Spice Market, London in City of London, Westminster - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Well, Food was okay, but not more, seating, ambiente and service not good. We were a group of nine, first team mates had food and were already finished when the last ones got their dish.

We got the plain chong fun, chicken fried rice, spring rolls, kung pao chicken, and beef with green onion and chilis. Everything was very gold but we really loved the fried rice

Very very delicious!! The menu was too complicated and had no pictures, so I asked the staff for seafood rice noodles with soup, and it was really delicious. It was the best!!

The signature rice rolls have better barbecued pork flavor, the carrot cakes are generous but taste ordinary, and the steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce are very fresh. The food is generally good, the service is pretty good for London, the location is convenient, and the environment is clean and tidy.

I ordered a set menu for 2 people and it was really bad... Almost everything left... The price is expensive, the taste is not good, and the quantity is very small... I thought it was really a waste of money to go on a trip.

Terrible place to go! They gave us the small table for 3 people and didn’t let us change to 4 ppl size table. And the food was awful and service was too bad. They didn’t ask for any drinks even though we had sat for over 10 min

Fresh, delicious food and wide range of dishes available. Particularly enjoyed the roast duck, house special fried rice and charcoal lava bun (sweet). Some dim sum casings felt slightly thicker than to my liking but still good. Service was overall efficient but at times slow.

Dim sum had very little filling and the casing was too thick. The fried rice was very bland. Some of the dim sum was cold. When we asked to remove the discretionary service from the bill, we were told this was not allowed. We were disappointed.

Barbecued Pork and Sausage Noodle £5.8 Really lots of pieces of BBQ pork! The BBQ pork is not fatty and has the right flavour! Not greasy at all! The sausage noodle sauce is just right😍!

Puff pastry pineapple buns 🍍 £5.50 Made on site! Freshly baked pineapple buns! Knockout fluffy and sweet! The crust is golden and crispy! The fist-sized shape is so cute too!

Dim sum was nice we got an array to share which was tasty and affordable. The waitress with the short hair was slightly short with us, but over all it was an enjoyable experience.

Absolutely terrible service! The staff was rude, our food was burned and they were saying when it wasn’t when I tasted the burnt. Our treatment could have possible been linked to racism . But wouldn’t go back. Definitely don’t recommend

Everything we ordered was excellent. Piping hot and very tasty. Service was also excellent.

Terrible service, staff was very rude and could be linked to racism as we seemed to be the only ones getting such bad treatment, wouldn’t recommend

Terrible service from the staff, old lady named “omo” or so is very rude and tall guy in the restaurant too. Will not be going back there.

The best dim sum restaurant in London. Food was rlly nice and Price is reasonable. I’d recommend the prawn dumplings and the octopus. Would like to come back.

Great food really enjoyed it, we had crispy aromatic duck, crispy chilli beef & szechauan chicken, would definitely recommend 😋 Will be visiting again!

Ordered delivery and got food poisoning

This dim sum restaurant is well-known, and while visiting for the dim sum, we discovered their stir-fried dishes are also delicious. The black pepper beef was excellent, with the beef being exceptionally tender. The char siu and roast duck were well-marinated, with a crispy exterior and tender interior. The Cantonese dim sum is great no matter what you order, but I particularly recommend the prawn dumplings and the pearl chicken. We will definitely visit again.

Recommended Thai chicken feet, dry-fried beef river, and dry-pot chicken. The meat is very tender and the taste is no worse than at home. It's rare to encounter such good service in a European Cantonese restaurant. The waiter will take the initiative to make tea, ask about your needs, and introduce the dishes. I will definitely visit again when I go to London in the future!

I went to this restaurant with friends to have dim sum. The shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, spare ribs, and sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves were all delicious. The signature fried rice was very fragrant, and the black pepper beef was tender and authentic. We will definitely visit again.

CAME HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO MAY I SAY THE GOOD WAS BETTER THEN DELICIOUS! SERVICE WAS RAPID AND STAFF WERE FREINDLY CANT WAIT TO COME AGAIN !

I don’t really like Chinese food however I was in London china town and my friend told me that it would be ridiculous if we walked out of china town without trying the Chinese food. I didn’t have expectations even though my friend kept telling me that this restaurant has the best Chinese food. He was absolutely right! I just have no words! It was the best food I’ve had had! The prices were great and the staff was very nice and kind🥹 would definitely go there again!!!! 🥰🍜🍲

Great authentic Chinese food ! I will come back again!

