London’s Chinese restaurants reward a little curiosity. A meal might revolve around the crisp skin of Cantonese roast duck, the springy bite of Shaanxi noodles or the slowly building heat of a Sichuan hot pot. Chinatown is an obvious starting point, but some of the most compelling kitchens sit on quieter streets in Bloomsbury, Spitalfields and Highbury.
London’s Chinese dining range stretches from a compact neighbourhood noodle shop to a glamorous Mayfair dining room, with different strengths for different occasions. BAO and Din Tai Fung bring Taiwanese cooking into the mix; their buns, rice dishes and dumplings add another distinct tradition alongside the city’s regional Chinese kitchens.
Start with what you want to eat, then consider the setting. A couple of bao and a small plate suit a quick Soho stop; sharing roast meats makes sense for a family lunch; hot pot gives a group a whole evening’s entertainment. Current menus and the character of each dining room can then help you choose the right restaurant.
BAO Soho
BAO’s original Lexington Street restaurant gives Taiwanese small plates a tightly focused stage. The classic pork bao is the natural starting point: soft steamed bread enclosing braised pork, with peanuts and fermented greens adding sweetness, crunch and a sharper edge. Its appeal is easy to understand, but a good order should extend beyond the buns. Taiwanese fried chicken brings a crisp contrast, while guinea fowl rice with egg yolk turns a few small plates into a more substantial meal.
The small room and counter seating work particularly well for solo diners or a meal for two. Order a mixture of textures, rather than several versions of the same bun, and leave space for the Horlicks ice-cream bao if it catches your eye. Soho operates on a walk-in basis, so build some flexibility into your plans at busy times. For a lively lunch built around a handful of distinctive dishes, this remains one of the most rewarding addresses in the neighbourhood.
Address: 53 Lexington Street, London W1F 9AS
BAO Soho Menu
BAO
Classic
Confit Pork
Fried Chicken
Lamb Shoulder
Daikon
Classic Bao
A delightful combination of pork belly, sriracha mayo, pickled mustard greens, and cilantro, all encased in a soft steamed bun.
Taiwanese Fried Chicken Bao
Crispy fried chicken thigh paired with sriracha mayo and pickled mustard greens, bringing a crunchy and spicy twist.
Beef Shin Bao
Featuring braised beef shin with pickled mustard greens and cilantro, this dish offers a rich and savory experience.
Xiao Chi
Pig Blood Cake with Soy Cured Egg
Pig Blood Cake made using pig's blood & glutinous rice. Topped with a soy cured egg yolk.
Pig’s blood cake with soy-cured egg
Mapo Aubergine on Chi Shiang Rice
Soy glazed Aubergine
Trotter Nuggets with Burnt Chilli Sauce
Braised trotters in yellow bean, panko fried. Chilli sauce using burnt green chilli peppers.
Sides
Battered Sweet Potato with Pickled Plum Ketchup
Battered Sweet Potato Chips. Ketchup made using pickled plums.
Sweet potato chips with plum pickle ketchup
Rice Bowls
Guinea Fowl Shang Rice
40 Day Aged Beef Rump with Aged White Soy
Aged Beef from Cornwall. Rare 33months aged white soy from Taiwan.
Dessert
Fried Horlicks Ice Cream
Fried bao filled with Horlicks ice cream
Hakkasan Mayfair
Hakkasan Mayfair suits an occasion when the dining room matters almost as much as the food. Its contemporary Cantonese cooking combines familiar foundations with luxurious ingredients, and the setting shifts from a more measured lunch upstairs to a darker, more animated evening downstairs. Dim sum provides a useful introduction to the kitchen’s precision: order a selection to share before moving on to a larger dish. The signature Peking duck is an especially strong centrepiece for diners who want the meal to feel celebratory.
There is plenty of temptation across the menu, so a considered order works better than choosing every elaborate-sounding dish. Balance richer duck or meat preparations with vegetables, and use the dim sum course to explore different fillings and textures. Cocktails and desserts extend the sense of a night out, while the Bruton Street address places you conveniently close to Mayfair’s galleries and shops. Allow a generous budget; the attraction here is the combination of Cantonese cooking, polished presentation and a distinctly glamorous setting.
Address: 17 Bruton Street, London W1J 6QB
Hakkasan Mayfair Menu
Soup
Imperial lobster and seabass supreme broth
crispy dried scallop, bamboo shoot, balsamic vinegar pearls
Hot and sour soup
chicken, black fungus, pomelo
Sweetcorn soup
gai lan
Dim sum
Steamed selection of dim sum
crystal lobster dumpling with Oscietra caviar, xo prawn and scallop shui mai, Dover sole with ginger and spring onion, peppercorn blue swimmer crab dumpling
Supreme dim sum platter
har gau with gold leaf, crystal lobster dumpling with Oscietra caviar, xo prawn and scallop shui mai, Dover sole with ginger and spring onion, peppercorn blue swimmer crab dumpling, edamame and parsinp 'vg'
Vegan dim sum
golden squash and lily bulb, black pepper and eryngii mushroom shui mai, edamame and parsnip, wild mushroom with black truffle bean curd wrap
Small eats
Wagyu beef Shanghai dumplings
black vinegar glaze, pickled cucumber, pickled watermelon radish
Black truffle prawns toast
youtiao, truffle mayo, sesame
Salt and pepper squid
red chilli, spring onion
Crispy silken tofu
soy floss
Golden fried soft shell crab
egg floss, chilli
Morel mushroom and vegetable spring rolls
edamame, osmanthus fragrance
Crispy duck rolls
pickled red cabbage, plum sauce
Prawn and scallop kataifi rolls
mango purée, celery, onion
Salads
Crispy duck salad
pomelo, pine nut, shallot
Crispy bean curd and mango salad
plum cherry tomato, yam bean, carrot, mixed micro cress
Stone-grilled Japanese A5 Wagyu beef
black truffle honey sauce, leek citrus vinaigrette, homemade pancake
Stone-grilled Japanese A5 Wagyu beef
black truffle honey sauce, leek citrus vinaigrette, homemade pancake
Hakkasan signature whole Peking duck
Hakkasan signature whole Peking duck
first course: whole duck, pancakes, 30g caviar, baby cucumber and spring onion second course: choice of XO sauce, black bean sauce or ginger and spring onion. This award-winning Irish duck produces a tender dish, full of flavour with succulent meat and crispy skin
with Oscietra caviar
with Beluga caviar
Fish
Wok-fried silver cod in calamansi king soy sauce
kumquat puree, micro coriander, truffle tuile
Roasted silver cod
Champagne, honey
Steamed Chilean sea bass
okra, ginger, spring onion
Grilled Chilean sea bass in honey
baby broccoli
Seafood
Crispy freshwater prawns
dried chilli, cashew nut
Spicy prawns
almond
Chargrilled Szechuan octopus
aubergine relish, Szechuan pepper dip
Sweet and sour prawns
pineapple, pomegranate
Tofu and vegetables
Homemade egg tofu and aubergine claypot
shiitake mushroom, chilli, black bean sauce
Pak choi
garlic, ginger, oyster sauce
Asparagus
garlic, ginger, oyster sauce
Stir-fried baby broccoli and preserved olives
crispy seaweed, pine nut
Stir-fried plant-based chicken and sugar snap
black pepper, red bell pepper
Stir-fried vegetables with sesame taro mousse
white asparagus, sugar snap, Jerusalem artichoke, baby courgette
Poultry
Wok-seared Mongolian style lamb chop
carrot, courgette, watermelon radish
Sweet and sour Dingley Dell pork
pineapple, pomegranate
Stir-fried black pepper beef fillet with Merlot
Thai spring onion
Smoked beef ribs with jasmine tea
red wine lotus root, honey
Black truffle roasted duck
tea plant mushroom, mountain yam
Roasted chicken in satay sauce
chestnut, peanut
Sanpei chicken claypot
sweet basil, chilli, spring onion
Meat
Charcoal grilled Japanese A5 Wagyu beef
sake and black truffle honey sauce
Noodles and rice
Hakka noodles
shimeji mushroom, beansprout
Wok-fried rib eye beef ho fun noodles
beansprout, spring onion, fried enoki mushroom
Spring onion and egg fried rice
Golden fried rice with prawns
pineapple, chilli, bell pepper, lettuce
Steamed jasmine rice
Weekend Signature Brunch £49
A journey through our modern Cantonese flavours featuring our most iconic dishes,crafted to be shared.
