Wong Kei is a longstanding Cantonese restaurant occupying several floors at 41–43 Wardour Street in London's Chinatown. Its large dining rooms, brisk service and extensive menu have made it a familiar choice for diners seeking an unfussy meal in the heart of the district.
Cantonese roast meats are an important part of the offering, with duck and char siu appearing alongside rice and noodle combinations. Wonton noodle soup, beef brisket and other warming bowls provide straightforward one dish meals, especially useful for solo diners and quick lunches.
The broader menu moves through stir fries, seafood, vegetables, rice plates and noodle dishes, allowing a table to share several contrasting choices. Portions and service are geared towards direct, practical dining rather than a slow formal occasion.
Its scale gives Wong Kei a different character from many smaller Chinatown restaurants, yet the experience remains focused on recognisable Hong Kong and Cantonese cooking. Diners can order a single bowl or assemble a communal meal, making the restaurant flexible for both individuals and larger groups.
Address: 41–43 Wardour Street, Chinatown, London W1D 6PY, England
Wong Kei Menu
Starters
Aromatic Duck with Pancakes
Prawn Crackers
Crispy Seaweed
Sesame Prawn on Toast
Vegetarian Spring Rolls (4)
Fried Wun Tun Puff with Sweet and Sour Sauce (6)
Spare Rib with Chilli and Salt
Spare Rib King Do Style (sauce)
Fried Chicken Wings (6)
Mixed Hors D’oeuvres
min for 2. (Vegetable Spring Rolls, Sesame Prawn on Toast, Seaweed and Chicken Wings)
Vegetarian Mixed Hors D’oeuvres
min for 2. (Veg. Spring Rolls, Crispy Seaweed, Bean Curd with Chilli & Salt)
Soft Shell Crab with Chilli & Salt
Soup
Hot & Sour Soup (Pork & Shrimp)
Bean Curd Broth (Pork & Shrimp)
Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
Crab Meat Sweet Corn Soup
West Lake Beef Broth
Beef Ball with Vegetable Soup
Sliced Pork and Pickled Vegetables Soup
Mixed Vegetables Soup
Wun Tun Soup
Salted Egg and Sliced Pork with Vegetables Soup
min for 2