Yauatcha in City of London, Westminster

Selten soviel hilfreiches und freundliches Personal erlebt wie in diesem Restaurant. Wer Tapas auf chinesisch liebt, ist hier genau richtig. Und man kann sich richtig satt essen. Die beiden Vorspeisen können beliebig oft bestellt werden. Lokal ist sehr ansprechend eingerichtet mitten in der lebendigen Soho-Szene.

It's incredible, nothing to say

Dimm sum y birra brutal. Mejor no salir de ahí si no quieres que te metan un estacazo. La sala, como siempre, espléndida y el dim sum es alucinante. 100% recomendable.

The place is a scream! Try it!

Fue como a las cuatro de la tarde para ponerse al día con el almuerzo. Como de costumbre sobreordenado pero disfrutamos de buena comida. Calidad no tan buena como la última visita, pato con tortitas y cerdo agridulce no al mismo nivel, pero para cualquier estándar normal todavía bueno. Tuvimos una camarera encantadora y nos atendió bien y con humor. La calidad y el comportamiento del personal ha mejorado enormemente en los últimos años, en un momento el personal era desdeñoso y cortés, en el mejor de los casos, afortunadamente ya no. Nuestra factura llegó a 450 libras esterlinas, con un poco de vino, incluido un 15% de servicio, bien. Pero cuando fui a pagar hubo un intento bastante flagrante de avergonzarme para agregar una propina adicional en la máquina de tarjetas. Esto es un intento de extorsión, y lo deploro. Estropeó el final de la comida, y se refleja mal en la codicia de la gestión. Andy Hayler, el respetado crítico gastronómico independiente detalló haber tenido la misma experiencia molesta recientemente, por lo que obviamente ahora es una práctica estándar. Basta.

Disappointing Experience at Yauatcha – EXTREMELY RUDE Hostess I visited Yauatcha for the second time, this time to celebrate my best friend’s birthday. Having enjoyed the food on my previous visit, I made a reservation in advance to ensure a smooth experience. However, upon arrival, we were told our booking wasn’t in the system. The hostess at the reception was extremely rude and dismissive, immediately blaming me for the supposed mistake rather than trying to find a solution. I politely asked if anything could be done, and she said we could wait an hour at the bar, which wasn’t an issue in itself. However, her attitude, was so VERY unwelcoming that my friends felt uncomfortable and wanted to leave… Since I had previously enjoyed the food, I insisted on staying, but the atmosphere for my friend’s birthday celebration was already ruined. While waiting at the bar, I approached the hostess again to confirm if our new booking would match the brunch menu I had initially selected. She responded sarcastically, saying that brunch must be booked 24 hours in advance—despite the fact that I had indeed made a booking. Her tone was dismissive, sarcastic and instead of helping, she simply said, “It’s your choice if you want to stay—these are the conditions.” I felt like I was begging to dine there, which was both humiliating and frustrating. To make matters worse, my friend checked the restaurant’s online booking system at that very moment and found that brunch was, in fact, available to book immediately. This meant the hostess had lied to us. We called the manager, who showed no empathy, didn’t apologize, and only said they would accommodate us. Ultimately, we stayed and spent something like £300 on food and cocktails. While the food was excellent, the waitress and the cocktail bar super friendly but the experience itself was already RUINED in our arrival by a staff behaving live having a little power! The rudess and dishonest behavior are f the hostess left us with a bitter tasty and completely ruined what was meant to be a special occasion. For a restaurant of this level, I expected far better treatment. I left feeling embarrassed, and my friends were extremely disappointed. Spending this amount of money at a high-end restaurant should come with good service, not humiliation. I won’t be returning, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a special dining experience.

🏆🥇The ONLY place for top quality sushi / dim sum…what incredible and well-thought-out flavours!! Venue was clean and decor was great Staff were polite and respectful The Menu was an interesting and enjoyable read! 😀

I came on Sunday afternoon for the Brunch menu (£45pp). The restaurant was busy so it took a while for the waitress to take our drinks order But she was very helpful explaining the menu The dim sum selection on the set menu was tasty and as I remember it from years ago. It was a huge plus to be able to reorder these as part of the set menu deal The baked items and bao buns were not for me so I can’t comment on the quality Now for the mains… the egg fried rice was very disappointing. It was just yellow coloured rice. The beef in the black beef was pretty poor quality and not what you expect for such a restaurant The shrimp and scallop curry was okay but nothing special The pancake and honey comb dessert was very dry and missable. We took one bite and left the rest. The dessert needs to be replaced with something more inviting and delicious. If all courses were exquisite this would be incredible value but as it stands it’s very average and I wouldn’t get it again