Crispy duck salad
pomelo, pine nut, shallot
Crispy bean curd and mango garden salad
plum cherry tomato, yam bean, carrot, mixed micro cress
Steamed dim sum trio
Vegan dim sum trio
Stir-fry black pepper beef fillet with Merlot
Thai spring onion
Spicy prawns
almond
Wok-seared silver cod in calamansi king soy sauce
kumquat puree, micro coriander, truffle tuile
Roasted chicken in satay sauce
chestnut, peanut, mantou
Stir-fried plant-based chicken and sugar snap
black pepper, red bell pepper
Homemade egg tofu and aubergine claypot
shiitake mushroom, chilli, black bean sauce
Stir-fried baby broccoli and preserved olive
crispy seaweed, pine nut
Seasonal vegetables
Steamed jasmine rice
Signature dessert
Emerald £80
Symbolising wealth and abundance
Vegan dim sum
golden squash and lily bulb, black pepper and eryngii mushroom shui mai, edamame and turnip, wild mushroom with black truffle bean curd wrap
Crispy bean curd and mango garden salad
plum cherry tomato, yam bean, carrot, mixed micro cress
Stir-fried plant-based chicken and sugar snap
black pepper, red bell pepper
Tofu, shiitake mushroom and aubergine claypot
chilli, black bean sauce
Stir-fried vegetable with sesame taro mousse
white asparagus, sugar snap, Jerusalem artichoke, baby courgette
Stir-fried baby broccoli and preserved olives
crispy seaweed, pine nuts
Seasonal vegetables
Steamed jasmine rice
Signature dessert
Ruby £98
Steamed selection of dim sum
crystal lobster dumpling with Oscietra caviar, Dover sole with ginger and spring onion, xo prawn and scallop shui mai, peppercorn blue swimmer crab
Golden fried soft shell crab
egg floss, chilli
Wok-seared silver cod in calamansi king soy sauce
shichimi rice crisps
Stir-fried black pepper beef fillet with Merlot
almond
Roasted chicken in satay sauce
chestnut, peanut
Seasonal vegetables
Steamed jasmine rice
Signature dessert
Sapphire £128
Steamed selection of dim sum
crystal lobster dumpling with Oscietra caviar, Dover sole with ginger and spring onion, xo prawn and scallop shui mai, peppercorn blue swimmer crab dumpling
Crispy duck salad
pomelo, pine nut, shallot
Grilled Chilean seabass in honey
baby broccoli
Spicy prawns
almond
Stir-fried black pepper beef fillet with Merlot
Thai spring onion
Black truffle roasted duck
tea plant mushroom, mountain yam
Seasonal vegetables
Steamed jasmine rice
Signature dessert
Cocktails
All of our signature cocktails can be made without alcohol. Same flavours, zero proof spirits 14.00
Peking Sour
duck fat washed WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye 6 yrs whiskey , Buffalo Trace bourbon, grapefruit, Angostura Bitters
Smoky Negroni
Suntory Hakushu Distiller's Reserve whisky, Akashi–Tai umeshu, Campari, Antica Formula, Ardbeg 10 yrs whisky mist
The Hakka
Belvedere vodka, Akashi–Tai sake, lychee, lime, coconut, passion fruit
Silk Road Margarita
Casamigos Blanco tequila, pistachio, pineapple, lime, agave, cardamom
Lychee Martini
Belvedere vodka, lychee, lime and orange cream bitters
Wildflower
Tanqueray No.TEN gin, lychee, cucumber, basil, elderflower, ginger
Sea of Clouds
Ciroc vodka, passion fruit, miso, Moët & Chandon Imperial NV reduction, popcorn
Heritage Manhattan
Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky, The Macallan 12 yrs Sherry Oak whisky, coconut, Del Professore Torino Rosso, Angostura Bitters
Shanghai Cosmo
Grey Goose vodka, Grand Marnier, cranberry, raspberry, lime, pink peppercorn, Baijiu
Mustang Kiss
Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky infused with morel & shiitake mushrooms, Grand Marnier, Velvet Falernum, Madeira wine, aromatic bitters
Bubble Bliss
Grey Goose vodka, French in Bloom, strawberry, passionfruit, basil, champagne cordial
Six Treasures
Crafted for unforgettable evenings. Select from our signature cocktail collection and enjoy this beautifully curated sharer, designed for up to six guests.
Master Wei Xi’an
Master Wei puts the cooking of Xi’an and the wider Shaanxi region at the centre of a meal in Bloomsbury. Chef Guirong Wei’s restaurant is particularly compelling for noodles: broad biang biang ribbons give chilli oil and savoury sauces plenty of surface to cling to, while cold liangpi offers a different pleasure through slippery texture, cucumber and a bright, tangy dressing. The contrast between those two dishes makes an excellent starting point for a table sharing several plates.
Round things out with dumplings and a vegetable dish, or look to the shredded chicken and cucumber for something lighter alongside the noodles. The food encourages an appetite for texture as much as spice: chewy noodles, crisp cucumber and softer fillings all play a part. Cosmo Place makes this a useful choice near Russell Square and the British Museum, whether you want a satisfying lunch or an informal dinner. Bring someone willing to share, because trying a hot noodle dish alongside a cold one shows the kitchen’s range particularly well.
Address: 13 Cosmo Place, London WC1N 3AP
Master Wei Xi'an Menu
Cold Starter
Boneless Chicken in Ginger sauce 姜汁豉油
Served on bamboo shoots with sesame seeds, soya sauce and chilli oil.
Hand-shredded Chicken in Special Spicy sauce 西安手撕鸡
With green，red peppers, cucumber, spring onion and bean sprout.
Xi’An Spicy sliced beef 西安拌牛肉
Served on cucumber bits, coriander with Sesame oil
Gluten salad 凉拌面筋
Cloud Ear Fungus with Coriander (Spicy) 爽口木耳
Slippery black wood mushrooms with chilli.
Smacked Cucumber (Spicy )凉拌黄瓜
with garlic, sesame sauce and chilli oil.
Sliced Potato Salad 炝拌土豆丝
With green and red pepper
Kelp seaweed 海带丝
Edamame Beans毛豆
Spicy pig’s ears with cucumber凉拌猪耳
Pig’s Tripe Slivers in chef special chill oil风味肚丝
Xi’an Spicy Sliced Pork Knuckle in chef special sauce凉拌肘花
Cold Beef Tendon in spicy sauce凉拌牛筋
Xi’an bean curd skin 西安刷豆皮
Xi’an refreshing taro 西安爽口魔芋
Hot Starter
Chicken Spring Roll 酥炸鸡丝春卷
Deep Fried Assorted vegetables, carrots, vermicelli and chicken.
Vegetarian Spring Roll 酥炸素春卷
Deep Fried Assorted vegetables
Salt and Pepper Squid 椒盐鱿鱼
Baked onion ,green and red pepper.
Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs 椒盐排骨
Baked onion, green and red pepper.
Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs with sesame糖醋排骨
Xian Pulled Sweet Potato Balls 魏家红薯丸
Xi’An Street Food
Xi’an Liang Pi in Traditional Sauce without Chicken 西安凉皮
Cold-skin Noodles Served on cucumber, tofu, bean sprout with chilli oil
Xi’an Liang Pi in Sesame sauce without chicken 麻酱凉皮
Cold-skin Noodles Served on cucumber, tofu, bean sprout.
Fried Chicken and Mushroom Dumpling 鸡肉锅贴
Fried Pork and Seaweed Dumpling 三鲜锅贴
Xi’an Stewed Pork Burger 腊汁肉夹馍
Spicy Cumin Beef Burger 孜然牛肉夹馍
Steamed Pork and Vegetable Dumpling 沾汁水饺
Served with chef special sauce.
Steamed vegetable Dumpling 沾汁素水饺
Served with chef special sauce
Spicy and Sour Pork Dumplings in soup 酸汤水饺
Won-Tun in chicken soup 鸡汤云吞
Homemade won-tun with Pork and Dried Shrimp
Sweet Potato Noodles in Hot and Sour Soup 酸辣粉
Soups
Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup 鸡米汤
Tomato and Egg soup 西红柿鸡蛋汤
Vermicelli Noodles and seaweed soup 紫菜粉丝汤
Hot and Sour soup 酸辣汤
Noodles
Vegetarian BiangBiang Noodles魏家油泼面
Hand-Ripped Noodles in chef special chilli sauce.
Beef BiangBiang Noodles 牛肉油泼面
Hand-Ripped Noodles mixed with chunks of lean beef in special Spicy sauce.
Pork BiangBiang Noodles with Tomato & Egg Sauce and Chilli oil 三合一油泼面
Qi Shan Pork Hand-Pulled Noodles in Soup 岐山臊子汤面
With braised pork and vegetables in Spicy Sour Soup
Qi Shan Pork Hand-Pulled Noodles in Spicy and Sour Sauce岐山干拌面
Hand-Pulled Noodles with Pork mince and Vegetables 魏家炸酱面
Chicken Hand-Pulled Noodles in xinjiang style (with bones and spicy） 新疆大盘鸡面 ( for One person ) 1人份
Stir Fried with potato ,chilli in spicy sauce.
Chicken Hand-Pulled Noodles in xinjiang style (with bones and spicy） 新疆大盘鸡面 ( for Two people ) 2人份
Stir Fried with potato ,chilli in spicy sauce.
