Yauatcha City in City of London, Westminster

The cost is not worth the value. The pre-set menu for 2 people brings too much food that one couple cannot possibly finish, and that goes to waste, instead of providing a wider range of dishes in smaller portions. Or simply something cheaper for less food. The cocktails are unreasonably priced and the ambiance, though trying to be “quiet”, is loud, with added music that is also too loud. Service was great, some food items really interesting and well presented, but way too expensive in the end. Apple Maps shows it as a 2 out of 4 dollar signs - it should be 4 out of 4 dollar signs for price.

Amazing service and food. Really enjoyed it as always.

We had a lovely relaxed dinner here, only one note is if one person has the quarter crispy duck as their main, make sure to ask it comes at the same time as the other mains or you’ll be eating alone until they fire the next main

We decided to have a quick lunch here after having been to their Soho branch before and being impressed. I have previously dined here also, but that was back in 2017. It was excellent then, so with the fact that the restaurant is still operating, I assumed the food was still on that level. Unfortunately, I was wrong. We ordered dim sum, cod, noodles and rice with sparkling water and kombucha as drinks. The first point to note is that the server mistakenly brought q bottle of still water to the table. That’s no big deal but as they weren’t busy at that point, it was a mistake nevertheless. However, It was a >30 minute wait for the dim sum and a 45 minute wait for the rest of the food, which my husband (who is East Asian) found bland, tasteless and of very average quality. I happened to agree with him. The main dish cod was tiny, had barely any flavour and was cut into five small pieces. It was not a premium cut and frankly could have been any white fish, if you know what I’m saying there. Both the rice and the noodles were very bland. Supposedly the rice was meant to have egg in it but I didn’t see any and the Singapore noodles had barely anything of substance in them apart from overcooked prawns and scraggy little pieces of octopus. When we came to pay the bill there was a ‘discretionary’ charity donation already added to the bill. Ok, fine but it’s not cool to take someone’s money without notice that you’re going to do so. I like to know a bit about a charity before I CHOOSE to donate. It’s only £1, but this isn’t a good way to get donations. Ratings: the dim sum are good but not outstanding: 3/5 The rest of the food: 2/5 Service: 3/5 they are polite but make mistakes and are repeatedly at your table refilling your glass. It almost feels like you’re having your meal with them. I did also reluctantly have to ask how long our main food was going to take, despite having been only the second party to go in as we went in as soon as the restaurant opened at 12pm. Ambience: 2/5: The wait staff are overly attentive to the point that they don’t leave you in peace for a minute. This spoilt the experience. They didn’t work like this in Soho. I’d never return here as it’s expensive just to eat very average food which is not enjoyable at all for the money paid. I don’t mind a long wait for food, if it is worth it. Put bluntly, it isn’t here. The dim sum are ok so I’d advise anyone who has to go there for a business lunch to only have those.

Terrible experience. Will not be going back again. Ordered a drink which was completely bitter (Lychee cocktail) and was told that it’s not bitter. Didn’t quite understand why I was being challenged. Waiter was rude, we all ordered one rice each and only brought out 2 and said the 4 of us had to share. 5 mins later they brought out 2 more rice. Completely bad service. Will not be going again

This is the best dim sum place in London in terms of food quality and service. Price is probably a bit high but worth every penny according to my taste buds. The dim sums were super fresh, and presented beautifully, creatively and generously. The staff really took time to introduce and explain the food properly so you understand what you are eating which you don't see often even in London. I also tried their signature moon cakes before which are to die for. Highly recommended!

Living on past glory. Overpriced. Tacky. Food was fine, but no better than what I could get for £20 elsewhere.

Great service, very helpful staff, fast delivery of food. Great quality of food. I feel the price could've been 10-15% lower though overall - that would've been better value.

The starters and dim sum at Yauatcha is the best part of the meal - not really fussed on the mains. All of the staff are attentive and polite however Mo went above and beyond for us and it was really appreciated. Very knowledgeable on all the Tao Group restaurants and quick to deal with any requests - he also takes great pics!

