Tao Tao Ju in City of London, Westminster

Very good food!! The best Dim Sum I had in Chinatown!

Nice Dim Sum served in a pleasant atmosphere

Very good soup and very good service

Superb food quality and service.

La comida era mediocre, no volvería. Servicio frío y como si estuvieran trabajando en la fábrica. pitty. . . los indignados no eran de calidad , sobrecocinados

Delicious dim sum. Steamed prawn and chive, char siu pork bun and prawn croquette - all very tasty! Other dishes were lovely too! Service was quick and friendly, we were looked after. Worth the wait 🤗

I do not recommend this restaurant.. I received dirty food with hair in it.. but the taste was very bad.. They charged me rudely for the soup, shreim n toast and rice, but they discounted the price of the Sweet & Sour chicken that had hair in it.. for the taste and filth 👎

Bon restaurant chinois dans le quartier China Town Il y a beaucoup beaucoup de choix donc il fut compliqué de se décider ;) Je recommande

Food is overall good, Siu Mai , and prawn and chive tasted good. Singaporian fried rice noodle was yum but a bit spicy. Chicken Fried rice was a bit dry and plain. Overall customer service was good .

The Dim Sum were pretty good. I liked the xiao long bao and prawn bean curd cheung fun but they were warm not steaming hot. The chilli oils and sauce they gave us were nice tho. However, the roast duck and honey roast pork were pretty disappointing in flavour and portion. The egg fried rice was okay. Overall, the restaurant is really spacious and the waiters were nice but it will depend on which dish you order food wise.

Una decisión de última hora, me encajaron pero libro de identificación en el futuro ya que se llenó rápido. La comida era perfecta. Me apetecía un chino y esto dio en el blanco. Encantador ambiente relajado también

Very delicious, feels as home Friendly staff

No-frills, delicious dim sum. I’m a big cheung fun fan and often struggle to find places that do it well, but Tao Tao Ju is the best in London. The BBQ meats are also fantastic, though be aware they contain bones. The prawn wonton soup was another highlight!

The best salt and spicy Squid in China Town? Cooked to perfection and not too dry, lovely aroma and spice. This place always has Chinese guests, always a good indicator of authentic food. The sweet corn and prawn soup along with the seafood noodles were good too. Above average price but goes with the location and quality of food. Will keep on coming back.

Food is ass and service is even worse (I'm used to Chinese restaurant service being Chinese) but this is the absolute worst I've ever been treated, downright rude Skip!

Terrible. If we didn’t wake the waitress up she would have left us at the entra e waiting for no one. It took forever for just 2 dishes and all we could hear was the guys washing the dishes with their marigold gloves on

A lovely menu filled with umpteen quaint Chinese dishes, with the prominent focus being dimsums. I had the prawn cheung fun & the peanut-pork-prawn steamed dimsum, and a portion of jasmine tea (which was delicious & felt like an unending pot, given the generous portion size)

I went to Chinatown because I wanted to eat Chinese food, but at least there weren't any touts and the ratings were good, so I went there. There was something a little uncomfortable about the attitude of the manager or woman. Anyway... I don't think the amount of food is great for the price. Maybe the food we ordered was the problem, but what we ate was just so-so.

This is REAL Chinese not anglicised takeaway. 3rd visit for me and my friends 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. I got half a roast duck for takeaway. Yum yum. Came with small pot of totally delicious sauce. Good price. 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 . Seating is very comfortable and spacious. You don't feel crowded even though it is often busy. Never been there in evenings so can't comment on that menu. But, the wise and hungry will go for dim sum which is (as far as I know between 12 and 5pm 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 cuisine origins to the Chinese. 6 stars if I could give them.

Chong was very welcoming Good atmosphere and gourmet taste. Extremely value to money plate size

Don’t take anything apart from dim sums.

Really nice meal, quick service despite the restaurant being very busy at 5pm on a Friday after Christmas. Portions are a good size and price is very reasonable. Great place to stop to refuel after a day out in London

Every time I want dim sum I visit Tao Tao Ju but this was the first time I visited since 2021 and to be honest, the price doesn't match the service anymore. Dim Sum dishes start at £7.50 (EACH) upwards (which is expensive compared to before) the taste was good but could've been hot. Didn't get the complete sauce selection on my table, just basic soy sauce. Service was okay but took forever to get the bill. There used to be more Cantonese speaking staff in there but all seem to be mainlanders now. The ladies toilet sink was not working as when we informed the staff they didn't offer a solution and no hand sanitizer. Overall we paid over £60 just for 6 Dim Sum dishes and pot of tea. I understand the prices for food in china town has gone up significantly and almost feels like a luxury to dine out these days but the only reason I used to come here was because I thought the price and service reflects the price but not this time.

Went on Christmas Day. The queue time is about 30 minutes. The meals are delicious but very expensive. Perhaps because it was Christmas, the price of each dish on that day was higher than usual, and there was a 15% service charge. In addition, the most recommended dish we ordered is the beef Ho Fun. The dim sum we ordered is a bit normal and not worth the price.

The dim sum is delicious and the portions are generous. It’s one of the best Chinese restaurants in London.

One of the few good authentic Chinese restaurants in China town! Tao Tao Ju is located in the alley next to the Burger and Lobster/W hotel. It is a Chinese joint with class and a very comfortable environment. Each dim sum costs £10.50 and the mains ranged approximately from 25£ and up. I must recommend the dim sum at Tao Tao Ju. It is very close to what you’d have in Guangdong, which is difficult to find in London. We ordered the classics such as Siu Mai, shrimp dumplings, beef tripe etc. We also ordered mains including Yeung Zhou fried rice and a fried udon. The fried rice looked different from what you’d find in China and Hong Kong but the flavour was still good! Tao Tao Ju is highly recommended if you are looking for an authentic and quiet place for some Cantonese classics. It is good for all settings and occasions.

tasty food with good service recommend！

Delicious food, great atmosphere, and friendly service staff! recommend

Unfriendly service and absolutely unacceptable behavior when paying! The waiter added a high tip fee to the card without asking. The prices are overpriced compared to the portion and quality - nothing special. Be careful when paying with card! English: Rude service and unacceptable behavior when paying! The waiter charged a big tip on the card without asking. Overpriced for the portion and quality – nothing special. Be careful when paying with a card!

Menu with many Chinese specialties and some external incursions such as spring rolls or pad Thai. The variety is vast and so is the choice between spicy and less spicy. You eat at tables with tablecloths and fabric napkins (and this is already a plus!) the service is friendly. Average quality of the vico but overall all good. Very close to Leicester Square, in the center of China Town.

One of the most fascinating places I’ve ever been.

Sadly a very poor experience - unhelpful and rude service

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.

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

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.

Preciosa comida relajante en el restaurante y el servicio excelente sin duda lo volveré a visitar. El servicio fue rápido, pero no la comida apresurada agradable y caliente

Sin embargo, la comida de anoche no estuvo a la altura de lo que normalmente es, o más bien la parte principal de carne de barbacoa mezclada con arroz fue decepcionante. El cerdo estaba seco y el pato era flácido y sabía raro - también tenía un montón de huesos ocultos. Sin embargo, el pollo satay, albóndigas de pollo y algas marinas crujientes eran increíbles. Servicio eficiente como siempre, y pudimos sentarnos después de una espera muy corta a las 8. 30 pm sin reserva. Quizá sólo una mala noche en la cocina.

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🥹

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.

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🥰🥰

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Yangzhou fried rice is hard to eat

The roasted chicken feet are good

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 and considerate service

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).

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.

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.

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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

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

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.

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

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 !!!!!!!!

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 !