Classic Beef Pao-Mo Soup 牛肉泡馍
Homemade Bread boiled in beef broth with sliced beef
Tomato and Egg Hand-Pulled Noodles in Soup 西红柿鸡蛋面
Wei’s hand-pulled noodles with minced beef and vegetables 魏家干拌牛肉面
Hand-pulled Noodles with Sliced Pork Knuckle and Vegetable in soup 肘花面
Xi’an special lamb hand-pulled fried noodles 西安特色羊肉炒面
Xi’an special lamb hand-pulled noodles 西安特色羊肉拌面
Others
Stir fried rice noodle Ho Fun with beef 牛肉炒河粉
Special Fried Rice With Bacon 招牌炒饭
Egg Fried Rice 蛋炒饭
Sweet and Sour Pork 糖醋里脊
Sweet and Sour Chicken 咕噜鸡
Braised Beef with Rice 魏家牛肉饭
Stir fried potato slivers with vinegar and chilli 酸辣土豆丝
Stir fried Chinese green vegetable choi sum or pak choi ( with minced garlic or dried chilli) 清炒/蒜茸/炝炒菜心或白菜
Steamed Rice 白米饭
White Wines
Pinot Grigio, Provincia di Pavia, Ancora Italy
Fresh, dry and delicate with gentle floral and citrus aromas, a perfect as a match for lighter dishes or on its own
Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d'Oc, Domaine Bergon France
Fresh and green in character with soft fruit flavours of melon and peach, light and dry
Albariño, Rias Baixas, Morgadío, Spain
An enticing nose of citrus and mango, supple and minerally on the palate with a hint of tropical fruit, finishing crisp and dry
Chablis, Moreau, France
Classic unoaked Chardonnay, firm and dry with a distinctive minerally character
Rosé Wines
Pinot Grigio Rosé Ancora ~ Italy
Fresh, dry, and crammed with summer fruit flavours, good also as an aperitif and on its own
Red Wines
Merlot, Pays d'Oc, Domaine Bergon France
Soft, easy drinking with juicy plum and spice fruit and the warmth of character typical of the Languedoc
Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Muriel, Spain
Very harmonious, medium weight Tempranillo with attractive oaky character
Château Montaiguillon, Montagne St. Emilion France
Rich and smooth, plummy Merlot with plenty of length and good structure
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Pierre Amadieu, France
Wonderfully rich and warming, with intense and lingering flavours of black fruits, mint and liquorice from hand-harvested Grenache & Syrah
Sake
Sake, Sawanotsuru ~ Japan
18cl
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco, Zonin
200ml bottle
Beer & Cider
Cobra Draught 4.3%
½ pint £2.90 pint £5.10
Tsing Tao 4.8%
330ml bottle
Magners Cider 4.5%
330ml bottle
Spirits & Liqueurs
Gordon Gin
25ml plus mixers
Smirnoff Vodka
25ml plus mixers
Bacardi
25ml plus mixers
Johnnie Walker Black Label
25ml plus mixers
Jack Daniels
25ml plus mixers
Jameson’s
25ml plus mixers
Glenmorangie
25ml plus mixers
Remy Martin VSOP
25ml plus mixers
Chinese Liqueur ⊏ሿⲭ 300ml
with Soft Drinks Extra 90p
Soft Drinks
Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite / Fanta
Chinese Herbal Tea ࣐ཊᇍ
Chinese Plum Juice 䞨ẵ⊔ 500ml
Chinese Ice Green Tea ߠ㔯㥦 500ml
Aloe Vera Juice 㣖㦏≱ 500ml
Orange Juice ₉≱
Apple Juice 㤩᷌≱
Coconut Milk ὠྦ
Mineral Water, Still or Sparkling 33cl
Hot Drinks
Chinese Jasmine Tea 㤹㦹㣡㥦
per person
Chinese Black Tea Პ⍡㥦
per person
Soya Milk 䉶⍶
Red Dates Tea With Honey 㓒ᷓ㥦
Honey Pomelo Tea 㴲㵌Ḋᆀ㥦
Bar Special
Girls Power Mojito
White Rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, mint, soda.
Classic Martini
Dry gin, dry Vermouth, green olives.
Pink Tulip 㖾Ӫ
Aloe vera juice, watermelon, mint.
Ice Lime 䶂Ḑߠ
Mint, freshly squeezed lime juice, soda.
Lemon Yakult Ḑ⃜ޫҀཊ
Yakulk yogurt, lemon juice and sprite.
Ice Salty Tea ૨ḐḂ
Ice Pomelo Tea ߠ䭷Ḋᆀ㥦
Ice Jujube Tea ߠ䭷㓒ᷓ㥦
Noodle & Beer
Noodle & Beer on Bell Lane is a strong choice when you want a meal with warmth, bite and plenty of character. The Spitalfields restaurant draws on Sichuan and Chongqing cooking, with noodles providing the main event. A beef noodle bowl offers a substantial combination of broth, tender meat and springy noodles, while tian shui mian takes a different route through thick noodles and a sweet, nutty, spicy dressing. Choose according to whether you want a warming bowl or something more concentrated and saucy.
Dumplings deserve a place alongside the noodles, particularly if you are eating with someone else and can spread the order across several dishes. The menu also makes room for crisp snacks that provide a welcome change of texture between mouthfuls. Its Bell Lane location is handy for a meal before or after exploring Spitalfields, and the informal format keeps the focus on the food. Check the heat level when ordering: enjoying the balance of chilli, seasoning and noodles is more rewarding than choosing the hottest dish by default.
Address: 31 Bell Lane, London E1 7LA
Noodle & Beer Menu
Meaty 肉小吃
CHOO-SHOU
Sichuan dumplings w/minced pork and lotus root filling
N&B CHICKEN BITES
Fried chicken bites coated in cornmeal and mixed spice powders
CRISPY GARLIC SPARE RIBS
Marinated pork spare ribs, garlic seasoning
BEEF SPRING ROLLS
Jumbo Beef Flank Spring Rolls
Veggie 素小吃
LANG-YA TU DOU
Potato, coriander, spring onions, pickled veggies, chilli sauce
TIAN-SHUI MIAN
Handmade thick udon noodles, house special sweet soy sauce, sesame and peanuts sauce, white sesames
CRISPY COURGETTE FRIES
Courgette Fries with Lemon Pepper & Persian spices
BLACK FUNGUS SALAD
Black Fungus Salad with Vinegar and Chilli (add chili sauce)
SAO-JIAO PI DAN
Century eggs, Sichuan styled grilled padrón peppers, spring onions, chilli
EGGPLANT SALAD
Garlicky eggplant in hot & sour sauce
Sweet 甜小吃
HONG TANG CI BA
Deep fried sticky rice cake, brown sugar
BING FEN
House made jelly, brown sugar, raisins, peanuts, baked sesame seeds, fermented sweet rice
Dry Noodles 干拌面
XIAN JIAO NIU-ROU
Wheat noodles, red pepper, beef, peanuts, spring onions, pickled greens
WAN-ZA MIAN
Wheat noodles, minced pork, cabbage, spring onions, pickled greens, chilli sauce, peanuts
ZA-JIANG MIAN
Wheat noodles, minced pork, cabbage, spring onions, pickled greens, peanuts, chilli sauce
SU-JIAO MIAN
Wheat noodles, Sichuan styled grilled padrón peppers, spring onions, peanuts, pickled greens
PAO JI-ZARD
Wheat noodles, chicken, pickled sour cowpea, bird eye chilli, spring onions, Chinese mustard, peanuts
LA-ZI JI MIAN
Wheat noodles, double cooked chicken thighs (bone-in), red pepper, bird eye chilli, pea-nuts, spring onions, chilli sauce
Noodles soup 湯麵
NIU-ROU MIAN
Wheat noodles, Braised premium beef, Chinese herbs, cabbage, coriander
CHONGQING XIAO MIAN
Wheat noodles, cabbage, peanuts, pickled greens, Chinese mustard tuber, Spring onions
XIA-XIA MIAN
House special soup noodles with king prawns, fish balls, tofu, bok choy, coriander
Rice noodles 米粉
SUAN-CAI YU FEN
Rice noodles, basa fish, sour mustard greens, pickled chilli, bean sprouts, coriander, der. white sesames
Rice 米
MA-PO TOFU W/ MINCED BEEF FLANK RICE
Stir fried Ma-Po bean curd with chilli and beef flank (vegan option available)
XIAN-JIAO NIU ROUFAN
Fried Rice, red peppers, beef slices, egg, chilli, spring onions, Ya-cai
JIANG-YOU CHAO FAN
Fried rice, sweet corn, egg, spring onions (spam ham/ chicken/ vegan/ gluten free option available)
DELUXE SEAFOOD FRIED RICE
Fried rice, king prawns, scallops, shrimp, chilli sauce
Extra
Pickles
Fried egg
Extra wheat noodles/rice noodles
Upgrade to handmade thick noodles (ideal for soup noodles)
Nibbles 小菜
EDAMAME (V)
ROASTED PEANUTS WITH HONEY & SPICED-GLAZED COATING (VG)
Small Eats 小吃
SLICED BEEF with Garlicky Chilli Sauce
Main Dishes
SUPER KING BRAISED BEEF RIBS WITH BLANKET NOODLES
big enough to share for two
MISO & BUTTER DRY NOODLE (VG)
N&B BEEF REDANGAN (CHOICE OF BLANKET NOODLES / RICE)
Desserts 甜點
DEEP-FRIED STICKY RICE CAKE
served with Brown Sugar (5pc) (VG)
MANGO PEARL SAGO (V)
Bingfen for Sharing (VG)
TRADITIONAL CHENGDU
Haw flakes, Fermented, Peanut, Sesame, Mini Riceball, Raisin (served with Thai Milk Tea or Brown Sugar)
WATERMELON
Watermelon, Tapioca, Osmanthus (served with Thai Milk Tea)
LYCHEE
Lychee slices, Mini Riceball, Tapioca, Mint Stalk (served with Light Coconut cream)
Refreshments 餐後飲品
TEA
COFFEE
Indulgent Finishes 餐後酒
VELVET BABY GUINNESS (SHOT-STYLE)
ALMOND CITRUS SOUR
HOUSE EXPRESSO MARTINI
Sparkling 氣泡酒
LLOPART CORPINNAT BRUT NATURE RESERVA, PENÈDES
organic, long-aged Brut Nature, citrus-bright, bone-dry, and virtually sugar-free.
