A stylish, bustling spot near the British Museum serving exceptionally authentic and boldly spiced Sichuan cuisine.
Ordering Strategy
Portions are massive and generous, so order family-style. Balance the fiery, chili-heavy meats with the sweet, crispy fish-flavored aubergine and plenty of steamed rice.
What to order
Crisp, Sliced Aubergine with Yu Xiang Sauce
Acclaimed by Nick Lander as the 'star of the meal,' these aubergines are noted for having a 'definite sweetness' and being expertly prepared.
Braised Beef Brisket with Bamboo Shoots
Described as the 'perfect dish' for a cold day, this hearty option is served in 'vast quantities' with a 'rich but not heavy sauce' and topped with fresh chilis.
Kung Pao Chicken
An absolute 'revelation' according to Giles Coren, who praised it as a brilliant execution of a dish that is otherwise often 'bastardised.'
Chopped Entrails of Sheep Soup
Part of a category specifically for the 'brave hearted,' this dish offers an authentic taste of traditional ingredients like liver and intestines.
Rabbit Dish
Recommended in the Vittles Chinatown guide as a standout order from the menu.
Offal Soup
Recommended in the Vittles Chinatown guide as a standout order from the menu.
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Giles Coren (90%)
Editorial Weight 59 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 6 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 3 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 0 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.0★ (301 reviews)
Good to know
Booking is highly recommended before 8pm as it gets extremely busy. You may also get a discount for paying in cash.
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- Chilli Cool£79· King's Cross
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