Chuan • Royal China
Chuan • Royal China is a restaurant located in London, England. They specialize in Asian cuisine, with a focus on Chinese dishes such as dim sum, dumplings, and seafood. They offer delivery services and have a bar and pub area for guests to enjoy. Chuan • Royal China is a popular choice for those looking for a taste of Shanghai in London.
Introduction to Chuan • Royal China
Chuan • Royal China is an Asian restaurant located in London, England. The company was founded with the purpose of providing customers with an authentic Chinese dining experience. What makes this company unique is its focus on Shanghainese cuisine and its reputation for serving some of the best dim sum in London.Services & products
Chuan • Royal China offers a variety of traditional Chinese dishes, including seafood and dumplings. Customers can dine in the restaurant or order delivery. They also offer a selection of alcoholic beverages.Location
Chuan • Royal China is located on Gerrard Street in the heart of London's Chinatown. The area is filled with other Asian restaurants and shops, giving customers a taste of the city's diverse offerings. The restaurant is easily accessible by public transportation, with the closest options being Leicester Square Station (0.2 miles), Piccadilly Circus Station (0.3 miles), and Tottenham Court Road Station (0.6 miles).Benefits
Customers should choose Chuan • Royal China for its focus on Shanghainese cuisine and its reputation for serving some of the best dim sum in London. The restaurant also offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere, making it perfect for a date or small gathering.Good to know
Customers should be aware that Chuan • Royal China can get quite busy during peak dining hours, so it's recommended to make a reservation in advance.Reviews
Customers have praised Chuan • Royal China for its delicious food, attentive service, and cozy atmosphere. Many have particularly enjoyed the dim sum and seafood dishes. However, some have noted that prices can be on the higher side compared to other Chinese restaurants in the area.Amenities
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outdoor seating -
takeout
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delivery
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alcohol
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happy hour
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late-night dining
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private dining
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kids menu
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gluten-free options
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vegan options
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reservations
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wi-fi
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tv
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wheelchair accessible
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vegetarian options
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kid-friendly
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private dining room
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delivery fee
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delivery time
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delivery area
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cash payment
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credit card payment
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takeout container
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bar
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alcoholic beverages
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non-alcoholic beverages
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gift cards
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private room
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cocktails
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beer
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wine
FAQ
What types of dumplings do you offer on your menu?
We offer a variety of dumplings on our menu, including pork and chive, prawn and chive, vegetarian, and crab meat and pork.What specific types of Asian cuisine do you specialize in?
We specialize in Shanghainese cuisine, but we also offer a variety of other Asian dishes on our menu, including dim sum, seafood, and vegetarian options.Do you offer vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes, we offer vegetarian and vegan options on our menu, including vegetable dumplings, stir-fried vegetables, and tofu dishes.Is it necessary to make a reservation for dim sum or is it first-come, first-serve?
We recommend making a reservation for dim sum, as it can get quite busy during peak hours. However, we do also accept walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis.Do you have any specialty cocktails or drinks unique to your bistro?
Yes, we have a variety of specialty cocktails and drinks on our menu, including our signature Royal China cocktail made with lychee liqueur and champagne, and our Chuan special tea made with vodka, lemon, and jasmine tea.Reviews
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Jacqueline Poh
Authentic Chinese food, more Cantonese style like the crispy chicken and dim sum. Book and watch time, there's time limit when they are busy. Prices reasonable.
01-01-1970
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Thomas Lau
17-06-2023
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Vee
I think our mistake was coming here for dinner. It seems their dim sum is the reason to come here, and don't come here for dinner unless you like white people "Chinese" food. It is made for European tastes. We had heard good things about Royal China, and we came specifically for the lo mai gai, as very few places do this, and even fewer do it well. Sadly, nothing was very good. From everything we ordered, the lo Mai gai was the best thing, and even that wasn't great. She was very disappointed as she said it was far too dark brown and the taste was off. It was okay, but not like truly authentic lo mai gai. (Looked far darker irl than the photo.) The cold noodles was too sweet. Yes, it should have some hot and sweet, but it tasted unbalanced. There was hot chilli oil in it, but something was missing. It tasted simply like a mix of chilli oil and maple syrup. It can be a good dish but this one wasn't. The dish that made us question our choice of restaurant was the birds nest crispy beef. It was so bad. The "bird's nest" itself was soggy/chewy. The beef was like candy. Far, far too sweet and the beef was basically non-existent. It was like eating crispy strips of sweet&sour sauce. And not even a tasty authentic sweet sour sauce, but something from a Tesco bottle. That's when we looked around and didn't see a single other Chinese person eating there. It was all white tourists. That says it all. That is who they aim to please. Then came the chicken. It was ridiculous. It was just chicken tossed in generic curry sauce. Pretty sure we ordered black bean sauce, but even if this is meant to be their curried chicken dish, it was bad. Like, some store-bought Colman's mix. We could not eat most of it all and usually we take leftovers home, but we knew we weren't ever going to eat it. Even with the very expensive prices, we just couldn't do it. Tea was very good though thankfully. I never expect friendly service at Chinese restaurants, just efficient, and the servers here were that. They did their jobs and weren't unfriendly. Just very busy. Atmosphere is nicely decorated but I would hope so with the prices. Maybe the dim sum is when this place shines, but unfortunately for us, it clearly isn't their dinners.
15-06-2023
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D W
11-06-2023
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Stephen Virgo
Very nice
11-06-2023
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Siva Singham
11-06-2023
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Steve Spalding
Fantastic food, service was top notch, will defo return, reasonably priced.
11-06-2023
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piero micunco
Portions are generous and great to share. The quality is high. I recommend to try the Cantonese duck. The service was quick and the price average. A great choice if you're in Chinatown
04-06-2023
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Donovan McLean
Stick to the dumplings! Beef w/ cashews was fine and Lotus rice was just ok. Overall overpriced for the quality provided.
04-06-2023
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Nessa T
Highly recommend the dim sum! Had around 10 different dishes with my friends and enjoyed them all.
04-06-2023
