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Chinatown

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Colourful area with dozens of Chinese eateries, shops & ornate landmarks such as Chinatown Gate. People often mention restaurants, Chinese, Chinatown, London, China, visit, shops, great, experience, atmosphere,


Address

Gerrard St, London W1D 5PT, United Kingdom

Website

chinatown.co.uk

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4.50 (29.2K reviews)

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  • 5/5 DavidS 2 years ago on Google
    Great place, ethnic enclave in the city of Westminster London. Near Soho where you can enjoy of pubs. Amazing Chinese atmosphere where you can fill yourself like in China, can have a nice food and drinks. Just great for spending time, very different from others areas in London. Must visit spot if you are tourists. Very recommended, come and enjoy the vibe of China.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tony M. 2 years ago on Google
    Every city has their own china town. A mark that City is a place for diversity of culture and ethnicity. China town in London represent this diversity. If you love food, you should come here and try china cuisine. They are plenty of them here
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael W. 1 month ago on Google • 416 reviews New
    I have visited a lot of Chinatown in many cities. The Chinatown in London is the best one I like the most. Better than San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. The Chinatown in London is clean and organized, and the stores and restaurants are better than any Chinatown I have visited. I enjoyed walking around in Chinatown in London.

  • 5/5 Erikiux S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very colourful beautiful place. There are many restaurants all over the place displaying food in the windows, so enticing! and some shops where you can find traditional food and souvenirs. There's always queues in the restaurants at weekends, so be aware if you are very hungr, to arrive early or book in advance.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DAVE V. 2 months ago on Google • 402 reviews New
    Amazing like every year, This year was great , Year of the Dragon, You need to visit here and enjoy the food etc, Have look at my pics, I had to try the cakes etc See my pics

  • 5/5 Bill H. 7 months ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Interesting very lively place. We ate at three different restaurants over 5 days. For the most part, we enjoyed everything we got at each of the restaurants. Great place to try some new things. Not your typical Chinese takeout places.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xin W. 3 months ago on Google • 205 reviews New
    Cool Chinatown in London! Lots of restaurants with all sorts of Chinese cuisine and desserts. Lots of boba places and bakeries. Don’t go here on Christmas Day or major holidays - most of the restaurants that are open will charge you double the price
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 YO K. 5 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Very nice place. Many shops not only Chinese but also many Korean and Japanese. The bubble tea is awesome. Crowded and bustling but I like that. However some food there is somewhat too pricey
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stacey M. 5 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    What a place! Delicious smells fill the air as you walk through the decorated streets. The energy China Town has is second to none. With so much variety, you can't go wrong. This isn't my first visit, and it definitely won't be my last!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mulder C. 2 months ago on Google • 287 reviews New
    A lot of Chinese here. The street is a bit dirty. Foods here taste like they should be in Taiwan or China. Japanese cakes are delicious too. However, this area outside China Town has a lot to be discovered, tons of bars, nice shops. You would like to hanging around.

  • 5/5 Steve 1 year ago on Google
    Well worth a walk through. It feels like you are in another country. We had a really good buffet lunch. Ensure you have cash, the business's are predominantly cash only, there are cash machines I noticed so not hard to get. I preferred to use cash so no hardship for me.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rockacroc 1 year ago on Google
    I love it here. Vibrant and full of culture. The lanterns and street displays always look great. Some restaurants are very expensive but if you are on a budget and want typical dishes found in England, try Mr Wu's.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 June O. 2 years ago on Google
    Asian a place must visit, crave for Chinese food you have it at Chinatown. Nearest hotel is W hotel, super convenient just below the hotel is Chinatown. Enjoy the food trail!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam A. 2 months ago on Google • 247 reviews New
    Chinatown in London's Soho (between Leicester Square and Shaftesbury Avenue) is a vibrant neighborhood that celebrates the Chinese culture. The streets are lined with all far eastern restaurants, supermarkets, and shops, offering a wide variety of traditional and modern Chinese goods. Commonly packed by tourists and locals seeking oriental food and frequently you'll have to wait patiently in queues before the popular restaurants. I can get overcrowded on special events such as chinese new year - so plan your visit ahead. Chinatown in London's Soho offers a unique blend of culture, cuisine, and history for everyone.

