Kaprow's review of Min Jiang at the Royal Garden Hotel

A great transformation of the restaurant on top of the Royal Garden Hotel. Strategically placed mirrors make the most of glorious views over Kensington Gardens (it feels very Central Park) and the new decor is smart without feeling stuffy. The main attraction is the fabulous Bejing Duck, which is ceremoniously carved at your table (well worth its quite hefty price tag). Dim sum is also excellent and we enjoyed the spicy Sechuan dishes too. It's not cheap but portions are very large so the trick is to go in a large group (I'd say at least four) and share things family-style. Service is formal but friendly and extends to hot towels before and after the meal – a nice touch. Arrive early for cocktails at the bar: the Oriental Mojito is lovely.