YUE Kitchen is a Cantonese restaurant at 5 Sclater Street, close to Brick Lane and Shoreditch High Street. It brings the cooking traditions of Cantonese heritage into a polished contemporary dining room, balancing a sense of occasion with an approachable menu.
Roasted meats are one of the kitchen’s central strengths, prepared with the attention to texture and flavour associated with classic Cantonese technique. Dim sum provides another important part of the experience, offering carefully formed smaller dishes that can be shared across the table.
Seafood expands the menu beyond the roasts and dumplings, reflecting the breadth and ingredient led character of Cantonese cooking. Ordering several complementary plates allows diners to explore contrasts between delicate, savoury and richer flavours during one meal.
The restaurant accepts reservations and serves both lunch and dinner, making it suitable for a planned meal as well as an evening in the surrounding East End. Its combination of traditional foundations and modern presentation gives YUE Kitchen a distinct place in the area’s varied restaurant scene.
Address: 5 Sclater Street, London E1 6HT, England
Yue Kitchen Menu
Cold Starters
Sweet and Sour Pickled Radish
Crunchy pickled radish in a house-made sweet & sour brine.
Cucumber Salad
Chilled cucumber with a refreshing crunch.
Spicy Anchovy
Dried anchovies with pepper flakes in a sweet and spicy glaze.
Fungus Salad
Marinated black fungus with vinegar.
Potato Salad
Creamy mashed potato wrapped with Carrots.
Dim Sum
Pork Siu Mai (3pcs)
Juicy minced pork dumplings with egg yolk and cheese.
Vegetarian Siu Mai (3pcs)
Plant-based dumplings with soy-based filling.
Crispy Bites
Crispy Prawn Crackers
Light, airy prawn crackers fried to golden perfection.
Golden Fried Prawn Balls (3pcs)
Juicy, airy prawn crackers fried to golden perfection.
Pineapple Prawn Fried Dough
Sweet pineapple and shrimp mousse in crispy dough.
Sweetcorn Fritters
Golden bites of sweetcorn in a light batter.
Vegetarian Dumplings (5pcs)
Pan-fried vegetable dumplings with a crispy base.
Chicken Dumplings (5pcs)
Seared dumplings filled with juicy chicken.
Hot Dishes Set w/ Rice
Served with Steamed Rice & Pickled Radish
Zhi Zhi Sizzling Chicken
Sizzling chicken in Cantonese-style wok sauce.
Zhi Zhi Sizzling Beef
Tender beef stir-fried in hot sizzling sauce.
Steamed Rice Refill
A simple top-up of steamed rice.
Main Dish
Claypot Rice W/ Chicken and Mushroom
Tender marinated chicken and shitake mushrooms cooked over rice in a claypot.
Claypot Rice w/ Preserved Meat
Steamed rice infused with the aromatic flavours of cured preserved pork.
Claypot Rice w/ Preserved Meat & Chicken
Mixed preserved meat, chicken and mushroom claypot rice with a savoury soy-based sauce.
Scallion Oil Noodles w/ Shredded Chicken
Fragrant scallion oil tossed noodles with chicken strips and seaweed.
Desserts
Jumbo Black Sesame Ball
Crispy sesame ball rich with black sesame.
Fried Banana Toast Rolls
Golden rolls of banana wrapped in sweet toast.
Soft Drinks
Sour Plum Juice
Iced Lemon Tea (500ml)
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
7UP / Sprite
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
White Wines
Chenin Blanc
Refreshing aromas of green apple and citrus, with a crisp finish.
Chardonnay
Tropical fruit aromas with a smooth, creamy texture.
Carte d’Or
Elegant and floral, a French dry white ideal for sharing.
Red Wines
Shiraz
Full-bodied with blackberry and spice notes
Malbec – Nieto Senetiner (Argentina)
Smooth and rich, with dark fruit and a hint of smokiness.
Draft Beers
Blue Moon
Cobra
Rekorderlig Cider
Rosé Wine
French Rosé
Light, fruity and crisp – perfect for summer drinking.
Sparkling
Prosecco DOC
Classic Italian dry sparkling wine with fresh fruity notes.