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Chinatown Gate
10 Wardour St, West End, London, W1D 6BZ, United Kingdom
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El
Review №1

Chinatown boasts buildings and streets decorated with Chinese symbols such as dragons and lanterns. Keep an eye out for street signs, which are written in English and Chinese.Find stone lions, contemporary art sculptures and Chinese gates as you explore the area, and don’t miss Chinatown’s fourth gate on Wardour Street. Completed in 2016 and built in traditional Qing dynasty style, it is the largest Chinese gate in the country. All these impressive decorations make perfect photo opportunities and give an insight into Chinese culture and religion, particularly during seasonal celebrations.

Da
Review №2

Such a fantastic icon and a brilliant place to be with an exciting vibe.Cobbled streets made it hard for him to push me and an uncomfortable ride in the wheelchair, unfortunately the smooth pavements outside shops had queues of customers trying to buy or get a table.Street signs like every other tourist place reminds people to be mindful of their possessions.Hundreds of places to eat, all streets decorated with lanterns and loads of bright colours, absolutely stunning.

Al
Review №3

A nice experience. I had some Chinese food and I enjoyed myself. However there was a street preacher who made lots of noise.

Aj
Review №4

Good market with majority restaurants and shops selling chinese stuffs. Acupuncture and massage parlours, event squre etc..

Cr
Review №5

The most famous landmark in chinatown. The area is surrounded by numerous Chinese restaurants, pubs and other eateries. The lanterns above add a nice touch to the ambiance. The closest underground is Leicester Square.

De
Review №6

Lovely food, definitely recommend

C
Review №7

Chinatown in London is a such a cultural epicenter with numerous shops, fantastical, restaurants, and truly authentic Chinese culture. I have area to eat lunch while visiting numerous other popular sites within walking distance

Ad
Review №8

So cool Sunday cool 😎Lovely day 🚴‍♂️🛼🤸‍♂️🚲🌃🌞🛹😷🤩🤸‍♂️🚴‍♂️🌞🛼🚲🥩🍳🍺🍤🥟🍔🥙☀️🎬🙏🚉🦪Keep a safe distance 😷

Ne
Review №9

Lovely food, lovely ambiance and exceptionally nice people. The Taro bubble tea and bubbwrap were amazing.

Li
Review №10

Nice place to visit in London. Variety of colors and lanterns. Large selection of Chinese restaurants and take away.The place looks nice especially in the evening, when is dark.

is
Review №11

I wish the restaurants were open, but no not yet,it was nice to see people getting take out the ques for some shops were long, but not all of them had ques,the super markets were open,cake and bakery shops open too,all the shop toilets were closed but public toilets in Leicester Square are open but charge 50p, the next public toilets are at trafalgar Square in the middle by benches, McDonalds toilets not open by the way. Everyones getting their shops ready to open, cant wait 🤩.

Ja
Review №12

I absolutely love Londons Chinatown. Theres this little bakery I go to twice a week for some lovely treats! Incredibly nice staff in a charming picturesque quarter in the heart of London!

ka
Review №13

All China food and items are available here.Asian food. Different kinds of restaurants. But amazing place to understand a little about their culture.Good for seek to late night supper or east groceries shopping.In the night lighting is so intresting.Enjoy a lot with family and friends.

Fa
Review №14

Food okay, quality of fried chicken in many places wasnt great.

Ya
Review №15

Its even better with lockdown (perhaps not in the businesss favour), however I found it lovely when its not bustling and overcrowded. Theres a couple of shops still open and I loved the overhead hanging lanterns today! Chinatown, I love you ❤️

Ma
Review №16

Sitting and watching people walking by is lovely and accompanying smells and sounds ACE.

Se
Review №17

One of Londons most popular tourist destinations. Walk from Covent Garden through Leicester Square and China town to Picadilly. So much to see and do.

ME
Review №18

To the fans of Chinese, Asian food a big choice from bats to rats in the kitchen, many vegan options, restaurants to dine in or take away, Coffee shops tea rooms, the nearest tube station Piccadilly Circus. Give it a try check their reviews you will benefit from the customers experience.