LLOPART CORPINNAT ROSÉ BRUT RESERVA
elegant, organically grown rosé with raspberry and rosehip notes.
CHAMPAGNE GOSSAET, GRANDE RÉSERVE BRUT
taut and vinous, with citrus, brioche, and mineral grip.
CHAMPAGNE GOSSAET, GRANDE RÉSERVE BRUT (HALF BOTTLE)
all the depth of the full bottle in a smaller package.
WhiteWine 白葡萄酒
GRENACHE GRIS ‘LES SARDINES’, DOMAINE LAFAGE
Luscious, yet sea-fresh, peachy, herbal white from the Roussillon coast.
MISTO MARE, ALOIS LAGEDERT
first vintage; blends 14 biodynamic varieties with greengage and sea-breeze freshness.
LISTÁN BLANCO, BODEGAS VIÑÁTIGO
smoky, saline, and charged with mineral tension.
Orange Wine 橙酒
NO ES PITUKO’ ORANGE, VIÑA ECHEVERRÍA
skin-contact Sauvignon Blanc, textured, pithy, and gently tannic.
Rose Wine 桃紅葡萄酒
I’D RATHER BE A REBEL’ ROSÉ, BLACKBOOK WINERY
vivid English rosé with wild strawberry, cranberry, and a tangy, saline lift.
Red Wine 紅葡萄酒
SYRAH/VIOGNIER ‘LE CAMPUGET’, CHÂTEAU DE CAMPUGET
supple, dangerously drinkable, with cooked strawberry, violet, and cracked pepper.
NOTIOS RED, GAIA WINES
juicy, softly spiced, with plum, cherry, and a whisper of vanilla.
BHILAR TINTO, BODEGAS BHILAR, RIOJA ALAVESA
wild and profound, with dark cherry, earth, and herbs over fine mineral tannins.
Campari Limited Edition
金巴利联名限定尼格罗尼
CLASSIC NEGRONI
Campari, Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Slice
PLUM NEGRONI
Campari, Gin, Plum Umeshu, Orange Slice
SAKE NEGRONI
Campari, Sake, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Slice
Signature Cocktail 招牌雞尾酒
普洱茶椰子 WHISKY HIGHBALL (Velvet Heat)
Pu er whiskey, Pu er cordial, Coconut syrup, Coconut liqueur
煙燻梅子陳皮葡萄柚 HIGHBALL (Burning Kiss)
Chenpi infused gin, Umeshu, Campari, Grapefruit soda
茉莉花樹莓 SOUR (Lush Desire)
Gin, Raspberry liqueur, Jasmine liqueur, Lime juice, Peychaud’s bitters, Milk
雪梨檀木 MARTINI (Forbidden Pear)
Vodka, Pear vodka, Pear eau de vie, Sandalwood liqueur, Pear juice, Dry vermouth
胎菊花茶 OLD FASHIONED (Gilded Petal)
Aged chrysanthemum rum, Chamomile liqueur, Sweet vermouth, Vodka
Classic Cocktails 經典雞尾酒
PIÑA COLADA
MOJITO/ PINEAPPLE MOJITO
PORNSTAR MARTINI
ESPRESSO MARTINI
GIN&TONIC (LIME OR CUCUMBER)
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
APEROL SPRITZ
Mocktails 無酒精調酒
RHUBARB SODA
Rhubarb purée, Lemon juice, Mint leaves, Club soda
PINEAPPLE COBBLER
Pineapple juice, Strawberry juice, Lime juice, Club soda
ORCHARD
Everleaf Marine, Pine syrup, Lemon, Owlet pear juice
RASPBERRY
Ever leaf mountain, Everleaf Forest, Elderflower, Raspberry purée, Soda.
sake 清酒
DAIGINJO NO. 1 ‘SMOOTH’ SAKE, DREAM SAKE
ultra-premium Daiginjo, melon-fruited, gently floral, and remarkably silky.
SAKE CHOYA (720ML BOTTLE)
SAWANOTSURU SAKE (720ML BOTTLE)
Draft Beer 生啤
KIRIN ICHIBAN (5%) Japan
N&B HOUSE LAGER (3.4%) Spain
Bottle Beer
SAPPORO (4.7%) Japan
TIGER ORIGINAL (4.8%) Singapore
ASAHI (5.2%) Japan
TSINGTAO (4.8%) China
LEFFE (6%) Belgium
JIDDLER’S TIPPLE APRICOT IPA (3.8%) London
JIDDLER’S TIPPLE PALE ALE (3.8%) London
NonAlcoholic Beer
PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO FREE (0%) 330ml Italy
Vodka 伏特加
BONE IDYLL VODKA
BALLER BACON VODKA
GREY GOOSE PEAR VODKA
CIROC VODKA
SMIRNOFF NO. 21
Gin 金酒
BONE IDYLL GIN
BOMBAY DRY GIN
BEEFEATER DRY GIN
MONKEY 47 SCHWARZWALD DRY GIN
TANQUERAY DRY GIN
Baijiu 白酒
MING RIVER BAIJIU
Tequila 龍舌蘭酒
DESDEYA UNO TEQUILA
CAZADORES BLANCO
CAZADORES (HOUSE)
DON JULIO REPOSADO
Calvados (Brandy) 蘋果白蘭地
SASSY CALVADOS
Brandy 白蘭地
BURNT FAITH BRANDY HOUSE
Rum 蘭姆酒
KINGSTON 62 JAMAICA WHITE RUM
TIDAL GOLDEN RUM
HAVANA CLUB AÑEJO 7 YEARS OLD RUM
FLOR DE CANA 7 GRAND RESERVA RUM
Cognac 干邑白蘭地
MARTELL VSOP
HENNESSY VS
RÉMY MARTIN VSOP
White Rum 白蘭姆酒
CAPITAN MORGAN WHITE RUM
BACARDI WHITE
Whisky 威士忌
FIELDEN RYE WHISKY
HATOZAKI BLENDED JAPANESE WHISKY
TOKI SUNTORY JAPANESE WHISKEY
JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY
BULLET
Liqueur 利口酒
LUXARDO ESPRESSO LIQUEUR
BAILEYS CREAM LIQUEUR
CAMPARI
CAMPARI
Bourbon Whiskey 波本威士忌
WOODFORD RESERVE DOUBLE OAK ED
FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH LIMITED EDITIONS 2022
MAKER’S MARK
Scotch Whisky 蘇格蘭威士忌
CHIVAS REGAL 12 Y.O
GLENFIDDICH 12 Y.O
Mezcal 梅斯卡爾
DEL MAGUEY MEZCAL VIDA
Absinthe 苦艾酒
DEVILS BOTANY ABSINTHE REGALIS
Vermouth 味美思酒
NOILLY PRAT VERMOUTH
Hot Tea 中国茶
普洱 PUER
鳥龙茶 OOLONG
綠茶 GREEN
茉莉花 JASMINE
鐵觀音 TI KUAN YIN
Infusion Tea 融合茶
蜜桃柑橘 PEACH & ORANGE
石榴綠茶 POMEGRANATE GREEN
薄荷茶 PEPPERMINT
洋甘菊 CAMOMILE
House specials 特製飲品
COCONUT & PINEAPPLE 椰椰菠蘿
HOMEMADE LEMON TEA 凍檸茶
HOMEMADE THAI MILK TEA 經典泰奶
WATERMELON GRAPEFRUIT TEA 暴打西瓜柚子茶
LYCHEE DRINK 荔枝爽
Classics 經典軟飲
礦泉水 STILL 330/750ML
汽泡水 SPARKLING WATER 330/750ML
湯力水 TONIC WATER
雪碧 SPRITE
可樂/健怡可樂 COKE/DIET COKE
蘆薈汁 OKF ALOE VERA
酸梅湯 PLUM JUICE
加多寶 CHINESE HERBAL TEA
鳥龙茶 (冷) COLD OLONG
綠茶 (冷) COLD GREEN TEA
椰汁 COCONUT DRINK
薑汁啤酒 GINGER BEER
菠萝汁 PINEAPPLE JUICE
Din Tai Fung Covent Garden
Din Tai Fung’s Covent Garden restaurant is an accessible introduction to the Taiwanese group’s famously detailed approach to dumplings. Xiao long bao are the essential order: delicate soup-filled parcels that reward careful eating and a little patience while they cool. Their appeal lies in the relationship between wrapper, filling and broth, rather than an elaborate garnish. A basket makes a good opening to a meal, followed by something with a different texture, such as minced pork and glutinous rice shao mai.
The wider menu allows you to turn that dumpling stop into a proper lunch or dinner, with rice, noodles, vegetables and salads to share. An Oriental salad brings crunch alongside the softer steamed dishes, and a restrained order leaves room to add another basket once you know your favourites. The Henrietta Street location is convenient for the theatre district and Covent Garden’s shops. It is a popular restaurant, so booking ahead is useful when you have a performance to catch; allow enough time to enjoy the dumplings without rushing.
Address: 5–6 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8PS
Din Tai Fung Covent Garden Menu
Cold Appetisers
Oriental Salad in Special Vinegar Dressing
Din Tai Fung’s unique chilled appetiser is made with julienne seaweed, beansprouts, tofu and rice vermicelli, tossed in a light and tangy sesame oil dressing.
