This location is CLOSED. The restaurant is no longer here but instead, it's OXBO. We were very much looking forward to some Chinese food after a long trip and extremely disappointed. read more

The restaurant first class, comfortable in the same Hilton we were at, the host was very accommodating as he made us feel comfortable and answered all our questions. The meals from the mango prawns to the crabmeat soup, the steamed vegetable salad and the fish, seabass all excellent. read more

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Ordered Tim Kai soup, mushrooms, egg noodles, and king pao shrimp. All was good. Well prepared. Decently seasoned. The soup was very good. Service was extremely attentive. Atmosphere was nice. Didn't blow me away but for an airport hotel restaurant, it hit the spot. read more

The only thing more outstanding than the food is the service. If you need to stay near London Heathrow and you can't make up your mind which hotel to chooe, the chance to eat at this restaurant should be more than reason to choose to stay at the London Heathrow Hilton at terminal 4. p.s. Do yourself a favor and order the crispy duck with pancake and plum sauce. read more

Some of the most memorable waiter service I have ever received, anywhere. I told them I am gluten free and they were very understanding, my husband is vegetarian and we were planning on splitting food. They customized dishes just for us and made sure our sauces like hot sauce were compatible with these choices. The house champagne by the glass was fabulous, this was one of the best meals we had in London after visiting for more than 10 days. And like all of London, this is expensive. read more

I don't write reviews but this restaurant is by far the best Chinese food I have ever tasted. The only thing better than the food is the excellent service led by Michael and the manager. I once stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and literally ate here every night...literally. If you are ever in London and love Chinese cuisine, make the effort to get here. You will thank me later. read more

After a long flight from California this was a treat. I would suggest staying at the Hilton or making this final meal before leaving the country or even making it a meal during a long layover if you do not have lounge access. I ordered way too much but I was very happy with my choices. I had some dim sum to start with. They were steamed very well with the filling bring the Chinese flair I have enjoyed on the past. The next was the crispy duck. Wow.... It's still something I talk about as the best duck ever and this review is a few years late. :) The skin was very crispy and the meat was still juicy and and a thin layer of duck fat. It is still the best and I try to find the same in the Chinese restaurants with my family. For desert- tangerine sorbet inside a a tangerine. I was a clever way to service it, but it also added some bitter taste to it that I liked. All in all this was a highlight of the trip and I would like to visit again when I take my wife in the future. read more

Of the 3 restaurants hosted by the LHR T4 Hilton, this one is the best of the bunch. Well executed, refined Chinese cuisine - definitely not your typical fried rice/lo mein oil and soy sauce-laden fare. And thank goodness! There's plenty of that sort around, so why settle for it on your last night in the UK before heading overseas? Zen's menu is large and mouth-watering, and great to share family-style if you're among family, friends, or colleagues. But I've dined here many times alone and learned that the best way to enjoy Zen is to partake of its extensive appetizers and have a dim sum or tapas-like meal. Trust me - go with a selection of their terrific apps over entrees. This visit I had: salt & pepper squid (lightly battered, tender, with that great zing of salt and pepperiness, plus a delicious burn from the hot peppers); fried slivers of lamb with do-it-yourself lettuce leaf wraps (add mint leaf and hoisin) which tasted like a crisp non-fatty roast duck; a small assortment of dim sum (shu mai and har gow); pan-fried pork/vegetable dumplings (nicely browned and juicy inside); and the best of all, a whole fried soft shell crab, with a friable shattering light batter on the outside, juicy and soft on the inside, full of fresh crab flavor. (I was unaccountably pleased to confirm with the maitre d' that it was indeed blue crab, imported from Maryland in the good ole US of A!). On a sad note, my favorite appetizer, the steamed diver scallops was discontinued even though it's still listed on the menu. However, the crab made up for this loss big time. Overall, superbly executed food and a refined dining experience. Service was prompt and polite, although it can be a little on the reserved side. read more

Zen Oriental Restaurant - Chinese tapas for dinner! Salt & pepper squid (top L), fried lamb (top R), fried soft shell crab (center); lamb in lettuce leaf (bottom) - Chinese Near Me - Hounslow, XGL

