Royal China Baker Street, review: A must-do for dumpling debonaires

Having a dumpling dilemma? Royal China has the answer
Royal China's lauded dim sum lunch
Ailis Brennan15 December 2017

For the dumpling dependant, London is well-equipped for pockets big and small.

If you’re one for indulging your dim sum addiction with a refined touch once in a while, then Royal China does dumplings with dedication, serving up a slick white-tableclothed version of Cantonese fare that is the most popular form of Chinese cooking in the UK.

From decadently deep fried to crystal clear and delicate, Royal China’s dim sum menu is a cornucopia of treats, dutifully wrapped in all shapes and sizes. You can keep it classic with pan-fried gyozas and spring rolls or venture outside the box with honey roast pork puffs and turnip cake, or fans of London’s bao craze can get a bitesize hit with Royal China’s fluffy chicken and mushroom buns.

Wherever you are in London, there’s a good chance you’re not far from a Royal China with their six branches covering all compass points, with their flagship restaurants based in Baker Street (note that there are two, Royal China Club and Royal China Baker Street), but with locations as disparate as Fulham and Canary Wharf.

If you’re dead set on dim sum, then remember that Royal China only serve their dumpling menu at lunch, as is traditional – asking for a dim sum in the evening is a bit like requesting a ham sandwich for dinner. Be prepared to get there before you’re actually hungry and wait – Royal China’s dumplings attracted quite a crowd.

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