Cuisine Guide

Mid Range — Best Chinese in East London

Discover handpicked Chinese restaurants in East 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
Xi Home Dumplings Bay

Northern Chinese · ££ · Spitalfields

87Signal

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Jade Lobster Dumplings

A signature standout resembling a green cabbage leaf, described by critics as an absolute winning dish packed with fresh, meaty lobster that lives up to the social media hype.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Lucky & Joy

Regional Chinese · ££ · Clapton

85Signal

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Cold Sesame Noodles

Described as 'the proverbial steel fist in the velvet glove,' these are slippery, nutty, and buttery with a building chilli heat that critics insist you 'have to order.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
My Old Place

Chinese · ££ · Spitalfields

71Signal

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Pork Dumplings

Handmade on-site by a specialist in a side booth, these dumplings feature a thick, hearty pastry that stands up to boiling and a savory, 'piping hot' filling.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

4
New Beijing

Northern Chinese & Sichuan · ££ · Limehouse

70Signal

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Hot and Sour Soup

Described as a 'nostalgic embrace' that 'truly surpasses' expectations by evoking the genuine comfort of 'Beijing's bustling street vendors.'

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

5
Jiāonest

Chongqing Chinese · ££ · Haggerston

69Signal

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Duck Duck Rice Toast

This signature dish consists of three deep-fried, sando-style slabs so delicious they'll have you "contemplating another round," though reviewers warn that portions are already quite generous.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
Chew Fun

Chinese · ££ · Spitalfields

69Signal

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Classic Guilin Rice Noodles (Dry-Mixed)

The Infatuation identifies these as the 'ones to get,' specifically recommending the dry-mixed style over the soup to ensure the chewy texture of the noodles and the punchy gravy aren't 'watered down.'

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
YUN Cross Bridge Rice Noodles

Yunnan Chinese · ££ · Shoreditch

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Yun Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles

Regarded as a signature dish that is 'legit,' this benchmark meal helps transport diners to the 'rich culinary landscape of Yunnan' with authentic flavors.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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