tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post8822073702604966620..comments2024-03-26T14:12:12.075+00:00Comments on The London Foodie: Seeking the Best Dim Sum in London - Phoenix PalaceLuiz Harahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-90323552826416403832013-10-08T13:33:37.887+01:002013-10-08T13:33:37.887+01:00A new one in London China town, called NEW LOON FU...A new one in London China town, called NEW LOON FUNG. A must try. I bet it has beaten all these fancy restaurant especially royal china in queensway because I had a same bad experience.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021662378041795789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-81725753733381198142012-10-15T13:25:22.846+01:002012-10-15T13:25:22.846+01:00Hi Luiz,
I also recommend that you try the dim su...Hi Luiz,<br /><br />I also recommend that you try the dim sum restaurant in Croydon. I believe the actual name is Tai Tung not Wing Tai as above. Growing up in Sydney I was spoilt for choices for yum cha and luckily I now live very close to Wing Yip. You won't be disappointed!Sonianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-47427793525104803632012-02-28T18:06:18.714+00:002012-02-28T18:06:18.714+00:00Hi Luiz,you should try the dim sum restaurant at t...Hi Luiz,you should try the dim sum restaurant at the Wing Yip supermarket (in Croydon or Cricklewood). It's called Wing Tai. That's authentic dim sum!<br /><br />Alisan in Wembley is also a good place for dim sum, with refined, often original dishes.<br /><br />I'm sorry, I know I'm biased as a Taiwanese, but I really don't like Leong's Legend. If you have had real Taiwanese street food, Leong's Legend just doesn't compare. It may be that I'm hung up on the simplified Chinese characters on their menu, and the clearly non-Taiwanese accents of the staff. I haven't tried the XLB though. I may brave another visit for that one day.Yen-peinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-75782560608902037282011-03-05T12:32:29.393+00:002011-03-05T12:32:29.393+00:00There is only one thing better than shopping in Ho...There is only one thing better than shopping in Hong Kong, and that's eating. From small noodle joints to upscale French restaurant, you will locate all sorts of restaurant, eating hall and snack stall on earth in Hong Kong. Here I found small amount of Hong-Kong-styled snacks online (yummiexpress.freetzi.com). This is definitely a good choice before I have $ for another trip.Bettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558907366389842217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-27944204337292709072010-03-01T22:14:15.283+00:002010-03-01T22:14:15.283+00:00Hi Helen, I will try to go to Peninsula soon, than...Hi Helen, I will try to go to Peninsula soon, thanks for the tip. Have started a new separate list for Dim Sum places to try... such a lovely Sunday thing to do!Luiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-6095587337201635032010-02-28T21:00:30.059+00:002010-02-28T21:00:30.059+00:00I can also vouch for Peninsula, having been with L...I can also vouch for Peninsula, having been with Lizzie. Some of that food looks so awful! Tired and skanky. What a shame.Helenhttp://www.helengraves.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-29553149974081100292010-02-26T17:00:00.960+00:002010-02-26T17:00:00.960+00:00@ Mr Noodles - it is interesting how different peo...@ Mr Noodles - it is interesting how different people can have completely different experiences at the same restaurant. <br /><br />I normally go for dim sum early (ish) at weekends but since PP take bookings I did not think I would need to worry that much. <br /><br />Personally I didn't think 2pm was too late for dim sum but 3pm (when finally got served) definitely was. Anyway, regardless whether it is midday or 3pm, I think they should try and be consistent with the quality of their food and service.<br /><br />I am thinking of going back there again, I am surprised that we have had such different experiences and they might have been having an off day when I visited.<br /><br />@ Taste of Beirut - <>, thanks, you are too kind...<br /><br />@ Tom - in my experience, PP was thoroughly consistent i.e. bad service AND bad food!<br /><br />@ Catty - i know, egg tarts is one of those things I have been trying to learn to appreciate, but everytime I try them, I kind of come to the same conclusion, they taste and smell of eggs (not custard), the pastry is ok and crumbly (but not buttery enough), Sorry!