Best Chinese Restaurants in London
From Cantonese dim sum in Chinatown to fiery Sichuan and Hunanese kitchens, London has some of the best Chinese food in Europe. Below are 10 restaurants we recommend checking out, with contact details, opening hours and directions for each one.
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10 Chinese Restaurants in London
1The Sichuan Restaurant
- Address
- 14 City Rd, London EC1Y 2AA
- Phone
- 020 7588 5489
- Website
- thesichuan.co.uk
- Opening hours
Mon–Sun 12-11 pm
2Ping Pong Bow Bells House
- Address
- Bow Bells House, 1 Bread St, London EC4M 9BE
- Phone
- 020 7651 0880
- Website
- pingpongdimsum.com
- Opening hours
Mon–Fri 11:30 am-10:30 pm · Sat 12-10:30 pm · Sun Closed
3Chi Noodle & Wine Bar
- Address
- 5 New Bridge St, London EC4V 6AB
- Phone
- 020 7353 2409
- Website
- chinoodle.com
- Opening hours
Mon–Fri 11:30 am-11 pm · Sat–Sun Closed
4China City Restaurant
- Address
- 50 Woburn Pl, Russell Sq, London WC1H 0JZ
- Phone
- 020 7580 1188
- Website
- chinacitygroup.co.uk
- Opening hours
Mon–Sun 11:30 am-10:30 pm
5Yauatcha City
- Address
- Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS
- Phone
- 020 3817 9888
- Website
- yauatcha.com
- Opening hours
Mon–Sun 11:30 am-10:30 pm
6The Old Street Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 184-186 Old St, London EC1V 9FR
- Phone
- 020 7253 6346
- Website
- theoldstreet.co.uk
- Opening hours
Mon–Wed 12-10 pm · Thu–Sat 12-10:30 pm · Sun Closed
7Imperial China
- Address
- 25a White Bear Yard, Lisle St, London WC2H 7BA
- Phone
- 020 7734 3388
- Website
- imperialchinalondon.com
- Opening hours
Mon–Sun 12-11 pm
8Plum Valley
- Address
- 20 Gerrard St, London W1D 6JQ
- Phone
- 020 7494 4366
- Website
- plumvalley.co.uk
- Opening hours
Mon–Thu 12-11 pm · Fri–Sat 12-11:30 pm · Sun 11:30 am-10:30 pm
9BaoziInn - London Bridge
- Address
- 34-36 Southwark St, London SE1 1TU
- Phone
- 020 8037 5875
- Website
- baoziinn.com
- Opening hours
Mon–Thu 12-10 pm · Fri–Sat 12-11 pm · Sun 12-9:30 pm
10Four Seasons (Wardour Street)
- Address
- 23 Wardour St, London W1D 6PW
- Phone
- 020 7287 9995
- Website
- fs-restaurants.co.uk
- Opening hours
Mon–Sun 12-11 pm
Tips for booking
- Check the Food Hygiene Rating on the Food Standards Agency website.
- Book ahead on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Ask about set lunch menus, which are usually cheaper than dinner.
- Tell staff about allergies: restaurants must give you allergen information.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a meal cost in London?
A two-course meal in a mid-range London restaurant typically costs £25–£45 per person before drinks and service; fine dining can exceed £150.
Is service charge included in London restaurants?
Many restaurants add a discretionary 12.5% service charge. It is optional, and you can ask for it to be removed if service was poor.
Do I need to book?
For popular restaurants and weekend evenings, booking is strongly recommended. Many casual places accept walk-ins.