Chinese
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One Plate
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would it seek out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Hainanese Chicken Rice Decor: Modern Service: Charming. Which is doubly surprising considering it’s a Chinese restaurant Other thoughts: Walk-in only. No card payment; cash and bank transfer only. There is also a hidden seating area at the back,…
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Nice Spice 百味小廚, Bristol
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Roast Duck Decor: Modern hawker store Service: Quick and rushed, as you would expect Other thoughts: The restaurant was packed by 6.30pm on a Friday, and the clientele 100% Asian that night. The Roast Duck and Crispy Pork…
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Dim Sum Library, Covent Garden
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes, but only for the wagyu beef puffs Standout dish(es): Wagyu beef puff Decor: Upscale dim sum restaurant Service: Rushed, poor timing Other thoughts: Disappointing given the hype due to low quality:price ratio. The xiao long bao wrappers were too thick, and the…
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HOKO Hong Kong Cafe
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Scallion soy sauce noodles + Char siu Decor: Asian hawker store Service: Quick and rushed, as you would expect Other thoughts: You need to make your decisions up front at the order displays in reception. Would recommend going…
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Wee Buddha
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): Apparently their curry but wouldn’t recommend Decor: The downstairs looks like a traditional pub, while the upstairs has hints of an Asian theme. Service: Good enough but not very friendly Other thoughts: Completely westernised food despite the Hong Kong ownership.…
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Lamien, Madrid
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern minimalist Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide, but extremely disappointing. Dish(es) savoured New Year’s Eve Menu 2025 €60 Crisp romaine lettuce drizzled with a delicate sesame dressing Oriental vegetable melange paired with a velvety sweet pea puree…
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Loon Fung Cantonese Restaurant, Glasgow
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Congee Decor: Upmarket Chinese restaurant Service: Good Other thoughts: Decent dim sum. Would avoid Three Kind of Roast as drenched in sauce and too salty. The cheese-filled dumpling squirts, so beware! Dish(es) savoured King Prawn Cheung Fun Turnip…
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Imperial Palace
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Upmarket Chinese restaurant Service: Good Other thoughts: Restaurant located on top of Matthew’s Foods (Asian supermarket) Dish(es) savoured Grilled Turnip Paste King Prawn Cheung Fun Prawn Chives Dumplings Pork & Prawn Dumplings Char Siu Bun Chinese…
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Pearl Liang
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Dim sum Decor: Upscale oriental Service: Good, quick Other thoughts: Located in the amphitheatre Dish(es) savoured Pan fried turnip cake King’s scallop shu mai Honey roasted pork bun Mini sticky rice with mix meat in lotus leaf King…
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DanDan London Bridge
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern minimalist Service: Attentive. Disproportionate table: staff ratio. Other thoughts: New opening in London Bridge. Surprisingly bland even after adding chilli oil. Dish(es) savoured Lanzhou beef noodle with extra marinated egg Price Final bill: £16 for one main…