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By far the best Asian restaurant I've eaten at. Quality and flavors were fresh and amazing. Their customer service was top notch. Highly recommend when you are in LHR - stop here! read more

Zen Oriental Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Hounslow, XGL

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Besides the extremely spicy hot soup "hot and sour" , overly priced, extremely salty and unflavored food nothing else to comment or spend time on this review. Truly a waist of money, half of craft of white wine and 4 appetizers 110 pounds, which equals to $176. read more

Zen Oriental Restaurant - Extremely spicy hot and sour soup non appetizing - Chinese Near Me - Hounslow, XGL

Stopped in here before heading to bed tonight and we were pleasantly surprised. Service was outstanding and the fried rice and crispy beef hit the spot nicely. You take a few steps down and the atmosphere is very authentic. The dim sum was also excellent. I would highly recommend this if you stay at the Hilton in terminal 4, I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Comfortable and convenient venue in the LHR Hilton. Good but not great food, for the high price, including duck ( was dry), dim sum. Comfortable seating. Service started out great, then deteriorated as personnel started having fun chatting with each other more than keeping an eye on possible customers' needs. Small number of wine selections, which were chosen for this type of cuisine. read more

The food and service were both genuinely excellent. The duck was wonderful but the sautéed beef with red chili was my absolute favorite - unlike any flavor I've had and it was delicious. read more

A surprising but likable place hidden within the lobby of the Heathrow Terminal 4 Hilton Hotel. Having stayed here a number of times on layover travel, I had seen it in the past a few years ago and my thoughts every time I pass it on layover are that it has to either be a traveler's tourist trap (who else would be going to a Chinese restaurant buried in the lobby of an airport hotel?), on the verge of going out of business (always looked empty and was hard to imagine enough demand given its location), or a front for some type of shady activity (It is here every time I pass through despite the above parentheticals and I know how crafty Asians can be!). My curiosity finally got the best of me last evening and I had to have a go at trying it since it has seemingly stood the test of time. My first discovery was that this place boasts sister restaurants in other locations, specifically in Hong Kong and they proudly display that they are recommended by the Guide Michelin for those of you that follow that holy document. My next discovery was that from the front entrance, the restaurant is sunken and back beyond any of the windows which explains why every time I had walked by it in the past, it looked completely forlorn and empty. This was a big reason I never went in to try it in the past. I figured it really can't be great if no one is in the place. What I found was that it really only has about 15 tables (a few that can seat parties of 6-8) but the dining area is quite small and I was most surprised to find the place 3/4 full and quite lively with many diners from single travelers such as myself all the way up to large parties of business associates celebrating a successful day. My 3rd discovery upon entering was that this felt like a finer dining spot than its location would suggest. There were a lot of waitstaff, probably on the order of 1 waitron per 2 tables and all dressed in black tie serving attire. They poured my tea for me and kept removing unneeded serving ware or dirty dishes. There were white tablecloths present and ceramic chopstick rests and a medium sized wine list was presented to me upon sitting. Ok, now my interest was piqued and I felt really underdressed in a t-shirt and jeans but I was welcomed nonetheless and treated very warmly by the staff. Those of you that follow me know that I'm a lush for good food and seek out street food and hole in the wall joints as well as higher end spots. But it is, in my experience, uncommon to have a wine list (with some nice selections and many in half bottle format) presented to you at Chinese restaurants except in the more high end places and this definitely describes this place. Who knew?!? Since my vanity and curiosity were more than satisfied, I decided to concentrate on the food. The menu was not cheap but it had some really nice items such as real Peking Duck (the guy next to me ordered it and it looked great and included table service of deboning and serving with standard accompaniments), whole steamed fish, dim sum basket starters, and steamed soya chicken. I decided on some dim sum and a small whole fish and really could find no fault with the food. It was excellent if not on the pricey side (I rationalized this by the fact that I'm receiving some really authentic and high end Chinese food while being held captive at an airport hotel restaurant). Definitely worth it when you are lonely, stuck in the hotel, and fortunate enough to be on an expense account. Even if you aren't staying in the hotel but have a longer layover at Heathrow, it might be worth coming here for a meal just to break up the time. I give this a solid 4 stars for being such a surprising and authentic find within this hotel. Definitely will eat here again when given the chance. read more

