A cult-favorite, cash-only Cantonese joint in King's Cross where hour-long queues are justified by silky cheung fun and impeccable dumplings served in a no-frills setting.
Ordering Strategy
Arrive at least 15-30 minutes before opening to mitigate the inevitable queue. Bring cash (cards not accepted) and order the roast meats and cheung fun immediately as they sell out.
What to order
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.
Roast Duck
The namesake dish is 'beautifully cooked' and 'homely' according to The Good Food Guide; it is a substantial, generous helping that critics say vanishes quickly from plates.
Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)
Referred to as 'Shanghai dumplings in soup' by The Good Food Guide, these are praised for being 'seasoned beautifully' with a 'great depth of flavour'.
Prawn Wontons with House-made Salad Cream
A 'dazzling' dish and 'throwback to old Hong Kong' that serves as a unique, nostalgic highlight according to The Good Food Guide.
What to skip
More in King's Cross
- Roti KingMalaysian · £84
- SupawanSouthern Thai · ££82
- Itadaki ZenJapanese / Vegan · £82
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: D Rimbault (90%)
Editorial Weight 56 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 4 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 1 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.1★ (1,800 reviews)
Good to know
Strictly no bookings; cash only; expect a noisy, fast-paced environment and a queue that often stretches an hour down Pentonville Road.
Locations
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