We didn't want a buffet style chinese, we wanted it cooked freshly so we chose Orient in China Town. The service was officiant and the staff were polite. The food came out quickly. The food was hot and tasty! Not bad prices considering it's in London! Would definitely come again. They do add a £5 service charge so we didn't leave a tip.

Authentic food, friendly staff. Recommend shrimp dumplings

I really miss Cantonese dim sum so much, so I searched on Xiaohongshu and found this highly popular tea restaurant in London's Chinatown. It's not without reason that this restaurant is so popular: there's a wide variety of choices, the taste is excellent, and the prices are affordable. No wonder there's always a line outside during meal times.

I ordered shrimp dumplings, siomai, and barbecued pork buns, all of which are on par with domestic Cantonese cuisine! [Thai Style Boneless Chicken Feet] Sweet and sour, very appetizing, perfect as an appetizer [Curry Beef Brisket Pot] The beef is soft and delicious, the curry sauce is very rich, and it is a dish that goes well with rice. [Dry Fried Beef Fillet River] There is a lot of beef in it

I‘v been London so many days, Me and my friends come to eat this chinese restaurant in chinatown. The taste is surprisingly delicious and the environment is super great!

The taste of Cantonese food is relatively authentic, the food is served very quickly, and the decoration environment is also good.

My favourite dim sum in town. I usually include less well known choices from: Duck tongue, chicken feet, turnip cake etc. Have introduced several friends over the years and they’ve returned with their friends.

Great place for a good Hong Kong style weekend yum cha

This is one of the best chee cheong fun I've had in London! It was super silky, smooth, and soft. The pork belly was crispy, though it loses its crispiness quickly, so eat it fast. The lava custard bun wasn't very "lava" but still enjoyable. However, the egg tarts were disappointing as they were cold and had a tough base. The other steamed dim sum tasted good, though not outstanding. The service was generally good, though one staff member could have been better.

The Chinese restaurant has an extensive menu. It was difficult to choose a dish. It was a chicken dish, beef with black pepper, beef with black bean sauce and a duck dish. They were delicious dishes!

Very good place for authentic Dim Sum! Yummy

They rushed us out because they wanted to close 23 o’clock. Good was great tho.

One of the many restaurants in Chinatown. It's not an impressive taste, but it's a stable taste that never fails. I ordered from the waiter in Chinese, but he answered in English.

Really delicious and varied menu، in the heart of China Town but big enough to accommodate large families or work group outings!

Not as advertised!! Only a few dumplings available. Tried the prawn dumplings - not cooked thoroughly and pik buns had hardly any meat in. Beer out of stock apart from one type. Staff unfriendly

Rotton. Food arrived in about 2 minutes, basically just microwaved. Tasteless, both me and my partner felt ill after eating it. Temperature of all dishes was different. Staff seemed to do everything in their power to rush you out.

Absolutely shocking service Food was sub par but really can not get over the attitude of the staff. As someone who dines out most nights and has done so in the last 4 weeks travelling this next to the larch at sky garden have both even met with a grave disappointment if you don't want to work don't let people walk in your doors. Strongly recommend anyone reading this review to take caution and go somewhere else it's not worth the money nor time. Mcdonalds workers have treated me with more respect and a smile and to be honest I bloody well wish that I'd got a dirty cheeseburger than to have a waitress roll her eyes and throw the food down on the table with a huff. The comment of "one more hour" as were paying the bill. I couldn't get out of there quick enough .

Worst service I've ever had in London. I've never felt like a restaurant wanted people to so bad.. and food was very basic. Don't bother with this place

The egg tart is a must !!! One of my fav dim sum restaurant

Very impolite and unethical staff there. They open late but a staff pushed customer queuing and closing umbrella to enter. And said very bad words. Absolutely no confidence on this restaurant what those unethical staff made for customers. Worse restaurant staff ever met in the world in this restaurant!

Food was ok. The seaweed was very very salty. The scallops with asparagus had no taste, completely bland. Singapore noodles were lovely and a huge portion. The rice was good and so was the sweet and sour chicken Cantonese style. Service was ok apart from one person who acted like he couldn’t be bothered with us. Great location, lots to see out of the window and ideal for Leicester Square/Piccadilly. Reasonably priced for where it is. I’d go there again.