Totally underwhelming food and service. Front of house staff felt quite confused, and most of the time appeared to congregate chatting rather than tending to diners. ¼ crispy duck was generous… however, wasn’t impressed with the remains of a bao bun in the bamboo basket lid the pancakes were served in. Egg fried rice was very dry, borderline stale… distinctly not Asian, and not at all impressed with the pride/arrogance I received when I challenged. Simply impossible to eat with chop sticks, unless you want to go grain by grain. Also surprised to see Hakkasan come up on my bill… should I expect the same standard if we dine there?

Visited this restaurant previously. It didn't disappoint then and it didn't disappoint now . I was introducing a friend and he was in awe. Service and attentiveness amazing without being intrusive. Lots of smiling faces , food was exceptional. Amazing will be back

Excellent restaurant. Great service, great food, great staff, great location and good prices for the top quality you get. We will definitely go back and highly recommend.

Visited this restaurant previously. It didn't disappoint then and it didn't disappoint now . I was introducing a friend and he was in awe. Service and attentiveness amazing without being intrusive. Lots of smiling faces , food was exceptional. Amazing will be back

A good selection of vegetarian options and the set menu collated all the favourites together in 3 courses. Food was tasty and beautifully presented.

Yauatcha offers a culinary experience that feels both refined and approachable, blending traditional Chinese elements with modern touch. Each dish is artfully crafted, with a focus on quality ingredients and intricate flavors. Whether you're indulging in a traditional prawn dumpling or a more innovative offering like the truffle edamame puff, every bite is a delicate balance of texture and taste. The kitchen's attention to detail is evident in every dish, from the precise folds of the dumplings to the vibrant colors. The staff is knowledgeable, guiding you through the menu with expertise and offering thoughtful recommendations Dining at Yauatcha is more than just a meal; it's a sensory journey that transports you through flavors, aromas, and textures. Whether you're there for a casual lunch or a special occasion, the seamless blend of tradition and modernity ensures that every visit feels both comforting and exciting. It's a place where you can slow down, savor each moment, and emerge refreshed, ready to return again soon.

Yauatcha offers a culinary experience that feels both refined and approachable, blending traditional Chinese elements with modern touch. Each dish is artfully crafted, with a focus on quality ingredients and intricate flavors. Whether you're indulging in a traditional prawn dumpling or a more innovative offering like the truffle edamame puff, every bite is a delicate balance of texture and taste. The kitchen's attention to detail is evident in every dish, from the precise folds of the dumplings to the vibrant colors. The staff is knowledgeable, guiding you through the menu with expertise and offering thoughtful recommendations Dining at Yauatcha is more than just a meal; it's a sensory journey that transports you through flavors, aromas, and textures. Whether you're there for a casual lunch or a special occasion, the seamless blend of tradition and modernity ensures that every visit feels both comforting and exciting. It's a place where you can slow down, savor each moment, and emerge refreshed, ready to return again soon.

Good tapas style menu - must like the small plate approach to dining.

I have used yauacha in Soho several times and this was my first time visiting the city. The elegant Chinese food warmed my insides. After all, Asian food is satisfying. It's an elegant size and the price is reasonable, but I think it's reasonable considering the luxurious location. The kids loved the rice flour with the cutlets in it.

Mixed feelings about the restaurant I’ve been before but it’s completely gone down hill , no vibe not feeling of luxury. Rubbish service and overall just a rubbish experience paid £250 for a meal and it’s absolutely rubbish should have ate at my local Chinese

Great venue, top quality food and a big variety. Victoria's service was very good.

Love dining here, lovely views and great staff. The food is always wonderful

Group birthday dinner for a friend. Saturday brunch menu. Exquisite food, great service and wonderful city setting

Disappointing and definitely not worth the money. Staff were awkward and not very friendly. Service was an ok pace however. I tried 3 different seafood dim sum and they all tasted very similar, pretty bland, nothing special and not better than dim sum I could get somewhere else for half the price. The only slightly interesting one was the seafood truffle one. The milk and cookies petit gateau was very good. But you can just buy the pastries separately. Don't recommend, not worth it for either the atmosphere or the food, and definitely not at that price.

Super food, excellent service, expensive. Some dishes are not what you would ordinarily find in the usual Chinese restaurants and some are sort of Asian fusion food...but good nonetheless. Superb cocktails - try the Szechuan Margarita!

