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Shanghai Bluesone star

193-197 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD

£55.00 Chinese , Dim Sum Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia
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‘If you want elegance to impress a business partner, this is the place’, notes one reader, clearly taken with the opulent silks & glossy lacquered wood that adorn the sultry interior of this glamorous modern Chinese. Dim sum is the USP & there’s ample choice, from plump scallop dumplings to crispy squid with salted egg yolk, steamed spare ribs or moreish mooli ‘croissants’. Everything shows attention to detail: witness ‘tai chi’ – roast duck & preserved vegetables encased in two-tone squid ink pastry for a yin-yang effect. Larger dishes include steamed Chilean sea bass with Chinese mushrooms & crisp slices of lotus root or Shanghai-style braised pork belly in sweet vinegar, while liquid refreshment comes from an above-average wine list, signature cocktails & exotic teas such as ‘thousand-day flower’. Expect attentive, if sometimes erratic service from plentiful staff.

Overall Diner Rating

6.3
Food & Drink
7.0
Service
6.1
Atmosphere
7.2
Value
6.2

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  1. Enrique S.

    Enrique S. ( 30s, Male, London )

    10 August 2011

    I went last Saturday and dim sum reminded me why I like dim sum so much. It was delicious, served to perfection and each piece was amazing, went with friends from Hong Kong who know what to order and it was an absolute delight to eat here. Unfortunately been to other new dim sum places and have been disappointed, but if you want to have a treat go for it, you will not regret.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 8
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  2. Massimo F.

    Massimo F. ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

    May 2010

    too expensive for the type of food and service.

    • Overall: 4
    • Food & Drink: 4
    • Service: 4
    • Atmosphere: 4
    • Value: 2
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  3. Charles E.
    Reviews: 1

    Charles E. ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

    December 2009

    I took my wife to this resturant for her birthday dinner and the food and drinks were magical. We completely enjoyed the evening. The decor and atmosphere inside was moderate and classy. The only downside on that day was that the we had to wait for awhile before the main course was served. Other than this, it was a great evening.
    The second time was for a drink in their bar area with a friend. The cocktails weren't bad at all. The live music was excellent and the waiter was very helpful. In the end i had to tip him handsomely.
    I will definitely be going back soon.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 9
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  4. Julia M.
    Reviews: 1

    Julia M. ( Female )

    September 2009

    This is a great little place, posh but not uncomfortable if you're not dressed for theatre. I went with friends before going to a show and the high level of service meant that we got to the theatre in plenty of time without having to rush, which is more than can be said for some.

    If you want elegance to impress a business partner, this is the place.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 9
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  5. JJ B.

    JJ B. ( Male, United Kingdom )

    August 2009

    I went there for the wine tasting with friends and total 8 of us on thursday. The decor is very nice and the food and drink are excellent. we had such a good fun, the manager has offered us extra bottle of wine. this is one of the best chinese restaurants in london i have been …

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 9
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  6. Paul B.
    Reviews: 1

    Paul B. ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

    January 2009

    This restaurant was extremely disappointing. One of the main courses was delivered significantly after the others and the food (pork) was seriously undercooked. The manager sought to find excuses rather than to resolve the situation. Apart from that, the food and wine were over-priced; the music too loud and the service inattentive. I'll definitely not be back.

    • Overall: 2
    • Food & Drink: 1
    • Service: 3
    • Atmosphere: 3
    • Value: 2
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  1. Enrique S.

    Enrique S. ( 30s, Male, London )

    10 August 2011

    I went last Saturday and dim sum reminded me why I like dim sum so much. It was delicious, served to perfection and each piece was amazing, went with friends from Hong Kong who know what to order and it was an absolute delight to eat here. Unfortunately been to other new dim sum places and have been disappointed, but if you want… More

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 8
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  2. Massimo F.

    Massimo F. ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

    May 2010

    too expensive for the type of food and service.

    • Overall: 4
    • Food & Drink: 4
    • Service: 4
    • Atmosphere: 4
    • Value: 2
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  3. Charles E.
    Reviews: 1

    Charles E. ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

    December 2009

    I took my wife to this resturant for her birthday dinner and the food and drinks were magical. We completely enjoyed the evening. The decor and atmosphere inside was moderate and classy. The only downside on that day was that the we had to wait for awhile before the main course was served. Other than this, it was a great evening… More

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 9
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful. Was it helpful to you?
     
  4. Julia M.
    Reviews: 1

    Julia M. ( Female )

    September 2009

    This is a great little place, posh but not uncomfortable if you're not dressed for theatre. I went with friends before going to a show and the high level of service meant that we got to the theatre in plenty of time without having to rush, which is more than can be said for some.

    If you want elegance to impress a business… More

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 9
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful. Was it helpful to you?
     
  5. JJ B.

    JJ B. ( Male, United Kingdom )

    August 2009

    I went there for the wine tasting with friends and total 8 of us on thursday. The decor is very nice and the food and drink are excellent. we had such a good fun, the manager has offered us extra bottle of wine. this is one of the best chinese restaurants in london i have been …

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 9
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful. Was it helpful to you?
     
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