
Hunan
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Quick info
About Hunan
Hunan is a Chinese restaurant at 51 Pimlico Rd in London, founded in 1982 and run without a menu. Diners tell the kitchen their dietary needs and dislikes, and the team builds the meal from there, serving 12 to 20 courses, mostly small dishes shared across the table. A broth comes first, and the courses that follow include pork cooked in a bag. Handmade noodles arrive with the main. Chilli oil is provided at the table, and a cocktail and wine list sits alongside the food. Lunch is served, and reservations are required.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hand cut noodles, pork cooked in a bag, broth at the start and xiao long bao.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hand cut noodles, pork cooked in a bag, broth at the start and xiao long bao.
Customer Review Summary
The criticism centres on vegetarian and vegan eating and on pricing. One vegetarian pair who had emailed ahead about dietary needs received a first course with oyster sauce, then waited a long time for noodles that arrived oily, and felt they were served mostly lotus root, tofu and four pieces of cold mushroom. Another found the vegan dishes less varied, with rice arriving at the end of the meal, and called the wine prices ludicrous.
Customer Review Summary
The criticism centres on vegetarian and vegan eating and on pricing. One vegetarian pair who had emailed ahead about dietary needs received a first course with oyster sauce, then waited a long time for noodles that arrived oily, and felt they were served mostly lotus root, tofu and four pieces of cold mushroom. Another found the vegan dishes less varied, with rice arriving at the end of the meal, and called the wine prices ludicrous.
Featured reviews
- Sarah Day
“I was taken here as a surprise for lunch today for my birthday and I can honestly say I was blown away. Richard who was looking after us really impressed me from start to finish. He was truly wonderful and made the experience incredible. The food was amazing - and I loved how they asked if there was anything I didn’t like and Richard made sure I had dishes that he knew I would enjoy. I can honestly say the hand cut noodles were out of this world! Will 100% be back in the near future, and thank you to all the chefs, Richard and his team! 5*”
- David Scaff
“Incredible experience at lunch. Each dish was perfectly portioned and well timed. A truly enjoyable meal”
- Olena Ostrovskaa
“Today was a very special day for our family. Our grandmother came to visit us in London, and we wanted to show her a restaurant that truly deserves the highest recommendations. From the moment we arrived, everything was amazing. The food, the atmosphere, and especially the kindness and professionalism of the whole team made this experience unforgettable. Seeing our grandmother happy and impressed meant so much to us. A huge thank you to everyone working here for making our day so special. The warm welcome, outstanding service, and wonderful emotions will stay with us for a long time. This is definitely one of the best restaurants in London, and we will be happy to come back again!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
- Mario Maccario
“Very nice authentic fine dining chinese restaurant in London. The set menu consists of many small courses, all delicious and very well presented and served! Personnel is very nice and proactive and atmosphere very good! Recommended and also very good value.”
- Prof Bob
“We had a great time at Hunan, with a buzzy lively atmosphere. The meat/fish courses were tasty and varied. The vegan dishes were a little disappointing with less variation. The order of dish arrival was odd, with a lovely bowl of rice appearing at the end of the meal. Wine prices were so ludicrous it spoiled the experience a little as we had to stick to one of the few ‘cheaper’ £50 a bottle wines.”
Hours
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Founded in 1982, Hunan is famous for not having a menu. Diners don't choose, they just tell their dietary requirements, we then do the rest. The result is a unique menu, tailored towards your preference. We serve 12-20 courses, most of them are small, tapas sized dishes.”
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Small plates
- Dessert
- Table service
- Offerings· 5
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Atmosphere· 3
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Chinese restaurants near Hunan
- Wok And Fire (Halal)4.56080.6 mi
egg noodles, halal fried rice, rice noodles with seafood
- Shan Shui Social4.74380.6 mi
salted egg prawns, roast duck, crispy wontons
- Chai Wu4.46290.8 mi
dim sum platter, scallop dumplings, sushi rolls
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunan | 4.5674 | — | hand cut noodles, pork cooked in a bag, broth at the start |
| Wok And Fire (Halal) | 4.5608 | 0.6 mi | egg noodles, halal fried rice, rice noodles with seafood |
| Shan Shui Social | 4.7438 | 0.6 mi | salted egg prawns, roast duck, crispy wontons |
| Chai Wu | 4.4629 | 0.8 mi | dim sum platter, scallop dumplings, sushi rolls |
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