Pearl Liang
9 expert reviews
“This is Beijing duck as it should be; with a bird weighing between 2.3kg and 2.5kg, between 45 and 48 days old, roasted in a wood-fired oven.”
– Independent
"Touted by some as London’s best Chinese restaurant, this stylish eatery, located in the new waterside development of Sheldon Sq, serves up Chinese with a modern slant." Full review
"Located just across Bishop's Bridge Road from the Paddington Tube station, Pearl Liang is one of London’s premiere authentic Chinese restaurants." Full review
"Chef Jun Tanaka, who pulls in plenty of the customers himself thanks to his television appearances, offers a menu high in originality but grounded in a classical French base."
"The setting, in a modern development near Paddington station, is unpromising, but it’s well worth the trek to this classy spot for superb dim sum."
"The extensive menu focuses on Cantonese fare, but also strays into south-east Asia with the likes of phad thai and kway teow." Full review
4.5
""Despite being in the middle of nowhere" ("bring your GPS"), this Paddington Chinese is "always packed"." Full review
"Can't decide between here or Royal China..."
7.8
"Pearl Liang is a fine choice for dim sum...satisfactory standard of siu mai, cheung fun with XO sauce, and the comforting spicy prawn ravioli in broth. AKA, prawn wontons." Full review
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FYI they also offer a dim sum set menu of 8 items for just under £12, which is very reasonable.