Mr
Review №19

Such a cute set of streets, full of restaurants

ci
Review №20

Always great to come here... Great atmosphere... Tasty food... And an all around nice time!The place opposite the burger and lobster has delicious conjee and there is a bakery next door with delicious pastries!

Ni
Review №21

Makes you feel youre in the land of china not london.. family was able to enjoy the quiet streets and wonderful omlette wraps at chinese tapas house nearby to the gate. Which charged 5.50 for a omlwtte roll stuffed with tofu and spring onions

Di
Review №22

Exotic, awesome.

Na
Review №23

Nothing but good vibes everytime we visit! Vibrant and amazing food everywhere you go.

Ma
Review №24

You can feel like in little China there. You can have all sort of service, even massage :) My only concern was the smell of this place. Street on the front of few shops stinks so much that even mask cant stop it. It must be due some speciality food. But worth to see when youre in London.

is
Review №25

I come here often because thats where I buy banana leaves to cook Mexican dishes. Full of Chinese restaurants and an Asian atmosphere, its a nice place to visit. Not really different from all other Chinatowns I have been

Z
Review №26

Such a lovely place to visit. There are many bubble tea shops and Chinese restaurants here.

Sa
Review №27

Loved the decoration on Chinese New year this year. Although with no pomp and show

Mo
Review №28

Amazing atmosphere with traditional Chinese decorations, shops and restaurants.If you want to feel the Chinese culture and love their food then this place is for you.

LU
Review №29

Always a nice place for food

Li
Review №30

Great little piece of London for culture and great dimsum!

Le
Review №31

So pretty. Had a really nice feel to the area. Lots of nice restaurants nearby so theres plenty to choose from.

SY
Review №32

Celebrated my sons birthday there as he loves Chinese food, thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful lights and decorations in the streets n yes dont forget to go for the AMAZING MY FAVORITE BOBA TEA, N KIDS LOVE THE YUMMY BUBBLE WRAP ICE CREAM 😋😋😋A MUST CHECK OUT PLACE IN THE EVENING TIME, SO THAT YOU CAN ENJOY THE LIGHTS N THE BEAUTIFUL CELEBRATORY FEEL 😍💓

Sa
Review №33

I visited Chinatown exactly 16 years ago and Im planning to revisit as soon as the weather is nice again! I cant wait!

Vi
Review №34

Great place to visit great atmosphere and friendly .subscribe to my utube channel Vimanaman and Instagram Vimanaman and Instagram Vimanaman

Ad
Review №35

A lovely day in China town in Londonsummer mood 🥟🍤🥩🍺🤩🚲🛼🛹🤸‍♂️🏀Enjoy Sunday 🌞Keep a safe distance 😷

An
Review №36

Great atmosphere

Ed
Review №37

Amazing area to spend some time in while in London, it’s sad I know but I YouTube’d all the best places for little snacks and my god you won’t be disappointed! Really friendly crowd and make sure your prepared to be in a food coma!

Ki
Review №38

When in London its a must to visit Chinatown to get a taste of best in Asian culinary. From the famous FOUR SEASONS to the other similarly great Chinese restaurants. Try the roast ducks and roast meats.

TR
Review №39

Brilliant meal and experience

Da
Review №40

Majestic and beautiful. It is the entrance to a fantastic Chinese street which is full of Chinese restaurants, buffets and grocery stores. Can be very busy at certain times and days

An
Review №41

Lots of restautants, hidden bars and places to look around. Usually a performer or something going on. The area has a nice vibe.Great location and point to meet people. Can follow the road north right into Soho

El
Review №42

China Town Gate is a beautiful entrance to china town.A great place to take a photo :)

Le
Review №43

Beautiful gate with dynasty motifs

Pr
Review №44

Chinatown is one of the most happening places in London. Placed in the Soho area, when you come here for the first time you will feel like you have come to another world itself. Filled with plenty of super awesome Chinese restaurants which serve some delicious authentic Chinese food. From chicken, duck, beef you ask it and get it. Always filled with people walking and taking pics, this is the best place to come as a travelor to explore this exciting world of its own ! So do visit and enjoy 👍

Sh
Review №45

The snell of all the amazing restaurants are amazing. The m and m works and lego shop are always fun to walk into. Overall, I had fun with my friend

Ri
Review №46

Didnt really visit, just passed by didnt have time.

