A glowing red facade with gold lettering sets the tone at Shi Fu Chinese, a lively West Kensington restaurant serving food throughout the day. Inside, the look is warm and atmospheric, with Chinese lanterns casting a soft red glow, plants trailing from the ceiling and wooden lattice dividers threaded with greenery to create cosier corners. White tablecloths, large windows and Chinese-inspired artwork complete the setting.
The menu is broad, making Shi Fu a good option for family meals, dates, birthdays and group dinners where everyone wants to order something different. Diners can choose from set menus for one, two, three or four people, or build their own meal from the a la carte selection.
Starters cover plenty of familiar favourites, including salt and chilli squid, satay chicken skewers, prawn toast, crispy seaweed and crispy duck. There is also a good selection of dim sum, alongside soups such as won ton and tom yum.
Main courses span Cantonese and Sichuan-style dishes as well as classic Chinese restaurant staples. Options might include curry beef, spicy chicken in Sichuan sauce, Kung Pao chicken, roasted duck with black bean sauce, crispy lamb with cumin and chilli, or double-cooked pork belly. Seafood dishes include satay king prawns and crab with ginger and spring onion.
Vegetarian diners are well catered for too, with dishes such as aubergine, potato and green pepper, or tofu in black bean sauce, and vegan-friendly choices are also available. When it comes to drinks, Shi Fu offers beer and wine alongside soft drinks, spirits and mixers.
Open for lunch and dinner, Shi Fu is child-friendly and particularly well suited to sociable, sharing-style meals, whether you are popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a longer evening with friends or family.