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2591
Royal China
Restaurant
7
Local Gems
CUISINE
Chinese/Dim SumHOURS
Mon.-Thurs.: 12:00pm-11:00pm; Fri.-Sat.: 12:00pm-11:30pm; Sun.: 11:00am-10:00pmBEST FOR
Dim sum lunchRESERVATIONS
Yes but not accepted for dim sumBAR
NoYEAR OPENED
1998PRICE
Dim Sum: GBP 2.50-10; Appetizer: GBP 4.80-18; Entree: GBP 8-23NOISE
MediumFAMOUS PLATES
Dim sum; baked pork chop; Szechuan prawns; steamed sea bassDRINKS AND WINE
Short wine list; beer; tea# OF SEATS
50-150OUTDOOR DINING?
NoPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
Yes - seats 40TUBE
Baker Street; Marble Arch
VIBE
This local chainlet of Chinese restaurants boldly advertises its "innovative" stir-fries and reasonably priced set menus, but the real reason for popping in is the dreamy dim sum bites. The decor is blah (some outdated Chinoiserie on the walls, fusty gold chairs) and the service iffy, but such downers don’t seem to have put anyone off, as the lines can run long for weekend dim sum sittings.
CROWD
A fairly rambunctious blend of dim sum connoisseurs, locals, and families (with a few incongruous daters mixed in too).
WHAT WE WOULD WEAR
It’s pretty casual–we’d wear jeans or a comfy skirt, boots, and cute top.
GO HERE WITH
Friends; family; kids
WHY WE LIKE IT
The dim sum is delish. If you’re willing to brave the lines, it’s great for a dim sum lunch with friends on the weekend.
WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE
The slip-shod, moody service needs to shape up.
GOOD TO KNOW
Dim sum is only served until 4:45pm, so make sure you get there with plenty of time to spare. They also do pretty good (and speedy) take out.
OTHER LOCATIONS
West Ferry Circus (London); Fulham Road (London); Queensway (London)
CLOSEST COMPS
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