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Summary
“Slightly over-the-top decor” proclaims the Chinese credentials of this cavernous, popular old-timer, near Baker Street, with an old-school menu that encompasses most of the Cantonese classics, including dim sum. “Good fun”, “reliable and busy” – the food is sometimes “nothing special”, but overall it’s “great for larger parties”, and is “still quite full of Chinese families at Sunday lunchtimes”.
Summary
A “great traditional Chinese restaurant” seating 250, with “striking décor” near Baker Street tube that boasts “a huge menu”, listing more than 300 dishes, including dim sum. Of its type, it’s one of London’s best and draws fans in our annual diners’ poll from all points of the compass. Top Menu Tip – “the crispy noodles are the best in town”.
Summary
This “reliable old-school Chinese” near Baker Street tube is “great for big family lunches” – with its sheer scale, traditional décor and eight menus, “one could be in Hong Kong of old”. It’s also “pretty good value for money” for its address.
Summary
“Always quick, always reliable” and “pretty authentic” – this vast and traditional Cantonese banqueting hall near Baker Street tube offers more than 300 different dishes on its eight menus – “so if you avoid the obvious, there are plenty of excellent choices”.
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5-9 Glentworth St, London, NW1 5PG
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | £45.90 |  |
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| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £4.50 | £30.40 | £7.90 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.60 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 13.00% |
5-9 Glentworth St, London, NW1 5PG
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am‑10:30 pm |
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