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A photo of Hakkasan - Hanway Place restaurant

1. Hakkasan - Hanway Place

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Fitzrovia

Booked 26 times today

With 12 restaurants across the globe, located in the United States, Middle East, India, Asia and Europe, Hakkasan offers guests a world-class culinary experience. Established in 2001 in London, Hakkasan Hanway Place is the original Hakkasan restaurant. Now, two decades later, Hakkasan Hanway Place continues to offer guests exceptional modern Cantonese cuisine, innovative mixology, and dramatic design. The menu uses the finest ingredients and expert traditional techniques to create timeless yet innovative signature dishes such as the Chilean Seabass and Crispy Duck Salad. The wine list is one of the most influential in the industry, and the bar team ride the waves of innovation, ensuring they are always ahead of the curve.

2. Meeting Noodles

4.7

Exceptional(28)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Farringdon

Booked 10 times today

Meeting Noodles in Farringdon, London, stands out as a beacon of Cantonese culinary excellence, thanks to the esteemed Chef Zhao. A master of his craft, Chef Zhao has been lauded with numerous accolades, including a gold medal at the China Hotel Service System Cooking Competition. His dishes resonate with authenticity and flavor, capturing the essence of traditional Cantonese cuisine. Diners consistently praise the restaurant for its "truly AMAZING" food and highlight the "authentic Chinese food" that makes each visit memorable. The restaurant's atmosphere is complimented by "very friendly" staff, making it not just a meal, but an experience. As one reviewer puts it, it's a place where you are "always leave feeling full, happy, and very well looked after."

3. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6835)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 22 times today

Yauatcha Soho, nestled in the lively Soho neighborhood of London, is a top-tier destination for authentic and modern Dim Sum. Boasting beautifully crafted dumplings, such as the Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs, Yauatcha provides an exquisite dining experience that merges traditional Cantonese techniques with innovative twists. Customers rave about the "masterpiece" dim sum platter and highlight the "flavorful and beautifully presented" dishes. With its chic ambiance and attentive service, Yauatcha Soho is described as having the "best dim sum in town," making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality, authentic Dim Sum experience in the heart of London.

4. Hakkasan Mayfair

4.6

Exceptional(7862)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Mayfair

Booked 30 times today

With 12 restaurants across the globe, located in the United States, Middle East, India, Asia and Europe, Hakkasan offers guests a world-class culinary experience. Our second London location in Mayfair delivers exceptional modern Cantonese cuisine, innovative mixology, and dramatic design, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience for guests.The menu uses the finest ingredients and expert traditional techniques to create timeless yet innovative signature dishes such as the Chilean Seabass and Crispy Duck Salad.The wine list is one of the most influential in the industry, and the bar team ride the waves of innovation, ensuring they are always ahead of the curve

5. Yauatcha City

4.6

Exceptional(2538)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Liverpool Street

Booked 5 times today

Yauatcha City opened in May 2015 in Broadgate Circle, just outside Liverpool Street Station. This is Yauatcha’s second UK location following the success of its award winning restaurant in Soho. Yauatcha City is an all-day dim sum teahouse, where friends and family gather to catch up over a wide selection of dim sum, wok dishes, tea and cocktails. To complement the cuisine, the drinks menu comprises nearly 40 types of tea, as well as cocktails inspired by Chinese ingredients and a broad wine and Champagne list. Yauatcha’s first standalone patisserie, Yauatcha Patisserie, is located just below the restaurant, where Chinese heritage and modern European cooking techniques have inspired the pastry team to create a range of unique macarons, petits gateaux and chocolates.

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6. Inamo - Covent Garden

4.1

Excellent(2095)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Covent Garden

Booked 37 times today

Inamo in Covent Garden is a stellar choice for authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of London. Celebrated for its innovative interactive tables and vibrant atmosphere, Inamo offers more than just a meal; it’s an experience. Diners rave about the "DELICIOUS" food, with standout dishes like the Dragon Roll sushi and a beautifully presented Sashimi Platter capturing the essence of Japanese culinary artistry. As one reviewer put it, the restaurant provides an "amazing service good quality of the food" which makes every visit memorable. Whether you’re there for the unlimited sushi or the engaging table games, Inamo ensures a unique dining adventure that brilliantly melds technology with traditional Japanese flavors.