Zen Oriental Restaurant - The dim sum basket starter - Chinese Near Me - Hounslow, XGL

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People love this place, but I am not a huge fan. I've eaten here three times. The portions are small and the prices are high. The service is overwhelming...constantly asking if you are okay, if you need anything, and offering more drinks, mineral water, etc. This is a better option than other hotels offer. That said, it doesn't live up to the hype I heard from other travelers. read more

If it were on my dime, I would find this place to be outrageously expensive Chinese food. But if it were on my dime, I would neither be staying at the Hilton in Terminal 4 nor dining at this establishment. I found myself here on a business trip and there are very few dining options on this side of security given you are smack in the middle of Heathrow airport. That said, Zen was a good dining option under the circumstances. Better than most quality Chinese food with good service by the staff. Especially enjoyed the soy and ginger whole cod that was probably swimming in their tank just a few moments being served on my platter. Most other dishes we ordered were flavorful as well and no one left disappointed. While Zen is on the pricey side, the next best option might be an expensive cab ride to Windsor or some surrounding village to find a better meal. If you find yourself staying at the Hilton T4, Zen is the easiest option to grab a decent meal. read more

Been coming here for a decade - honestly I travel globally all the time, the service here is 5 star and so is the food ... enjoy friends! read more

Zen Oriental Restaurant - Dim sum - Chinese Near Me - Hounslow, XGL

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We were apprehensive of eating at a restaurant in a hotel initially, but were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and service here. This is not your cheap Chinese restaurant. Expect to spend 30 to 35£ per person. Every dish we had was excellent: vegetable spring rolls, pork pot sticker dumplings, crispy Szechuan beef strips, and mixed Chinese greens. We didn't have room for dessert, but they looked good as well. The service was also exceptional some one was ready to refill water or pour tea the entire meal. Definitely a keeper when I stay at this hilton. read more

Amazing food!!!! Wonderful The staff was very friendly. I loved the dessert. I will be sure to return when I'm here next. read more

Very good food fresh ingredients. Presentation and service of the highest quality so that said it's very pricey. The restaurant is a bit small but every inch is perfectly maintained. You are not rushed through your courses of excellent delicious asian dishes so you can sit and savor every spice and herb in every bite. read more

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Great food and great service. Get the crispy duck for a perfect dinner when stuck overnight at Heathrow Hilton.

The BEST oriental restaurant I have ever been to. I choose oriental, thai, Japanese, Chinese, Singaporean, Indonesian or Malaysian over prime rib any day take it from me, eat here if you fly into LHR. Service is outstanding. The best costs a little more. read more

Incredible food tucked inside a Hilton. The service was amazing, they know what you want before you ask for it. All of the food ordered was very good and authentic. Staying at this hotel again just for this restaurant. read more

Ate here on an overnight stay in the hilton. Typical Chinese food with not much unique for the standard fare. Had some very expensive duck and seafood but did not try that due to the price. Too much for company expenses. Food was ok, atmosphere ok, typical Chinese restaurant decor. If you are in the mood for Chinese and stay in the hilton it's ok. read more

I'm shocked people like this place. The service is great but the food is subpar, primarily because of the low quality ingredients. While I liked the flavor of the Tom kar kai soup broth, the chicken was translucent, strangely flavored and the texture was gummy. It was pretty bad. We shared the multi app plate and I can't name one tasty item. It tasted like the cheap Asian food that you find at a take away. It was awful. I feel badly because they were nice but buyer beware. This is bad food. read more

Zen Oriental Restaurant - The chicken is translucent and gummy. Yuck. - Chinese Near Me - Hounslow, XGL

