Shan Shui Social
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About Shan Shui Social
On Buckingham Palace Rd in London, Shan Shui Social is a Chinese restaurant with an indoor dining area and a bar. The menu runs to 65 dishes, spanning roast duck rice and roast duck noodles served dry or in soup, alongside char siu wonton noodles and pork belly char siu rice. Har gao shrimp dumplings and Thai prawn crackers round out the starters. It takes walk-ins rather than reservations, and it opens daily. The bar area sits alongside the dining room for those eating in.
Menu & Prices
65 dishes · mains £4–35- Roast Duck Rice£14.50
- Har Gao Shrimp Dumplings (3 Pcs)£6.95
- Thai Prawn Crackers£3.95
- Roast Duck Noodles (Dry/Soup)£14.95
- Pork Belly Char Siu Rice£13.50
- Char Siu Wonton Noodles (Dry/Soup)£14.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salted egg prawns, roast duck, yangzhou fried rice and crispy wontons.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salted egg prawns, roast duck, yangzhou fried rice and crispy wontons.
Customer Review Summary
Salted egg prawns stand out most, with the crispy deep-fried prawns coated evenly in rich, flavourful yolk sauce called the standout dish. Roast duck rice draws praise for authentic flavour, though one reviewer found the skin less crispy than expected. Crispy wontons also get a mention. For a birthday dinner, one diner notes the staff surprised them with a free dessert at the end.
Customer Review Summary
Salted egg prawns stand out most, with the crispy deep-fried prawns coated evenly in rich, flavourful yolk sauce called the standout dish. Roast duck rice draws praise for authentic flavour, though one reviewer found the skin less crispy than expected. Crispy wontons also get a mention. For a birthday dinner, one diner notes the staff surprised them with a free dessert at the end.
Featured reviews
- Xiaoyi Tao
“Very nice experience for my birthday dinner! The service was definitely great, and the staff were very patient and friendly. At the end, they even surprised me with a little dessert, which was such a lovely and thoughtful touch! …”
- Danny Chang
“This is my second time here in 2 months and I don't live in London. Recommended by Nina and literally the best Asian restaurant in London! Everything is amazing and I …”
- Mandy Wong
“The smell of old Hong Kong was my first impression. All the dishes were delicious and perfectly seasoned! …”
- H dyman
“The roast duck tasted good and had an authentic flavour. However, the skin wasn’t as crispy as I expected, which was slightly disappointing. The salted egg prawns were the biggest surprise of the meal. The salted egg yolk coating evenly covered the crispy deep-fried prawns, making the dish rich, flavourful, and very satisfying. It was definitely the standout dish we ordered. The Yangzhou fried rice, claypot three-cup chicken, and braised tofu with mushrooms were fairly average in comparison. The atmosphere was relaxed and stylish, and they also had a cool bar area. The fluorescent lighting on the walls gave the restaurant a modern Chinese dining vibe.”
- Kieran Aguilar
“This small Chinese restaurant & bar provides an indoor dining area. The menu had a variety of Chinese cuisines, from dim sum to rice and noodles. They also have an extension of drinks to suit everyone's needs. We ordered Crispy Wontons and …”
Hours
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Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Shan Shui Social
- 1.1 mi
har gao shrimp dumplings, shui mai pork dumplings, smacked cucumber salad
- JinCheng Alley4.03481.6 mi
mapo tofu, spicy chicken feet, sichuan boiled beef
- Sun Sun4.32102.4 mi
salt and pepper prawns, special fried rice, noodles and rice dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Shui Social | 4.7438 | — | salted egg prawns, roast duck, yangzhou fried rice |
| San Chiu Dim Chinese Restaurant Chinatown | 4.1743 | 1.1 mi | har gao shrimp dumplings, shui mai pork dumplings, smacked cucumber salad |
| JinCheng Alley | 4.0348 | 1.6 mi | mapo tofu, spicy chicken feet, sichuan boiled beef |
| Sun Sun | 4.3210 | 2.4 mi | salt and pepper prawns, special fried rice, noodles and rice dishes |
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