London Chinatown Restaurant

A long-standing Cantonese kitchen on Gerrard Street

London Chinatown Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant at 27 Gerrard Street, in Soho's Chinatown. It has traded on this street for over thirty-five years, serving Cantonese cooking to people who want a sit-down meal in the middle of the West End. A visitor would go for the breadth of the menu: dim sum, cooked-to-order main courses and fresh seafood are all available under one roof, which makes it a practical choice for groups with mixed tastes.

The restaurant sits among the lanterns and gate arches that define this part of Soho, a short walk from Leicester Square and Shaftesbury Avenue. Because it is on Gerrard Street itself, the main pedestrian spine of Chinatown, it is easy to find and well placed for a meal before or after a theatre visit.

What London Chinatown Restaurant serves

The kitchen covers the familiar range of a full-service Chinatown dining room. Diners can order from the dim sum list, choose from a wide selection of main courses, or pick fresh seafood. The format suits both a quick lunch and a longer evening meal, and the restaurant takes bookings as well as walk-ins. Portions are described by reviewers as generous, and the dining room is set up for the steady flow of trade that Gerrard Street sees throughout the day.

Opening hours run from midday into the late evening, which fits the rhythm of Soho's nightlife and the late finishes of nearby shows. The restaurant is open every day, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.

Visiting in Soho's Chinatown

For anyone exploring Chinatown, London Chinatown Restaurant is one of the established names on the street rather than a recent arrival, which is part of why it remains a steady choice for a Cantonese meal in Soho. The location puts it within a few minutes' walk of the Underground at Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, so it is straightforward to reach without a car.

To plan a visit, the restaurant can be reached on 020 7437 3186, and bookings are accepted for larger tables. As with the rest of Gerrard Street, the area is busiest at weekends and during the evening, so arriving a little earlier or reserving ahead helps secure a table during peak hours.