Experiencia decepcionante en Yauatcha – Anfitriona EXTREMADAMENTE GROSERA Visité Yauatcha por segunda vez, esta vez para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi mejor amiga. Habiendo disfrutado de la comida en mi visita anterior, hice una reserva con antelación para garantizar una experiencia sin problemas. Sin embargo, al llegar, nos dijeron que nuestra reserva no estaba en el sistema. La anfitriona en la recepción fue extremadamente grosera y desdeñosa, culpándome inmediatamente por el supuesto error en lugar de tratar de encontrar una solución. Le pregunté amablemente si se podía hacer algo, y ella dijo que podíamos esperar una hora en el bar, lo que no era un problema en sí mismo. Sin embargo, su actitud fue tan desagradable que mis amigas se sintieron incómodas y querían irse... Ya que anteriormente había disfrutado de la comida, insistí en quedarme, pero el ambiente para la celebración de cumpleaños de mi amiga ya estaba arruinado. Mientras esperaba en el bar, me acerqué a la anfitriona de nuevo para confirmar si nuestra nueva reserva coincidiría con el menú de brunch que había seleccionado inicialmente. Ella respondió sarcásticamente, diciendo que el almuerzo debe reservarse con 24 horas de antelación, a pesar del hecho de que yo había hecho una reserva. Su tono era despectivo, sarcástico y en lugar de ayudar, simplemente dijo: “Es tu elección si quieres quedarte, estas son las condiciones”. Sentí como si estuviera pidiendo cenar allí, lo que fue humillante y frustrante. Para empeorar las cosas, mi amigo revisó el sistema de reservas en línea del restaurante en ese mismo momento y descubrió que el brunch estaba, de hecho, disponible para reservar inmediatamente. Esto significaba que la anfitriona nos había mentido. Llamamos al gerente, que no mostró empatía, no se disculpó y solo dijo que nos acomodarían. En última instancia, nos alojamos y gastamos más de £ 400 en comida y cócteles. Si bien la comida era excelente, la camarera y el bar de cócteles super amable, pero la experiencia en sí ya estaba ARRUINADO en nuestra llegada por un personal que se comporta en vivo teniendo un poco de poder! La rudeza y el comportamiento deshonesto son si la anfitriona nos dejó con un sabor amargo y completamente arruinado lo que se suponía que iba a ser una ocasión especial. Para un restaurante de este nivel, esperaba un trato mucho mejor. Me fui sintiéndome avergonzado, y mis amigos estaban extremadamente decepcionados. Gastar esta cantidad de dinero en un restaurante de alta gama debe venir con un buen servicio, no con humillación. No volveré, y no lo recomendaría a nadie que busque una experiencia gastronómica especial.

Went to the soho branch for the Infinite Brunch. Was a good selection - left very full! Would recommend!

I always enjoy the atmosphere, service, and food at Yauatcha. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance that sets the perfect tone for a great dining experience. The staff is always attentive, friendly, and accommodating, making sure every detail is just right. And of course, the food never disappoints—everything is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Whether it’s a casual meal or a special occasion, this place always delivers. Highly recommend!

Average food, overpriced and very uncomfortable seating

This is more of a western dining instead of real Chinese. I would skip it next time.

Amazing restaurant, gave us a real fine dining experience, we had the vegan brunch menu and every single type of dumpling was perfect.

when my friends and i came here for dinner we were treated very rudely by the staff. the woman at the front especially. we told her we had a reservation and she looked at us confused as if we were not supposed to be there. the other staff were quite avoidant. for the price of the food i expected it to taste better and for the staff to be more welcoming and kind.

I had a reservation and when I walked into the restaurant and up to the hostess, she asked for my name and proceeded to laugh at me. I have no clue why but I was willing to brush it off until we received similar attitudes from the waiters as well. It’s a more expensive place, so you’d expect the service to reflect that. The waiters addressed us in very short sentences with a rushed tone, and weren’t willing to explain anything. It wasn’t busy as we went on a Sunday night either, so that shouldn’t have contributed to their poor and rushed attitude. The food wasn’t very good even though it was expensive (or more expensive), everything was pretty flavorless and you could probably get it for half the price any hole in the wall in London. Absolutely do not recommend. The atmosphere of the place was not welcoming at all, and the tables have these weird, short chairs that are pretty uncomfortable for just about everyone. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Very good snacks and meals, the restaurant atmosphere is very good, I will come again.

