super 8, which consisted of 5 different dim sum pieces, chicken on rice bowl, soup and hot tea for each of us. A fabulous meal for only 8 pounds each. The soup was some of the best I have ever had. read more

Tasty little parcels of dim sum heaven! For a chain restaurant, I think that a lot of the dishes taste quite authentic. Clay pots, steamed dumplings and spring rolls are just a few of the tasty dishes on this vast menu. There a few vegetarian dishes but not a lot which is why I have not given this a better rating. There are a choice of 3 set menus that have a variety of food which is well worth money. Why not compliment the dishes with a jug of hot sake. There is nothing like an alcoholic drink made from vegetables. ha ha. I think that the self order slip makes the whole experience a lot of better as you can't really complain to the waiter for messing up your order. You can also keep a track of what you have ordered and what left there is to try. The average number of dim sum orders would 3-4 per person. If your feeling greedy or just cant help yourself to try everything, go ahead, as you can take away what you don't finish. This branch is set on a quiet strip of restaurants right on St. Katherine's Dock with fantastic views of Tower Bridge. The restaurant is a lot smaller than other branches but cosy and intimate - so a great place to dine for an important business meeting. New items are added to the menu all the time and I always try them. If you do feel like wetting your taste buds with dim sum, Ping Pong is definitely the way to do it! read more

I guess this place is OK when you're too stretched to bother making a trip to China Palace @ Excel or Royal China Club out West. I suppose it's not the worst dim sum in London and it's convenient since Ping Pong is seemingly everywhere these days but the food itself is unimaginative. The decor and service is certainly much more inspired that most Chinese restaurants but the menu is very Westernised. Chicken in dumplings is not too common in China so I find it pretty weird. I understand pork is not as popular in the UK but having it as an option would be nice. Hot dishes, unless steamed, can arrive to the table lukewarm or cold. For the portions, I feel the price is on the higher side as it literally took a mountain of those steaming baskets to stack up on my table before I felt full. Their Sunday deals are very appealing. All you can eat and I think cocktails are somehow involved in the deal but I can't remember exactly how. For that I'm adding the third star. Otherwise this place gets two. read more

The servings are tiny. The smallest dumplings and spring rolls I've ever had. For a table of two everything comes with three pieces. The food quality is merely ok. The cocktails are so watered down you might as well order juice. We ordered 3 times and still our food didn't come. After an hour the manager got involved. So many staff standing around waiting fir the rush. read more

So, this place isn't cool because it's a dock with nice boats, it's cool because it's a dock with nice boats hidden in London. If you walk along the pier of San Francisco or Portugal, you can see lots of yachts, but the fact that London isn't a coastal city, and these docks are right downtown, well, that's something to enjoy. Definitely recommend taking a stroll here, but don't make it your first stop if you are showing tourist friends around. I'd say make it one of your last stops, since they need to see and feel London, to appreciate the docks. read more

I popped into the cafe with my parents during one of their visits to London, after stumbling across it during our wander through the docks. I can't comment on its main menu choices, but for a drink and a cake I'd definitely recommend a visit. We'd actually had lunch earlier but skipped dessert, so were specificially looking for sweet treats. I had a chocolate orange tart which was excellent - although, so chocolatey that I had to save half of it for when I got home! I also tried a bit of my Dad's Red Velvet cake which was pretty perfect, and my Mum's carrot cake has an ACTUAL ICING CARROT on top. The slice sizes for the cakes were really impressive, and the service was quick and easy. I'd definitely pay another visit to St Katharine Docks Cafe if I was in the area! read more

Having never been in this part of London (as a Londoner) I was really pleasantly surprised by this little pocket by the Tower of London. Has a south of France feel (although probably a lot colder!) with the boats docked in the water and the array of restaurants to choose from. I'll definitely be back around here soon - although maybe more in the summer months! read more

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This was first time to Ping Pong. It was a really nice day so we could sit outside which was definitely a plus. This is essentially a Asian tapas bar. We ordered various plates. My favourite was the coconut mushroom soup and the pork spring rolls. The best dish was the dessert ..the coconut parfait. Yuuumy! The food was good but I can't say it's the best dim sum I have had. I also found it quite expensive considering the small portions. I am sure I'll come back but definitely not my fav Asian restaurant. read more

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The docks themselves are lovely - it's a really excellent oasis of calm in an otherwise pretty busy part of town. They're easy to get to and surrounded by quite a few pubs and eateries, with a Waitrose just a few minutes away. Downsides: The decking can be incredibly slippery when it's frosty. Parts of the decking are rough and you have firm footing but other parts are just smooth wood which is what creates a slippery surface. If you slip you're straight in the water which must be pretty vile. The shower/toilet facility leaves much to be desired. It's freezing as the fan heaters don't seem to do much more than blow out cold air, and the showers are the joyful combination of poor water pressure, never getting very hot, and going quite cold after about 5 minutes. I don't have much dock experience to compare St Katharine's to, but it seemed on the "meh" side of A-OK to me. read more

If you're a fan of Ping Pong Dim Sum, this is the location you want to come to. Right on St Katherine's Dock, when the sun is shining and it's warm outside, sitting out on their terrace is AMAZING. The staff is particularly helpful and attentive at this location, and while the inside doesn't exactly WOW like the terrace does, it's still worth a visit. The food is delicious, the cocktails are amazing, and the view is, well, pretty priceless after a long winter of grey, rain, and freezing temperatures. read more

Ambiance of the dock is nice, food and service were awful. The dim sum tasted reheated and was obviously not made on premises.

Looking for a sunny day spot to meander or simply chill out? It would be hard to beat St Katharine Docks: on the river with excellent views of Tower Bridge with moored boats bobbling and sunlight twinkling on the ripples. There's a wealth of pubs and restos nearby (mostly of the meh variety but some good ones can be found) as well as the Tower of London and the continuation of the Thames Path. Photo opportunities abound in this very London-y and fairly central place that seems nevertheless to be removed from the fray of London life. read more

The food market every Friday is AMAZING. Really good quality food, which can be enjoyed in the lovely scenic docks. It has everything from Fish and Chips (great quality, not too greasy) to paella, Ethiopian (my personal favorite), Jamaican, Haggis, pork pies and the BIGGEST cookies I have ever seen. Generally 6 quid will get you a good meal, and the quality tends to be very good street food. Perfect to spend a summer lunch: we migrate to their from our office almost every Friday! read more

Wandered in for some Dim Sum shortly after touching down in London. Ping Pong had a great selection of food, it all tasted great, and the service was speedy. The restaurant was completely packed by 1PM. They forgot our edamame and didn't serve it until well after we were done eating but were kind enough to take it off the bill. read more

Ping Pong offers pretty good dim sum and other Chinese-inspired cuisine at an affordable price (especially for Central London). The set menus and cocktails are great and St. Katharine's Dock is a wonderfully quiet place to an enjoy an afternoon. The main problem with this Ping Pong location is that the staff are not especially interested in customers. They take their time chatting amongst themselves before seating your or taking your order and all but disappear once the food arrives. Though the food is good, the poor level of service ruins the dining experience. read more