Harden's says
This retro-inspired Hong Kong-style tearoom on the edge of Chinatown serves everything from light bites to full meals, with a selection of classic sweet snacks such as milk tea and custard French toast.
Harden's survey result
Summary
This two-year-old café on the edge of Chinatown won high praise this year as a “fantastic choice for modern Hong Kong-style cuisine”, served in a “contemporary designer interior”. There’s a huge selection of dishes on the menu, and service is “very efficient”. Top Menu Tip – “fabulous crispy pork with rice (better than a lot of local competition)”.
Summary
“A top choice for a Hong-Kong-style café menu” – this “rushed” tearoom on the edge of Chinatown opened in 2022 and serves everything from light bites to full meals from its huge selection of dishes. The food is consistently well rated.
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68-70 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LZ
The eight Restaurant Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Went here on the recommendation of friends and it was a pleasure. Hong Kong dishes, served speedily and my favourite crispy duck served with plently of the traditional accompaniments. Just had house beer so the bill was satisfyingly small with 10% service charge. "
68-70 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LZ
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
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