Love love love...great food, great ambience

It was a great lunch but it's just sooo dark downstairs that I felt I had to leave immediately afterwards as I was in desperate need of some light

Absolutely not recommended for the price. Much better places for the money you pay here around central London. We had a cocktail each, some dim sum starters and a main and it was +£80..

I absolutely love this place, we've been here a number of times and each time; it never disappoints. Food is great, cocktails are lovely and the staff are wonderful! We usually get to sit downstairs which has a nice fish tank. However we sat upstairs this time, not that it matters because, well the food is so good! Prawn and bean curd is one of the best dishes in my eyes, a must have! Edit, another year and the first visit to Yauatcha. 14/03/2025. We come often and every time the service is generally great however his time round the service was more than excellent! The lady who served us was so nice and helpful! She really did look after us! As always, we had lovely food it was delicious and we can't wait to come back!

Very accommodating to my allergies, and not one bad plate! We opted for one of the set menus and got some sides too, all of which I'd eat again. The cocktails were also very tasty and unique. Would recommend going here to anyone in the area!

Very good Chinese cuisine! I've been going there for over 10 years and the quality is always there!

Really nice food for the price, excellent flavors and trompe-l’oeil !!

Everything is wonderful. I think the barbecued pork buns are the best in London🍀

Great dim sums and very professional yet friendly service.

this was mildly underwhelming for a Yuatcha branch, we had visited during the Chinese New Year week which mightve caused some staffing issues. i ordered the aromatic duck because the pecking duck couldve only come as an entire duck or half a duck, i had no appetite for half a duck and my wife eats as much as a duck does so she's not a dependable dining partner. anyway the duck was a bit too dry, the hoisin sauce struggled to match it, the dispensation of the veggies was slightly lesser than what mightve been sumptuous. we ordered a singaporean style noodle, which was okay. we also ordered some deserts i got curious and read further, the restaurant lost its Michelin star in 2019 and i gather that the prices have reduced steeply since, being currently around 30-40% cheaper than it used to be

The service was terrible. Very slow service, the waiter is rude and does not ask you anything politely. The staff is not the most welcoming at such an expensive place. The food is average. The cheng fun is good but bao and dimsums are below average. The restaurant is so loud with so loud with so loud music and so loud people, it’s just too much to sit. My Apple Watch kept showing dangerously loud noise signs. The seating is absolutely uncomfortable with no space to keep your legs. It’s a very small table and chair with no armrest, no leg space and the chair is so small. It’s one of the worst restaurants I have been to especially if I compare to tao groups other restaurants like Hakkasan.

The menu has shrunk and portions smaller. Has lost its number one dimsum spot.

Ticks all the boxes when it comes to a special dining experience in London. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who wants a upscale Chinese cuisine experience in London. Slightly on the pricy side, but the excellent service an attention to detail as well as quality of ingredients and dishes justifies it.

Great Dim Sum and cocktails, friendly service. Knowledgeable staff with good recommendations. Avoid the duck it was very dry.

Brought a friend for dim sum after a trip to the British Museum. All offerings were delicious and the service was great.

Nicole and Lisa are more than accommodating. We arrived late, due to me proposing to my now wife. And she made the night electric. I will be backs love you Nicole. Come to my wedding

The fish tanks were very pretty, I went for the weekend brunch menu for £45pp and we were sat downstairs (no natural light) right by the bar which felt very crammed compared to the natural light seating they offer upstairs, there was next to no leg space under the tables. The service was a little intense for me, being that you could have bottomless dimsum (the same 3 things) it seemed a bit excessive to explain what they were again and again each time they were reordered. You weren't rushed out though and the truffle dumpling (one of 3 in each basket) as well as the prawns and scallops main was a stand out (very fresh). The dipping chilli oil was very good too. The only disappointing thing on the menu were the pancakes, it was small and dry, more like a dry sponge cake cut into circles than a Japanese souffle pancake, if that's what you're expecting.

The ambiance was lovely, and the service was really good. A special mention to Milagres, who was an excellent server and made us feel very welcome. The biggest disappointment was the Kwetio noodles—the portion was small, the price was steep at £22, and the taste was below average. Definitely not worth it. The desserts were also underwhelming, which was a letdown after a promising start. On the plus side, the Popcorn Old Fashioned was a good drink and definitely worth trying. While some aspects were enjoyable, the food quality for the price left a lot to be desired.

