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Royal China Club

London, Marylebone - Chinese - Restaurant - £££

Seriously priced dishes from the Chinese regions

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Respectable, dignified and expansive, rather than outright glamorous, the flagship of the long-established Royal China chain is adorned with five private dining rooms, signature gold leaf and red lacquer embellishments, and plenty of elbowroom between the heavily clothed tables. The menu covers a lot of ground, offering an impressive selection of seriously priced dishes from the Chinese regions (notably Canton). The Royal China group is famed for its dim sum, and RCC’s daytime selection offers some of the most dependable in London. As a sampler, try spicy prawn and pea shoot dumplings, taro croquettes with mushroom and truffle or scallop and preserved cabbage cheung fun – and don’t miss out on the sweet morsels (steamed red date buns or coconut moss dumplings with black sesame, anyone?). Otherwise, the menu is big on classic Chinese roast meats from Cantonese roast duck or crispy pork belly to ceremonial feasts such as whole suckling pig (for a whopping outlay of &po...

Respectable, dignified and expansive, rather than outright glamorous, the flagship of the long-established Royal China chain is adorned with five private dining rooms, signature gold leaf and red lacquer embellishments, and plenty of elbowroom between the heavily clothed tables. The menu covers a lot of ground, offering an impressive selection of seriously priced dishes from the Chinese regions (notably Canton).

The Royal China group is famed for its dim sum, and RCC’s daytime selection offers some of the most dependable in London. As a sampler, try spicy prawn and pea shoot dumplings, taro croquettes with mushroom and truffle or scallop and preserved cabbage cheung fun – and don’t miss out on the sweet morsels (steamed red date buns or coconut moss dumplings with black sesame, anyone?). Otherwise, the menu is big on classic Chinese roast meats from Cantonese roast duck or crispy pork belly to ceremonial feasts such as whole suckling pig (for a whopping outlay of £400).

There are luxurious seafood specialities and live shellfish in seawater tanks too – dip into the upper reaches of the menu and you might find pan-fried king scallops with foie gras, whole Dover sole with XO sauce or a plate of dry-aged abalone at market price (you have been warned). Attentive staff are always on the ball, delivering ‘fast, Chinese-style service at its best’, according one reader. To drink, refreshing loose-leaf teas are alternatives to the international wine list.

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VENUE DETAILS

40-42 Baker Street
Marylebone
W1U 7AJGB

020 7486 3898

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Credit card required

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