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Cheap Eats in Chinatown

Discover handpicked cheap eats in Chinatown, 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.

7 restaurants

1
Cafe TPT

Cantonese · £ · Chinatown

81Signal

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Macau-style Baked Pork Chop Rice

Described as a 'must' for the 'ultimate Cha Chaan Teng experience,' this dish is a hallmark of their Hong Kong Western-influenced menu.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
C&R Cafe

Malaysian · £ · Chinatown

79Signal

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Singapore Laksa

Universally praised as one of the best in town, goes "straight to the top of my laksa list" with "fire and softness and a big slap of umami."

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Chinese Tapas House

Chinese Street Food · £ · Chinatown

75Signal

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Jianbing

Described by enthusiasts as a 'must-try' Chinese crepe, this signature dish is crisped up on a griddle and offers a 'symphony of flavors' with a robust spiciness.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Wong Kei

Cantonese · £ · Chinatown

71Signal

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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.'

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

5
Good Friend

Taiwanese · £ · Chinatown

70Signal

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Popcorn Chicken

A "proper fistful of nuggety bits" that are fried to order, this is the viral, bite-sized benchmark for Taiwanese fried chicken.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
Ji Xiang Bao Zi

Fujianese · £ · Chinatown

67Signal

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Oyster Cake (海蛎油饼)

Often described as a 'golden flying saucer of joy', this is the undisputed star of the menu. It is a crispy, golden-brown snack packed with oysters, prawns, seaweed, cabbage, and bean sprouts.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
Lin Lin Crepes

Chinese Street Food · £ · Chinatown

60Signal

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Chinese Crepe

The quintessential benchmark item, made fresh to order while you watch.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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