Cuisine Guide

Date Night — Best Cantonese in Central London

Discover handpicked Cantonese restaurants in Central London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

9 restaurants

1
Four Seasons

Cantonese · ££ · Chinatown

74Signal

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Roast Duck (Boneless)

The skin is dark lacquered, with the fat rendered and meat so soft and sensuous it feels braised; it sits in a moat of sweet-savoury liquor that critics say could be sipped neat as a restorative.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

2
Old Town 97

Cantonese · ££ · Chinatown

73Signal

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Stir-Fried Duck in Black Bean Sauce

The entire duck section of the menu is a reliable go-to, and this is a standout winner.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

3
Gold Mine

Cantonese · ££ · Soho

70Signal

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Cantonese Roast Duck

Universally cited as the signature dish; known for its juicy meat, crispy skin, and sweet soy sauce. Also reviewers mention 'Excellent Cantonese roast duck' and 'Some of the best Chinese roast duck'.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

4
Canton Element

Cantonese · ££ · Holborn

69Signal

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Selection of dim sum

Reviewers note the dumplings are 'thin and delicate' with 'correctly cooked prawns,' specifically highlighting the har gau and scallop and prawn shui mai.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

5
Mama Li

Cantonese · ££ · City of London

68Signal

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Three Meat Combo

The restaurant is famed for its succulent Cantonese roast meat dishes, which are authentic family recipes prepared in-house using time-honoured roasting methods.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
New Loon Fung

Cantonese / Dim Sum · ££ · Chinatown

66Signal

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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.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
Baba Tang

Cantonese · ££ · King's Cross

60Signal

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Handmade Dim Sum

Freshly crafted daily on-site, with favorites like prawn dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and cheung fun highly praised.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Come Back In

Cantonese · ££ · King's Cross

60Signal

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Radish and Beef Flank Stew

A comforting, tender, and flavorful homestyle benchmark highlighted across multiple reviews.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

9
Plum Valley

Cantonese · ££ · Chinatown

59Signal

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Roasted Pork Cheung Fun

Silky and glossy, this dish is so highly regarded it made The Infatuation's 'Best Cheung Fun in London' list.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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