The Eight is a Hong Kong style restaurant at 68–70 Shaftesbury Avenue in Chinatown. Its contemporary interior offers a calm retreat from the surrounding streets, while a glass framed noodle area lets guests watch the skilled preparation that sits behind one of the menu’s main attractions.
Fresh noodles appear in warming broths and stir fries, joined by wontons, roast meats and deeply savoury sauces. Rice dishes provide an equally comforting alternative, including the distinctive volcano egg pork chop rice, which brings crisp meat, egg and sauce together in a generous plate.
Curry fish balls, dumplings and other familiar Hong Kong snacks make it easy to build a shared meal before the larger dishes arrive. The selection balances quick cafe favourites with more substantial combinations, capturing the variety of a traditional neighbourhood dining room rather than focusing on one speciality alone.
Pineapple buns with butter provide a nostalgic sweet finish, with tea and cold drinks completing the experience. The central Chinatown location, approachable menu and lively atmosphere make The Eight useful for everything from a quick lunch to a relaxed dinner shared with friends or family.
Address: 68–70 Shaftesbury Avenue, Chinatown, London W1D 6LZ, United Kingdom