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RESTAURANTS IN CHINATOWN

A world of flavour waiting to be discovered across generations of restaurants that sit alongside cult favourites, trending

A TABLE OF DISCOVERY

Come for a quick bowl of noodles and find yourself staying for dessert, whether you're seeking a dim sum breakfast or 3am dumplings paired with karaoke. Go beyond the familiar and explore the incredible breadth of South and Southeast Asian cuisines lining the streets of Chinatown London.

Chinatown restaurants allow your senses to be immersed and tastebuds transported, from the bustling street food of Bangkok to Hong-Kong café culture, book somewhere new, revisit an old favourite or simply follow the queue that catches your attention.

FEATURED RESTAURANTS

CHINESE

KUNG FU NOODLE

Inspired by noodle traditions of north-west China, paired with rich broths, slow-cooked meats and chilli oil, alongside street food favourites
VIETNAMESE

PHO & BUN

Simmered overnight for 18 hours, this Pho is one to not miss. Bringing the fresh, fragrant flavours of Vietnamese cooking to the heart of the West End
SICHUAN

NOODLE & BEER

Big bowls and bold flavours, Noodle & Beer brings the heat with punchy flavours paired with an ice-cold beer
CHINESE

SONG HE LOU

Centuries of Suzhou cooking, served in Chinatown, indulge in their signature sweet-and-sour squirrel-shaped bass & rice-based desserts

YOUR GUIDE TO

RESTAURANTS IN CHINATOWN

Eat your way around one of London's most exciting dining neighbourhoods, from new concepts to generations-old institutions. Read our guides for expert advice on where to start

EAT & DRINK

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.
EAT & DRINK

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.

BROWSE BY CUISINE

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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