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HK Diner 荷李活
(Now Closed)Chinese Restaurant and Asian Restaurant££££
Chinatown
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Bear ChainikomJune 27, 2015The BEST late night eateries in town. So authentically Chinese, but also SO London. Order off the 'special' menu with Chinese writing on the back. Amazing Hot Pots.
UpvoteDownvote- Bear ChainikomJune 27, 2015They are open till 4am and are consistently good all day and all night! Go for the classic Duck on Rice or something off their Special HK Menu.UpvoteDownvote
MadgeDecember 12, 2012Noodle soup and rice dishes in Chinese only menu. The stuff in English are main courses, suitable for family style dinners. Order the noodle soup or rice dish you want (wonton noodle) and it'll be ok.Upvote1Downvote
Alexandra GoldsteinDecember 28, 2014Best value set menus in the area - great pre-theatre. Expect brusque service and hard wooden seats; this is about eating well and quickly, not lingering!UpvoteDownvote- K HSeptember 28, 2014Bubble tea is nice, as are desserts. I was pleased to discover less sugar used than usual. They failed to mention beforehand that it's cash only under £10, forcing us to go withdraw round the corner.UpvoteDownvote
Angel ChainikomApril 23, 2013Always order from the 'locals' menu located on each table, one side is written in Chinese with the English translation on the reverse. It features some excellent authentic dishes! ❤UpvoteDownvote
hotel.infoAugust 16, 2011This is our late night diner after a couple (too many) drinks in nearby Soho. Recommend: Fish tofu vegetable rice and Won ton noodle soup. Food (7/10), Service (8/10), Value (9/10) Read more
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Aiza Cruz-WingMarch 28, 2013Try the Beef and Vegetable with Crispy Noodle and the Jellyfish with Cucumber. Tried a lot of restos in Chinatown & I think they've got the best food.UpvoteDownvote
The Swee and Sour Crispy Fish is on the more authentic HK menu, and also a staff favourite. The soft shell crab starter is my favourite by far!UpvoteDownvote
Matthew PageJuly 30, 2013Been a few time now and alway delicious food. The soft shell crab starter is out of this world!UpvoteDownvote
Wendy IpJuly 28, 2013Great authentic Chinese food, though portions could be bigger. Not the best ambience or friendliest service, but would definitely go back for the food.UpvoteDownvote
Slowly being taken over by mainlanders but still one of the best locations for HK and Canton food.UpvoteDownvote
Chris R (thechristophe)September 13, 2014Quick service, vegetarian options, large portions. No fuss.
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JETApril 14, 2015Wonton Noodles and Roast Duck on the side, nothing fancy but perfect for late night supper.UpvoteDownvote
"Sam Siu" to take away. Lovely roast pork, pork belly and roast duck. The best place in Chinatown for it!UpvoteDownvote
Manoel LiraApril 26, 2013Awesome food. Ask BBQ Roasted Duck Cantonese Style and you certainly will not regret.UpvoteDownvote
Erica JeffersDecember 23, 2011Wonderful tasty food, never lets me down...try the prawn balls and the anything with honey!UpvoteDownvote
Sweet & Sour beef ribs, Portuguese style pork with rice and stuffed tofu. YUM.UpvoteDownvote
Cheap and cheerful traditional chinese food. Duck ho fun is my fave and is always very good. Be prepared to eat and go! Not a place for dwelling.Upvote1Downvote
Mariliis RetterNovember 9, 2012A generous range of bubble teas - worth every penny! Not so sure about the service tho...UpvoteDownvote
Ella LalalaFebruary 18, 2015Tried to lunch here for CNY and waited over 30min for our food. The service here is very slow! I'd love to review the food but we cancelled our order and paid £8.50 for 2 small bowls of corn soup.UpvoteDownvote
Chris-Tèr JorgitoFebruary 16, 2014Really small portion except the steamed rice. Look at the 中式牛柳！
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Mmm salt n pepper squid is nice, beef brisket curry! So good! Staff are rude but u learn to laugh at itUpvoteDownvote
Kukkii KoppeeOctober 23, 2014Don't order the west lake beef soup... with that amount of black pepper they're probably trying to mask a dodgy flavour.UpvoteDownvote
Joyce ChiaSeptember 10, 2011The roast dishes are one of the best you can find in Chinatown.UpvoteDownvote
Mako RuanDecember 10, 2014Overpriced Chinese fast food. To get the best value from this place, order a fried rice or fried noodles dish.Upvote1Downvote
AlexisFebruary 11, 2013The food is the same as in the other Chinatown restaurants, prices are 30% higher. Avoid. If you do go, the "marvellous" salt and pepper squid is actually deep fried...UpvoteDownvote
Dylan LoweOctober 11, 2012Atrocious service. Got a lashing by manager cos I criticised the food - I was raised in HK and a food/travel journo. No longer welcome there I was told. Food, aforementioned, was bad.Upvote1Downvote
Karn R.September 16, 2011Very good food but very bad service. Always rushing customers. Chill, people!Upvote1Downvote
Karl GilbertJanuary 12, 2011Salt & Pepper Squid, Singapore Noodles, Bubble Tea. Job done!Upvote1Downvote
- Karn R.April 27, 2011Good bubble tea takeaway.. Be careful! They don't accept 1p and 2p coins!!UpvoteDownvote
Beef tendon, wontons and rice noodles in soup.UpvoteDownvote
Try the chilli salt calamari - but order from the special Chinese menu!Upvote1Downvote
Kittkat RAugust 28, 2010Crispy fried noodles and fresh watermelon tropical pearl.....yumeee :PUpvoteDownvote
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