China Tang at The Dorchester Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The satay and chicken and prawn dumplings were the stand out dish."
• "Food was fresh and very delicious, enjoyed every single dish we ordered."
• "Authentic Cantonese dimsum you will find here."
• "The peking duck served two ways is absolutely fantastic."
• "One of the most authentic Chinese restaurant in central London."
• "The dim sum and Peking Duck I had here were better than the ones I tried in Hong Kong and New York."
• "Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious."

Cons:

• "Standard Chinese food you would get at your local Chinese restaurant but twice the price."
• "The food is just alright, other spots in London are much better."
• "Mediocre food and service."
• "Food was good. Not WOW!"
• "The food looks and tastes like your local takeaway.. for multiples the price."
• "The food was nice, but I wouldn’t say outstanding."
• "The food however was nothing fantastic. Given the price the dishes were average."

Service

Pros:

• "Amazing service, thanks for Alan for the amazing service."
• "Most accommodating staff! Despite being busy, you never feel congested or overwhelmed!"
• "The staff were attentive and accommodating."
• "Everyone is really nice from the crew, respectful and polite."
• "Service was excellent."
• "The staff, led by Julio, are all wonderful. They make us feel so welcome each time we come and for us its a real home from home."
• "All dishes were delicious, service was impeccable (attentive and polite)."

Cons:

• "Some of the staff within the restaurant a little 'off' no smiles, no chit chat whilst seating our guests."
• "We gave the waiter in black suit our feedback but there was no apology, he just said he would mention it to the chef."
• "Nowhere have I experienced this ungracious attitude and such an utter disregard for the fact that we had a reservation."
• "The service should've have been better considering that a 'discretionary' 12.5% service charge is added."
• "We found them to be rude and racist."
• "Visited here a few weeks ago for dinner. Food was wonderful but if I'm honest service is a little rude."
• "Service is a little rude."

Ambience

Pros:

• "Loved the aesthetic of the restaurant."
• "The restaurant itself is very beautiful."
• "The decor was beautiful."
• "The room has traditional and contemporary Chinese art deco inspired by 1930’s."
• "The atmosphere is incredible it's like stepping into a James Bond movie set set in 1960s China."
• "Great atmosphere and decor which makes really adds to the overall experience."
• "The thirties art deco adds to the ambience."

Cons:

• "Ambience was not too impressive because it felt a little too dark."
• "People may think I'm crazy but I wasn't very impressed with this place. The decor and seating look quite dated."
• "Ambience can be improved."
• "The restaurant is in the basement of the hotel with no natural light."
• "Given how noisy it was, I would have just gone to China town."
• "The only downside is that the main restaurant feels a little dated and could do with a refurb."
• "The decor is very old school, you pretty much need a torch to make your way around and the tables are fairly packed."

Value

Pros:

• "Our meal for two was more than £200, but really worth paying for as it was far better than the regular restaurants in Chinatown."
• "Well worth the visit."
• "The price for the food is reasonable for the quality of food you receive."
• "Very good quality so you do get what you pay for."
• "The restaurant is pricey, but you get what you pay for. Money well spent."
• "Prices are reasonable."
• "Prices are on the high side but the restaurant is located in one of London's luxury hotels."

Cons:

• "The prices are very high. A side of pumpkin fried rice was over $45 USD."
• "Honestly I was quite surprised of the reviews that this place have got. Because the food is just mediocre while the prices are high."
• "Food was overall good, but the price is no good. Massively overpriced for what you’re getting."
• "Overpriced and overrated. The portion sizes have shrunk and the management is losing its grip on cleanliness."
• "Food and cake was pricy."
• "But we were left disappointed at the halal menu there was not a big variety at all."
• "Taking into account the outrageous prices this is one to avoid."