If you want authentic Chinese food, I’d recommend you going else where. I was so perplexed when the skin of the Har Gao broke immediately when I CAREFULLY picked it up, and that happened to every single Har Gao in the steamer. Someone on the table ordered fried noodles, it was the right colour (glossy brown) yet tasteless, did the chef forget that dark soy sauce and light soy sauce have different use?? We ordered tea for the table as one would in a Chinese restaurant, and to our surprise the tea pot didn’t have any leaves in it? Every time we wanted more tea they’d take the tea pot away and make the tea at the bar and bring back another teapot with no leaves, which would take like 10 minutes. It also took asking three times for each time we wanted a refill. I genuinely don’t understand the appeal of this restaurant. It’s overpriced, overcrowded, poor service and sub par food.

Wonderful food and exceptional service! It was great to be back.

We tried the spirit set menu. The dim sum and drinks were of good quality (4/5). We particularly enjoyed the Szechuan margarita. The mains were alright but nothing special - fish was fresh but the chicken was a bit too salty (3/5). It was quite strange/disappointing that the signature dessert was western style; most likely they are outsourced and were not that nice (2/5). Overall, not as nice as we were hoping for given the price tag. Nothing to fault with the service.

Lo frequentiamo abitualmente ormai da diversi anni , con alti e bassi , questo venerdì sera lo abbiamo trovato particolarmente gradevole , dal cibo al servizio , tutto molto più soft , senz’altro il venerdì sera e meno caotico del sabato e quindi si apprezza meglio , cibo sempre buono ma il menù è un po’ risicato

Used to be a fabolous restaurant that has now turned into a slightly shabby place with substandard service that still charges Michelin type prices. The service is on the level what you get in McDonald's, with unexperienced and slightly rude waiters. Avoid.

My recent visit to Yauatcha Soho was, without exaggeration, one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve ever had. With its reputation for high-end modern Cantonese cuisine, I expected a memorable meal—but what I received was far from acceptable. Let’s start with the food. The only redeeming dishes of the entire meal were the sea bass and the dumplings, which were decent at best. Everything else was utterly disgusting—poorly executed, lacking flavor, and far below the standards you’d expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Even the desserts, which are supposedly a highlight of Yauatcha, were a complete letdown. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were pulled straight from a freezer. The service was equally atrocious. Our waiter was not only inattentive but outright rude. Despite the mandatory 13.5% service charge already added to the bill, they had the audacity to ask for an additional tip during the billing process—a completely inappropriate and uncomfortable moment. To add insult to injury, when we raised concerns about the quality of the food, the waiter chose to argue with us instead of addressing the issue professionally. And for all this mediocrity? The total bill came to £196.62. Nearly £200 for an evening that left a bad taste—literally and figuratively. Yauatcha may have a glossy reputation and a chic Soho location, but don’t be fooled. If this experience is any indication, it’s all style and no substance. Save your money and your time—there are far better options in London for less pretension and better food.

I know the food is good but the heating was on maximum. We head to go somewhere else after our first drink. They kept offering us a new table but everywhere in the restaurant was not one place where it was cooler. Payed for the drinks but got sighteyed by some staff members. Manager was nice

i not been in this place for a while and unfortunately the quality has gone south big time....despite it being very pricey i was shocked that they use MSG in their dishes; after i left i had a horrible dry mouth and feeling extremely thirsty until the next day Also the waiters weren't that attentive when the restaurant wasn't that busy at all the chairs are rather uncomfortable for a tall person; not inclusive in the furniture approach i think i'd most likely wouldn't go back....rather disappointing

Fantastic service and excellent food!

On the good side, the food is very good and so is the service. On the downside, we had lunch on a Sunday in the basement. It has loud music and is crowded. If you have been out the night before in Soho and are still coming down, this might be the place for you. The ground floor is a different stor(e)y excuse the pun. I would score the basement at 3.2* and the ground floor somewhere above 4*. A 4* average is fair for the restaurant as a whole. It is telling that they had and lost a Michelin star, the experience can differ greatly according to the table. Additionally, the basement was more “child friendly” during Sunday lunch than I would have liked and the acoustics made it worse so again, if you don’t like them, ask for a ground floor table. I would go again.

