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Summary
“A next-level culinary adventure” – Andrew Wong’s “unique interpretation” of his native cuisine “makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about Chinese cooking” and has elevated his relatively humble-looking establishment, near Victoria station, to a place of foodie pilgrimage. Run for decades by his parents (when it was called Kym’s), the premises have been transformed over the last 10 years by their LSE-graduate son, to become Michelin’s highest-rated Chinese restaurant outside China; and, “put very simply, there is no better Chinese restaurant in London”. (A move to a new site has been mooted over the years, with no final announcement as yet). The “exquisite” dishes display an “unexpected degree of artistry” – in particular “the Five Movements tasting menu is absolutely incredible”: “ruinously expensive but bizarrely feeling like exceptional value”. (“The grated foie gras with pork and wind-dried sausage was a full-on work of genius; as was the crab claw with tomato and wasabi, which truly looked nothing like the description, but was so moreish it’s untrue”). Somewhat more affordably, “the innovative Dim Sum is simply outstanding… if you can get in” (“the second star makes it even harder for long-time fans to book”). “And prices are up, up and away...but still it’s worth it for such astonishing food”.
Summary
“The second Michelin star was well deserved” at Andrew Wong’s Pimlico superstar – the survey’s No.1 Chinese, and, since January 2021, the first Chinese restaurant outside China to reach such a level. Success has come quickly – it doesn’t seem like yesterday (it was 2012) that he opened this comparatively simply decorated fixture on the site of his parents’ former restaurant, Kym’s (and he recently announced that the search is on for a new, grander home). With its “inspired” and “strikingly varied textures and flavours” (“stunning wagyu tart with peas…”, “featherlight dumplings…”, “legendary custard buns that justify Jay Rayner’s enthusiasm!”) the kitchen demonstrates “extraordinary ways of handling Chinese cuisine”; its output includes some “really interesting dishes from different regions in China”. And on the service front, “his friendly and professional team bring it all together with style and professionalism”. “A true gastronomic adventure!”
Summary
“He’s won my heart, and my taste buds…” – Andrew Wong’s Pimlico venture “a short walk from Victoria Station” is the survey’s No. 1 Chinese nowadays due to its “absolutely amazing”, “elevated cuisine, beautifully plated and full of flavour”. At lunch time, the attraction is “dim sum as you’ve never tasted it before” – “mouthwatering and so delicate”, with special mention to the “incredible soup dumplings” – while at night there’s “a brilliant tasting menu, taking you on a whistle-stop tour of Chinese culinary delights”. “Happy” and “super-efficient” staff also rate special mention. “Plush the decor is not” – in fact the ground floor can seem “an oddly canteen-ish environment” – but, by contrast, the basement bar “has a beautiful ‘secret club’ feel to it”. See also Kym’s.
Summary
“He’s won my heart, and my taste buds…” – Andrew Wong’s Pimlico venture “a short walk from Victoria Station” is the survey’s No. 1 Chinese nowadays due to its “absolutely amazing”, “elevated cuisine, beautifully plated and full of flavour”. At lunch time, the attraction is “dim sum as you’ve never tasted it before” – “mouthwatering and so delicate”, with special mention to the “incredible soup dumplings” – while at night there’s “a brilliant tasting menu, taking you on a whistle-stop tour of Chinese culinary delights”. “Happy” and “super-efficient” staff also rate special mention. “Plush the decor is not” – in fact the ground floor can seem “an oddly canteen-ish environment” – but, by contrast, the basement bar “has a beautiful ‘secret club’ feel to it”. See also Kym’s.
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A Wong Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Some dishes up there with the best I have never had in HK etc."
"Exquisite but,, as they do have Michelin accolades, a tad fuller flavour might be nice. Pricey"
"Had the Dim Sum lunch at the counter. I realise the food appears when it appears, but far too rapid for a slowish eater. A Malaysian couple I met at the bar agreed the pacing was too fast and weren't that impressed with the dishes. Enjoyed a previous lunch I had there but won't be visiting again. Price was ok for what I had but not memorable. Shame"
"Food is good and the tasting menu exciting. Service is not great though and the explanations are often poor but perhaps that is not important given the food. Limited drinks menu. Expensive. Crowded."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
70 Wilton Rd, London, SW1V 1DE
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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