CHELI 浙里

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   andrew

   London

   35 reviews

   4.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   At last another decent Chinese restaurant in SE London, there are so few. Very good food, clean, fresh, unadulterated with good ingredients. Rapid and effective service. Very good value. Some very good wines available although we did not drink them. Boring and sterile surroundings though, although convenient location wise. Otherwise recommended.
   

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   Kaidong

   London

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Perfect meal, friendly service, acceptable price, the most satisfied Chinese meal I had in London.
   

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   Karen

   London

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Not as good as I had hoped. The physical menu had been expensively produced and was not overwhelming like some restaurants which is good, but that said, it was supplemented by a lunch menu AND a seasonal menu, and then it did start to get a bit fiddly to decide what to have. The prices were quite high, so all in all I had high expectations. When it arrived the food was unexceptional, all as expected / nothing special, no disasters. The decor is shiny which looks inviting from the outside but once inside, it lacks ambience. On leaving we noticed that Cheli is connected to the gaming / bubble tea / ramen cafe next door. I got the sense that the whole enterprise was intended for the burgeoning Chinese student community at Elephant. The food was fine, but taken with everything else I wouldn't go back.
   

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   XUN

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service here is attentive and welcoming, with knowledgeable staff who are happy to guide you through the menu and recommend dishes based on your preferences.
   

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   Qiuru

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 22 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If I say ZheLi is one of the best-looking Chinese restaurants in London, I don’t think anyone would argue! Passed by after work near Elephant & Castle with my boyfriend, and we were completely drawn in by how gorgeous this place is. Had to go in and give it a try – the atmosphere really is top-notch!✨ 💡 Here’s what we ordered: Crab Roe Soup Dumplings 🥟 The dumpling skin looked totally homemade – thin but doesn’t break, and it was bursting with broth! Every bite was ridiculously flavourful. The only thing is… I didn’t actually spot any crab roe inside. Maybe I ordered the wrong one? But honestly, still tasted amazing! Flower Crab Stir-Fried Rice Cakes 🦀🍚 This dish was such a surprise! So much crab meat, and the rice cakes were soft and chewy, stir-fried to a perfect light sweetness. If they provided crab-eating tools, it would’ve been even better because cracking it by hand was a bit of a challenge😂. Steamed Yellow Croaker 🐟 Hands down the softest, most tender fish I’ve had in London! Every bite was incredibly fresh, and the fish just melted in your mouth. Only slight thing is the presentation wasn’t as polished as the menu pic – if they matched that, it would’ve been flawless!
   

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   Ping

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice Chinese Southern cuisine! I really like the Sufongpo Pork! Very classic! Definitely recommend it!
   

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   Amberose

   London

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 18 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The environment is nice, and the lunch set is very cost-effective. For £18.8, you can order 2 side dishes, a main course, a drink or soup of the day. I highly recommend the osmanthus smoked fish, which is very authentic Shanghai flavor.
   

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   Yurui

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good environment and nice food! The cab and rice cakes is my favorite!
   

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   Crystal

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is really authentic, great environment for gathering too. Highly recommend the rice cake with crab and the Chinese gourd (Si Gua).
   

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    Mia

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Had dinner with friends at Cheli near Elephant & Castle, and it was such a vibe! The traditional Chinese decor really set the mood. The crab roe xiao long bao was super fresh and bursting with flavor—definitely a taste of real Shanghai. The sweet and sour pork hit the perfect sweet-tangy balance, and the foie gras beef cubes? Next level savory. Plus, the service was top-notch. If you’re in London and craving some authentic Shanghai flavors, this is the spot!
    

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