Tao Tao Ju in City of London, Westminster

Food was really good, service was slow but decent.

Great service. The most delicious Beef Ho Fun. Really good food! A must if you are visiting Chinatown!

Very kind staff and available for any customer request. The first ones we got were very good. The filling of the rolls was delicious but perhaps the outside was a little too greasy with oil. Average prices, always too high for us Italians.

The food is so tasty I ended up going there twice during my visit to London! Highly recommend the pad thai and shrimp and chive grilled dumplings. The cheung fun was good too but the plain peanut butter and hoi sin sauce one is too much for one person to enjoy. The prawn sesame toast is average, skip it.

This was the second time I have been here and it was perfect again. I ate beef ho fun and my friend ate pad thai we really enjoyed. Prawn and chives dumplings also were really good. Portions are really big and tasty. Plus, they serve wet wipes after the meal.

Delicious dumplings and authentic dishes, nice cosy interior and easy going service!

Very nice Chinese restaurant. Good quality food. Nice vibe and nice service, a tiny bit loud but that is ok.

Food was great, not to heavy or sweet, well balanced. I loved the Hofung, really chewy and delicious

Food was lovely was a shame we booked and they kept us my baby in the queue outside in the cold for 30 mins they would have had me at 5 stars. None the wiser to know if you booked you didn’t have to queue!

Ordered from here on Deliveroo and I have to say I was really disappointed. I’ve heard that the dim sum here is great and it’s a regular spot for a couple of my friends. We ordered some roast meat and noodles from this place and the cuts of meat we received were just fatty with barely any meat on. The crispy pork was soggy. The chow mein was dripping in oil and the portion sizes were abysmal. We received maybe 10 pieces of fatty meat for £18 which is ludicrous. We managed to get a refund through Deliveroo due to how disappointing it was. There are definitely a lot of better places to get great Chinese food from in London. 2 stars because it wasn’t totally inedible.

I feel like I’m home after eating it🥹

I've been here five times and it's no exaggeration to say that everything I order is delicious. My favorite is the dry-fried beef river. It's so delicious that I could spin a plate by myself🥰🥰

Ma-po tofu has great umami. It definitely tastes different from Chinese mapo tofu and Korean mapo tofu. It was delicious, and I ate the whole pot of rice ^^;; The dim sum was served very hot, and it was even more delicious because it was full of ingredients and not salty :) The Chinese tea (Jasmine) smells good.

Overall, I really enjoyed the meal and would come back again. The har gow and siu mai were excellent, and the xiaolongbao was pleasant, though not a standout. The quality of the dim sum is well above average. The only issue was the congee, which seemed lukewarm, I hope that was just a one-off oversight.

Delicious 😋Chicken feet with black pepper yyds

The service attitude is very good. My brothers are getting better. I was given a small dessert for my birthday. I’m very happy.

The restaurant environment is nice. The staff is friendly and the service is good. The taste is very authentic. We highly recommend Xiaolongbao and Xiajiao. They taste very much like what we had in Chinese restaurants.

The roasted chicken feet are good

We had the vegan set menu for 2 people and paid £84. In our opinion the price-performance ratio was unfortunately very poor for a below-average meal.

Yangzhou fried rice is hard to eat

The fried rice has no steam and is lukewarm. It uses chicken. The shrimp dumplings are average but fall apart when picked up.

Called in for fixed menu for 2 people. Food and service was excellent. Will definitely call in here again.

Walk in because of pleasant looks and crowd inside is always a good sign! Didn’t disappoint at ALL! Yummy wonton soup. The dumplings and broth were amazing. And had Coriander and Prawn Dim Sum! Nice staff!!

Pleasant restaurant, very good value for money, the staff is very friendly. I recommend for an inexpensive meal in Soho.

