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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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Chilango Chancery Lane

Chilango Chancery Lane

London, WC2A 1AA
0.9 miles
MexicanUnder £30
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Côte St Christopher's Place

Côte St Christopher's Place

London, W1U 1ND
0.9 miles
FrenchUnder £30
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"There are Francophiles behind this nationwide French brasserie group– that much is obvious. Every last detail, from the rattan terrace furniture ..." Read our full review
Cock & Lion

Cock & Lion

London, W1U 2SA
0.9 miles
£30 - £49British
There is only one Cock & Lion in the whole of the United Kingdom, situated on one of London’s most historic sites. The area was settled in Roman t ... Find out more
Wing Wing Tavistock Square

Wing Wing Tavistock Square

London, WC1H 0JR
0.9 miles
KoreanUnder £30
This in-your-face joint centres on Korean fried chicken and cold beers and, while the emphasis is on takeaway, there are seats for 30 diners in a pared-back ... Find out more
Demartino

Demartino

London, W1W 5QF
0.9 miles
£30 - £49Italian
Despite its central London location, this useful Italian joint just off Portland Place offers everything you might crave for in a local restaurant – a ... Find out more
The Library at County Hall

The Library at County Hall

London, SE1 7PB
0.9 miles
£50 - £79British
Offering postcard-worthy views over Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, The Library serves a sumptuous set supper championing the Great British pantry ... Find out more
The Library at County Hall

The Library at County Hall

Southbank, SE1 7PB
0.9 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBritish
In this exceptionally beautiful setting, you'll enjoy an exquisite and unforgettable dining experience, indulging in the classic British tradition of aftern ... Find out more
The Biltmore

The Biltmore

Mayfair, W1K 2HP
0.9 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Modern European
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"Jason Atherton’s return to Grosvenor Square is not without drama. The chef made his name at Maze, the restaurant he launched with Gordon Ramsay a ..." Read our full review
Banh Mi Aha!

Banh Mi Aha!

London, WC1N 3NG
0.9 miles
Under £30Vietnamese
Marugame Udon St. Christopher's Place

Marugame Udon St. Christopher's Place

London, W1U 1LT
0.9 miles
JapaneseNoodlesUnder £30
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"Given the love and admiration for Japanese food in London, udon has always seemed conspicuously absent here - aside from Shuko Oda’s excellent Ko ..." Read our full review
El Pirata of Mayfair

El Pirata of Mayfair

Mayfair, W1J 7AQ
0.9 miles
£30 - £49SpanishTapas
Yamabahçe

Yamabahçe

London, W1U 1EN
0.9 miles
TurkishUnder £30
Serial restaurateur Alan Yau, who launched hugely popular dining groups including Hakkasan, Busaba Eathai and Wagamama, is back with a new concept. Similar ... Find out more
The Jackalope

The Jackalope

Marylebone, W1G 7EQ
0.9 miles
ChineseUnder £30
The Bar at the Athenaeum Hotel

The Bar at the Athenaeum Hotel

Mayfair, W1J 7BJ
0.9 miles
Bronze £30 - £49BarsHotel Bars
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"  The Athenaeum’s former Whisky Room has been reimagined as an all-day brasserie, part of a snazzy redesign of the family-run luxury hotel. ..." Read our full review
Cigalon

Cigalon

Holborn, WC2A 1PP
0.9 miles
Bronze £30 - £49FrenchMediterraneanModern European
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"With its olive trees, ivy-clad trellises and airy glass-roofed dining room, Cigalon transports diners to sunny southern France – you’ll eve ..." 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.

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