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Phoenix Palace 5 Glentworth Street, NW1 5PG Marylebone 020 7486 3515 Category: Chinese Travel: Baker Street tube Meals served noon-11.30pm Mon-Sat; 11am-10.30pm Sun. Dim sum served noon-5pm Mon-Sat; 11am-5pm Sun. Dim sum £2-£3.80 Main courses £6.50-£25. Set meal £24 per person (minimum 2) Credit cards: AmEx, JCB, MC, V |
Phoenix Palace One of London’s most consistently excellent Chinese restaurants, located conveniently near the Chinese Embassy, Phoenix Palace is frequented by the capital’s smarter Chinese residents. It’s also popular with the British establishment, judging by the photos of visiting grandees (Tony Blair among them). The dim sum are superb – on a par with, and at times eclipsing, those served at the Royal China restaurants – and terrifically good value. On our most recent visit, crispy scallop dumplings melted in the mouth, while the pork and prawn turnip patty (aka turnip paste) was possibly the best we’ve had in London. Parcels of glutinous rice in lotus leaves were unusually interesting, with chunks of duck accompanying the usual chicken and wind-dried sausage. Steamed prawn and pea-shoot dumplings were fresh and vibrant. Minor off-notes included the cheung fun, with a dough-stick stuffing that had been over-fried and was greasy. The main menu sings too: look out, in particular, for the chef’s specials. The dining room is smart and comfortable (think upmarket Hong Kong), and service generally friendly, if a little scatty. Source: Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008
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Booking: Booking advisable http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/383.html Available in print from Time Out and in shops
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