I sat upstairs but downstairs is much nicer for dinner. Upstairs is better for lunch, more of a modern bistro ambience upstairs.

The portions were smaller compared to other places we've been to. We were seated on the lower floor, which felt a bit too dark for my taste, but the service was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food is on the pricier side, it definitely delivers in terms of flavor. The sea bass was a standout—so fresh and perfectly tender, and I really enjoyed their egg fried rice as well. I’d recommend this spot for a date or special occasion. However, if you’re after a more casual meal, the price might not feel fully justified for the experience.

Extremely disappointing experience at Yauatcha Soho on Chinese New Year. We ordered 10 dishes, but 5 never arrived. Despite following up multiple times, we were repeatedly ignored by both the waitstaff and managers. Not a sincere apology, no explanation—just complete indifference. After waiting 1.5 hours, we had no choice but to leave hungry and frustrated. For a high-end Cantonese restaurant, this level of incompetence and lack of basic service is unacceptable. Yauatcha completely RUINED what should have been a special occasion—avoid if you expect to be treated with respect.

Horrendous service at Yauatcha Soho on the Chinese New Year day. As a Cantonese restaurant, they should know how important this day is, yet they completely ruined our celebration with shocking incompetence and disregard for their customers. Think of it as your turkey missing on the xmas dinner table! We arrived at 18:45 and ordered 10 dishes, expecting a smooth dining experience. Instead, only 5 dishes arrived, while the rest were completely forgotten. Despite chasing multiple times, we were blatantly ignored by both the waitstaff and managers. Not a sincere apology, no effort to fix the situation - just kept saying that the dishes are coming. Nearly two hours later, our missing dishes still hadn’t arrived. We left the restaurant hungry, frustrated, and utterly disappointed. For a restaurant that prides itself on being high-end Cantonese, this level of incompetence and lack of care is simply unacceptable. If you value good service and a dining experience worthy of what you pay for, stay far away from Yauatcha Soho. This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve ever had!

This place ruined our CNY celebration dinner - rude and unhelpful staff.

What an absolutely wonderful way to spend Chinese New Year! We had a lovely table an after short wait at the bar due to it being a very busy night we were waited on by Monica who provided impeccable service all evening - just the right amount of checking up on us and never interrupting our long chats! Top marks for her. The duck was incredible. The venison dim sum was incredible. I love the Lobster dumplings. Everything was fantastic!! Next time I’d love to be seated downstairs where I’d eaten before, but the upstairs was really nice and the vibes were really good all night!

I attended in a party of 6 to celebrate my Masters Graduation and had a fantastic time. The staff service was impeccable, everyone was helpful and friendly- our waiter especially went above and beyond with his service. From answering our questions about dishes, refilling drinks and just generally checking in we had an amazing experience. The food was delicious and very generously proportioned to allow sharing among the table. I was surprised to receive a congratulations dessert from the staff too and this was a really nice touch. I'll definitely be back and would recommend Yauatcha to everyone!

As someone who worked in the service industry, I would normally never complain about service, let alone write a review. However, this experience at Yauatcha was so exceptionally bad that I needed to say something. My friends and I came for the Lunar New Year, so we expected an exceptional experience, since we’ve heard so many good things about this place, but we were very disappointed. We ordered a selection of dim sum and a few mains to share. The dim sum was very good and came quickly. However, the mains took over 20 min to arrive, and when they did, they were ice cold. Service was horrible — we were ignored multiple times. This doesn’t even mention the fire alarm, which went off at least four times. For £200 for 3 dim sum, 4 mains, and 0 alcoholic drinks, we truly cannot justify visiting again. I didn’t take any photos because we were starved and needed to eat the cold food.

The place looks nice, but that’s it. As a HKer, I didn’t have expectations of it matching the flavour that you get back in Hong Kong, but the food was mediocre at best. I’ve had better food in other Chinese restaurants in London’s Chinatown at a way more affordable price. This restaurant slaps on fancy ingredients on its menu and raises the price exorbitantly, but is lacking in taste and quality. The cheong fun and har gow’s skin is mushy and soggy, the siu mai was almost bland and the venison puff’s pastry was soggy and gross. The atmosphere is very strange as well, normally dim sum is served with Chinese teas, but people seem to enjoy theirs with alcohol instead. Overall, zero authenticity, unreasonably high price for lacklustre food with a pretentious atmosphere and menu. I do not recommend this place.

Superb service and amazing food. Highly recommended!

