A legendary Chinatown institution where the service is brusque, the tea arrives instantly, and the Cantonese comfort food is fast, cheap, and cash-only.
Ordering Strategy
Bring cash. If solo, expect to share a table. Don't wait for a smile—speed and efficiency are the goals here.
What to order
Wonton Noodle Soup
Eater London describes it as the only 'truly irreplaceable' version in London, featuring 'questionable dumplings' in a broth that 'fizzes with MSG.'
Roast Duck & BBQ Pork on Rice
A definitive Soho staple; Grace Dent notes that Friday nights in Chinatown have long involved 'crispy duck served over rice' or takeaway 'cold roast duck and soya chicken on rice.'
Salt and Pepper Fried Bean Curd
A critic favorite described as 'pleasingly bland yet fluffy on the inside, scorched on the outside and carpeted in fierce chilli and minced garlic.'
Sliced fish with aubergine on rice
Described by The Guardian as 'rich and meaty,' featuring fish wrapped in batter and 'soft, sticky-skinned aubergine.'
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jonathan Nunn (90%)
Editorial Weight 52 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 6 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 3 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
4 Elite · 0 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
3.5★ (4,200 reviews)
Good to know
Strictly cash only. The service is famously direct (some say rude), which is part of the experience. Great for solo diners.
Locations
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More Cantonese in London
- Three Uncles Camden£89· Camden
- Bun House£76· Soho
- Dim Sum Duck | 点都得£75· King's Cross
- Yi-Ban££74· Canary Wharf
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