Unapologetically bold, fiery, and authentic Chongqing cuisine served in famously generous sharing portions.
Ordering Strategy
Bring a group to tackle one of the massive signature sharing pots (like the braised chicken or seabass), and balance the intense heat with lighter, cooling sides like the steamed fish cakes or cold glass noodles.
What to order
Fried crispy pork
One of the starters that Giles Coren noted "hit the spot" in a menu he described as "brilliant" and "exciting."
Spicy braised chicken sharing pot
A legendary £52 dish served in a tureen "no smaller than my car" that could feasibly "feed ten" people; Giles Coren called it the "cheapest thing I’d ever eaten" due to its sheer scale.
Sliced whelks with chilli
A specific recommendation from the "Chinese-for-the-Chinese" menu that reviewers found to be a highlight among the starters.
Fried Chicken
Recommended in the Vittles Chinatown guide as a standout order from the menu.
Sea Bass
Recommended in the Vittles Chinatown guide as a standout order from the menu.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Giles Coren (90%)
Editorial Weight 62 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 6 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 9 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 2 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.4★ (1,600 reviews)
Good to know
They do not tone down the spice for Western palates—expect intense, numbing 'mala' heat. Portions are massive, so order conservatively unless you want plenty of leftovers.
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