Harden's survey result
Summary
“Huge emporium by the Elephant & Castle” that’s “firing on all cylinders again” for “solidly decent dim sum at fair prices” and with “more regional dishes added to the menu” of late. “Big round tables with lazy susans make it ideal for big parties”, although “service can be a bit chaotic”.
Summary
“You could be in Hong Kong” at this “barn-like” Chinese venue near Elephant & Castle, where you’ll find “truly authentic”, “super-fresh dim sum, alongside old-school Cantonese favourites”. “So pleased it has found its mojo again” after a long post-pandemic closure.
Summary
“It was such a relief when Dragon Castle reopened” after a long post-Covid break – “it has long been a favourite, doing standard Cantonese dishes to a very high standard but also plenty of originals”. It’s a “huge, cavernous place with over-the-top Chinese décor”, and proximity to the Elephant makes it “accessible from all parts of London”.
Summary
“Deservedly popular seven days a week” is – in normal times – our assessment of this large South London Chinese, near Elephant & Castle, which has a vast Cantonese menu, and where dim sum is a top attraction. In July 2021, the restaurant told us via email: “we are reopening, but we haven’t got a date set in stone just yet”. Although still ‘temporarily closed’ in October 2021, we have rated it on the assumption that it will be business as usual when it does finally re-open.
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100 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | £25.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £11.50 | £22.80 | £11.80 | £0.00 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
100 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
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