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1694 Restaurants near Chinatown London

We found 1694 restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Chinatown London

Nestled into a little spot between Soho and Leicester Square, Chinatown in London attracts thousands upon thousands of visitors every year who come to walk the streets and sample the restaurants of this unique culture landmark. For those in search of some of the best regional Chinese cooking in the capital, Chinatown is a natural first destination and these days you'll find a mixture of old-school family-run heritage restaurants and more modern Asian businesses serving everything from bakery good and snacks to bubble teas. 

Believe it or not, Chinatown wasn't always located here. When Chinese immigrants first arrived in London in the 18th century they settled in the East End, and a large Chinese community sprung up in Limehouse, with lots of restaurants and shops built around the many new Chinese inhabitants who lived there. It wasn't until the 1950s that London's post-war Chinese community moved towards Soho, attracted by the nightlife and cheap commercial rents. London had started to get a taste for Cantonese food in particular, and the south side of Soho quickly became the Chinatown we know today.

A few of those family-run restaurants from the 1950s still exist today, and as you walk down one of Chinatown's major streets you'll see roast meats hanging in windows just as they have for decades. Chinatown today boasts a huge range of businesses, not just restaurants - there are also lots of health clinics, massage parlours, bakeries, bubble tea vendors, supermarkets, ice cream parlours and more. 

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Restaurants near Chinatown London
Restaurants near Chinatown London
Restaurants near Chinatown London
Restaurants near Chinatown London
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Thai Tho - Soho

Thai Tho - Soho

Soho, W1D 6DP
0.1 miles
£30 - £49Thai
Located just off of Shaftesbury Avenue in London's theatre district, Thai Tho is a much-loved Thai restaurant known for its high quality cuisine, high-profi ... Find out more
JinLi Chinatown

JinLi Chinatown

London, WC2H 7PR
0.1 miles
ChineseSzechuan
What we think
"Central Cross is the re-branded and re-developed heart of Chinatown that links Gerrard Street to Lisle Street and Charing Cross Road. As part of its sp ..." Read our full review
The Palomar

The Palomar

Soho, W1D 6DN
0.1 miles
Gold £30 - £49InternationalMiddle Eastern
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"Siblings Leo and Zoe Paskin have opened two slick follow-ups (The Barbary and Evelyn’s Table) to their original West End smash hit, but The Palom ..." Read our full review

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Charing Cross, London, WC2R 0NS
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Maison Francois
St James's, London, SW1Y 6DF
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Inca London
Soho, London, W1F 7TF
Afternoon Tea at Caffe Concerto Shaftsbury Avenue

Afternoon Tea at Caffe Concerto Shaftsbury Avenue

London, W1D 6LW
0.1 miles
Afternoon tea
Situated at the heart of London theater it is an ideal location for before and after theater meal or for a cake and a coffee. It sits in the midst of th ... Find out more
The Blue Posts

The Blue Posts

Soho, W1D 6DJ
0.1 miles
Bronze Pubs
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"Dating back to 1739, this long-standing pub is now part of The Palomar stable just two doors down, with a pub, cocktail lounge and an intimate res ..." Read our full review
The Mulwray at The Blue Posts

The Mulwray at The Blue Posts

Soho, W1D 6DJ
0.1 miles
Silver Bars
What we think
"The owners of The Palomar have now updated the adjacent Blue Posts, a perennially popular 300-year-old Chinatown tavern. Craft ales from the likes of S ..." Read our full review
Evelyn's Table at The Blue Posts

Evelyn's Table at The Blue Posts

Soho, W1D 6DJ
0.1 miles
Gold Modern EuropeanOver £80
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"While speakeasy bars might be commonplace, secret restaurants haven’t proved as prolific (or perhaps they’re just too well hidden). Giving ..." Read our full review
Laxsa Soho

Laxsa Soho

Soho, W1D 5JY
0.1 miles
£30 - £49FusionInternationalThai
Our friendly staff look forward to greeting you at our recently launched Laxsa, in our Victorian building in the heart of Soho – Old Compton ... Find out more
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Shoryu Ramen Covent Garden
Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AA
G-A-Y

G-A-Y

Soho, W1D 4UR
0.1 miles
Bars
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"Young, free and single? This one’s for you. Of course, it will help if you’re also G-A-Y, and not in the way your great-grandmother or Chri ..." Read our full review
COCOCHINO

COCOCHINO

London, W1D 6PB
0.1 miles
£30 - £49Chinese
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Junk Soho

Junk Soho

Soho, W1D 6HL
0.1 miles
BurgersUnder £30
Butifarra

Butifarra

London, W1D 6DQ
0.1 miles
Bronze PeruvianUnder £30
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"This South American street food-style joint serves sandwiches, ceviche, and ‘new style’ sushi against a backdrop of giant multi-coloured mu ..." Read our full review
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Colonel Saab Holborn Hall
Covent Garden, London, WC1V 7BD
Hair Of The Dog

Hair Of The Dog

London, W1D 5LD
0.1 miles
Bars
Hip Soho hairstylists, Blade, have brought new meaning to the phrase ‘half cut’ by opening a bar in the basement of their salon. This well-kept ... Find out more
Bistro 1 - Frith Street

Bistro 1 - Frith Street

Covent Garden, W1D 5LE
0.1 miles
MediterraneanUnder £30
Not far from Leicester Square and Shaftesbury Avenue, the Frith Street location of this restaurant is handy for pre-theatre, post-movie meals. For hearty Me ... Find out more
Amorino

Amorino

London, W1D 6HF
0.1 miles
Under £30
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" More olde-worlde in style than some of its competitors, this tiny ice-cream shop (which started out in France) goes heavy on chocolate – it sells co ..." Read our full review
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Chinatown is as central as you get in London, making it easy to get to from anywhere in the city (the closest stations are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, which sit at either end). Largely speaking, Chinatown is the area that stretches from Piccadilly Circus in the west to Leicester Square Station in the east, with Shaftesbury Avenue forming the border in the north and Leicester Square in the south. The main roads within Chinatown are Gerrard Street, Lisle Street and Wardour Street.

Chinatown isn't always the most accessible place, so if you're looking for something specific, use the filters on the left hand side of this page to narrow down your restaurant search.