Our service was excellent, thanks to the attentive and amazing Lisa. The food is outstanding—by far the best dim sum you’ll enjoy in London. I have been eating there for the past 15 years, and the food quality and creativity remain excellent, with the standards consistently top-notch. Highly recommended!

I have visited here a several times for 15 years. Each time it is a different impression but it is always above average and a stable restaurant. This time, we ordered a course menu and a bit regretted as there were not so many dimsum plates… but we got so full! Definitely it was enough… (some restaurants serve too small dishes these days). We liked dimsum and fish dish for main….chicken main dish was least nice. Staff were all friendly and nice. The foods were served very quickly. Just one thing we did not like was noise. It was like we were in a night club. It was a bit difficult to keep conversation.

Food was good with a pinch of innovative touch. I enjoyed the sparkling jasmine tea which I found special. Service was friendly, but could do better coordination. They'd ask if you want prawn crackers as if it was complementary but it might be just my impression. The ambience was a bit too noisy when the place is full. Overall an okay restaurant.

The food is actually very tasty. The atmosphere was great and the menu is quite varied.

Unreal, our waitress made our night amazing

Super variety of Dimsums. The main course is also good. It is on the expensive side. Gets really noisy when full as the tables are tooooo close to each other.

Really tasty food, great cocktails (probably my favorite in London so far), super spacey interior in the basement and such a vibe. Definitely would recommend for corporate meetings, date nights special occasions or a fun place to go out to eat and drink with friends. Do not miss out on all the dim sum!

Absolute tourist trap. The food wasn’t bad, but the portion size was very small. The Service here was abysmal. We were served two bottles of water at 6£ each when we asked for tap water for the table. Food took a long time to arrive despite not being busy. The atmosphere was super weird. There were spotlights above focussed on specific positions on the table which meant only one person could read the menu. The table are very small and couldn’t hold more than three dishes. Would not visit again, nor worth a visit.

Honestly I come here for the prawn and bean curd cheung fan and the wagyu beef puff. Other than that, the food is average.

My wife and I love going here. Every year we try to go atleast once. The food is amazing, even if it is on the pricier side it's always been a favourite of ours.

A truly excellent restaurant, we took a set menu for two, really excellent and generous portions.

The food is delicious, only the cabbage in the set meal tastes average. It's a bit expensive, costing 80 pounds per person plus service charge. But the ingredients are really good, there are scallops in the siomai, and the pepper fish uses large pieces of sea bass from Chile. But the service did not match the level of consumption. There was only one waitress with long curly hair who was full of energy, and the other waitresses were a bit dull. There were white Asian men and women at our table, but there was a waiter who only explained the food to white men...probably not intentional, but it was very annoying.

We were not treated very well. Despite having a reservation, we were initially taken downstairs to a claustrophobic table between two families while loads of available tables were empty upstairs. Finally, we asked to go upstairs and sat at a comfy table in a brighter environment. Our waitress was very friendly and sweet and cared for us. Nice food. I particularly enjoyed Singapore noodles and dim sum. Flower tea is okay; it's very subtle. Maybe we will come back. By the way, the Michelin Star is gone, as the chef who has the star left this restaurant in 2019. So should the price be this expensive?

The best Chinese restaurant in London! Every dish is bursting with stunning flavours. The food reflects the skill of true professionals and the richness of Chinese culture. It’s an absolutely brilliant Chinese restaurant.

Beautiful food and staff, everytime.

This place is wayyy overhyped High prices giving non special food even though we took their tasting menu Atmosphere is very like McDonalds

The prices are more than double than other restaurants nearby. We had dim sum here, two having 6 dishes, costing us 100 quid.

The dim sum overall was a bit salty, but it was the most delicious dim sum I had in London (except for ‘Cheonjanggeo’, which disappeared a long time ago). The service is great and the atmosphere is unique and sophisticated. I think I will visit again.

The second branch is much more successful in every parameter. Our waitress pretty much abandoned us in favor of a more spacious table of 8... Lobster and shrimp dim sum are really great. Fried crab is too spicy and uninteresting, covered in almonds for no purpose. It was nice to have dessert on the house because we were celebrating a birthday

Love love love this place. I've never had a less than extraordinary time here. My fave place in London

A great evening thanks to Hanita our waitress We've had a friends get together celebration at Yauatcha Soho and upon arrival decided that it is best that our waitress will decide what to order. Hanita did an amazing job in selecting the food and drinks for us. She made a perfect choice of dishes from dim sums to duck to wok to noodles, combined with the place's signature cocktails. Many thanks Hanita for making our evening an unforgettable one.