  • 4/5 Abin P. 2 months ago on Google • 91 reviews New
    Had an amazing weekend exploring London's Chinatown! The vibrant atmosphere and diverse cultural experiences made it truly memorable. We strolled through the charming streets, discovering various hotels and landmarks. The highlight was undoubtedly the incredible food experience – we found a gem offering unlimited food for just £15 per person! The flavors were authentic, and the variety was outstanding. A must-visit spot for any food enthusiast exploring Chinatown. Can't wait to return! 🍜🥟🏮
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mo E. 2 months ago on Google • 71 reviews New
    My visit to Chinatown was delightful, with vibrant Chinese markets, diverse shopping districts, and authentic restaurants that truly immersed me in the cultural experience. The atmosphere made me feel like I was in China itself. However, a downside was the occasional unpleasant smell in some markets. Navigating by car proved challenging due to limited parking, making public transport a more convenient option, despite the pricey £10 per hour car park in Chinatown.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vijayan's V. 5 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Must visit place if you love to try Chinese foods. Too crowded, need to wait for long time in peak hours to dine-in in any restaurants there. If you take away the food, it's quick and cheaper compared to din-in
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna 4 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    amazing atmosphere. Food is traditional and really good. (vegan options too) You can find drinks, street food, restaurants and even little chinese shops.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zoran B. 1 year ago on Google
    Small China in the middle of London. Nice restaurants, but they cut the size of portions in restaurants in comparison to 3 years ago (my last visit). But very nice to see. Lots of good shops. Try chinese jasmine tea in restaurants.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara 9 months ago on Google
    I've never been to China, so I don't know what it's like. Still, I don't think everywhere is like Chinatown, but I loved it. The atmosphere was great, the food and the decorations too. I even found my favorite algae chips in one store. I can only recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elena T. 2 years ago on Google
    It was clear a happenstance to being in London’s Chinatown! Because it was raining in London( again 😅))) and we just jumped on the first bus - and get there, and we didn't regret about that - London’s Chinatown is an amazing, very bright and impressive place, almost in the heart of London - Piccadilly Circus just around a corner, a lot of tiny Chinese cafe and restaurants, a lot of smiling Chinese, red Chinese lanterns everywhere.. Just walk around and about - you will not regret )))❤️👍🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajay K. 2 years ago on Google
    A very nice place to visit in london. Some great options for food. I would suggest eating at some of the more local places rather than the more expensive restaurants for a more authentic taste. I would also suggest coming in the evening to see the lanterns light up the streets of China town. Quite a view and not to be missed! Helpful advice: Take some cash with you, there is only one HSBC ATM which is out of cash most days, or has massive queues. Some places only take cash.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Merlin J. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place.a different experience when you go there.you should try the bun house. Food is delicious in China town . So confused which restaurant to pick up,all are good Definitely recommend everyone to visit China town n experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ivan p. 2 years ago on Google
    Always busy neighborhood in central London, close to theatre district and Piccadilly. Anything oriental can be found here and restaurants are usually open till late. Car park available in Newport court as added bonus. Unmissable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charles L. 2 months ago on Google • 136 reviews New
    Fantastic place full of history and culture. Lots of great food and cultural spots and they’re always very polite. We went for the Lunar new year and had a fantastic time

  • 5/5 Meryem S. 1 month ago on Google • 122 reviews New
    Chinatown ist eins der schönsten Orte London's den Ort muss man einfach mal gesehen/erlebt haben. Sehr viel auswahl an köstlichkeiten und sehr viel auswahl an Restaurants. Sehr lebending, bunt und voll mit Menschen die alle extrems freundlich sind. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Dort sind viel zu viele Touristen unterwegs, daher wenn jemand das Soziale beengte nicht mag sollte es lieber sein lassen.(Wir waren Abends dort in Jänner 2024.) Wenn ich wieder mal in London bin komme ich sehr gerne nochmals hierher aber diesesmal in der früh!