Cucumber in Spicy Sauce
Spinach Dressed in Sesame Oil
Sautéed String Beans with Minced Pork & Dried Shrimp
Wood Ear Mushrooms with Ginger Strips & Vinegar Dressing
Original Shanghainese Drunken Chicken
Honey & Vinegar Short Ribs
Sides & Snacks
Signature Fried Pork Chop
Crispy Golden Prawn Pancake
Crispy Prawn & Pork Wontons
Crispy Pork & Vegetable Wontons
Pan-fried Tianjin Cabbage & Chicken Gyoza
Prawn & Pork Wontons Tossed in Chicken Broth
Pork & Vegetable Wontons Tossed in Chicken Broth
Prawn & Pork Wontons in Spicy Sauce
A delicious blend of prawn and pork, enveloped within thin homemade skins and served in our spicy sauce.
Pork & Vegetable Wontons in Spicy Sauce
A delicious blend of pork and vegetables, enveloped within thin homemade skins and served in our spicy sauce.
Dynamite Prawns
Taiwanese Fried Chicken
Pan-fried Beef Gyoza
Crispy Chicken Cutlet
Steamed Dumplings
Pork Xiao Long Bao
Din Tai Fung’s world-famous Xiao Long Bao features a minimum of 18 exquisite folds. Each handmade with succulent minced pork, wrapped in a delicate dough skin, which is pleated, twisted and then steamed.
Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao
Beef Xiao Long Bao
Chicken Xiao Long Bao
Chilli Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao
Truffle & Pork Xiao Long Bao
Mushroom & Truffle Xiao Long Bao
Handmade with Shiitake, Shimeji, Enoki and Eryngii mushroom filling. Enriched with white truffle oil and seasoned with truffle salt to ensure a perfect balance of flavour and texture.
Prawn & Pork ShaoMai
Minced Pork & Rice ShaoMai
Prawn & Pork JiaoZi
Pork & VEG JiaoZi
VEG JiaoZi
Chilli Crab & Pork Buns
Pork Buns
Chicken Buns
Pork & VEG Buns
Vegetable Buns
Vegetable
Prawn Dou Miao with Garlic
Dou Miao with Garlic
All of our Dou Miao is specially grown in the UK for Din Tai Fung. Every batch is selected with only young and tender shoots of almost identical length.
Vegan Dou Miao with Garlic
String Beans with Garlic
Vegan String Beans with Garlic
Cabbage with Garlic
Vegan Cabbage with Garlic
Prawn Broccoli with Garlic
Broccoli with Garlic
Vegan Broccoli with Garlic
Prawn Spinach with Garlic
Spinach with Garlic
Vegan Spinach with Garlic
Fried Rice
Prawn & Egg Fried Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Chicken Cutlet Egg Fried Rice
Pork Chop & Egg Fried Rice
Shredded Pork & Egg Fried Rice
VEG & Mushroom Egg Fried Rice
Steamed Rice
Signature Spicy Sauce
The perfect pairing with our fried rice range.
Noodles
Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Chicken Soup with Noodles
Sichuan Noodle w/Prawn&Pork Wonton
Dan Dan Noodles
Our dishes are cooked with Superior Broth, made with a base of chicken & pork which is simmered for 8 hours.
Mushroom & Edamame Noodles
Spicy Noodles
Our dishes are cooked with Superior Broth, made with a base of chicken & pork which is simmered for 8 hours.
Pork Chop Noodles in House Sauce
Prawn & Pork Wonton Noodle Soup
Prawn & Pork Wontons with Noodles in Sichuan Sauce
Pork Chop & Dry Noodles in House Sauce
Premium pork chop marinated for tenderness then deep fried to perfection. Served with homemade egg noodles in house sauce and finished with fresh spring onions and black pepper.
Noodles with Minced Pork in Bean Sauce
Noodles with Spicy Sauce
Special Noodle Soup with Braised Beef
Slow-cooked tender beef and homemade egg noodles served on a rich beef broth.
Soups
Hot & Sour Soup (Original / Spicy)
Steamed Chicken Soup
Din Tai Fung’s iconic steamed (corn-fed) chicken soup is simmered to perfection over a span of 6 hours.
Prawn & Pork Wontons in Superior Broth*
Pork & Vegetable Wontons in Superior Broth*
Steamed Truffle Chicken Soup
Din Tai Fung’s iconic Steamed (corn-fed) Chicken Soup is simmered to perfection over a span of 6 hours.
Braised Beef Soup
Desserts
Red Bean Xiao Long Bao with Chocolate Lava
Smooth, earthy red bean paste specially imported from Taiwan, encases a flowing lava centre of rich, bittersweet Caraïbe 66% Valrhona chocolate.
Mango Pomelo Sago (Chilled)
Mango Pudding (Chilled)
Salted Egg Yolk Custard Lava Buns
Red Bean Buns
Sweet Taro Buns
Sweet Taro Xiao Long Bao
Vegetarian Menu
Mushroom & Truffle Xiao Long Bao
Handmade with Shiitake, Shimeji, Enoki and Eryngii mushroom filling. Enriched with white truffle oil and seasoned with truffle salt to ensure a perfect balance of flavour and texture.
Cucumber in Spicy Sauce
Spinach Dressed in Sesame Oil
Wood Ear Mushrooms with Ginger Strips & Vinegar Dressing
Vegetable Jiao Zi
Vegetable Buns
Broccoli with Garlic
String Beans with Garlic
Cabbage with Garlic
Spinach with Garlic
Dou Miao with Garlic
All of our Dou Miao is specially grown in the UK for Din Tai Fung. Every batch is selected with only young and tender shoots of almost identical length.
Merchandise
Stainless Steel Chopsticks Six Pairs
Stainless Steel Chopsticks One Pair With Case
Stainless Steel Chopsticks Two Pairs
Chilli Sauce 170g
Chilli Oil 160g
Rice Vinegar
Soy Sauce Gift Box
Shrimp Bao Toy
Bao Bao Toy
Toothpick
Stickers
Pin badges (Red)
Pin badges (Black)
OUT OF STOCK
Kids tableware - Pink
Kids tableware - Green
Gift Hamper
Mug
Condiment & Seasoning
Signature Spicy Sauce
The perfect pairing with our fried rice range.
Extra Dan Dan Noodles Sauce
Takeaway Chilli Oil
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Taro Coconut Milk Tea
Black Tea, Caramel, Milk, Tapioca Pearls. Allergen info, (cross contamination): Milk
TA Lychee Black Tea
Black Tea, Lychee Cordial, Coconut Jelly
TA Earl Grey Lemon Iced Tea
300ml
TA Roselle Iced Tea
300ml
TA Lemongrass Iced Tea
300ml
TA Can Coke
TA Coke Zero
TA Spring Water
Beer
Din Tai Fung Craft Beer
Our signature house brew crafted in small batches using quality English Barley
Din Tai Fung IPA Zero
Din Tai Fung IPA ZERO <0.5% ABV, is a bright, balanced ale with a crisp blend of English and US hops. Expect subtle notes of citrus and stone fruit, with a clean finish, all the flavour of a classic IPA, without the alcohol.
Haidilao Hot Pot London Piccadilly
Haidilao turns dinner into a shared activity. At its Piccadilly restaurant, the starting point is the broth: tomato and mushroom offer alternatives to the more assertive Sichuan spicy options, and the ingredients you choose gradually shape the meal. Thinly sliced beef or lamb, prawn paste, fish, tofu and vegetables give a group plenty to work with. The pleasure is in building a varied order and cooking a little at a time, so that everyone can try different combinations.
This is a particularly useful choice for friends who enjoy a sociable meal with plenty happening at the table. Start with a manageable selection of ingredients, ask the staff about cooking the items you are unfamiliar with, and make use of the dipping sauces to adjust each mouthful. There is no need to make every part of the meal intensely spicy. The Trocadero location is convenient for a West End evening, though the restaurant’s popularity means it pays to plan ahead and leave time for the experience.
Address: Units 4–5, The Trocadero Centre, 13 Coventry Street, London W1D 7DH
Haidilao Hot Pot London Piccadilly Menu
Soup Base
Mushroom Soup Base
Mala Spicy & Vegetable Oil
Tomato Soup Base
Chicken & Mushroom Soup Base
Butter Spicy Hotpot
Sauce
Dry Chilli Peppers
Mushroom Sauce
Peanut Sesame Sauce
Garlic & Sesame Oil
Diced Beef
Scallion
Coriander
Celery
Capsicum Frutescens
Chef's Special
Deep-Fried Pork
Marinated Beef
Marinated Lamb
Chicken Slices
Layered Beef Tripe
Homemade Tofu Pudding
Beef Tripe
Signature Shrimp Mash
Basa Fish
Beef Aorta
Meats
Sliced Lamb
Beef Tongue
Sliced Kurobuta Ham
Iberico Pork
Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef
Snowflake Fatty Beef
Meat Balls
Mixed Meatball Platter
Beef Balls In Gravy
Seafood
Frozen Shrimp
Soy Products
Frozen Tofu
Tofu Skin
Dried Tofu Sticks
Chinese Dough Sticks
Hotpot Noodles
Dry Tofu Rolls
Konjac Thread
Yam Vermicelli
Instant Noodles
Ramen
Vermicelli
Mushrooms
Potato Chips
Chinese Yam
Wintermelon Slices
Bamboo Shoots
Enoki Mushroom
Flat Mushroom
Sweet Corn
Vegetables
Chinese Cabbage
Crown Daisy
Classic Snacks
Fried Buns
Fried Rice Cake
Chinese Pancake [Scallion Flavor]
Egg Fried Rice
Rice
Drink
Coca Cola[330ml]
Diet Coke[330ml]
Sprite[330ml]
Wong Lo Kat[310ml]
Orange Ice Peak
Iced Soy Milk[300ml]
Coconut Milk[245ml]
Genki Forest - White Peach Flavoured Soda Sparkling Water-Can
Xi’an Impression
Xi’an Impression is the sort of small restaurant that gives you a good reason to travel beyond central London. Opposite the Emirates Stadium on Benwell Road, it focuses on the food of Xi’an, with noodles and dumplings doing much of the talking. Biang biang noodles offer broad, chewy ribbons dressed with chilli and savoury seasoning; cold liangpi provides a cooler, tangier counterpoint. These dishes make an appealing alternative to the Cantonese roast meats and dim sum more often associated with a London Chinese meal.
