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CUISINES OF CHINATOWN

Chinatown London is a melting pot of Asian culinary traditions, beyond its iconic Chinese restaurants, the neighbourhood brings together an exciting variety of East and Southeast Asian cuisines, each with its own distinctive ingredients, cooking techniques and cultural influences.

A NEIGHBOURHOOD OF ENDLESS CUISINE DISCOVERY

From the bold spices of Sichuan cooking and the delicate flavours of Japanese cuisine to fragrant Vietnamese pho, sizzling Korean barbecue and the vibrant street food of Thailand, Chinatown London is a melting pot of Asian culinary traditions.

Explore everything from Taiwanese dumplings and Malaysian laksa to Korean fried chicken, Japanese sushi and comforting bowls of Chinese hand-pulled noodles, alongside contemporary dining concepts putting a fresh spin on traditional favourites. Whether you're discovering a new cuisine, revisiting a much-loved dish or looking for the best Asian restaurants in Chinatown London, there's an incredible world of flavours to explore in just a few streets.

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23 VENUES

CANTONESE

Delicious dim sum & roast meats, Cantonese cuisine is woven into Chinatown's story, with generations of restaurants to uncover
11 VENUES

JAPANESE

From steaming bowls of late-night ramen to freshly prepared sushi, discover quick noodle stops to casual izakaya-style dining
6 VENUES

KOREAN

Get together for sizzling Korean BBQ or crispy fried chicken, expect bold flavours & plenty of energy with street-food & group dining
2 VENUES

VIETNAMESE

Famous for steaming bowls of pho & crispy bánh mì, discover Vietnamese dishes with punchy herbs, spice, sweetness & citrus
16 VENUES

SICHUAN

Bringing serious heat to Chinatown, known for its signature combination of chilli & Sichuan peppercorn with noodles, hot pots & more
7 VENUES

TAIWANESE

Explore the island's foodie favourites from slow-braised meats & rich noodle broths to crisp street-food snacks, bubble teas & cult-desserts
5 VENUES

HONG KONG-STYLE

A blend of tradition, innovation & global influence, uncover this distinctive dining culture
10 VENUES

MALAYSIAN & SINGAPOREAN

Made for exploring, dive into fragrant bowls of laksa, coconut-rich nasi lemak, alongside fiery sambals, satay and spiced curries
3 VENUES

SHANGHAINESE

Rooted in culinary traditions of Shanghai & wider Jiangnan region, known for its rich, nuanced flavours with a balance of sweet & savoury
3 VENUES

THAI

The interplay of heat, sweet, sour & fragrance makes every mouthful hit differently, bringing street-food & home-cooking together
1 VENUE

INDIAN

From the flavours of Kolkata to the royal kitchens of Mughlai, expect spiced curries, fragrant biryanis & dishes designed to be shared
1 VENUE

Filipino

Blending the traditions and flavours of more than 7,000 islands, from vibrant ube & pandan desserts to smoky grills & slow-cooked adobo
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BEST GROUP DINING SPOTS

Bring everyone to the table with Chinatown’s restaurants made for group dining, whether it’s a birthday, big celebration or long-overdue catch-up, gather your crowd & make a night of it.
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HALAL DINING IN CHINATOWN

Discover halal dining in Chinatown, with restaurants serving flavours from across Asia and plenty of options for your next meal out, explore halal-friendly places to eat in the heart of the West End.

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