Top Chinese restaurants in London
Top Chinese restaurants in London are proving the fact that likeness and knowledge for Chinese food has grown manifold in a few years. For the Chinese food lover in London, earlier menu use to appear redundant. However, with knowledge about Chinese food, now at least the Chinese food loyalists know about the difference between Sichuan and Hunanese recipes. Hence, many London based Chinese restaurants are now offering a whole gamut of authentic Chinese dishes from all Chinese provinces. The list that follows gives information about some of the Top Chinese restaurants in London.
China Tang
Park Lane
It was primarily all about fried rice and noodles, however, no Chinese food is how the Chinese know it, i.e, in depth known by all. Keeping in mind this development, China Tang, one of the top Chinese restaurants in London bring some authentic Cantonese food right from China mainland. Designed truly for connoisseurs, the restaurant, showcases a collection of Chinese art, both traditional and contemporary. No compromising with its classical recipes and hence a traditional perfect flavor is a promised every time you go there. Its signature dish – Peking Duck has been the same over the years, as a tribute to Chinese kitchen.
Bar Shu
28, Frith Street
One of the finest Sichuanese restaurant in London, Bar Shu is kown for its fiery spicy recipes made from Schiuan pepper and chillies. Apart from the spice, the Schiuan dishes is famous for combining different tastes to get a distinct flavor, making every dish unique in taste. Bar Shu mirrors the traditional methods from the province to bring out some pork, beek , fish, vegetables or even some of the street dishes in authentic Chinese (Schiuanese) flavor.
Hunan
51, Pimlico Road
The uniqueness in Hunan is that the diner doesn’t have to bother about the names on the menu card. All they have to do is inform the waitor about the spice level they can take and if they are allergetic to anything. And then keeping it traditionally Chinese style, the chef brings out a personlised flavor for every guest. The recipes are majorly inspired from Taiwan’s style of cooking. One of the few critic’s choice from the menu is– broth of minced pork with fermented bamboo shoots. The food is carefully complemented by selected wines.
Kai Mayfair
65, South Audley Street
Given the number of accolades and awards it has received, Kai, is also critics’ choice. With its wide and lavish menu, which lists many Chinese dishes from dif
ferent provinces of China, the restaurant promises a delight for Chinese food lovers. Rated as one of the best Chinese restaurants in London, Kai’s signature dish – fish with mushroom is very popular. Why it features at number four here is because of its price.
China Boulevard
1, The Boulevard, Smugglers Way
By the river Thames, China Boulevard, gives a picturesque view and ambience along with some exotic oriental cuisine—in both traditional and innovative cuisine from China. Apart from a-la-carte menu and other occasions, a Chef set menu is specially prepared with great mix of different flavors –seafood, chicken, lamb, fish or vegetables with noodles or rice. The choices in the menu bring taste from different provinces, like –Hong Kong feast, Canton Feast, feat of fibers.
The above list offers information about both, traditional and contemporary Chinese eatries and brings a whole gamut of Chinese gourmet from all the major provinces of China and I am sure this will prove beneficial for Chinese food lovers in London.
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