Taste of Chongqing Chinese Restaurant Russell Square brings the food culture of southwest China to Woburn Place in Bloomsbury. The kitchen celebrates Chongqing and Sichuan traditions, where fragrant spices, preserved ingredients and the distinctive numbing warmth of Sichuan pepper create layers of flavour rather than heat alone. A spacious dining room and private karaoke space make the restaurant suitable for both everyday meals and larger group occasions.
Wanzhou grilled fish is a central speciality, with whole seabass cooked in a deeply seasoned sauce and surrounded by vegetables and aromatics. Fish fillets with ginger and spring onion provide a gentler seafood choice, while salt and pepper king prawns balance crisp texture with savoury seasoning. Hotpot style maocai lets diners explore vegetables, meat and other ingredients steeped together in a bold Chongqing broth.
The stir fry selection moves through dishes such as beef slices in hot chilli oil, braised beef flank with bamboo shoots and richly spiced chicken. Fresh vegetables and milder preparations give the table contrast, allowing groups to combine fragrant, numbing, spicy and savoury flavours in one meal. Generous sharing portions reflect the communal style in which many Chongqing dishes are traditionally enjoyed.
Red oil wontons and dumplings bring soft fillings together with aromatic chilli dressing, while the Chongqing noodle selection offers several comforting bowls with different levels of heat. Rice, cold dishes and soups help round out a larger order, and Chinese tea provides a natural accompaniment throughout the meal. The result is an extensive introduction to a regional cuisine known for both intensity and remarkable variety.
Address: 40 to 42 Woburn Place, Russell Square, London WC1H 0JR, United Kingdom
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