Keep the order varied by adding potstickers or a cucumber dish alongside the noodles. The compact setting makes a small group a better fit than a sprawling party, and sharing lets you appreciate the differences between a cold noodle plate and a hot, freshly dressed bowl. Its proximity to Arsenal’s ground also makes the address easy to place when planning a north London visit. Come for an informal, food-focused meal and give the Shaanxi specialities priority; they are what make this particular kitchen stand out.
Address: 117 Benwell Road, London N7 7BW
Xi'an Impression Menu
Salads
CUCUMBER SALAD
Rice Dishes
STEAMED RICE BÁI FÀN
Entrées
SPRING ROLL CHŪN JUǍN
Pasta Dishes
CHICKEN NOODLES
Vegetarian
HOT AND SOUR SOUP (V) SUĀN LÀ TĀNG
Burger
BEEF BURGER
Seafood
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID
Sauces
KETCHUP
Beilagen Und Extras
CHILISAUCE
From The Grill
RIBS
Poultry
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN GŪ LŪ JĪ
Chicken Dishes
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Rice And Noodles
EGG FRIED RICE
Chicken Main Dishes
GINGER CHICKEN
Appetisers
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID JIĀO YÁN YÓU YÚ
Pork 猪肉系列
SWEET AND SOUR PORK TÁNG CÙ LǏ JÍ
Side Dishes
RICE
Starters- Cold 凉菜
BONELESS CHICKEN IN GINGER SAUCE JIĀNG ZHĪ SHÌ YÓU JĪ
SMACKED CUCUMBER WITH FRESH GARLIC SAUCE (V) (SPICY) SUÀN RÓNG PĀI HUÁNG GUĀ
REFRESHING BLACK FUNGUS (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) (V) (SPICY) SHUǍNG KǑU MÙ ĚR
HAND-SHREDDED CHICKEN IN SPECIAL SAUCE (SPICY) SHǑU SĪ JĪ
Soups
SWEET CORN SOUP (V) YÙ MǏ TĀNG
TOMATO AND EGG SOUP (V) XĪ HÓNG SHÌ JĪ DÀN TĀNG
TOMATO SOUP
HOT AND SOUR SOUP
SEAWEED AND RICE VERMICELLI SOUP (V) ZǏ CÀI FĚN SĪ TĀNG
Mains
BIANGBIANG NOODLES WITH CHUNKY BEEF IN SPECIAL SAUCE NIÚ RÒU YÓU PŌ MIÀN
HAND-PULLED NOODLES WITH TOMATO EGG SAUCE (V) XĪ HÓNG SHÌ JĪ DÀN MIÀN
HAND-PULLED NODDLES WITH QISHAN PORK SAUCE (SPICY) QÍ SHĀN GÀN BÀN MIÀN
HAND-PULLED NOODLES SOUP WITH QISHAN PORK SAUCE (SPICY) QÍ SHĀN SĀO ZI MIÀN
HAND-PULLED NOODLES WITH FRIED PORK AND BEAN PASTE XĪ ĀN ZHÀ JIÀNG MIÀN
XINJIANG STIR FRIED CHICKEN WITH HAND-PULLED NOODLES (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) (SPICY) XĪN JIĀNG DÀ PÁN JĪ
PORK BIANGBIANG NOODLES WITH TOMATO AND EGGS TOPPINGS SĀN HÉ YĪ
BIANGBIANG NOODLES IN SPECIAL CHILLI SAUCE (THE MOST POPULAR DISH) (V) (SPICY) XĪ ĀN YÓU PŌ MIÀN
Xi'an Street Food
CUMIN BEEF HAMBURGER (SPICY) ZĪ RÁN NIÚ RÒU RÒU JIĀ MÓ
VEGS DUMPLING, XI’ AN SAUCE (V) ZHĀN ZHĪ SÙ SHUǏ JIǍO
PORK AND SEAWEED POT STICKER SĀN XIĀN GUŌ TIĒ
SHREDDED XI’ AN BREAD IN BEEF BROTH NIÚ RÒU PÀO MÓ
SWEET POTATO NOODLES IN HOT AND SOUR SOUP (V) SUĀN LÀ FĚN
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM POT STICKER JĪ RÒU XIĀNG GŪ GUŌ TIĒ
XI’ AN COLD NODDLE IN TRADITIONAL SAUCE (SIGNATURE STARTER) (V) (SPICY) LIÁNG PÍ
WONTON IN CHICKEN SOUP JĪ TĀNG HÚN TÚN
PORK AND VEG'S DUMPLING, XI’ AN SAUCE ZHĀN ZHĪ SHUǏ JIǍO
XI’ AN PORK HAMBURGER LÀ ZHĪ RÒU JIĀ MÓ
Others
STIR FRIED CHINESE GREENS WITH CHILLI QIÀNG CHǍO CÀI XĪN
SALT AND PEPPER PORK RIBS JIĀO YÁN PÁI GǓ
FRIED FLAT RICE NOODLE WITH BEEF (HO FUN) NIÚ RÒU CHǍO HÉ FĚN
STIR FRIED CHINESE GREENS WITH GARLIC SUÀN RÓNG CÀI XĪN
SPECIAL PORK FRIED RICE YÁNG ZHŌU CHǍO FÀN
HOUSE MADE CHILLI OIL LÀ JIĀO YÓU
STIR FRIED POTATOES WITH VINEGAR SUĀN LÀ TǓ DÒU SĪ
GLUTEN SALAD BÀN MIÀN JĪN
STIR FRIED POTATOES WITH CHILLI QIÀNG CHǍO TǓ DÒU SĪ
BRAISED BEEF WITH RICE NIÚ RÒU GÀI FÀN
CHICKEN SPRING ROLL JĪ RÒU CHŪN JUǍN
PIG EARS SLICES IN CHILLI OIL LIÁNG BÀN ZHŪ ĚR
BEEF SLICES IN XI'AN STYLE XĪ ĀN BÀN NIÚ RÒU
Hot Drinks
TEA
Beverages飲料
PLUM JUICE SUĀN MÉI TĀNG
Drinks 饮品
ALOE VERA LÚ HUÌ ZHĪ
Drinks / 饮品
FANTA FĒN DÁ
Drinks
ICE GREEN BĪNG LǛ CHÁ
ALOE VERA (1.5L) DÀ LÚ HUÌ ZHĪ
STILL WATER (500ML) KUÀNG QUÁN SHUǏ
WANG LO KAT HERBAL TEA JIĀ DUŌ BǍO
SPARKLING WATER (500ML) QÌ PÀO SHUǏ
RED TEA BĪNG HÓNG CHÁ
Da Long Yi Hot Pot Fitzrovia
Da Long Yi brings Chengdu-style hot pot to Berners Street, making it an appealing option for a group dinner in Fitzrovia. The broth is the foundation of the meal, with the richer, peppery choices especially suited to diners who enjoy Sichuan heat. Build around a mixture of sliced meat, seafood, tofu and vegetables, then add a more distinctive ingredient such as tripe if your table is keen to explore. A divided pot helps accommodate different preferences without forcing everyone towards the same level of spice.
The bright dining room and generous-looking spreads encourage a leisurely approach. Order ingredients that behave differently in the broth: mushrooms soak up flavour, tofu adds a softer texture, and thin slices of meat bring richness. A cool plum drink makes a sensible companion when the chilli starts to build. This is a meal to organise around conversation and sharing, so allow more time than you would for a quick noodle stop. Check the current menu for the available sets and individual dishes before deciding how much to order.
Address: 5a Berners Street, London W1T 3LA
Da Long Yi Hot Pot Fitzrovia Menu
Featured items
Scallion & Spicy Oil Base 焦绿葱香牛油锅
Savoury scallion and spicy oil infused hot pot base.
Pork Bones Soup Base 三鲜筒子⻣汤锅
Popular
Fish Maw Chicken Soup Base 滋补花胶鸡汤锅
Rich fish maw and chicken broth base for a nourishing hot pot experience.
Hot Pot Soup Bases 锅底
Scallion & Spicy Oil Base 焦绿葱香牛油锅
Savoury scallion and spicy oil infused hot pot base.