<br /><br />@ Grubworm - hi, cheung fun are made of an incredibly light outer "skin" (made of water and rice flour) which is quickly steamed and then rolled with fillings of prawns or char siu pork or in this case a crisp dough stick. It is a very tricky dim sum dish to make and restaurants need someone who is specialised in this dish as it takes great skill to get the correct texture, and not to tear the "skin" once the cheung fun is steamed. <br /><br />I learnt how to make this in Vietnam where they do a similar roll but my attempt was a complete disaster. Cheung fun is all about the texture and lightness of the skin. I thoroughly recommend it.<br /><br />@ Antonia Eats - hi Antonia, nice to hear from you again, and thanks for the recommendations. I have recently eaten at Yum Cha in Camden Town, I will be posting the review early next week. The dim sum was fantastic there and cheaper than PP. I will try these places you recommend, thanks.<br /><br />@ Lizzie - my heart sank when I looked at the XLBs, and you are right, Leong Legend's were the best Shanghai dumplings I have ever had in the UK. I have never tried Peninsula but will add to my list of dim sum joints to try. Thanks.Luiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-18186084185402310002010-02-26T13:43:10.881+00:002010-02-26T13:43:10.881+00:00Oh dear. That's the saddest xiao long bao I...Oh dear. That's the saddest xiao long bao I've ever seen. I don't bother ordering them anymore, unless I'm at Leong's Legends. <br /><br />Have you tried Peninsula at the Holiday Inn, North Greenwich? That's a family favourite.Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-74705642712931036182010-02-26T11:23:53.848+00:002010-02-26T11:23:53.848+00:00Such a shame, I remember this place getting great ...Such a shame, I remember this place getting great reviews in the past. <br /><br />Being half Chinese and growing up in Hong Kong, I love going for dim sum, both for the delicious food and the nostalgia of it. There's good dim sum at Royal China Club and Princess Garden, although both are on the more pricey end of the scale. Otherwise I think good dim sum is further out from Central London. I haven't been to Dragon Castle but heard it's good. If you really don't mind a trip though I would go to Mandarin Palace in Gant's Hill. The location and even the restaurant itself don't look that promising, but the dim sum is very good! I can still remember the taste of the venison puffs just thinking about it...Antonia Eatshttp://www.antoniaeats.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-89098952373425333442010-02-26T08:25:53.869+00:002010-02-26T08:25:53.869+00:00Good review - i know very little about Dim Sum so ...Good review - i know very little about Dim Sum so it was really interesting reading about some of the creations - even if the execution was below par. Out of interest, what are "Cheung fu" - some sort of pancake?The Grubwormhttp://www.thegrubworm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-90779734423664918552010-02-25T15:23:24.137+00:002010-02-25T15:23:24.137+00:00i was scrolling scrolling scrolling and then got s...i was scrolling scrolling scrolling and then got stuck on the egg tarts. they looks gorgeous even if they aren't to your taste but I agree.. portugese tarts are something else all together!cattyhttp://www.thecattylife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-75755564404754771452010-02-23T19:25:50.944+00:002010-02-23T19:25:50.944+00:00Interesting to read about the different experience...Interesting to read about the different experiences here. I just wish one chinese restaurant could have good service and great food consistently, it would make life so much easier : )Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09523972158924249530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-34630765317929335722010-02-23T19:25:03.648+00:002010-02-23T19:25:03.648+00:00Very thorough review Luiz; do they recognize you n...Very thorough review Luiz; do they recognize you now? You are going to be the next Zagat in the UK.tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-69549078138169933922010-02-23T17:14:17.106+00:002010-02-23T17:14:17.106+00:00Interesting review and whilst it remains my go-to ...Interesting review and whilst it remains my go-to place for dim sum, there's no denying you had a bad time of it at PP. Whilst not excusing the piss poor treatment you endured, I wouldn't eat dim sum at 2pm on a Sunday as most places tend to be hell on earth at that time. If you're going to do dim sum at the weekend, I'd tend to make it brunch and go early. <br /><br />That said your review does confirm one thing and that is there isn't a definitive Cantonese destination restaurant in London.Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.com