Terrible place. One of the worst Chinese restaurants I tried in my life. Huge portion but the food is poor and not even cheap

A very good Chinese restaurant between China Town and Leicester Square, where the food was very good, service was quick, and the atmosphere was very buzzy. The restaurant has some excellent wines, which surprised us a little . They also had our favourite Chinese beer, Tsingtao, which is less available these days.

Great food and service. Fried beef with noodles is highly recommended!

Excellent Sunday lunch! Kid friendly and great food.

Large menu so we had the set menu. Asked if we could swap one item for beef noodles and waiter agreed. All food was tasty and good portions.

The food is delicious and the environment is also very good. Recommended!

Another lovely meal here. We are never disappointed. It was Sunday lunchtime and busy so not all the food got delivered at the same time, but that didn’t matter. We took our time and enjoyed it.

A busy place, so you might want to book a table in advance. My wife and I shared a whole duck, which they removed the legs from. I ordered noodles and my wife ordered rice with eggs. It was perfectly ok dumpings, maybe a little tasteless. The duck was very good, could perhaps have been a bit juicier, if it were to receive a top rating.

Distinctly average dim sum was not great all the wrappers were too thick and the fillings lacked flavour - the sweet and sour and rice and Singapore noodles were good but no more and the service was lacking and slow!

Not very tasty, too much pepper added to the pork belly and chicken. The portion size is also average. The service is relatively good. a bit expensive

Very authentic taste, as if you were in Hong Kong!

Excellent dim sum well into the evening. Attentive service and food served quickly despite being very busy. A fifteen minute delay in getting seated could have been a problem (but happily wasn’t in our case since some of our party arrived about 5 mins after we were seated).

Excellent and considerate service

On our final evening in London, we decided to stroll through Chinatown in search of the perfect meal. By pure chance, we stumbled upon a large, airy restaurant that, while lacking a romantic ambiance, made up for it with an inviting space perfect for sharing a variety of dishes. Chinese cuisine is, after all, best enjoyed with an array of flavours shared amongst friends. We began with dim sum, and as each beautifully presented dish arrived, we simply couldn't stop. The flavours were exceptional, and the selection was vast, with every bite proving better than the last. As we left, we couldn’t help but feel grateful for the serendipity that had led us to such an unforgettable meal—one that perfectly capped off our London adventure.

We had a very nice family dinner here. It's quite affordable for the area, and the portions are large. If you request it, they will give you a vegetarian menu with clearly labelled vegan options. I had the Fried Tofu with Salt & Pepper, and the Vegetarian Singapore Vermicelli with no egg. Both were delicious! Staff were welcoming and friendly, and I look forward to visiting again.

Great food and very good service

We used to order from here a lot but actually going to the restaurant and seeing how dirty the floors were, especially on the stairs going up to the toilet, it really puts off ordering again. The food is okay but knowing how the restaurant is kept definitely stop us from going back or ordering.

Very clean restaurant with an excellent atmosphere. Visited at the start of peak dinner hour at 5:30pm. Staff are very friendly. Was told we had only 90 mins to dine due to booking. Food was served at speed within 10 mins off ordering, surprised by this, but food was nice and hot. The Thai chicken feet was the best, pork chop was too much vinegar. Not much favour with the crispy noodles with shredded pork. Chilli oil was not chilli. Overall pleased with dine experience with Tao Tao Ju. Well done to the management who I believe knows how to run a good and successful restaurant. Wet wipes/tissues after dine which is good.

I'm not a picky eater, and I enjoy most meals but the food I had here today! 3/10. I ordered the egg fried rice and scallops with asparagus, and the only thing nice was the egg fried rice. The look of the food, the smell and then the taste! Nahh. People on the same table as me appeared to enjoy their food, so maybe it was just the meal I ordered.

Incredible dim sum and buns here. Tried 6 different kinds and all delicious. Service also spot on the whole night. Would definitely come back.

Good food for a good price, we tried lots of different dim sum and chow mein. We where however thrown out without warning while still having food and drinks left (after being there for only one hour). We where not been told anything about this practise beforehand and I find it hugely dissapointing.