As
Review №47

Has a range of Chinese restaurant with similar and difference to cuisine...very friendly and approachable, can get busy and pack...make sure to come early and enjoy!!...be careful of street scammers selling balloons.

Va
Review №48

Excellent. So good to go back .Lovely food , made to feel relaxed .Heading back soon

Ro
Review №49

An unexpected enjoyment. I wasnt planning on visiting Chinatown, but had extra time and decided to do a walk about. I was able to catch a aerial show and clear sky. I do recommend this district if your looking for affordable dishes and fun street entertainment.

Jo
Review №50

A nice place to have some good Chinese food

Mi
Review №51

Loved all the hanging lanterns. Was not to busy as there were few tourists.

Fe
Review №52

Always a good place to visit, pass through and enjoy a different culture in such little area of London...

Sa
Review №53

I visited this place at right time when they were celebrating their New Year. Awesome place for Chinese food. You will not feel like you are in London. This place is not that big so you can walk around. You will find many small Chinese restaurant where you can enjoy Chinese food. The cost for 2 can go from 15 pounds to 30 pounds depends on you. Minimum single item will cost you starting from 5 pound.There are some restaurant where they have buffet system you can try that to test many dishes for around 13 pounds.You can spend some time walking around this area. I have attached some pics for reference

Ga
Review №54

Long time since I have been there to he food was great

Be
Review №55

We just walked down the main street through the Gate into Chinatown. The streets were lined with a myriad of restaurants and shops. Quite a lot of options available. The streets were lined with lanterns to give it a festive feeling. There were also quite a few entertainers on the streets. I also noticed a few interesting things on the side of buildings like a lion. Interesting place to visit even if we were just passing through.

AH
Review №56

Chinatown in ENGLAND like in every where on the earth looks copy paste 😂 I respect those people keeping history I love to travel to China specifically Guangdong at South visiting Guangzhou fuchan chinzin.. I been amazed and still 🙏🏾

Ah
Review №57

Is pretty crowded most of the time , but has a lovely feel to it

am
Review №58

Such an amazing vibrant place in the centre of London with loads of amazing authentic Chinese restaurants. The food smells exquisite and tastes even better. Definitly a favourite place of mine to visit.

so
Review №59

Right at the heart of West end and with so many options to eat and have fun

Mi
Review №60

Very vibrant especially at night. Lots of places to eat and drink

Ca
Review №61

Its an amazing opening/walk through of china town as it is a replica of the actual china gate.

Za
Review №62

An impressive structure situated in a vibrant place. At certain points you can forget your in London!

Ra
Review №63

This is Chinatown. Its pretty different from the other parts of London. Lot of Chinese shops. I spotted a couple of Japanese named restaurants as well. Lot of restaurants here have duck. I believe its Peking duck, but I didnt check with the restaurant.

He
Review №64

Very nice place. Loads to see and try different foods.

To
Review №65

So many restaurants! Also theres 3 different supermarkets, so bring some bags with you. Lots of frozen dumplings, instant noodles and cooking sauces.Very busy on a Saturday evening, so be prepared for that.

Di
Review №66

Beautiful place. Is very nice to walk around

LI
Review №67

Looking amazing

Th
Review №68

This is one of my favourite places in London. Here in Chinatown London you can really feel the meaning of an ethnic enclave. The remarkable Chinatown Gate is beautiful and worth of taking a selfie.You will find a lot of authentic Chinese restaurants and super markets here where you can taste all the typical and special Chinese dishes.I am also very fond of the little Chinese statues found in this area (depicting a lion for example) and the lanters, which are hanging all over the streets.So to make it short: If you want to experience a piece of China here in Europe and explore the largest Chinatown in this continent then hit this place while you are visiting London.

mi
Review №69

Great place and vibe here. Always worth a visit when your in London. Food is amazing as well

VI
Review №70

I had a feeling I was in China for a moment there.Its really great.

