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Phoenix Palace

5 Glentworth Street, NW1 5PG Full details & map

Restaurant: Chinese

Time Out says 4 Users say 4/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Sep 27 2011

Phoenix Palace is a grande dame among London's Chinese restaurants: a little gaudy and slightly overdressed, but perfectly well mannered. Thankfully, the chintzy decor doesn't detract from the food, so the authentic Cantonese cooking here is unlikely to disappoint.

With the likes of abalone, crab and lobster up for grabs, shellfish is king of the Palace, but the choice of exotic meats is almost as regal. Ostrich, kangaroo and venison offer a rare twist to the usual repertoire.

Our 'Chinese tapas' of pigs' trotters in rice wine made an unctuous beginning to the meal. We can also vouch for the beef with pickled ginger and pineapple - a quirky cousin of the Cantonese classic sweet and sour, with a fine balance of flavours (including a pleasant bite from the ginger).

Cantonese pipa beancurd, made of fried mashed beancurd served atop broccoli and braised mushrooms, pleased both vegetarians and meat-eaters.

The French-based wine list includes stupendous vintages at more than £200 a bottle (handy if you're entertaining a head of state), but also a varied choice of Chinese spirits. With excellent service to boot, this is an ideal spot for a feed - whether you're holding court or simply sharing a midweek meal.

Tags: Asian, Chinese, Late night, Central, Marylebone, Mid-range, Restaurant

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Phoenix Palace details

Address

Phoenix Palace

5 Glentworth Street NW1 5PG

Transport Baker Street tube

Telephone

020 7486 3515

Phoenix Palace website

Meals served noon-11.30pm Mon-Sat; 11am-10.30pm Sun. Dim sum served noon-5pm Mon-Sat; 11am-5pm Sun

Main courses £6.50-£25. Dim sum £2.80-£4.70. Set meal £20-£48 per person (minimum 2)

Credit cards AmEx, MC, V

Facilities

Babies and children welcome ( high chairs ), Booking advisable, Separate rooms for parties ( seating 12-30 ), Takeaway service; delivery service ( over £10 within 1-mile radius )

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Comments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 4 ratings)

By Wen - Jan 16 2012

3/5

Pleasant surprise, excellent deco. Food tends to be promptly prepared and orders filled in matter of minutes. Busy, and yet services are prompt. Though less impressed with the lack of interactions from the waiters, as they go about their jobs like machines, but then they don't chase you out once you finished your food. Recommended.

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By Dan WS - Dec 6 2011

4/5

Really excellent dim sum, including some Japanese-influenced dishes that I hadn't tried before (Wasabi Prawns, cold baby octopus, etc.). Staff very helpful, charming and polite. Bill came to 33 quid for two including tea, beer and service. A fantastic place which I will certainly visit again soon.

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By gowsia hyder - May 4 2011

5/5

I go to Phoenix Palace regularly, because after tasting mostly all the good Chinese restaurants in London, I think this is consistently the best Chinese food in town. Although the service can be a little rushed sometimes, the waiters are polite and willing to please. Every dish in this busy restaurant in excellent.