This used to be a great place. The service has collapsed. The food is average - it used to be exceptional. My party had all finished their food and mine hasn’t arrived. The sides have all gone cold. Rubbish. Must add that the manager apologised & made good on our bill.

Lovely experience with family. Food excellent and service impeccable.

Best dumplings! Great green tea selection!

Expensive. But expected. Good busy raucous atmosphere. Good food, tasty.

Such a disappointment. Used to be good, now a shadow of its former self.

This was our second visit and it was exquisite!We recomend coctail Taste of Negroni. 🍹 We loved food and the wine, will visit again for sure during our next stay at London.Service is superb!

We had our Work Christmas Party at Yauatcha Soho and the experience was amazing! The wonderful Ronell walked us through the venue and menu options, making great suggestions and making all the changes we needed to ensure all of our guests were accommodated. The service was wonderful and attentive, a glass was never empty. We enjoyed hosting our Christmas Quiz at the venue and had nothing but great feedback from all that attended. Thank you for looking after us, and we look forward to dining with you again.

Food amazing! Service not so great, however the manager is phenomenal and rectified our troubles.

It’s not good I don’t know how it has any stars, the food is not good, the dim sum is not impressive. cocktails are ok. go here to throw money away

Great service, excellent food, no complaints!

Mi dispiace segnare una valutazione così bassa, perché il locale è di livello (dall'accoglienza alla qualità della ricerca sui cibi) e per questo merita i prezzi che richiede. Ma proprio per questo non accetto il fatto che, dopo aver prenotato con largo anticipo, mi abbiano fatto accomodare in un tavolino stretto fra due tavolate che definire rumorosissime è poso, non si riusciva a parlare, e non è accettabile che in un posto così presentino la lista dei dolci precisando che fra i dieci e dodici elencati ce ne è disponibile solo uno... Sì, peccato. Anche perché l'attesa al banco cocktail è da film, il servizio professionale e gentile, ma il rumore folle l'ha reso inospitale.

Solid 4. Amazing food. Worth the money? Not quite. Attentive service until someone's shift ended. Nice atmosphere but rather noisy. I would return.

A clean place, food simple bat good, is posible to take 2 dish, and choose everything you won't eat.

Under Hakkasan umbrealla but *FAR from* Hakkasan. DOOR MAN - abrupt. WELCOMING STAFF: warm, friendly,engaged, but also busy doubling up as closet runners to hang your jackets. AMBIANCE/AESTHETICS: people were VERY very casual. I was furious, mY partner & I dressed up to celebrate her birthday - upon arrival I realised we could’ve just arrived in jogging set and trainers. Maybe the staff recognised the “disappointment” on our faces when they saw us panning the room, but we were ushered quickly to the “bar” which was length of about a Volvo estate and about as wide… (it was narrow and crammed). From there we were taken to our table - downstairs, and placed right beneath the stairs in view of back and forth traffic - suffice to say we asked to move. The staff were accommodating and moved us as requested. Downstairs is slightly nicer than upstairs, but as they say first impressions count, and ours were very low by the time we were seated. I was fuming. FOOD: Good, tasty, priced reasonably for what you get, (it’s soho after all). WAITERS: Unkept, nor refined. No different to going to Nando’s. They were rushed, no elegance or flair to their table/customer experience etiquette. ETIQUETTE: Throughout the evening we encountered about 3 different waiters and they all had a knack of leaning very intrusively into our table when serving, it wasn’t pleasant, one even reached over my partner’s head to place her food. ALCOHOL: We didn’t drink any alcohol on this occasion, but I did order 2 mocktails BUT whatever we were given was flavoured water with ice. Charged at £10ea. I was vex for sure. SUMMARY: Cramped, far cry from Hakkasan/fine dining experience for a date night, more like “I’m out in soho with friends , where can I get good food from and chill “. POINTLESS DRESSING UP: You’ll have wasted your time. Lower your expectations. And given that there are not many #yauatchaSoho pics on IG - take heed! “BIRTHDAY” ACKNOWLEDGMENT: A miringue biscuit with a candle. lol. My parter didn’t even want to take a picture ON HER BIRTHDAY NIGHT! Spend: £200-£250

Fabulous food and service. Nicole made some great recommendations. Food was on point. Be great if they could add a curtain around the doorway to stop blasts of air coming through but only a minor comment. Overall an excellent experience. Jason P - Tampa Bay, FL

Stellar place. Food was impeccable, drinks tasty original and just right and service staff top notch!