Tomato Soup Base with Fried Egg 黄金番茄炸蛋锅
Mushroom Soup Base 三香菌汤有料锅
Savoury mushroom broth with a blend of three flavours.
Pork Bones Soup Base 三鲜筒子⻣汤锅
Popular
Fish Maw Chicken Soup Base 滋补花胶鸡汤锅
Rich fish maw and chicken broth base for a nourishing hot pot experience.
House Special 燚式招牌 （Raw）
Beef with Raw Egg & Garlic & Coriander & Chilli 四色牛肉拼盘
Raw, need to cook with hop pot soup base
Spicy Beef 麻辣牛肉
Raw, need to cook with hop pot soup base
Sticky Spicy Beef 签签牛肉
Raw, need to cook with hop pot soup base
Fresh Goose Intestine 上品鹅肠
Raw, need to cook with hop pot soup base
Sliced Beef Tripe 精品千层肚
Raw, need to cook with hop pot soup base
Spicy Duck Gizzards 麻辣小郡肝
Raw, need to cook with hop pot soup base
Raw Cut Beef 原切牛吊⻰
Raw, need to cook with hop pot soup base
Nine Chef Special Selections 宝藏九宫格
Raw, need to cook with hop pot soup base
Seafood Platter 海鲜拼盘
Raw, need to cook with hop pot soup base
Braised Food 火锅卤味
Braised Food Platter 热卤拼盘
Assorted braised meats and ingredients served together.
Braised Beef 嬢嬢耙牛肉
Tender beef in a rich, savoury sauce.
Braised Duck Tonguee 藤椒卤鸭舌
Tender duck tongue braised in a savoury pepper sauce.
Braised Chichen Claws 辣卤抓钱手
Braised Pork Intestine 现捞热卤肥肠
Rich, tender pork intestine in a savoury broth.
Braised Pork Trotters 辣卤猪蹄
Tender pork trotters in a spicy sauce.
Meat 荤菜（Raw）
Mushed Shrimp
Pork Aorta
Little Sausage
Black Pepper Beef
Tender Beef
Premium Sliced Beef
Sliced Beef Ribs
Wagyu Beef
Beef Tongue
Patty Mutton Rolls
Premium Pork Belly
Sliced Pork Kidney
Pork Brain
Boneless Chicken Claws
Beef Tendon Balls
Vegetable 素菜（Raw）
Fresh Tofu
Crab Sticks
Mushrooms with Fillings
Japanese Sausages
Duck Blood
Frog Leg
Fish Fillet
Cuttlefish
Fresh Prawns
Quail Eggs
Spam
Pork Dumplings
Dried Cauliflower
Bamboo Shoots
Stem Lettuce
Shredded Potato
Chinese Cabbage
Spinach
Crown Daisy
Lettuce
Pea Shoots
Vegetable Platter
Winter Melon
Cucumber
Sliced Potato
Lotus Root Slices
Yam
Black Fungus
Oyster Mushroom
Enoki Mushroom
Shiitake Mushroom
Mushroom Platter
Tofu
Frozen Tofu
Fried Tofu
Bean Curd Sheets
Bean Curd Sticks
Fried Bean Curd Rolls
Sweet Potato Noodles
Konjac Noodles
Handmade Noodles
Fried Dough Sticks
Vegetable Dumplings
Snacks
Crispy Fried Pork
Brown Sugar Mochi
Fried Meat Dumplings
Fried Vegetable Dumplings
Egg Fried Rice
Rice
Ice Jelly
Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant – Bayswater
Roast duck is the clearest reason to head to Four Seasons on Queensway. The Cantonese preparation combines glossy skin, rich meat and a savoury sauce, making it an effective centrepiece for a meal with rice and a few accompaniments. It is a restaurant where choosing the speciality makes sense: start with duck, then consider whether to add another roast meat or a vegetable dish. That approach gives the table a coherent meal without getting lost in the breadth of the menu.
The Bayswater branch has a straightforward, busy dining-room feel that suits an unfussy lunch or dinner. Char siu and crispy pork offer different textures alongside the duck, while greens help balance the richness. If you are sharing, order a spread that everyone can reach rather than treating each plate as an individual main course. With Bayswater station close by, it is an easy address to work into a west London day. For diners whose first thought is Cantonese roast meat, this remains a useful specialist stop.
Address: 84 Queensway, London W2 3RL
Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant - Bayswater Menu
Meal Deals
Seafood Meal
Seaweed, Fried Squid, Fish (Fillet in black bean Sauce), Mix vegetables, Steam rice and 2 Cans of soft drink.
Aromatic Crispy Duck
Seaweed, Aromatic crispy duck, Mix vegetables, Special fried rice and 2 Cans of soft drink.
Barbecue Meat Meal
Seaweed, BBQ meat , Mix vegetables , Special fried rice and 2 Cans of soft drink.
Four Seasons Special Set Dinner for 2 Persons
Soup of the Day, Deep Fried Crispy Spring Rolls 2pcs, Deep Fried Sesame Prawn Toast, Aromatic Crispy Duck, Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple, Special Fried Rice, Dessert- Lychee Tea.
頭盤and 點心Appetizers and Dim Sum
酥炸香酥鴨 Aromatic Crispy Duck
Served with Pancakes. A classic favourite. Crispy duck served shredded with cucumber, spring onions, hoisin sauce and pancakes.
京都排骨 Spare Ribs Peking Style
Spare ribs doused in a piquant barbecue sauce.
芝麻蝦多士 Deep Fried Sesame Prawn Toast
Sliced bread topped with savoury prawn mixture and sesame seeds, deep fried until golden.
椒鹽排骨 Baked Spare Ribs with Salt and Pepper
Ribs lightly coating flying flour, fried with chopped garlic and chilli. Dry and a bit spicy.
蝦片 Prawn Crackers
Original prawn flavoured Chinese crackers.
生煎鍋貼 Pan Fried Peking Dumplings 4 pcs
Minced pork with Chinese leaves wrapped in pastry. Contains gluten, sesame, soybeans.
齋春卷 Deep Fried Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls 6 pcs
Fine chopped vegetables wrapped in pancake and deep fried. Contains gluten, sesame.
串燒沙爹雞 Satay Chicken Malaysian Style 4 skewers
On bamboo sticks. Served with a cup of chef's special peanut Satay sauce.
春卷 Deep Fried Crispy Spring Rolls Pork 2 pcs
Fine chopped bbq pork mixed with bean sprout , onion , spring onion vegetable and seasoning.
椒鹽軟殼蟹 Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab with Salt and Pepper 每隻 Each
Soft shell crab seasoned with salt and pepper.
三鮮生菜包 Diced Mixed Seafood Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves
Fine chopped mixed seafood scallop, prawn, squid cooked with chef’s lovely ingredients and served with lettuce leaves.
乾貝鬆 deep fried crispy seaweed
Very fine chopped vegetables. Deep Fried with seasoning.
酥炸雲吞 Deep Fried Won Tons
Minced prawn wrapped in special flour pancake and deep fried . Served separately sweet and sour sauce to dipping.
紅油餃子 Prawn Dumplings with Spicy Sauce 6 pcs
The most popular dim sum dish. Juicy prawn filling wrapped in a translucent skin and steamed. Toping with chef’s special chilli sauce.
特色熱拼 House Special Mixed Hors D’oeuvres (for 2 persons)
Minimum 2 Persons. It will be pork spring roll, pork rib in Peking style, sesame prawn toast, satay chicken and seaweed. Please inform us if you are not taking pork. We are happy to exchange it.
沙爹蝦 Satay Prawns 4 skewers
With lovely Satay sauce, containing peanut in the sauce. Please request separate sauce if need. A bit spicy too!
湯類Soup
酸辣湯 Hot and Sour Soup
Spicy and sour soup with shredded meat, tofu and vegetables.
云吞湯 Won Ton Soup
Prawn won ton with vegetables in clear broth.
雞茸粟米羹 Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
Finely chopped chicken with sweetcorn in thick soup.
素菜豆腐羹 Mixed Vegetables and Bean Curd Soup
Mixed vegetables and diced bean curd in thick soup.
燒味BBQ and Roasted Meats
粵式燒鴨 Special Roasted Duck Cantonese Style
Our famous roast duck in Cantonese style.
蜜汁叉燒 Roast Pork Chinese Style (Char Siu)
Roast pork marinated in our special honey sauce.
貴妃雞 Empress Chicken
Empress chicken on the bone with garlic and ginger dressing.
貴妃雞 boneless Empress Chicken boneless
Boneless empress chicken with garlic and ginger dressing.
蜜汁燒排骨 Roast Pork Ribs Chinese Style
Roast pork ribs marinated in our special honey sauce.
鹵水鴨 Soy Sauce Duck
Duck marinated in soy sauce and spices.
白切雞 Poached Chicken
Poached chicken on the bone, served with ginger and spring onion sauce.
白切雞 boneless Poached Chicken boneless
Boneless poached chicken, served with ginger and spring onion sauce.
貴妃雞飯 Empress Chicken on Rice
Empress chicken on the bone served with rice.
白切雞飯 Poached Chicken on Rice
Poached chicken on the bone served with rice.
叉燒飯 Roast Pork on Rice
Roast pork Chinese style served with rice.
燒鴨飯 Roast Duck on Rice
Roast duck Cantonese style served with rice.
貴妃雞叉燒雙拼飯 Empress Chicken and Roast Pork on Rice
Empress chicken and roast pork Chinese style served with rice.
