A brutalist London landmark reinvented as a culinary destination, anchoring the buzzing Arcade Food Hall on the ground floor and the world-famous Din Tai Fung above.
Ordering Strategy
For Din Tai Fung, book well in advance or prepare to queue for dumplings. For Arcade Food Hall, it's a walk-in friendly digital ordering situation ideal for groups wanting variety (Thai curries, Indonesian street food).
What to order
Xiao Long Bao (Pork Soup Dumplings)
This signature dish 'reinforced its long-standing reputation' with critics, who found each dumpling 'perfectly fashioned with just the right flavours and bounce.'
Noodles paired with silky pork
A featured highlight of the menu's Huaiyang cuisine, these noodles are a substantial and well-regarded choice for those seeking a hearty meal.
Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun
Described as 'irresistible,' these warm and fluffy buns feature a rich custard filling that 'oozes out when cut open.'
Black Sea pide
One of the standout successes at Arcade Food Hall; critics described this specific dish from Oklava as 'delightful' and 'definitely decadent.'
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Nick Harman (80%)
⚠ Grace Dent had reservations
Editorial Weight 40 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 6 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 0 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 5 total signals
Public signal
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Good to know
The building hosts multiple venues: the Arcade Food Hall (ground) and Din Tai Fung (mezzanine). Historical venues VIVI and Paramount are permanently closed. Great views are available from Din Tai Fung's floor-to-ceiling windows.
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