Food was great, however a bit on the pricey side for what it is. The waiters kept trying to take our plates when we were still eating. As soon as we paid the bill they asked us to leave! I was with family I hadn't see for over 10 years and I really didn't enjoy being rushed out of the door by the staff. They only seems to care about filling more tables than providing a high quality service. Disappointing.

Excellent as always. I will be coming back. Loved it

As ever the food was really good, the variety is always excellent and always good quality. Unfortunately however, whilst the food was good the overall ambience and experience was not. The server was friendly but as the restaurant got busier service soon slowed, food was slow to come out and service less attentive. we also saw that an event was on so it was quite loud and it wasn’t a nice relaxed atmosphere as I had previously experienced on other visits. We also had a minor issue where our server had got a bit of our order wrong so we were left waiting for an item we expected, given the speed of service slowed this meant we were waiting quite a bit a while.

Very nice place, a bit on the expensive side but it’s worth it. I recommend getting a bunch of plates and sharing.

Very good and creative food; nice little bakery inside; ambience nice.

Yauatcha City: A Dim Sum Experience That Falls Short Yauatcha City, owned by the Hakkasan Group, has established itself as a popular dim sum destination in London. However, on my recent visit, the experience left me feeling a little underwhelmed. Getting to Yauatcha City is easy via public transport. Numerous buses stop nearby, and the venue is a short walk from Liverpool Street Station. Be aware that there is no car parking available. Look for the distinctive blue door and take the elevator to the restaurant floor. They also boast a patisserie downstairs for those with a sweet tooth. The first thing you might notice upon entering is the limited table space. While the restaurant itself isn't tiny, the tables are quite close together, making it tricky to navigate with a large group and multiple dishes. The decor is also rather plain – not bad, but certainly not opulent. Thankfully, the service was a bright spot. The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. However, the food itself fell short of expectations, especially considering the price point. There are definitely better Asian restaurants offering similar fare for a more reasonable cost in the area. Let's delve into the specifics: Wagyu Beef Puff: This is one of Yauatcha's signature dishes, but the Wagyu filling was rather skimpy. The pastry itself was decent, with a nice crunch, but the star of the show was noticeably absent. Spicy Soft Shell Crab: This dish lived up to its reputation as one of the menu's highlights. The crab was perfectly cooked with a satisfying spice level. Pan-fried Lamb with Red Pepper and Onion: This felt like a less exciting version of the lamb dishes offered at other restaurants. It wasn't bad, but it lacked any special spark. Salt and Pepper Lobster Tail, Mooli Cake: Disappointingly, the garlic flakes seemed to be the dominant flavor here, overshadowing the lobster itself. The batter lacked complexity, and the lobster meat portion wasn't particularly generous. Hand Pulled Noodles: These were a bright spot! The in-house made noodles were springy and delicious, especially when dressed with the provided chili oil and soy sauce. Overall, Yauatcha City is an average Asian restaurant. While the service is commendable and there are some decent dishes, the high price point paired with the underwhelming food leaves it feeling forgettable. There are better options out there for a truly memorable dim sum experience.

Ristorante ben curato con una varietà di cibo asiatico di altissima qualità. Ogni volta che capito a Londra è una delle tappe fisse. Veramente una esplosione di sapori nel cuore di Soho.

If you cannot to catch glimpse of sunshine this summer in London, just head to this amazing place. Their cheeky carrot cake will brighten your day and new summer collection of desserts not only cute but really tasty.

The place has a great atmosphere, food is plenty and amazing, we had the harmony set menu which in between the two of us was more then enough and we got to taste some of the best dishes. Our waiter Kevin was very knowledgeable and professional. I would really recommend trying out this experience.

Last minute dinner with friends and really wanted to try Yauatcha as had long been recommended. It was a hot sunny evening and the place was busy. It has quite a lot of background noise which I liked as you could chat and not feel you were being listened to. More of a "buzz" I would say. The food is very good. Crispy duck is not the best I've had (Min Jiang is the go to for that) but is good (shredded rather than my preferred sliced!). We all enjoyed the food and the environment. The staff were friendly and we didn't feel rushed even though it was a busy evening.

