Dining
The 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in London
From Cantonese grandeur to fiery Sichuan: where to eat the best Chinese in London.
In short: our top picks are A. Wong, Hunan and Min Jiang. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London’s Chinese cooking goes far beyond Chinatown, spanning grand Cantonese dining rooms, fiery Sichuan kitchens and regional specialists doing one thing brilliantly. These are the rooms worth crossing the city for, chosen on the cooking rather than the address.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A. Wong | Victoria | ££££ |
| Hunan | Pimlico | ££££ |
| Min Jiang | Kensington | ££££ |
| Hutong | London Bridge | ££££ |
| Four Seasons | Bayswater | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
A. Wong
Why we pick itTwo Michelin stars and the most ambitious Chinese cooking in London; a genuine destination.
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Hunan
Why we pick itNo menu, just a parade of small Hunanese dishes; you tell them how you eat and trust the rest.
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Min Jiang
Why we pick itRefined Cantonese with park views; the wood-fired Beijing duck is the thing to book for.
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Hutong
Why we pick itNorthern Chinese cooking high in The Shard; fiery Sichuan flavours and a skyline view.
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Four Seasons
Why we pick itFamous for its roast duck; unfussy, bustling and a Chinatown-and-Bayswater institution.
Before you book
Go with a group so you can order widely, and ask the waiter what is regional and what the kitchen is proud of. Book the grand rooms, especially for weekend dim sum. And be adventurous past the familiar; the best dishes are often the ones not written in English on the menu.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
A. Wong is our editor's choice: Two Michelin stars and the most ambitious Chinese cooking in London; a genuine destination. A. Wong, Hunan and Min Jiang lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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