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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Cantonese restaurants in Central London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Cantonese by neighbourhood
4 restaurants
Cantonese · £ · Chinatown
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Macau-style Baked Pork Chop Rice
Described as a 'must' for the 'ultimate Cha Chaan Teng experience,' this dish is a hallmark of their Hong Kong Western-influenced menu.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Cantonese · £ · Soho
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Pig Bun (Char Siu)
The signature savoury bun; fluffy dough filled with sticky, fatty BBQ pork belly. The popular char siu bun will still be on the menu.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Cantonese · £ · King's Cross
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Prawn Cheung Fun
Described as a 'non-negotiable order' by The Infatuation and a benchmark for the kitchen's skill, though some reviewers note the rice noodles are on the thicker, 'coarser' side compared to more refined versions.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Cantonese · £ · Chinatown
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Wonton Noodle Soup
Eater London describes it as the only 'truly irreplaceable' version in London, featuring 'questionable dumplings' in a broth that 'fizzes with MSG.'
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.