  • 5/5 Md S. 1 month ago on Google • 103 reviews New
    A vibrant vista with a unique cultural mix. The market here is always a treat, brimming with an array of enticing food stalls. The authentic Asian souvenirs are quite a steal. It can get crowded, but it’s part of the charm. Care for a little hustle and bustle? This is your place. The visually striking oriental architecture is a bonus. Found some great bubble tea spots too!

  • 5/5 Benreviewsall 3 months ago on Google • 72 reviews New
    One of my favourite places to visit when in London. Will make a trip there each time to go and sample some great food and amazing culture. Getting ready for Chinese New Year the decoration is amazing!

  • 5/5 Amanda V. 2 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Visiting Chinatown is always a delight. I love the colours and atmosphere! Plus, there are many great shops and restaurants. It isn't the least expensive place to eat in the city, but the experience is so worth the price. I particularly love the sweets shops that sell various treats and yummy breads! Overall, I highly recommend stopping here during a trip to London - it's definitely worth a visit, even if you just walk through the area once.

  • 5/5 Wajdi A. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Very nice place to spend your day. Asian food restaurants all around. A bit crowdy but worth the experience. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Nixon J. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Nice experience, even though the chinese restaurants there are enticing the people to get into the shop with good smiling service but as soon as we enter the behaviour changes. I hope this change

  • 4/5 Venous S. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful Chinatown, and we have visited many. Delicious dim sum at the Golden Dragon, lots to see and do. Not to be missed when in London! 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Riri M. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Too many restaurants/establishments to choose from and too many people as well. But hey, it's definitely worth visiting and trying some of the restaurants here. It was lively day or night.

  • 5/5 W G (. 3 months ago on Google New
    Must visit. Great place for all street food lovers. Great experience.

  • 3/5 Mal333 3 months ago on Google New
    Largest Chinatown in U.K. as well as restaurants there are tea shops and supermarkets among many Chinese businesses. There are a fantastic r number of dim sum restaurants and you’ll find authentic Chinese ingredients in the supermarkets. It’s easy to find China Town off Shaftesbury Avenue as the streets are festooned with red Chinese lanterns and decorations!

  • 5/5 Mine O. 5 months ago on Google
    It has a very pleasant atmosphere. There are Chinese, Japanese and Korean restaurants and markets. If you happen to be there, don't forget to eat taiyaki from Chinatown bakery.

  • 5/5 Mary H It Could Be W. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved visiting this part of town while in London! Amazing selection of food vendors and restaurants to choose from! We opted for one without outdoor seating and heat lamps and it was worth the stop! They have a Cocoa ichiban nearby too!

  • 5/5 Enigma09 P. 2 years ago on Google
    Was so good to be back to China Town after so may restrictions. Love being there remind me of back home.

  • 5/5 Eny M. 2 years ago on Google
    More recently than ever you will find that Londons Chinatown has attracted many people from different backgrounds as people from all over come to experience the delicious Asian food and drink available here. I would recommend grabbing a few friends and doing a short food crawl sampling different foods from different places as we did, you won't regret the experience. Definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Eugena K. 2 years ago on Google
    First-timer . Loved the whole vibe. Cute small shops everywhere, even sat down and had a huge lunch.everything was great. Lovely colours ❤️❤️

  • 4/5 Asma 2 years ago on Google
    Very busy. Very pretty lanterns cant miss it. Lots to eat. You can tell the popular places as they have the longest queues. Gets crowded at peak times would avoid if you dont like congestion. Go out of holidays on a typical work/ school/ weekday might be less crowded.