The service is very good and the price-performance ratio is pretty good. For snacks, I highly recommend the black pepper chicken feet (salty and slightly spicy), steamed siomai with crab roe (fresh!), and the Thai boneless chicken feet are also delicious, spicy and sour to appetize. There are three types of siu mei, suitable for those who have difficulty choosing!

There are many choices for Dim Sum lunch in this area. Orient is a winner. Traditional dim sum, all fresh and a wide variety. The restaurant is really nice with an upscale feel. Prices are very reasonable. Service was excellent.

good Chinese food~Fujian fried rice is delicious~

Great menu. We had dim sum and a shared bbq plate. Good portions, prompt service and super location right at the start of Chinatown.

We visited the restaurant last weekend for dim sum to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. The food was wonderful, I actually forgot to take pics to include with the review. The restaurant is v well located by one of the arches in China town. The staff were v helpful and pleasant. I will definitely visit again.

Orient London is a reliable choice among the many Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. The place is comfortable, and the food quality has been consistently good across multiple visits. The menu is large, offering a wide range of dishes to choose from. Although no single dish stands out as exceptional, all the food served is of solid quality. If you're looking for a good meal at a fair price, I would recommend this restaurant. It's a good option for those who want to enjoy a dependable meal in Chinatown, where the quality of food can vary greatly from one place to another. Orient London offers a good balance between quality and value, making it a solid choice for diners.

I have eaten regularly here for 5 years and they have vastly reduced the quality to save money I.e. Less fish/meat - more vegetables. The meal was vastly overpriced at £80 per head. The waiter then asked to add a tip when service was already included. When I said no I was treated to an exhibition of dim insolence. I won't go again.

In fact, I came here to eat Yangzhi Manna. Personally, I think it tastes good, but my friend thought it was too sweet. The other dishes were also great!

Probably the worst dim sum I’ve had ever (and I’ve had dim sum all my life growing up). Skins of steamed dumplings are way too thick. The turnip cake didn’t have the Chinese sausage/shrimp I’d expect - just very starchy. The fried items were way too oily. There were probably a few dishes which were ok (hence two stars) but I felt sick at how heavy this all felt after eating. No amount of Chinese tea was helping it go down. Definitely more miss dishes than hit. Tried 13 different ones. Service was super fast, which makes me question how fresh everything is. But first and last time I’d go for dim sum here.

We really enjoyed our meal and the service. We selected one of the pre-selected meals, so all of the courses came out to us automatically. It was a great option since we were not sure what to get, and everything turned out to be great. Beyond the food, the service was very quick, and multiple servers came and went to ensure our plates were cleared promptly and our next course was ready as soon as we were.

If you’re a fan of dim sum, this restaurant is a great place to visit :)

I had a really horrible experience here. I came here for a friend's birthday who was running late. When I arrived a man came over to me and I told him why I was here. He proceeded to shout at me telling me he told 'the girl on the phone' that everyone needs to be here at x time or we won't get seated. He then asked me if everyone else was here. To which I said I didn't know. (I came for a birthday dinner and didn't know anyone else going). He then told me to wait outside and closed the glass door and tended to his guests inside. As a potential guest I feel I was treated poorly. Just because everyone else was late, I was on time. So why am I being shouted at? Why am I being left outside in the cold? They couldn't even offer me a seat or anything of the sort. I only came here for my friend. For a restaurant with a 3* hygiene rating, I don't think it was worth all the trouble. After waiting for 20+ minutes. I eventually left. My friend eventually arrived and spoke about mistreatment but I was not there by that point. I will not be returning.

DO NOT GO HERE. The food was incredibly bland and the service was horrid. Our waiter ordered the wrong food twice and we were forced to pay for it.

Good service. Dim Sum was very good. Most of the dishes were more hit than miss. Service was very quick and attentive. Some of the dishes were more flavoursome and larger than other dim sum places. Good value for money. Definitely recommend the squid cakes, vietnamese spring roles, taro croquette and a few more. These dishes might have different names on the receipt though. I was scratching my head for a few of the items, but the number of items seems correct.