燒鴨叉燒雙拼飯 Roast Duck and Roast Pork on Rice
Roast duck and roast pork Chinese style served with rice.
燒味雙拼飯 Two Combinations Barbecued Meat on Rice
Choice of two kinds of barbecued meat served with rice.
燒味雙拼 Two Combinations Barbecued Meat
Choice of two kinds of barbecued meat.
龍蝦and 蟹類Lobster and Crab
清蒸龍蝦 Steamed Lobster
Steamed fresh lobster with ginger and spring onions. (1 ½ Lbs)
薑葱龍蝦 Lobster with Ginger and Spring Onions
Fresh lobster stir-fried with ginger and spring onions. (1 ½ Lbs)
椒鹽龍蝦 Crispy Fried Lobster with Salt and Pepper
Crispy fried fresh lobster with salt and pepper. (1 ½ Lbs)
避風塘龍蝦 Lobster with Spicy Garlic and Chilli
Lobster cooked with garlic and chilli in typhoon shelter style. (1 ½ Lbs)
椒鹽蟹 Crispy Fried Crab with Salt and Pepper
Crispy fried crab with salt and pepper.
避風塘蟹 Crab with Spicy Garlic and Chilli
Crab cooked with garlic and chilli in typhoon shelter style.
魚類Fish
清蒸石斑 Steamed Garoupa
Steamed fresh garoupa with ginger and spring onions. (1 ½ Lbs)
薑葱石斑 Garoupa with Ginger and Spring Onions
Fresh garoupa stir-fried with ginger and spring onions. (1 ½ Lbs)
清蒸鱸魚 Steamed Sea Bass
Steamed fresh sea bass with ginger and spring onions. (1 ½ Lbs)
豆豉鱈魚片 Fried Cod Fillet with Black Bean Sauce
Fried cod fillet with black bean sauce.
糖醋鱈魚片 Fried Cod Fillet with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Fried cod fillet with sweet and sour sauce.
豉椒鱈魚片 Fried Cod Fillet with Black Bean and Chilli
Fried cod fillet with black bean and chilli.
海鮮Seafood
宮保蝦球 Kung Po King Prawns
King prawns cooked with chilli and cashew nuts in Kung Po sauce.
豉椒蝦球 King Prawns with Black Bean Sauce
King prawns cooked with black bean sauce and green pepper.
椒鹽鮮魷 Crispy Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper
Crispy fried squid with salt and pepper.
蝦仁炒蛋 Scrambled Egg with Prawns
Scrambled egg with prawns.
豉汁鮮魷 Squid with Black Bean Sauce
Squid cooked with black bean sauce and green pepper.
麻婆豆腐 Mapo Bean Curd with Minced Pork
Bean curd cooked with minced pork and chilli in spicy sauce.
蠔油豆腐 Braised Bean Curd with Oyster Sauce
Braised bean curd with oyster sauce and vegetables.
魚香茄子 Aubergine with Minced Pork and Chilli
Aubergine cooked with minced pork and chilli in spicy sauce.
雞類Chicken
宮保雞丁 Kung Po Chicken
Diced chicken cooked with chilli and cashew nuts in Kung Po sauce.
豉椒雞片 Sliced Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
Sliced chicken cooked with black bean sauce and green pepper.
腰果雞丁 Diced Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Diced chicken with cashew nuts and vegetables.
檸檬雞 Lemon Chicken
Deep fried chicken in batter with lemon sauce.
古老雞 Sweet and Sour Chicken Hong Kong Style
Deep fried chicken in batter with sweet and sour sauce Hong Kong style.
沙爹雞片 Chicken with Satay Sauce
Sliced chicken cooked with satay sauce and vegetables.
鴨類Duck
子薑鴨片 Shredded Duck with Ginger and Spring Onions
Shredded duck cooked with ginger and spring onions.
脆皮鴨絲 Crispy Shredded Duck with Chilli
Crispy shredded duck cooked with chilli and vegetables.
牛肉Beef
黑椒牛柳 Sliced Beef Fillet with Black Pepper Sauce
Sliced beef fillet cooked with black pepper sauce and onions.
蠔油牛肉 Beef with Oyster Sauce
Beef cooked with oyster sauce and vegetables.
宮保牛肉 Kung Po Beef
Beef cooked with chilli and cashew nuts in Kung Po sauce.
豉椒牛肉 Beef with Black Bean Sauce
Beef cooked with black bean sauce and green pepper.
西蘭花牛肉 Beef with Broccoli
Beef cooked with broccoli in oyster sauce.
豬肉Pork
京都排骨 Spare Ribs Peking Style
Spare ribs doused in a piquant barbecue sauce.
糖醋咕嚕肉 Sweet and Sour Pork Hong Kong Style
Deep fried pork in batter with sweet and sour sauce Hong Kong style.
魚香肉絲 Shredded Pork with Chilli and Garlic Sauce
Shredded pork cooked with chilli and garlic sauce.
蔬菜Vegetables
清炒時菜 Stir Fried Seasonal Vegetables
Stir fried seasonal vegetables with garlic.
蒜蓉西蘭花 Broccoli with Garlic
Broccoli stir fried with garlic.
蠔油唐生菜 Lettuce with Oyster Sauce
Lettuce topped with oyster sauce.
蒜蓉通菜 Morning Glory with Garlic
Water spinach stir fried with garlic.
蒜蓉小白菜 Pak Choi with Garlic
Pak choi stir fried with garlic.
蠔油小白菜 Pak Choi with Oyster Sauce
Pak choi topped with oyster sauce.
飯Rice and Noodles
白飯 Boiled Rice
Steamed boiled rice.
炒飯 Fried Rice with Egg
Fried rice with egg and spring onions.
楊州炒飯 Yeung Chow Fried Rice
Fried rice with roast pork, shrimps, peas and egg.
四季炒飯 Four Seasons Special Fried Rice
Fried rice with mixed meat, shrimps and vegetables.
牛肉炒飯 Beef Fried Rice
Fried rice with beef and vegetables.
雞肉炒飯 Chicken Fried Rice
Fried rice with chicken and vegetables.
蝦仁炒飯 Prawn Fried Rice
Fried rice with prawns and vegetables.
素菜炒飯 Vegetarian Fried Rice
Fried rice with mixed vegetables and egg.
干炒牛河 Fried Rice Noodles with Beef
Stir fried flat rice noodles with beef and bean sprouts.
星州炒米 Singapore Fried Vermicelli
Fried vermicelli with curry, shrimps, roast pork and vegetables.
四季炒麵 Four Seasons Special Fried Noodles
Fried noodles with mixed meat, shrimps and vegetables.
牛肉炒麵 Beef Fried Noodles
Fried noodles with beef and vegetables.
雞肉炒麵 Chicken Fried Noodles
Fried noodles with chicken and vegetables.
蝦仁炒麵 Prawn Fried Noodles
Fried noodles with prawns and vegetables.
素菜炒麵 Vegetarian Fried Noodles
Fried noodles with mixed vegetables and egg.
Food House Chinatown
Food House, also known as Real Beijing Food House, adds a northern Chinese perspective to Gerrard Street. Its Beijing-style hot pot is a distinctive attraction, with a tall central chimney rising from the pot and ingredients gathered around the table. Sliced lamb, vegetables and noodles make a natural combination, while the wider cooking gives you reasons to explore dumplings, skewers and more robustly seasoned dishes. It is a useful address when you want to look beyond Chinatown’s roast-duck windows.
A group can make the most of the menu by choosing a clear direction: settle in around a hot pot, or put together a spread of cooked dishes with contrasting textures. Dumplings and skewers are particularly easy to share, and a vegetable plate keeps a meat-heavy order balanced. The central location makes it convenient for meeting friends, but hot pot is best approached as the evening’s main event. Arrive with an appetite and enough time to enjoy the gradual rhythm of adding ingredients, tasting broth and passing dishes around.
Address: 46 Gerrard Street, London W1D 5QH
Food House Chinatown Menu
Cold Dishes
Marinated beef slices with dried chilli
Marinated welk
Preserved eggs with tofu
Smacked cucumber salad
Spicy pig ear
Vinegar spinach and peanut
Noodles
beef red hot chilli oil noodles
Chongqing noodles
Chongqing Noodles with beef
liangpi noodles with sesame sauce
Main Dishes
braised beef short ribs
dry-fried cauliflower
Grilled squid
whole roast sea bass
soaked in radioactively-red chilli oil and adorned with lotus root slices and Sichuan peppercorns
mapo tofu
cucumber salad
stir fried cabbage
flat, dry-fried green beans
Taiwanese Sausage
Hotpot
All You Can Eat Hotpot
Final Thoughts
The best choice depends on the meal you have in mind. BAO Soho brings energy and variety to a compact lunch, while Master Wei and Xi’an Impression make noodles the reason for the journey. Hakkasan Mayfair suits a celebration, Din Tai Fung offers a dumpling-focused stop in Covent Garden, and Four Seasons keeps Cantonese roast duck firmly in view.
For a longer gathering, Haidilao, Da Long Yi and Food House turn hot pot into a shared occasion. Noodle & Beer offers another lively option when you want bold seasoning and a satisfying bowl in Spitalfields. Pick the dishes that appeal most, use the current menu to plan your order, and let London’s different regional kitchens lead you somewhere new.