Very nice experience everything was perfect and specially the food big shout out to the kitchen

Four years ago I had left a 4 star review, but revisited and I’m reducing my rating unfortunately. The food was not to the standard I expected, and the value had decreased drastically from my previous experience. My current feelings are that this is a rather pricey place for fair but uninspiring food. More thought goes into their packaging than the food. Lack lustre.

Kitchen was too busy with orders and we ended up waiting over an hour for food. Did not deliver all food together - chaotic experience. Manager tried to push the blame to us by saying we should have known this was an Asian experience and that food arrives as an when it's ready. We overheard another manager tell the waiters to not take anymore orders. Food eventually came 2 hours after we entered the building. We got up and left.

First time visit to this location and what a great surprise . We visited as a couple in the early evening and thoroughly enjoyed this very flavoursome restaurant . We had starters of Prawn toast , duck crispy rolls and chicken and prawn wantons , all were delicious with a particularly favourable nudge to the fabulous wantons. Mains were prawn and scallop noodles and another chicken dish which were both delicious . We will definitely be returning , it’s not a budget venue, but the food is very tasty and represents excellent value for the superb flavours . Nice service and excellent food , see you again soon!!

I booked this restaurant as an anniversary dinner and I would not recommend. The restaurant was too busy and too loud. After we ordered the food took over 1.5 hours to arrive. We ended up leaving before the food came so if I could I would rate this restaurant a zero.

Had a business lunch today, service was terrible. Was there over 2 hours!! Waited about 25 minutes between one course and had to tell one of the staff we’d finished and could’ve move on. Never topped up our sauces the whole time. Really terrible £300 for 2 people and you’d get better service in Nando’s. I won’t be rushing back,

Had a business lunch today. Service was shockingly bad. Was in there over 2 hours. No specific waiter, seemed unorganised and a complete shambles. Waiters walking past our table when it was obvious we had finished a course. Waited about 30 minutes between one course and in the end I had to tell them. Was really looking forward to it and majorly disappointed. I won’t be back, loads of better places in city where you get proper service.

Amazing food, service and vibe. Everything we ordered was brilliant.. definitely worth the money!

Once upon a time , i went to a place which was in london and i was scared being a vegetarian , bt that place turned out a haeven for me. All the dimsums are still in my dreams and i cant get over them.

Great location near Liverpool Street Elizabeth line entrance. Lots of space with quietness to talk and good window views. Exceptional quality Chinese food: beautifully presented, subtle and strong flavours, and obviously freshly made.

Was first time having lunch here . Food and service was excellent . We had the taste of Yauatcha menu for restaurant month . Overall this was a nice menu and starters and mains were generous . However was a bit bemused by dessert , this consisted of two beautiful but small round deserts that we were given to share with large desert spoons . Would prefer to have own dessert with a smaller spoon . This wasn’t mentioned on the menu .staff were friendly and attentive . Overall ambience was okay but what marred the experience was how grubby and tatty the ( not so) white leather seating was . Maybe about time to get them reupholstered.

Incredible service and food was amazing, highly recommend it!

Wonderful treat to have a delicious business lunch at my favourite City restaurant!

Good food and staff, however they need to change the seats and bench covers they have - they are showing very large wear patches

We had great time in Yauatcha city. From the moment we entered the stuff was very professional. Gizem give us great recommendations and her lovely personality was cherry on top. I would highly recommend go to visit Yauatcha city and would like to Thank to all the stuff.

We had a lunch there and was amazing, I would love to say my appreciation to the waitress Gizem, her service was spotless, she was very friendly and she made our experience unique.

Very enjoyable night. Had a cocktail at their bar first, good service and then went to table. Had the set meal which was good, good selection of wine available.

Really good food and great service. Super for a business lunch or a catch up with a friend

One of the best food and great service. Close to Liverpool Station. Choose carefully for the best to your taste.

The service and food were fantastic. I look forward to returning!

Fantastic as always. From the service to the food, we enjoyed ourselves tremendously. I'd recommend everyone to visit with friends, family, colleagues or a romantic dinner.

Food : excellent as always. Service : okay, but not excellent like previous visits. Staff seemed distracted. For example, waiter left behind a used glass and bottle when clearing our table before dessert, and didn't think to remove it when he returned to the table on 2 following occasions. In the end we had to pass it to him and ask to take it away. Yes it's a small point, but would expect better from this venue. However it won't put me off returning.