Great service, great food. Would recommend for vegetarian x

When it came to the service, you had the feeling that she would much rather serve Asian guests than Europeans. The food came quickly but it tasted okay. The price-performance ratio is rather poor. After we had eaten and the table was cleared, the bill was brought to the table without asking. I guess that was a sign that we weren't that welcome. I can't recommend this restaurant, you can definitely find better in China Town

I feel like I was fried, oily food which came veryyyy quickly

I never write reviews but this truly was the most disappointing place we ate at during our week in London. We spend 56£ for fried noodles with bean sprouts, fried vegetables, 4 fried dim sum dumplings and 3 steamed dim sum + 2 diet cokes and a glass of wine) The dim sum were okay. Not show stopping but alright. Definitly the best thing about the meal. The fried noodles however tasted like nothing but soy sauce and were super oily. Same goes for the vegetables. Everything tasted bland, boring and oily and left a bad, oily after taste in our mouth after the meal. The food arrived super fast but I think thats because it was reheated/fried again and not cooked fresh. The noodles were a pretty big portion, which really was the only good thing about them. Overall, the food tasted like a cheap buffet and we expected much more after reading the reviewes and seeing the location. The restaurant itself looked nice enough but the food left us very disappointed. You can definitely get way better for cheaper in chinatown.

The food is really good and the quantity is too much :) I recommend it!

the service is ridiculous, the woman at the front needs to shut her mouth and do her job 😬

As a Chinese I am very disappointed with the food Not in line with Hong Kong dim sum flavor poor service There is only one table for three people You can't put the vegetables in at all Please improve

Freshly made dim sum is just different. tasty

We order, we ask for information regarding the menu if everything had arrived and from there, shameful behavior on the part of all the waiters. They quickly take away our dishes, clean up, quickly give us the bill and immediately come to ask for payment. Absurd. Specifically, it was 10pm. The place closed at 11pm. Never again. Among other things, nothing special in terms of quality.

It was a pleasant experience. I recommend

Favourite restaurant in Chinatown.

Staff was really professional, dishes were really good , something different than we are used to, very good

I ate steel wool balls after eating Fengzhao. After returning home, my friend and I suffered from vomiting and diarrhea. I shared the food I packed home with my roommates, who also kept having diarrhea. Food hygiene is not in place.

Not as good as expected. Really tried to like it but seems like the staff was stressing us. Prices a little on the higher side. Dimsum didnt tase homemade. Some dishes were done in 2 mins. Kinda to quick.

Taste so good I would like to recommend you guys to try this restaurant 🔥🔥

The Dim Sum was pretty good but not the best. The prices are higher than the ones advertised outside the door. The soup dumplings and fried turnip was good. But the Cha Su Bao was pretty average.

The only few Chinese restaurants open at Christmas Day; having the massively popular ones closed. This one seemed rated decently - 4 stars and I agree to the overall rating. While the food was a bit of a hit and miss (as what the previous reviewer said) - the shredded beef was very good, the veg was OK, the duck was a bit bland and lacking that typical Hongkong style flavor. Service was ok; just that they seem to rush us for everything, rush for order, rush to pay, rush to clear out. Recommended, but if there are better places (eg, the popular ones which service is equally rushed but the food is better) then go to those.

Went there with my friend and got the set meniu. The food wasn’t the greatest and we been asked to leave as soon as we finished eating even though drinks were still being served. Would never go there again.

I loved the Dim Sum here, the restaurant was really busy but we were seated straight away. I'll will definitely be back

Food was bad, probably one of the worst dim sum I have ever had in my life.

The food was good, prices were expensive, I ordered some prawns with saisonal vegetables. Dim Sum was pretty good. Well It's ChinaTown. What are you expecting :)

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I would say this restaurant stands out in Chinatown for its great services. They don't rush you out and keep on checking if you need anything. Food is great and in good portion. I recommend it 👍

Best Chinese I've had for some time. Good, efficient service, not too loud either.

Atmosphere is ok but the food is one of the worst I have ever eaten from a Chinese restaurant. Roast duck was soaked with soy sauce and with very thick layer of fat all around. Sweet and sour pork was hard and salty. The meat was black so it had been refried many times. The only acceptable dish was garlic fried vegetable. So for those who want to eat Chinese food, I won’t recommend this place. Also the service was not good. We were asked to sit in a small table for four of us. When I requested to move to another table meant for four, the waiter told me the table was reserved for their own staff. Less than 10 minutes later, he escorted a family of four to the table. When I asked him why he lied to me, he couldn’t answer.

Das Essen war höchstens in Ordnung. Die Preise sind für das was man erhält unverhältnismässig hoch. Der Service ist nicht unbedingt freundlich.

The worst service I ever saw, food was overpriced and did not taste that good. They brought the check without us asking for it.

