Master Wei
Master Wei in Holborn. Source: The Independent
- Google Star: 4.4 ★
- Category: Shaanxi / Xi’an Hot Dinners
- Why it is best: Chef Guirong Wei delivers unmatched, authentic Shaanxi street food. Her hand-pulled biang biang noodles and spicy, aromatic roujiamo pork burgers are widely celebrated across London’s food scene. Hot Dinners+ 1
- Web: https://master-wei.com
- Email: info@master-wei.com
- Tel: +44 20 7209 6888
- Reservation Link: https://master-wei.com/contact-us
2. Hunan
Hunan Restaurant in Pimlico. Source: Secret London
- Google Star: 4.5 ★
- Category: Hunanese & Regional
- Why it is best: A iconic Pimlico institution with no set menu. Guests simply share dietary preferences, and chef Mr. Peng crafts a bespoke sequence of 12–18 fiery, flavor-packed courses. Hot Dinners
- Web: https://www.hunanlondon.com Luxury Restaurant Guide
- Email: reservations@hunanlondon.com www.hunanlondon.com
- Tel: +44 20 7730 5712 www.hunanlondon.com
- Reservation Link: https://www.hunanlondon.com/booking www.hunanlondon.com
3. Silk Road
Silk Road in Camberwell. Source: Time Out
- Google Star: 4.5 ★
- Category: Xinjiang / North-Western
- Why it is best: A legendary Camberwell local favorite serving punchy Silk Road flavors. Famous for its cumin-crusted lamb skewers, hand-pulled belt noodles, and rich big plate chicken stews.
- Web: https://silkroadlondon.has.restaurant
- Email: info@silkroadlondon.com
- Tel: +44 20 7703 4832
- Reservation Link: https://silkroadlondon.has.restaurant/contact
4. Min Jiang
Min Jiang at Royal Garden Hotel. Source: Min Jiang
- Google Star: 4.5 ★
- Category: Beijing / Sichuan
- Why it is best: Situated on the 10th floor overlooking Kensington Gardens, Min Jiang serves legendary, wood-fired Beijing duck carved tableside in two meticulously prepared, unforgettable courses.
- Web: https://www.minjiang.co.uk Min Jiang
- Email: reservations@minjiang.co.uk Min Jiang
- Tel: +44 20 7361 1988 Min Jiang
- Reservation Link: https://www.minjiang.co.uk/en/contact.html
5. A.Wong
A.Wong in Victoria. Source: www.awong.co.uk
- Google Star: 4.6 ★
- Category: Modern Pan-Regional Chinese
- Why it is best: Chef Andrew Wong holds two Michelin stars for his analytical celebration of China’s 14 international borders, offering elevated dim sum by day and immersive regional tasting menus by night.
- Web: https://www.awong.co.uk
- Email: info@awong.co.uk
- Tel: +44 20 7828 8931
- Reservation Link: https://www.awong.co.uk/reservations
6. Four Seasons (Queensway)
Four Seasons Roast Duck. Source: www.fs-restaurants.co.uk
- Google Star: 4.2 ★
- Category: Cantonese
- Why it is best: Widely hailed as serving some of the finest roast duck in London. The Cantonese roasting technique creates crisp skin, tender meat, and a rich, secret-recipe soy sauce blend.
- Web: https://www.fs-restaurants.co.uk Four Seasons
- Email: info@fs-restaurants.co.uk Four Seasons
- Tel: +44 20 7229 4320 Four Seasons
- Reservation Link: https://www.fs-restaurants.co.uk/queensway Four Seasons
7. Taste of Chongqing
Taste of Chongqing in Bloomsbury. Source: Taste of Chongqing
- Google Star: 4.5 ★ cqcuisine.com
- Category: Sichuan / Chongqing cqcuisine.com
- Why it is best: Unapologetically authentic mala flavors, showcasing the tingling heat of Sichuan peppercorns. Famous for signature Chongqing noodles, grilled fish, and aromatic, fiery Jianghu-style stir-fries.
- Web: https://cqcuisine.com cqcuisine.com
- Email: cqcuisine@gmail.com cqcuisine.com
- Tel: +44 20 7631 0888 cqcuisine.com
- Reservation Link: https://cqcuisine.com/contact-us/ cqcuisine.com
8. Murger Han
Murger Han in Mayfair. Source: Time Out
- Google Star: 4.3 ★
- Category: Shaanxi Manhattan Mandarin
- Why it is best: Famous for bringing authentic Xi’an street staples to central London. Known for crisp flatbread murgers filled with braised meats and ultra-long Biang Biang noodles pulled to perfection. Manhattan Mandarin
- Web: https://www.murgerhan.com
- Email: info@murgerhan.com
- Tel: +44 20 7734 8288
- Reservation Link: https://www.murgerhan.com/booking
9. Plum Valley
Plum Valley in Chinatown. Source: plumvalley.co.uk
- Google Star: 4.1 ★
- Category: Cantonese / Dim Sum
- Why it is best: A stylish Chinatown destination offering sleek multi-story dining. It elevates classic Cantonese dim sum and regional seafood with contemporary presentation and an inviting outdoor terrace.
- Web: https://plumvalley.co.uk
- Email: info@plumvalley.co.uk
- Tel: +44 20 7494 4366 Plum Valley
- Reservation Link: https://plumvalley.co.uk/contact-us/
10. Xi’an Impression
Xi’an Impression near Emirates Stadium. Source: Yumtini
- Google Star: 4.4 ★
- Category: Shaanxi Manhattan Mandarin
- Why it is best: A cozy Highbury gem located opposite Emirates Stadium. It sparked London’s obsession with Xi’an cooking, serving mouthwatering hand-pulled noodles, cold liangpi, and delicate open-ended potstickers. Manhattan Mandarin
- Web: https://xianimpression.co.uk
- Email: info@xianimpression.co.uk
- Tel: +44 20 3441 0191
- Reservation Link: https://xianimpression.co.uk