Joy King Lau

Tucked away down a narrow Soho side street, Joy King Lau is a Chinatown veteran & shows no sign of changing. All the Cantonese classics, from tasty roast pork to gai lan (Chinese broccoli) with garlic, are present & correct. It’s particularly noted for its dim sum – don’t miss the lotus leaf-wrapped glutinous rice with its filling of Chinese sausage, mushrooms & meat, delicate steamed har gau (prawn dumplings) & slippery cheung fun (rice pasta filled with meat, seafood or veg). Weekend lunchtimes see Joy King Lau buzzing, with would-be diners sent in search of a table through its three floors. Prices are low, service is brisk & efficient – no wonder Joy King Lau continues to thrive.