
Master Li
“An extensive menu of Sichuan-style Chinese cuisine with lunch specials in a traditional setting.”
Quick info
About Master Li
Master Li is a Chinese restaurant in London, at 15 Kenway Rd, with an all-you-can-eat spicy hot pot and mala dry pot buffet where diners mix and match their own items. The à la carte menu runs to 222 dishes and centres on Sichuan-style cooking. Among them are Sweet And Sour Pork Slices and Northeastern-Style Crispy Pork Pieces with a savoury sauce. Vegetarian choices include Candied Sweet Potato. Lunch specials are also on offer, so the buffet and the full menu give two ways to order depending on how much you want to choose for yourself.
Menu & Prices
222 dishes · mains £3–43- Imperial Chef Homemade Braised Pork Belly + Rice + Coke£25.88
- Free Rice£3.80
- Sweet And Sour Pork Slices£17.38
- Northeastern-Style Crispy Pork Pieces [Savoury Sauce]£16.28
- Candied Sweet Potato [V]£14.08
- Stir-Fried Potato, Aubergine &Pepper [Dongbei Style][V]£15.18
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork belly, all-you-can-eat hot pot, beef fillet and lamb with cumin.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork belly, all-you-can-eat hot pot, beef fillet and lamb with cumin.
Customer Review Summary
The all-you-can-eat mala dry pot and spicy soup hot pot draw the most praise. Diners like mixing and matching and describe fresh ingredients and bold flavours. The beef fillet is singled out as huge, tender and juicy. Close behind are the pork belly dishes, one braised and one twice-cooked, and the lamb, from ribs to lamb with cumin seeds that one diner calls very soft. Others mention the aubergine with minced pork, grilled fish, lotus root slices and tang yuan filled with sesame and sugar. Two reviewers praise generous portions, and others describe the staff as friendly and the place as clean. One more critical reviewer found most dishes beyond the braised pork belly badly made. They cite a gloopy sauce on the sweet and sour ribs, a thick doughy batter on the sweet and sour pork and spicy chicken, too much soda in the beef and cumin, and soggy beef noodles. Two reviewers find the dry pot a bit salty and suggest telling staff to go easy on the salt.
Customer Review Summary
The all-you-can-eat mala dry pot and spicy soup hot pot draw the most praise. Diners like mixing and matching and describe fresh ingredients and bold flavours. The beef fillet is singled out as huge, tender and juicy. Close behind are the pork belly dishes, one braised and one twice-cooked, and the lamb, from ribs to lamb with cumin seeds that one diner calls very soft. Others mention the aubergine with minced pork, grilled fish, lotus root slices and tang yuan filled with sesame and sugar. Two reviewers praise generous portions, and others describe the staff as friendly and the place as clean. One more critical reviewer found most dishes beyond the braised pork belly badly made. They cite a gloopy sauce on the sweet and sour ribs, a thick doughy batter on the sweet and sour pork and spicy chicken, too much soda in the beef and cumin, and soggy beef noodles. Two reviewers find the dry pot a bit salty and suggest telling staff to go easy on the salt.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Every dish was full of character, with authentic flavours and generous portions. If you’re looking for bold, comforting and authentic Chinese cuisine in London, Master Li is definitely worth a visit!”
- Google user
“Solid AYCE mala dry pot and hot pot. Love that you can mix and match. Beef fillet is a must – big chunks and juicy. Dry pot is spicy and aromatic but a bit salty, so just tell them to go easy on salt. Friendly staff, clean place. Recommended for a casual meal with friends.”
- Google user
“Great all-you-can-eat spot in West London. Two of us could order different pots – one spicy dry pot, one spicy soup hot pot. Each person picks 4 items per round, and you can add more. The beef fillet is huge and tender. Dry pot is very flavourful (maybe a little salty – ask for less salt). Good value for £22.9 on weekdays.”
- Google user
“The food was really good! It tasted like a homemade meal. We had beef noodle soup, roasted pork with rice and roasted duck with rice. We also had dim sum dumplings which was tasty. Highly recommend if you want Chinese Cantonese cuisine.”
- Google user
“This spicy hot pot buffet is honestly such amazing value—you can choose anything you like and eat as much as you want with no restrictions. The ingredients are fresh, the flavors are bold and authentic, and the spice level hits just right. Every bite is full of rich aroma and satisfying heat. Definitely a great spot for hot pot lovers!”
Location
Chinese restaurants near Master Li
- New Fortune Cookie4.21,3131.2 mi
roast duck, stir-fried lobster noodles, razor clams
- Mandarin Kitchen4.21,6631.2 mi
lobster noodles, steamed scallops, salt and pepper squid
- Chai Wu4.46291.3 mi
dim sum platter, scallop dumplings, sushi rolls
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Li | 4.3619 | — | pork belly, all-you-can-eat hot pot, beef fillet |
| New Fortune Cookie | 4.21,313 | 1.2 mi | roast duck, stir-fried lobster noodles, razor clams |
| Mandarin Kitchen | 4.21,663 | 1.2 mi | lobster noodles, steamed scallops, salt and pepper squid |
| Chai Wu | 4.4629 | 1.3 mi | dim sum platter, scallop dumplings, sushi rolls |
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