Harden's survey result
Summary
“The Duck de Chine is transcendental… but so is the bill” at this lavish Chinese venue in the heart of Mayfair, where live music and regular entertainment are central to a sumptuous experience aiming – not unsuccessfully – to channel the ‘decadence of 1930s Shanghai’. In past surveys, the gap between the level of value and expense has soured reports, but all feedback was much more positive this year. Top Tip – if you want to dip your toe in the water, the £29 set weekday lunch is one way to start. BREAKING NEWS: Ironically, just as our ratings were improving, the site entered administration in July 2025, so at the time of writing its future is uncertain.
Summary
This glossy Mayfair venue modelled on ‘the supper clubs of 1930s Shanghai’ “has a real buzz” with “wonderful singers and a band to add to a great night”. But while some diners feel the food is outstanding, ratings are undercut by the view that it’s “middle-of-the-road Chinese that’s well executed but nothing special and soured by the bill”.
Summary
An “extravagant setting” is central to the approach of this showy Chinese venue in Mayfair, whose website promises ‘the ultimate Asian restaurant’ and a ‘world of hedonism’ including ‘devilishly curious entertainment’ (such as burlesque). Its “excruciating prices” have always been an issue, but the view that the food (from a very wide-ranging menu, including dim sum, caviar, steak, noodles…) is “nothing special” gained ground this year, as did the concern that “I just didn’t enjoy the experience” – “the shows are at least a distraction from what is a pretty lacklustre meal...”
Summary
Flamboyant décor and regular live entertainment aim to recreate the decadence of 1930s Shanghai at this showy Mayfair mandarin. As in previous years, it takes some flak for its pricing, but ratings for its luxurious cuisine (which includes Scottish Rib-Eye and imported Wagyu steaks, alongside Peking Duck, dim sum and more evidently Chinese dishes) were consistently good this year.
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17 Berkeley Street, London, W1S 4NF
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £90.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.50 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £8.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
17 Berkeley Street, London, W1S 4NF
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑2 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑2 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑12 am |
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