7. RedFarm

4.3

Awesome(576)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Covent Garden

Booked 5 times today

RedFarm in Covent Garden, London, is a beacon of Dim Sum delight. This NYC cult favorite, voted in The Times Best 100 Restaurants, masterfully blends modern Chinese cuisine with whimsical Western twists. Patrons rave about signature items like the PacMan Dumplings and Truffle Dumplings, describing them as "layers of flavors" that are "truly intriguing and delicious." With its vibrant setting and exceptional service, RedFarm stands out as a must-visit for Dim Sum enthusiasts. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive staff and the creative fusion dishes, making it a standout dining experience in the heart of London.

8. Imperial Treasure

4.6

Exceptional(1069)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Piccadilly

Booked 31 times today

Since the establishment of our first restaurant in 2003, Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has won the hearts of gourmands and casual diners alike. Today, the Group has about 24 restaurants under its name, as well as over 50 accolades.The 140-seat restaurant opens in a Grade II-listed building, serving the finest and most authentic iteration of the iconic dish and preserving the centuries-old methods of the Emperor’s imperial kitchen. It harbours an extensive list of well-curated wines, champagnes and sake. A cocktail bar will offer a list of Asian-inspired cocktails and a whisky collection.

9. Kai

4.7

Exceptional(1859)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Mayfair

Booked 9 times today

Kai Mayfair’s cuisine has its foundation in Nanyang Chinese cooking, the region located within the South Seas of China. It takes a ‘Liberated’ approach to Chinese cooking, respectful of the flavours from its Chinese heritage but not bound by it, offering a menu primarily of specialities unique to Kai. Desserts also feature as a key part of its meal experience utilising ingredients synonymous with the Nanyang region like pandan and durian. Kai has held it’s Michelin Star since 2009.At tea time (from 2:30pm to 4:30pm), Kai also serves its Chinese Whispers Afternoon tea which is available from our Chinese Whispers Afternoon tea opentable page.

10. Mimi Mei Fair

4.4

Awesome(66)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Mayfair

Booked 14 times today

A celebration of Chinese culinary art, situated within an unassuming Georgian townhouse and tucked away on Mayfair’s Curzon Street, our three-story restaurant is imagined as the private residence of Empress MiMi – keeper of the most revered Chinese culinary secrets.Ideal for sharing and feasting, Empress MiMi’s revered recipes come to life in her home away from home through a fusion of traditional flavours over intimate dinner parties and soirees.

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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was really nice , food was really nice it was my son’s birthday our waiter was very kind to help us celebrate with candles , it was a really nice experience
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Yauatcha CityPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Liverpool Street
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4.6
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Denise
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was amazing, great atmosphere and good service. Food came very quickly. Thank you for the service. This is one of my main eating spots.
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Inamo - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Asian• Covent Garden
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4.1
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Monica
London •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Service was a bit random and slower than in Mayfair
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Hakkasan - Hanway PlacePrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Fitzrovia
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4.5
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mark
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great service and excellent choice of food.. our waitress was so attentive and it was busy
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Yauatcha SohoPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Soho
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4.5
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Aakanksha
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Ended up arriving quite early but luckily were seated with no problems. Food didn’t take too long to arrive and looked great. One of the more authentic flavours compared to other Chinese restaurants. There was also a lot of variety in the menu. Overall lovely.
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Meeting NoodlesPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Farringdon
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4.7

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Hakkasan - Hanway Place

2. Meeting Noodles

3. Yauatcha Soho

4. Hakkasan Mayfair

5. Yauatcha City

6. Inamo - Covent Garden

7. RedFarm

8. Imperial Treasure

9. Kai

10. Mimi Mei Fair

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