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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Chinese 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.
6 restaurants
Chinese Street Food · £ · Chinatown
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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.
Chinese · £ · Holborn
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Shan Xi Yo Po
Giles Coren calls this dish 'imperious' and the essential choice if it’s your first time at Chang’s.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Xi'an Chinese · £ · Holborn
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Braised Pork Rougamo
The restaurant's signature dish—a flaky and meaty Chinese-style sandwich featuring incredibly juicy and tender pork that provides a perfect contrast to the crunch of the bread.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Chinese (Lanzhou) · £ · Bloomsbury
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Papa Noodle
Aptly named 'the star of the show', this eponymous dish features hand-pulled noodles in a rich broth served with beef, radishes, carrots, and a tea-infused egg.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Chinese · £ · Covent Garden
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Stewed Beef La Mian Soup
This bowl of 'soupy goodness' features a broth that is 'thick, tasty and flavourful' with 'tender, well-seasoned' beef brisket and 'bouncy, springy' hand-pulled noodles.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Chinese Street Food · £ · Chinatown
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Chinese Crepe
The quintessential benchmark item, made fresh to order while you watch.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.