  • 5/5 natalie 2 years ago on Google
    definitely the place to go if you’re hungry but don’t know where to eat, amazing food literally everywhere. beautiful place, and lots of bubble tea shops if that’s what you’re looking for.

  • 5/5 Iron P. 2 years ago on Google
    Must come for anyone who visits London. A bustling place with great food. For me it's about the 4 seasons roast duck and rice.... its simply delish!

  • 4/5 MukbangClub 2 years ago on Google
    It is the largest Chinatown in Europe and is located in the southern area of ​​Shaftesbury Avenue, the southern boundary of Soho. London is one of the most visited places in the international city of London. Dozens of Chinese restaurants with Chinese signs are lined up around Gerrard Street, decorated with colorful Chinese gates, and supermarkets, banks, and souvenir shops are also open. Lisle Street, which runs east to west with Gerrard Street, also has many Chinese restaurants. Like Chinatown, in restaurants and supermarkets, most people communicate in Chinese rather than English. Chinese characters are also written on the road signs, and you can see so many Chinese people that you don't know if they are Chinese or British.

  • 5/5 Emilien M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice neighbourhood with a lot of colourful rice paper lamp. Don’t miss the gate at the entrance !

  • 5/5 Lior B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, if you like food go and taste local asian food. Worth to visit at sunny day when you can walk around a lot.

  • 5/5 Chloeemgreen 6 months ago on Google
    So many streets, filled with beautiful smells and decorations. So much to choose from. Had a great experience, would 100% recommend!

  • 4/5 Isabelle PHOTOGRAPHER HARROW L. 1 year ago on Google
    I just walked through China town and it has a very touristy vibe. Not sure I would come here to dine out. But still. The streets looked cute with the red lanterns etc.

  • 5/5 Omar R. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved Chinatown. Very unique area if London. Many excellent restaurants to choose from for an enjoyable gastronomic experience. The atmosphere is hectic but yet lovely. It's always enjoyable to walk through Chinatown!

  • 3/5 Joy K. 1 year ago on Google
    Crowded and full of tacky restaurants inside. However, it does give me a feeling of old China. You can find some Chinese/Taiwanese brands there, chains are often more reliable, but some of them are unbelievably overpriced (like 鮮芋仙 from Taiwan) I'll recommend a bakery here called 'Chinatown bakery' (唐人餅家)

  • 4/5 Shirin K. 1 year ago on Google
    Chinatown is absolutely beautiful, and the ambiance and culture is amazing. We wandered around quite a bit and found loads of food stalls and shops to visit, we could’ve spend hours there. The one qualm i have about chinatown is that it is quite expensive. We got a simple lunch for 2 people and it cost us £30!! But we had some amazing food and made some great memories, which is whats most important. Overall, i highly recommend this amazing place.

  • 5/5 ABU NAIM MUHAMMED K. 1 year ago on Google
    Chinatown, a small town in Central London, gives a feeling of China inhabited by mostly Chinese people. If you have ever wished you could visit China, this place is for you as there’s many Chinese restaurants and takeaways. The gate and street lights reflect traditional Chinese designs

  • 5/5 Beverley B. 2 years ago on Google
    A really nice place to visit, with all the lanterns across the pavements. We had lunch in a really nice restaurant. £10.00 a head, Chinese buffet. Toilets were nice and clean.

  • 5/5 Alexandra M. 1 year ago on Google
    It was fun to find it. Tried to find the restaurant I had seen a YouTube food personality had eaten at, but couldn't. Still it was enjoyable to walk around and see how vibrant the community is.

  • 3/5 Johanna G. 5 months ago on Google
    Over hyped. Cool stuff lights in the sky, but otherwise the architecture was not that different from the rest of London. There were cool shops with things from Asia and Asian food. Nice to have been there but nothing to see again. Smaller than expected.


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