Very famous Dimsum place. However, it did not fulfill my expectations. Dimsum was overall good, but it was only served „warm“ and not hot. Portion size was ok and overall rating for the dishes varies between 3 - 4 stars. The waiting is long and many love this place so make sure to come early! I would still come back, so thank you for having me! 😃 Food: 3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service: 3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ambience: 3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Of all Chinese restaurants I’ve ever been this has been the best thus far. The service is outstanding. Although it was so loud that I couldn’t hear my thoughts, the quality of food overshadowed that minor thing. If given another chance, I’d definitely visit once again. Dim Sum sent me to heavens, too bad it was only a few pieces. Worth a visit with a big company or even solo trip.

We ordered dim sum and the quality is above our expectations. Their egg tarts wasnt very impressive but looks are deceiving. The egg custard is just right in texture and sweetness. The pastry is flaky but yet not oily. The cheong fun is also good with the right texture and thickness. Their fried carrot/radish cake is very yummy with lots of crunchy and sweet bean sprout that compliments the taste of the fried cakes. Overall, service is good, waiters and waitresses are very attentive and accommodating.

I had the pad Thai and it was very bland and it barley had any taste. On the menu in very small letters it said that they would add 12,5% service charge and yet asked also for a tip.

Came across this place on Insta and followed them for quite some time. Took the opportunity to try their food when I was in London and it was good! The egg tart didnt look nice but it was very good! Hahaha.. looks can be very deceiving. The custard wasnt too sweet and the pastry is light and crispy. The Cheung Fun was also very good. Something that is hard to get nowadays. I love the fried carrot/radish cakes. Just the right texture and the bean sprout were crunchy and sweet. The custard buns were quite messy to eat but that is the fun part with lovely custard flavor that is just right. The pau texture is good too. Overall, we went back again and the noodles were good. Give it a try!

My favourite Chinese Restaurant in China town. Authentic flavourful food can be found. I enjoyed almost all the dishes I ordered. Fully satisfied every time I visited there. All credits to chefs and the staff.

Very nice food and fresh ingredients. Great service thanks!

DO NOT GO!! Food was bland. The chicken, beef and noodles had no flavor. It was not edible. Service was awful. The server practically yelled at me when I asked for his recommendation and took my card out of my hand when I requested to pay. The rudest man I have ever met in my life.

Nice environment, delicious food and just right portions

My favourite Chinese restaurant in LDN. It is an institution. They serve dumplings at all hours which is rare. The fried eggplant, duck pancakes, cheung fun and house white wine is excellent. I will continue to come here forever they remain open.

Always a great experience! Great food, fast and kind service

This is the best restaurant we’ve eaten in around Chinatown. The food was really tasty and well presented. All the staff were friendly and professional too and made a real effort to make sure everything was ok. Would definitely recommend here over other restaurants in the area - there’s a long queue for a reason but worth the wait.

Unfortunately, the pad thai I ordered was bland, as were the spring rolls - completely tasteless. The only positive thing is the friendly service.

Great Chinese restaurant. Dim sum was excellent. Beef and noodles were perfect. Nice service too.

Great service, staff were friendly and welcoming. They have a great selection of food whether you are a vegetarian, like meat or fish, like noodles or rice dishes. They also have a large selection of different dumplings you will definitely find something you can eat. We had Chinese tea but they also have beer, wine or a selection of soft drinks or juices

We were only in London for a short time. There’s loads of Chinese food to choose from nearby, but someone recommended Tao Tao Ju. I’d never had dim sum before but was thoroughly impressed. My wife was delighted to find they cheung fun, something we can’t find even find in our home state. I’m saddened that I don’t have more time in London or I would be back tomorrow. Highly recommend.

