The benchmark of Cantonese cuisine in London
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| Peking duck |
China Tang at the Dorchester hotel is my to-go Chinese venue when I seek a classy yet traditional Cantonese cuisine experience. The restaurant has been headed up by chef Fong for over 10 years now and has created a large group of loyal customers. While many Chinese restaurants come and go, and try to come up with creative ideas or explore other regional Chinese cuisines, China Tang sticks to the authentic Cantonese route and remained very popular. It is normal that weekend becomes very high in demand and some customers have to settle for dining at its cocktail bar.
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| Har gow |
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| Dover sole and crab pan fried dumpling |
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| King soy tiger prawns |
On my 16th visit, I was able to experience some new dishes from its seasonal special menu. The pan-fried seafood dumpling was truly special, stuffed with Dover sole and North Sea crab legs, it had a wonderful sweet umami taste, and the topping of caviar was the perfect seasoning to uplift the dish. Another special was a braised beef brisket with reddish, cooked the traditional Cantonese way in a clay pot. The soup was clean and fresh, with well-balanced spices flavours, and the beef was really tender, it was sensational. The peaking duck, the all-time classic from China Tang, was as good as ever. The skin was super crispy, like a mixture of smoky and sweet savoury tastes, it was so enjoyable.
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| E-fun noodles with brown crab meat |
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| Classic beef brisket and radish |
As expected, China Tang delivered a really lovely and comforting dinner. The classic Cantonese style is hard to beat, with most of the chefs coming from Hong Kong, you will find many traditional Cantonese dishes, but what set it apart is that it sources top-level ingredients. The service is a strong point at China Tang too, in fact, I would rate it as the best service if I compare it to any other Chinese restaurants I have been to. China Tang is the full package for a traditional classy Chinese food experience.
Average cost without drinks and services:
£70 (dinner)
53 Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1K 1QA
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