Our favourite family celebrations often find us at the iconic Yauatcha Restaurant, and this time was no different. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, we marked a double celebration—our Wedding Anniversary and our Daughter-in-Law’s birthday during her brief visit from Switzerland. As always, the impeccable service, orchestrated by AGM Mr. Giacomo Izzo and his team, with Mr. Harshkumar Patel’s expert guidance, made the experience unforgettable. Mr. Patel’s extensive knowledge of the menu elevated our culinary adventure as our adventurous Daughter-in-Law introduced us to exceptional new dishes, perfectly paired with her choice of wine. The thoughtful touches, including a reserved table and a celebratory dessert surprise, made us feel cherished. Yauatcha’s dedication to excellence continues to set a benchmark for hospitality, ensuring every visit is a memorable delight. Wishing the entire Yauatcha team continued success and accolades for their outstanding service and culinary artistry! ©Ash and Karen

Our favourite family celebrations often find us at the iconic Yauatcha Restaurant, and this time was no different. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, we marked a double celebration—our Wedding Anniversary and our Daughter-in-Law’s birthday during her brief visit from Switzerland. As always, the impeccable service, orchestrated by AGM Mr. Giacomo Izzo and his team, with Mr. Harshkumar Patel’s expert guidance, made the experience unforgettable. Mr. Patel’s extensive knowledge of the menu elevated our culinary adventure as our adventurous Daughter-in-Law introduced us to exceptional new dishes, perfectly paired with her choice of wine. The thoughtful touches, including a reserved table and a celebratory dessert surprise, made us feel cherished. Yauatcha’s dedication to excellence continues to set a benchmark for hospitality, ensuring every visit is a memorable delight. Wishing the entire Yauatcha team continued success and accolades for their outstanding service and culinary artistry! ©Ash-Cash

Been to Yauatcha several times before and food still very good on most recent visit. However service, although efficient, was soulless and the focus seemed to be on getting food out as fast as possible so as to turn table around as fast as possible. I'm not stumping up £100 a head (one cocktail and 250ml lower price wine) for that. And the nerve to leave prompt for tip on the machine after adding 13.5%. I will leave Yauatcha to the tourists.

Chairs are too low, if you are below 5’3 then I guess it will be comfortable. The chairs are too small as well making it difficult to sit. Place is so loud and overstimulating the tables are next to each other. The portions are so small, only one spring roll and one bun in the spirit menu, portions are a joke for a normal person. Beef was cold and poorly seasoned, fish tasted artificial, best dish would be the plain rice. Long time waiting, only to receive mid quality food, a 5/10 at best and only tastes good because from waiting so long that the food becomes edible. I would never go back to this place ever again. Blacklock is only five minutes away, so is Koya and Taro…

Bebí bebidas antes de la cena en el bar que terminaron costando £ 30! Si bien el ambiente era muy agradable y pedimos algunas nueces para acompañar nuestras bebidas (el barman sugirió galletas de gambas) me pareció enormemente caro, incluso para los estándares de Londres. Especialmente porque había cargo por servicio añadido y una propina solicitada en la transacción de la tarjeta de crédito (estábamos de pie en la barra)

Almorzamos allí hoy, decisión de última hora ya que estábamos cerca. Anteriormente tenía una visita poco brillante hace unos meses, pero encantado de decir que esto era de primera categoría. Es mi restaurante chino favorito de Londres. Mi esposa y yo comimos Char Siu Bao, albóndigas de langosta, soplo de venado, tostadas de gamba y un cuarto de pato crujiente con tortitas. Todo delicioso, particularmente el pato que fue el mejor que he tenido, con la piel crujiente muy clara. El servicio fue puntual, incluyendo panqueques extra y acompañamientos que aparecen sin nuestra petición, gran atención y anticipación de nuestra camarera. Realmente agradable y tan complacido Yauatcha está de vuelta en forma

Food was good some was a little under seasoned but still good. Presentation could use work a bit simple for me. A bit dark also not too much lighting over all should be 4.3.

It's delicious, but the portion is a bit too much. The atmosphere in the restaurant is good, but it may be a bit noisy because there are more people during meal time. The food is as shown in the picture, but the first picture was taken when we were halfway through eating, so some of the food is missing 😂