Food was ok! after receiving a couple of dishes we realized that one had not arrived. after calling the waitress and asking about the dish she started shouting at us as we had already eaten it, after shouting at us she left and returned to us with a empty plate screaming and what is this? here was the food (luckily we had taken a photo of the food) after that she realized that she had delivered it to the table next to us. Without even an apology he brought us the missing dish, and they made us pay for an extra one. I absolutely do not recommend this restaurant mistakes happen but shouting at customers is absolutely not appropriate !!!!!!!!

I ordered a takeaway through deliveroo. Unfortunately I found a foreign object in it. I ordered Singapore noodles and sweet and sour pork, the item was in the noodles, I nearly choked on it. Please see photo attached. It is a hard piece of white plastic with crenelated edges, around 3 by 1 cm. It has a foul smell to it. I had to throw both dishes away as the strong bad smell had pervaded them. Deliveroo has refunded me for the meal but I really think you the restaurant ought to know about this. The little food I ate made me feel very nauseous. I am really worried about what this item is and if it was covered in some kind of poisonous substance. I have emailed but had no response

Worst deliveroo experience. Found a hair one of the baos, watered down sauce & when I called to ask to inquire about the order they shut me down before even checking they had the order lol. DO NOT ORDER from here. Also one of the baos tasted like soap lol. So gross.

They have hiked the prices up so much. They give the impression of being higher class than the rest but they are exactly the same. Don’t fall for it. Plenty of other great dimsum out there. Avoid.

This Chinese restaurant has consistently impressed me with its delicious cuisine. I've now been here three times, and each visit has been a delightful experience. The food is simply amazing, and I highly recommend trying the following dishes: * Prawn and Chive Dumplings: These dumplings are perfectly cooked, with a delicate balance of flavors. * Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Fresh, crispy, and packed with flavor, these spring rolls are a must-try. * Seafood Fried Rice: The seafood is cooked to perfection, and the rice is flavorful and satisfying. * Szechuan Pork: This dish is spicy and savory, with a perfect blend of sweetness. * A must try dish is their fried beans with minced pork not on the menu but you have to ask while ordering ! This is my favourite. If you're looking for authentic Chinese food in London this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Be prepared for a short queue as they are always buzzing with guests but surely it's worth the wait !

This place has a sentimental value to me. It use to be my dad's restaurant back in the late 80s. Called Fung Shing. Won numerous awards and recommendations from magazine and press for its Cantonese cuisine. Fay Maschler was a regular. You can actually still see the plaque on the external wall. I still have the Evening Standard Eros award for best restaurant in London sitting on my mantle piece. I use to wash dishes in the basement kitchen during my summer break for 10 hours a day. That's the real grind. Anyways back to the review. It was my friends birthday and we wanted dim sum after a few rounds of beers at the local Imperial pub around the corner at 8pm. Ground floor decor looks amazing. Gold and brown wood. Felt warm and cozy. (It use to be green back in the 90s) We sat upstairs which unfortunately was not furnished like the ground floor or as nice. Just plain white walls and plastic brown seats. So if you do go ask for a table on the ground floor. We ordered the classic dim sums and they came out fresh and hot. Har gaus is my test to see if t he place is any good. And it was over average. Good size Prawn and prawn paste inside. Missing the bamboo shoots which is a must. Siu mais were chunky cut pork. Taro mince fried pastries were good. Vietnamese spring rolls and the bean curd wraps were All over average. The tripe in black bean and chilli needed more time to cook. Was still chewy and still had that stale offal smell and taste to it. 4/5. Room for improvement. Service was efficient. Waitress recommended dishes from menu if needed. I think it's the only place if you want late night dim sum. In Chinatown.

Food was very authentic and the atmosphere very pleasant. The servers were very nice. Thoroughly enjoyed.

love the bao, best bao in London

I love Chinese kitchen but I hardly ever had such a boring and tasteless Sechuan dish. My wife had kripy beef- no burner either and the vegetable sidedish we ordered was oily and tasteless

Amazing fresh dim sum, a must come in Chinatown！

Great variety of dim sum. And it serves all day. Recommended.