Not the best but ok. Their soup noodles are tasteless but their dry noodles are not bad. Will I be back there. I might if there is no other Chinese restaurant opened.

We enjoyed delicious food delivered rapidly and by attentive staff at this lovely restaurant. The egg fried rice, garlic asparagus, beef in black bean sauce, and salt and pepper tofu were all outlandishly good quality. The atmosphere was warm and bubbly, only reducing atmosphere score to 4 due to a lack of spectacle, but let that detract nothing from having a wonderful experience at this fantastic establishment!

We had a lovely meal at Orient London. The food was excellent and we couldn't fault anything. We had the mixed Hors D'oeuvre to share then a main course and a side each. It is slightly pricy but keeping in mind the location. I will definitely recommend and will be returning.

DIMSUM is good , better than other chinese restaurants service in uk

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I had sesame prawns on toast and beef with black bean sauce. Excellent

Excellent food., but very busy so best to book ahead

I really like it！！ super delicious！！

Today I came to eat at Oriental London again! ! I would like to call my morning tea heaven! ! I have been coming here since I had it once two years ago. [Wow R] [Wow R] [Wow R] There is such a delicious and affordable morning tea shop in London! I wish I could tell the whole world with a loudspeaker! ! 🥧Honey BBQ Pork Crispy, this one is really a must-have! [Like R] [Like R] [Like R] Falling in love with barbecued pork cakes for the first time is a blessing! The barbecued pork is sweet and juicy, with crispy skin. You need two portions to enjoy it! 🥧Fried radish cake with XO sauce, the radish cake is soft and chewy, and the spicy taste of XO sauce makes the whole human taste richer ~ [Shy R] [HAS R] [HAS R] A few pounds for a small portion, awesome! 🥧Steamed pork ribs with black pepper, tender and delicious! It also tastes juicy and has just the right salty taste! 🥧Crispy salt water corner, first time eating it! [Flowing Kiss R][Flowing Kiss R][Flowing Kiss R] It’s so delicious~ Crispy on the outside, soft and glutinous on the inside, it’s really addictive to eat! Must order! 🥧Fresh shrimp rice rolls, rice rolls are smooth and delicate, [Deyi R][Deyi R][Deyi R]The fresh shrimps inside are chewy and sweet, and a little soy sauce makes them fresh, delicious~ 🥧Fried rice rolls with chopped green onions and rice rolls wrapped with fried dough sticks are simply not enough! Just use a little less soy sauce, [laughing R][laughing R][laughing R] bit into the crispy fried dough sticks and soft rice rolls, and you will love it! 🥧Preserved egg and lean meat porridge, a must-have for warm winters~[色色R][色色R][色色R] The preserved eggs are tender, the lean meat is delicious, and the taste is dense~ 🥧Serve the water spinach in the soup. The water spinach is refreshing and the soup is also salty and sweet~ 🥧Steamed vermicelli with shrimps and vegetables, the vermicelli absorbs the umami flavor of shrimps and vegetables, making every bite delicious and filling! All in all, it’s super delicious and a great deal! When you come to eat, be sure to plan your meal in advance, and save your stomach for the rest of the time! Grab your friends and family and set off tomorrow! ! [Party R][Party R][Party R]

My family and I planned to dine in the next day so I entered to ask a question regarding payment of the restaurant the day before. The waiting staff kept pushing me out and closing the door in my face ??

Stepping into The Orient in London's Chinatown, I was immediately struck by the modern and chic ambiance that permeated the restaurant. The contemporary decor and subtle lighting created a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere, setting the stage for an enjoyable evening. Opting for the set menu, I found the selection to be well-curated, offering a diverse range of flavors synonymous with authentic Chinese cuisine. The crispy duck was a true highlight, with its perfectly crispy skin and succulent meat, delivering a delightful burst of flavor. However, it's worth noting that the portions, while artfully presented, leaned towards the smaller side, leaving me craving a bit more. What truly elevated the dining experience was the impeccable service. The staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring that our glasses remained topped up throughout the evening. Their knowledge of the menu and willingness to accommodate special requests added a personal touch to the overall experience. While the portions might leave some diners wanting more, The Orient in London's Chinatown is undeniably a fantastic choice for those seeking a stylish atmosphere, a well-crafted set menu, and attentive service that enhances the overall dining experience.

Super delicious and reasonable price!

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