Mr. Chow
Located in Knightsbridge, Mr. Chow has a long history of being quite popular among locals. You should make reservations for both lunch and dinner. Among the menu favorites are the crispy duck with pancakes, prawns in mayonnaise glaze, and velvet chicken with cucumber. Be aware that on busy nights you will most likely get a seat in the more cramped area upstairs even if you have made reservations.
Mr. Chow
151 Knightsbridge
London, SW1X 7PA, United Kingdom
+44 20 75897347
mrchow.com
Mandarin Kitchen
Located in Bayswater, you will definitely need to make reservations for dinner at Mandarin Kitchen. The big draw here is the lobsters. You can order these big and expensive crustaceans steamed, deep-fried or raw in sashimi style. The other menu items are good, but most people come here for the lobster. The bill arrives without being itemized so look over it carefully before paying.
Mandarin Kitchen
14-16 Queensway
London, W2 3RX, United Kingdom
+44 20 77279012
The Drunken Monkey
Shoreditch's The Drunken Monkey restaurant is a popular dim sum eatery for the younger crowd in this part of town. Expect those around you to be as exuberant about their beer and cocktails as they are about the Peking pot stickers, crispy chicken and so-called drunken ribs and rice.
The Drunken Monkey
221-222 Shoreditch High St.
London, E1 6PJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7392 9606
thedrunkenmonkey.co.uk
Ken Lo's Memories of China
Ken Lo's Memories of China will leave you with some great memories of Central London. Reservations are recommended, although walk-ins are always welcome. The highlights of the menu at Ken Lo's include crispy duck, Sichuan spicy pawns and spare ribs. Also include are family-style meals such as the lobster feast and fragrant garden. These family meals include plenty of food, so come hungry and be prepared to leave full.
Ken Lo's Memories of China
65-69 Ebury St.
London, SW1W 0NZ
+44 0207 730 7734
atozrestaurants.com