Tao Tao Ju has always been our first choice of restaurant whenever we come to Chinatown, the food is authentic and service are top notch! Definitely recommend to come here!

We have been here lots of time but only noticed that I didn’t leave a review. We love their Roast duck, it’s nice, tasty, not too much fat, duck skin is also very well toasted, crunchy, sauce is good too. I tried many restaurant in Chinatown and they are the best on doing this dish (on all the Chinese Restaurant I have tried). The owner or manager seems welcoming and friendly, the waiters depends on who but mostly are ok, can be better. I recommended few friends and clients here and they love the food as well.

I really liked the food and the staff was very kind! The food was done in a short time and was delicious! Loved this place definitely coming back.

The staff was really nice and kind. The food was amazing and really good including the vengan options.

Very nice food. I recommend the noodles

Come early to beat the crowd. Ambience is okay when not packed. The Beef Ho Fun - Stir Fried Fresh Flat Rice Noodles with Beef and Bean Sprouts - was really good. Dim Sum was good and available in the evenings, but nothing extraordinary. By evening, the yam croquettes were stale and should not have been served.

It's cool to sit outside in summer

Restaurant located in the heart of China Town. Very friendly staff, good food and varied offerings.

Food was the messiest Chinese food I've ever tasted before only thing that tasted ok was sweet and sour prawns. I also tried to spare their feelings and not explain why I didn't want to pay service charge the lady literally forced me to Pay service charge and said it was not optional, very money hungry restaurant. I suggest they should Focus on the quality of food will not recommended !! Il Stick to hakkasan

Great experience in the neighborhood. Restaurant that really seems above the rest. Original and well prepared dishes.

They always take ages for bring the food, say 10 or 15 minutes, but usually take a hour or more! By, delivery rides!

excellent food. will come back again

Super delicious and very cost-effective. It tastes similar to domestic ones.

Difficult to rate. The dim sum were quite nice, a good selection and available all day, probably worth a 4 star rating. But the rest of the food was poor, especially the broth based soups which were insipid and dull. Too expensive for the overall quality.

The food is very good and authentic. The barbecued pork is delicious.

This is REAL Chinese not anglicised takeaway. 2nd visit for me and my friend because their dim sum is EXCELLENT. Not just the usual har how and siu mai...but yam croquette, black bean ribs with chilli n garlic, prawn & scallop... They have photos of most popular dim sum so you can point. Very good tea that compliments the food. Excellent, polite, prompt service. A discretionary service charge is included in the bill (but you can tip your server directly if you wish). Due to recent changes in the law, servers now receive their tips. It is illegal for management to keep it . But, this is a high quality restaurant who care about their good reputation and behave impeccably. If you don't know - please take their advice...tell them your budget and likes/dislikes and they will help. The Chinese know what goes with what, what will enhance what. After all they've been around 4,000 years and many cultures owe their origins to the Chinese. 6 stars if I could give them.

I was super disappointed with this place. The food was overpriced and not good at all. There was too much fat instead of meat, and the beef dumplings didn't even taste like beef; they were more like cardboard. While the staff was friendly, the food was the main experience and it was terrible. I usually enjoy Chinese dishes, but this place was really bad.

First time eating it! It’s very similar to Taotaoju in China! Very satisfied with the food

The food is delicious! The roast duck and chicken feet are very good, and the porridge is also very comfortable

The dim sum was really good, plus the staff was efficient and the atmosphere was nice

Very nice place, quick service and good food

The food is very nice! Staff is very friendly! Chicken claws are the best!

Amazing food and great customer service, food came within 5 minutes!

Low level food and minimal service

Super delicious affordable food in London!

I can't understand how such terrible Chinese food has gained a foothold in London. There is still a fishy smell in the beef soup, and the phoenix claws are full of bones. The food is really bad

Killer food, definitely recommend

Amazing. Get the prawn or vegetable dumplings. Best dumplings I’ve had in London.