El
Review №71

Gorgeous area in London. Enter Chinatown and feel at home x

Li
Review №72

Great authentic hometown food. Best dining experience ever since I came to the UK. Would definitely come again.

Do
Review №73

Beautiful place to visit in london. Best place to eat

An
Review №74

Very colorful place lots of Chinese delights but it was too crowdednot appropriate to free access....keeping SOPs in mind. I liked it.

Le
Review №75

Your first stop for Londons Chinatown: find authentic restaurants, fun activities, shops and more.Chinatown is an ethnic enclave in the City of Westminster, London, bordering Soho to its north and west, Theatreland to the south and east. The enclave currently occupies the area in and around Gerrard Street#LVPMoment✔️

Pa
Review №76

Chinatown is my favourite spot in London. It’s always full of buskers and you can spend a beautiful day while enjoying a delicious Asian dish.

Jo
Review №77

Nice place. Lots of Asian restaurants, shops. Enjoyed the time spent there.

Sa
Review №78

Great Instagramable location of Chinatown Gate, nice place to eat, and socialise.

Ch
Review №79

East Asians who come to other countries and long for their hometown can feel a little nostalgic of their hometown.

Je
Review №80

Beautiful place❤️

Ro
Review №81

Nice China Town, a bit small however

Mi
Review №82

Vibrant Chinese Community is London. Thumbs up especially to Wan Chai Corner. Great service, great food and reasonable prices. Highly recommended when you are in London

Dh
Review №83

Great place to enjoy Chinese food. Have wide range of Chinese food shops and grocery shops.

Ma
Review №84

Chinatown in London...Food lovers paradise...Lots to see and plenty of quality food to eat.

Cr
Review №85

An absolute dream if you like Asian food.

Ge
Review №86

Looks cool but there is loads of rubbish lying around

Ka
Review №87

If you are visiting London you need to visit Chinatown. You will find all kinds of Asian restaurants, some of those are fancy and some are simple and in a good range of prices. Or you can just walk in this area and enjoy the colorful places and the decoration in the streets. It is not too crawded if you visit early in the morning.

Ka
Review №88

The coolest photo on my insta ngl

Review №89

I really loved China Town even though I did not spend much time there. The atmosphere was unique.

Ah
Review №90

China Town beautifully decorated visited near Picadilly Circus. Visitors enjoying the area with relaxing and having food and hot or cold drinks in open areas/ out side of the restaurants.

Ga
Review №91

Lovely place well worth a visit

Ay
Review №92

Pretty place colored in its own way that changes with the London streets, we have the choice between all the Chinese restaurants that are offered to us at every step in Chinatown. We did the tour in 5 minutes but its still nice to go there!

Si
Review №93

Worth checking out if youve never seen a China Town gate

Ro
Review №94

Good vibe in central london good choice of restaurants

as
Review №95

Grab some of those little Takis filled with custard cream. buy some pandan cake and walk in the atmosphere. Not to be missed if you come passed Leicester Square!

J.
Review №96

Great place to visit, so much to see, do , eat and enjoy...in heart of central london between leicester square and soho

MA
Review №97

The China Town neighbourhood in London, is a perfect place if you look for Chinese food or asiatic stuff. You can actually feel like in Asia and everything around you reminds something of Beijing. China Town is very close to other important and very central neighbourhoods.

Ay
Review №98

Wasnt quite what i expecred but was still good

Ro
Review №99

Nice place to visit but lots of people who were not following covid rules

Ra
Review №100

Nice pleace :)

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  • Address:10 Wardour St, West End, London, W1D 6BZ, United Kingdom
Categories
  • Chinese restaurant
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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