Came for the venison puffs. Will come back for the venison puffs 👌. Indian and Thai are my first looks. This is a timely reminder to not ignore Cantonese. Decor and experience fresher and cleaner since my last visit a few years ago. The clientele not so expense account bankers. Nice and relaxed, everything was tasty and the staff humorous and helpful.

Great food and the set menus are decent. Very loud however, it’s a very busy restaurant and unfortunately we got sat next to some very drunk and loud city blokes this time but we’ve been before and it was just unlucky this time. The service was great as usual!

Excellent food, great service, the dumpling choices is exceptional

Everything we ordered was amazing! Delicious and flavourful. Only thing that was slightly interesting was the fried squid as the oatmeal dusting was a bit much but just share it / have a few and it’s ok! Staff were friendly and attentive Would definitely come back!

Ordered via Deliveroo several times: beef in black bean sauce + lemon dessert are my favourites. Beautiful presentation.

Noisy - not buzzy, but noisy. Chaotic service with layers of servers being told they’re doing things wrong by line managers. We chose off the a la carte one pork based dish for me then a range of things my vegetarian guest and I could share; all the dim sum was a glooopy mess of pastes and unexciting flavours with deeply unappealing levels of food colour in the pastry. Hand pulled noodles and long beans were good. £120 with one bottle of fizzy water and two coffees.

Fast and efficient comfortable and chic. Good food

The food was fantastic - beautifully presented and cook to perfection. The service excellent. The atmosphere was great although a little noisy for those with hearing issues.

We went to this restaurant for my son’s birthday yesterday . Lim the manager made sure we were looked after really well. The food was amazing. The service was excellent. This is why this is a Michelin star restaurant. They really know how to look after thier guests so well. Thank you to Lim and her team for an amazing experience. No doubt we will be dinning here again. I have recommended this wonderful restaurant to my other friends who intend to visit the restaurant next week .

Very good food but very expensive. Also vegetables arrived after we had finished our main course.

Lovely evening, great food and wonderful service from all staff last night. Many thanks!

Amazing food and service. My sister and I had a great time.

Dim sum is a bit too soft, but other dishes are good and the service is very considerate.

Love this place. Never disappointed. Great food and friendly attentive staff

Dishes are expensive but very tasty. Everything was top quality and beautifully presented. Service was barely tolerable because the guy serving us couldn’t care less whether he does a good job, was rushing so much we couldn’t even finish ordering and he was already gone, same thing numerous times. Then you’re slapped with a 13,5% service charge which is annoying given the service was poor. Ladies at reception were lovely and welcoming, ambiance was nice but a bit loud even at 2:30pm on a Wednesday.

This is my favourite restaurant in London and I love their food & service! I ordered a takeaway today as a birthday treat and spend £48 on a meal for one. I got home to the smallest portions, around half what you would get in the restaurant and it’s safe to say I’m really sad and disappointed because it’s not worth the money. I won’t be ordering a takeaway from Yauatcha again.

First time visiting and can’t say it’s worth another visit. Got the Spirit set menu and can’t say all of the dishes were 10/10, the duck breast dish had a strange taste and texture. However, the venison puff and the cocktails were lovely and probably the highlights of the evening.

Great Customer Service and fantastic food as always

I had a lovely experience, but it took 15mins before anyone took my order and after my order was processed i received my Singapore Noodles in good timing then i had to wait 15-20mins for my sweet and sour pork. Which made my noodles cold as i like to eat them together.

Awful, service rushed from the start, have been Yauatcha 20+ times? The shine is no longer. The food is still great. Do better guys. Shame.

The welcome was lack luster It took ages for drinks to be ordered yet alone delivered The menu is over priced and far to much choice Great location though

Outstanding food quality, the venison puffs have blown me away at least four times over the course of years on repeated visits. The food has remained consistent and I have never been disappointed by any of my visits here.

Service was slow, mistake on bill, food portion is quite tiny even for dim sum

Great restaurant. Super food and great service, but very noisy.

Good good. Quite expensive though. Perfect for celebrations

Dim sum was good but the mains were horrible, worst duck I have ever had..

