China Palace

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  Maggie

  ·1 month ago

  “This is a restaurant i come frequently. Good catch! Updated with the correct dish and promo details: Highlights & Standout Dishes * Char Siu Pineapple Buns (菠蘿叉燒包): Golden, beautifully cracked pastry crust topped with sesame seeds. The soft bread holds a rich, savory-sweet BBQ pork filling with an ideal balance of glaze and texture. * Soy Sauce Chicken on Rice (醬油雞飯 / 豉油雞飯): Tender, succulent soy sauce chicken with glossy skin over a bed of steamed rice, topped with fragrant ginger-scallion sauce and fresh bok choy—an incredible value at just £8 during their promotion! * Crispy Roast Pork Belly (燒腩仔): Generous, thick-cut slices featuring a light, crackling skin and balanced layers of fat and lean meat, served with traditional dipping sauce. * Stir-Fried Morning Glory / Water Spinach (通菜): Crisp water spinach wok-tossed with garlic and chili, providing a fresh, vibrant crunch to balance the richer dishes. * Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá): Bold, dark-roast coffee served over ice in a mason jar with rich sweetened condensed milk settled at the bottom. Overall Experience China Palace delivers a classic Cantonese dim sum and roast selection in a traditional setting. Portions are generous, the £8 promo on the soy sauce chicken rice is an exceptional deal, and the menu blends rich savory classics seamlessly with refreshing drinks and sides.”

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  Lucas Chan

  ·1 month ago

  “Really enjoyed my visit here. Staff were friendly and attentive the whole time, and the food was genuinely delicious — every dish came out fresh, well-cooked, and full of flavour. Nothing to complain about. Will definitely be back!”

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  MW

  ·2 months ago

  “Authentic dim sum, with friendly service. Love the shrimp dumplings and rice roll. Dessert is amazing too - we had tapioca pearl with fresh mango and grapefruit, highly recommend. Air conditioning is perfect too for the summer. Thanks for the great hospitality by Jack.”

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  Chanel Dowe-Harris

  ·5 months ago

  “My friends and I had an amazing time celebrating my birthday! We were pleasantly surprised to see how many songs they had for karaoke, and the food was equally delicious! A special thank you to Goda and Rimsha, who both were absolutely lovely and attentive throughout the service, and ensured we had everything we needed. We highly recommend visiting!”

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  Prissy E.

  ·6 months ago

  “We booked China Palace Excel for a birthday celebration. The starters were very tasty, we had the spring rolls, grilled Shanghai dumplings, salt and pepper battered king prawns and salt and pepper battered squid with chilli and garlic. These were all divine! The mains were just okay and nothing special in my opinion, the Singapore fried rice had way too much curry powder and oil which was a bit off putting. The other meals had too much soy sauce. The half roasted duck was okay but I’ve definitely had better, it wasn’t well seasoned and slightly dry. In all the meal was okay, I would definitely go back just for the starters! It’s definitely budget friendly as the total meal with drinks cost £186 for 5 people so came to a total of £37 each. And we even had a lot of leftovers. I like that they don’t add service charge and you have the option to tip when paying. We went on a Sunday so it wasn’t busy at all with lots of free tables. I would say that it would have been nice to get complimentary prawn crackers or fortune cookies as that is something we get when we visit other restaurants. This will be a nice touch to boost service.”

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  Viktors Jesjmans

  ·7 months ago

  “Well, the place itself is in a pretty good location, and there were quite a lot of people, but judging by what I saw and felt, it was a bit uncomfortable. One of the main factors was the constant noise of dishes, the clatter of carts carrying dishes, and the completely unprofessional etiquette of the staff who work with customers. One girl approached us, then another, then a third. If you start serving a table, you must serve it until the end. But it turns out that one comes, the second leaves, the third asks again, and the others don't understand. What did we order? And what didn't we order Most of the staff are, of course, Indian and Pakistani. Some of the guys have nails like women, not only do they have them. They're also dirty, but that's half the problem—there's dirt on the floor. And that's unacceptable. I don't know how things work anymore. Or how it works. I understand that maybe there were a lot of customers all day, but I also work in marketing and serve people, and cleanliness and the cleanliness of the people who serve you—you work with food—should be at a high level, especially for such food. We paid quite a lot. Although the price and taste of the food aren't worth it. But in any case, my friend invited me, and in any case, we're not saying we ate badly or didn't like it, but there are nuances that shouldn't exist. If you're collecting dishes, you should do it quietly so others can hear them. Otherwise, it turns out that all your employees act as if you work in some village or on some farm where there's background noise. This is normal. I came to eat and I wanted to rest, but with all that noise It was also noticeable that one of the employees had an arm injury, which was in a cast and some bandages. I don't think she should be working. Even if she wasn't seriously injured. She should be somewhere outside the counter, because we don't understand what kind of injury it is. Maybe she has a cut or is bleeding. And on the other hand, if she brings something hot, she might drop it because her hand doesn't hold it 100%”

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  Thomas Siu

  ·8 months ago

  “Proper Cantonese yum cha, perfect for weekends. Great location with easy parking and very close to the DLR, which makes weekend visits super convenient. The menu has clear photos with both Chinese and English, so ordering is straightforward even if you’re not familiar with all the dishes. We had all the classics — har gow, cheung fun, char siu bao, turnip cake and pork congee — everything tasted traditional and comforting, just like proper old-school yum cha. Spacious venue, relaxed atmosphere and ideal for family gatherings. Definitely a solid spot for Cantonese dim sum in London.”

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  Huang Kexin

  ·9 months ago

  “Great Hong Kong–style dim sum with a pleasant and comfortable environment. The taro one is a must-try — very tasty and full of flavour. Portions are generous, ingredients feel high quality, and everything we ordered was delicious. Definitely worth a visit near ExCeL.”

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  CC Xu

  ·10 months ago

  “I came here after work to check out the famous China Palace, and honestly—it lives up to its bold name! For anyone living around the Isle of Dogs/Canary Wharf area, this place is super convenient. One stop on the DLR and you’re basically at the door of this long-standing Cantonese restaurant. 🍲 Beef Brisket Claypot Absolutely amazing. The beef is slow-cooked until perfectly tender with just the right balance of lean and fatty pieces. The sauce is richly flavoured and goes so well with rice—I could easily finish two bowls. 🥗 Jellyfish & Shredded Chicken Salad My friend wanted something seafood-related and recommended this. Refreshing, crunchy jellyfish paired with tender chicken—light, tasty, and such a great starter. Zero disappointment here.”

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  Milly

  ·10 months ago

  “Classic old-school Cantonese banquet restaurant vibes. The dining hall is huge with tons of seating, and there’s even a stage with the traditional dragon-and-phoenix backdrop. The big round tables instantly reminded me of attending wedding banquets back in the day. 🥟 Dim Sum Great variety. All the fried items we tried were really good — the char siu puff was crispy without being greasy, the taro croquette was crunchy outside and creamy inside, and the beancurd roll had a nice crisp shell with plenty of filling. 🍜 Beef Ho Fun (Dry-fried) The dry-fried beef ho fun was excellent: strong wok hei, tender beef, and every strand of noodle coated in a fragrant, savory sauce. One of the standout dishes.”

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