Incredible. Wow. Clean Chinese food. Not too heavy. Perfect portions. Well presented. Amazing taste. I grew up in the far east but have never had Chinese like this. I will be back. read more

Excellent high Chinese. Frequented equally by local businesses (most definitely on expense account) and world travelers. Try the whole duck presented tableside. read more

So first everyone we talked to at the hotel recommended it - that was probably the first good sign. We were not disappointed - the food was amazing. We had the chef's selection as I am not very brave in my Chinese food elections - it was great - nice combination and really well done. I can't imagine why this restaurant doesn't do better - try it for yourself! read more

Food was delicious. Staff was incredibly friendly. I had the appetizers Thai ribs and the fried prawns. For the meal, I had the fried lobster w/ peppercorn. Loved it! read more

Not sure what restaurant others ate at but this place had bland, brown food at Hugh prices. $10 for a bowl of flavorless wonton soup. They replaced it with corn crab soup which was like corn egg drop with a couple of pieces of crab thrown in. Had the chicken lettuce wraps which came with a tiny plate if ground up (hopefully) chicken and who knows what else. Enough for 2 wraps tho they brought 6. So a $45 US dinner that had no redeeming qualities. read more

An oasis of fine food (almost) within Heathrow airport. 10 min walk over highway to the Hilton hotel is where you will find Zen Chinese. For a light lunch in between flights I enjoyed the soft shell crab with peppercorn sauce and pan friend pot stickers. Both were prepared spot on. Not a Bloomenthal menu, but a great diversion nonetheless. read more

this place is good for the business traveler as the prices are extremely high for a Chinese restaurant (17-30 GBP per plate, rice extra). I expect to pay this at a hotel near the airport and the food is good quality. The service is excellent however be warned, the portions are very small even by UK standards. The Vietnamese spring rolls are small, thumb sized egg rolls wrapped in rice paper and fried. They are served with a mint leaf and lettuce with a fish sauce dip. The prawn dishes are full of big U-10 prawns however white rice is an extra charge. the soups are bland, I wasnt a fan of the hot and sour or the won ton. The Yang Chow fried rice was good, but only the size of a typical single serving soup bowl. Expect to spend about 20-30 GBP per person and they add a service charge of 10%. Classy. read more

Don't be fooled by the fact that this is in a hotel at an airport. Top quality food and the service is outstanding. I had the Szechuan chicken which was spicy (I like it that way) and delicious. read more

I wouldn't call this traditional chinese but a oriental restaurant with chinese influence. I had the crispy duck and the dim sum appetizers. Located in the Hilton small but very nice. Good service a bit pricey but worth the experience especially if your palette os open to something different. Would defenitely recommend. read more

I ate here while staying overnight at Hilton. The service is great, but cannot say the same about the food especially. For the price I was expecting something better. read more

The Mrs & I were staying at the Heathrow Hilton for the night and decided to try the Zen Oriental. It's new since the last time I stayed here, many years ago. In a word, excellent! The staff was extraordinarly courteous, attentive & professional and the food was just to die for. We rank it with top Chinese restaurants we've eaten at in the US and Europe. Not only would we return, we're trying to see if we have enough time on our next Heathrow layover to sneak over here and have dinner. read more

The crispy Szechuan duck is the stuff dreams are made of. Seriously. It is almost a month since I had it and I am still thinking about it. This restaurant is pricy, and portions are really small, but the food and service are fantastic. This is the kind of place where they put your napkin in your lap for you and assemble your dish at the table. The crispy duck comes out in one piece and then they shred it up for you. It comes with lovely paper thin Chinese pancakes which you then top with delicious duck sauce and finely sliced green onion and cucumber before adding your duck and rolling it up to eat. The duck is crispy yet tender and not at all greasy. It is aromatic and spiced perfectly. If I had a long layover I would come here again for sure! read more

Food was delicious , portions were small, bill was large. For appetizer, I had wonton soup, then spicy prawns with soft noodles w/ bean sprouts for the main entree. All delish! With drinks, expect to spend around 50 GBP per person. Would give 4 stars, but price was high for the amount you get. Enjoy! read more