Mandarin Kitchen in London: photos, reviews, menu

About

Mandarin Kitchen in London is a stylish glass-fronted Chinese restaurant known for its authentic Hong Kong seafood delights. The signature lobster noodles are a must-try, capturing the essence of Hong Kong flavors. The atmosphere is cozy yet fashionably casual, making it ideal for dining alone or catching up with friends. While it's popular with tourists and often requires a reservation, it's worth the wait for the taste of genuine Chinese cuisine. Enjoy a relaxing meal with options for coffee, cocktails, or a fine selection of wines and beers. Whether you prefer dining in, grabbing a takeaway, or enjoying a late-night bite, Mandarin Kitchen offers a vibrant and welcoming space with outdoor seating to enhance your experience.

Price

$$$$

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Chinese, Seafood

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Notting Hill Gate Stn / Pembridge Road (Stop B)

Bus stop 739 m walk

Porchester Terrace North (Stop K)

Bus stop 614 m walk

Sheffield Terrace (Stop X)

Bus stop 735 m walk

Porchester Road / Royal Oak (Stop J)

Bus stop 681 m walk

4.1

based on 1,490 reviews

Google

4.1/5 1,454 reviews

Facebook

4.4/5 36 reviews

Chris Sorotniddhond

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Sehr authentische Hong Kong Küche. Die Lobster mit Nudeln war sehr lecker. Und das halbe Hähnchen ist genau wie in HK. Unbedingt reservieren. Sehr voll am Abend.

G T

Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

Not my first visit, but definitely the worst. I’ve been here before and it’s usually okay, but this time was really disappointing. I walked in and waited over 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged me. Multiple staff saw me, made eye contact, and just walked past without saying a word. I had to prompt someone to check my reservation, and only then was I seated. It then took over 25 minutes for a waiter to take my order and in that time, they served people who arrived after me. No explanation, no apology just ignored. After the meal, the waiter awkwardly prompted me for a tip. I entered £5, and he responded with a surprised “£5?” as if they had earned anything at all. Honestly, I should’ve left nothing. The food is the only saving grace here. Service was shocking, as other reviews have said.

Vivian Wong

Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

We had a three course meal with Peking duck, lobster noodles; squid, fried rice and mixed vegetables because it was highly recommended by customer reviews. Unfortunately the food was a bit disappointing- the lobster was fresh but the noodles were too salty; the Peking duck was dry and the skin was too burnt; the fried rice was good. But the seasonal vegetables were mostly canned vegetables like straw mushroom and baby corn with some beansprouts. Half way through the main course, we were given the bill and were told that they needed the table for the next group of customers. We were never told that there was a time limit when we booked the table. We spent £170 for a dinner that we couldn’t even finish. I would not recommend.

Mandarin Kitchen in London