We only went for dessert after having dinner elsewhere and we walked in as they had availability (usually need bookings though). Desserts are more on the interesting and fancy side so I would not recommend if you are looking for a black coffee and slice of cake. I didn't really enjoy the desserts though but definitely an experience.

Excellent as always. Great food and service. No pressure to leave. Very relaxing

Food is great but the environment is just okay. Their Cantonese dim sum is a new fusion type, a mixture of high quality ingredients and modern cooking techniques. If you expect classical Cantonese dish and fine dining experience, this might not be the right place. The servants are all nice; however, I found the tables too close to each other. The environment is also too noisy. In simple words, you get the food you pay for but the dining experience is not much different to Din Tai Fung.

Delicious food, incredible service, lovely atmosphere - couldn't fault it, 10/10

The white lobby manager has a racist experience and will avoid lightning in the future. Both the scallops, stuffed shaomai and rice rolls were chewy. I didn’t complain. I just gave feedback when the lobby manager went through the process to ask if he was satisfied with the dishes. After all, the feedback was for their own good. We made it clear that no compensation was required. FYI. The white lobby manager rolled his eyes and asked, "Should we call an ambulance? It's getting worse for a reason. It's lightning protection!"

A disaster of a Chinese New Year meal. Firstly there were other people still sat on half of our table when we arrived, with some of our party on one end! There’s no doubt that dim sum here is ok. But the rest of the menu went from under seasoned (Chilean sea bass) to inedible (Alaskan king crab cooked poorly and with meat that would not come out of the shell, also shell with no shellfish picks?) and all the large plate dishes came out beyond late and staggered. A little embarrassing that they also sent out dirty champagne glasses. Which had to be collected and then new ones sent out. And service was absent or just apologetic for the kitchen when they were around. They also tried to charge us for crackers that we eventually ordered to bridge the 45-60 minute gap between penultimate dishes and all the mains… as an experience this could’ve been so much more easily handled by the FOH team. Was compensated with comp’d drinks and menu price reduction but still disappointing.

Disappointing. I quite like Hakkasan and I was expecting similar quality. This was run of the mill cheap takeaway level.

Daylight robbery! Had dinner on 9 Feb for 4 pax. Chinese New Year set menu priced at around £100 ++ is absolutely ridiculous for what we got… 3 pieces of dim sum each, 4 mains and one rice to share, no desert or drinks included… food was tasty but for the volume and quality it just wasn’t right… my two prior occasions with the Soho branch I thought wasn’t great value but this one was outright absurd. Maybe it was an implicit cover charge for the lion dancers… ended up paying £140 pp for the set menu with two cocktails each, and no dessert… disgusting.

Always love going to Yauatcha and food did not disappoint yet again!

I love Yautacha I am a regular The food is to die for , service was a bit slow but a part from that can’t fault them on anything

I much prefer the city brunch rather than the soho one Their only downside is service , which js not consistent and really depends on who is your waiter for the night Overall last night was good from both service and quality of the food

Sophisticated and very well designed place. Great dim sums and value for money. P.S. Honestly first time that happens in my life, where a server, without asking me,takes my napkin and puts it on my lap… that was really confusing and not very professional. For the rest, great place .

working in this area, I was attracted by the pastry shop of this restaurant, an elegant and welcoming environment, a very pleasant smile thanks to the girl behind the counter, a highly refined and professional aesthetic, truly studied combinations, desserts with a flavor beyond very good also delicate and balanced; we'll see you again soon!!! lavorando proprio in quest'area, mi sono lasciato attrarre dalla pasticceria di questo ristorante, ambiente elegante ed accogliente, un piacevolissimo sorriso grazie alla ragazza dietro al bancone, un’estetica altamente curata e professionale, abbinamenti davvero studiati, dolci con un sapore oltre che molto buono anche delicati e bilanciati; ci rivedremo presto !!!

Had to request the advertised lunch option which was a selection of dim sum starters main course dishes. Food was impeccable with great presentation.

Great place and location food as always very good and great service

We are regulars it had been a long time but the food was great

We had the vegan set menu, which was delicious. There was more than we could eat but the staff very kindly boxed the leftovers up for us. Service was amazing.

Food was Ok bit service not great - staff not attentive, too busy doing their own thing