Taste of China

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  Kaysey Chang

  ·2 months ago

  “Amazing service and dishes. The 地三鲜 tasted great, and the squid was cooked to perfection. The egg fried rice and xiao long bao was so fragrant. The beef in black bean sauce, a classic, was to die for. Everything came promptly and made for a great lunch for my family and I, 5 stars. They're quite busy during the summer as they're the prime choice for Chinese tourists, but the service definitely wasn't diluted at all.”

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  Li Lu

  ·4 months ago

  “Absolutely loved this place! One of the most authentic Chinese meals I’ve had in London recently. The flavours were bold, spicy and full of that proper homemade Hunan-style taste. The chilli pork was incredibly fragrant with a smoky wok flavour, and the balance of spice was just right. The saliva chicken was tender and packed with flavour — spicy, savoury and really addictive with rice. The preserved pork with dried radish was another favourite of mine, rich and smoky without feeling heavy. We also ordered the dry pot fish dish and it was excellent. The sauce was deeply flavourful and every ingredient tasted fresh and well cooked. Portions were generous and perfect for sharing. The atmosphere felt warm and lively, service was friendly, and the whole experience genuinely reminded me of eating back home. Highly recommend if you’re craving authentic Chinese comfort food in London!”

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  Eddie Wong

  ·4 months ago

  “Really enjoyed my visit here! The restaurant has a very authentic Hunan-style atmosphere and the food was packed with flavour. The stir-fried pork with chilli peppers was amazing — smoky, fragrant, slightly spicy and full of wok hei. The saliva chicken was super tender with a perfect balance of spicy and tangy flavours. I also loved the preserved pork with dried radish, which had a rich smoky taste without being greasy at all. The dry pot fish offal was another highlight. The seasoning was incredibly aromatic and flavourful, and every bite was addictive. We also tried one of their drinks afterwards and it paired perfectly with the meal. Great location, generous portions, and genuinely delicious food. Definitely one of the better Hunan restaurants I’ve tried in London and I’ll absolutely come back again!”

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  Ruiping

  ·5 months ago

  “This is a very delicious and authentic Chinese restaurant. My friend and I came here for dinner and ordered four dishes. We all really liked them. It can be said that the taste is exactly the same as what I have eaten in China! We will definitely come again!”

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  Genie Kwok

  ·5 months ago

  “We order 5 dishes, the food portion is so much more than expected. My favourite are Sichuan boiled beef, dry fried green bean and mouthwatering chicken. They are delicious, spicy but not over powering. Staff are really nice.”

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  Hebe L

  ·5 months ago

  “Amazing Hunan food in central London! My Hunanese friend said it’s really authentic. We tried the bamboo steamed ribs, dry‑fried minced meat beans, and sour & spicy chicken giblets—all were delicious. We also had dumplings and soup dumplings that we took away, and they were great too. Only thing: they hang roast duck outside so it looks like a Cantonese restaurant at first. Inside is spacious, staff are nice. Will definitely come back.”

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  Richard

  ·5 months ago

  “Best Hunan Cuisine in London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🐂 Stir-fried Yellow Beef Authentic Hunan style cooking! The beef is so tender and it has that perfect smoky wok flavour. Absolutely delicious and goes perfectly with rice. 🐔 Spicy & Sour Chicken Giblets This dish is simply amazing! Cooked with pickled chilli peppers, the texture is wonderfully crisp and the portion size is very generous. I mixed it with rice and easily finished 2 big bowls 🍚 🦐 River Prawns with Chinese Chives Haven’t found this dish anywhere else in London. Super fragrant and tastes incredible with rice too!”

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  Sophie

  ·7 months ago

  “Lovely Chinese food. We had a range of Sichuan dishes and they were very tasty. I really like the tofu and it was presented with a pot that was lit by fire to keep it warm. The service was friendly and the place itself was welcoming. Good portion sizes and reasonable priced! Highly recommend! ✨”

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  Joanne Z

  ·7 months ago

  “We ordered 口水鸡 and 水煮鱼, both were delicious. The 口水鸡 was tasty and went so well with plain rice, and the 水煮鱼 had that perfect numbing spicy kick. The spice level was strong but in a really satisfying way, not overwhelming. Portions were decent and the price was very reasonable for location near Holborn station. Would go back when I’m craving something spicy and comforting! 🌶️”

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  C C

  ·9 months ago

  “After visiting the British Museum, I stopped by this restaurant— and wow, it was such a satisfying meal! 🍴 Highly recommend their Sizzling Japanese Tofu — the skin is super crispy, while the inside stays soft and silky. The tofu soaks up all that flavorful chili sauce… absolutely amazing! 🔥 The Crispy Pork Belly was also a standout — the skin stayed crunchy even after it cooled down, with that perfect balance of saltiness and richness. After this hearty Hunan meal, I felt completely recharged and comforted. Finding such authentic Hunan flavours right next to the British Museum was such a lovely surprise✨”

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