Harden's survey result
Summary
“As good as anywhere in town, never mind the views” – “amazing!”; this deluxe Chinese dining room at the top of a five-star hotel in Kensington remains an unusually impressive all-rounder. It’s “best to go in daylight, because of the panoramic view of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park” and offers “a most professional and delightful experience from start to finish”. Thankfully, this includes the exceptional Chinese cuisine. “The Peking Duck, ordered in advance, is the best ever” and “dim sum is special” too: “cannot be beaten for quality or presentation!”. Top Menu Tip – “you could pass over the pre-order duck and concentrate instead on working your way through other options, such as the Gong Bao king prawns with cashew nuts and chilli (brilliant) and the beef with black pepper sauce. Not to forget the delicious range of teas, which is topped up regularly”.
Summary
“Fabulous Peking Duck and dim sum comes with one of the best views of any restaurant in London” at this luxurious Chinese venue, which continues to break the normal rules applying to anywhere with a decent outlook. On the top of a five-star hotel overlooking Kensington Gardens and Palace, it’s “very popular and deservedly so”: service is “spot-on” and it’s “just lovely”.
Summary
“The most difficult restaurant in W8 to bag a table at” for good reason: the rooftop dining room of the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel combines “top Hong Kong-standard Chinese food” with “wonderful views over Kensington Gardens” – “the dim sum is excellent” and “I could cry with joy simply thinking about their Beijing duck”, which is “one of the best in London”.
Summary
The “excellent Chinese cuisine” – led by “exceptional and authentic Beijing duck” and “high-level dim sum” – makes nonsense of the usual rule that restaurants with spectacular views must be a rip off. On the 8th floor of the Royal Garden Hotel, with “fantastic vistas over Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park”, this consistent performer has bounced back in our food ratings this year. Even its most ardent fans concede it’s “not cheap”, mind, but their overall estimation? – “wonderful!”
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Have you eaten at Min Jiang, The Royal Garden Hotel?
2-24 Kensington High St, London, W8 4PT
Restaurant details
Min Jiang, The Royal Garden Hotel Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We have been looking for the perfect replacement venue for a slow lunch between sisters of Dim Sum and now have just found it. The service was helpful and attentive but not hurried. All the favoured dim sum dishes are there, and a surprising new delight in the turnip with xo sauce. The tea pot was always topped up and the view and peacefulness was magical. We will defiantly be back. "
"Amazing dim sum, fantastic views and a really great value wine list. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £44.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
2-24 Kensington High St, London, W8 4PT
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
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