A legendary, no-frills Chinatown stalwart offering highly authentic Cantonese dim sum alongside famously brusque service.
Ordering Strategy
Go with a group to share multiple baskets, but make sure you arrive comfortably before 5pm, as that is when the dim sum service officially ends.
What to order
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns)
Consistently hailed as 'fabulously wonderful,' these buns are described as 'little clouds' that taste like 'sweet cloudy goodness' with a savory meat filling.
Beef Tendon in Yellow Bean
A more substantial and savory highlight with a 'great melting texture' and a 'rich taste of the yellow bean' that stands out for its flavor depth.
Monk’s dumplings
An intriguing vegetarian option often ordered out of curiosity ('vegetables if you’re wondering') that serves as a solid alternative to the meat-heavy classics.
Tripe
Recommended in the Vittles Chinatown guide as a standout order from the menu.
Fried Wontons
Recommended in the Vittles Chinatown guide as a standout order from the menu.
What to skip
More in Chinatown
- Noodle and BeerSichuan Chinese · ££82
- Cafe TPTCantonese · £81
- C&R CafeMalaysian · £79
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Vittles (80%)
Editorial Weight 47 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 3 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 1 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.0★ (1,600 reviews)
Good to know
The food is authentic but the atmosphere is famously sterile with matter-of-fact service. Avoid ordering alcohol here, as reviewers note the canned beers are heavily overpriced.
Locations
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
Feedback
Spot something off?
If a recommendation feels outdated, the map is wrong, or there is something that would make this page more useful, send it through.