
Best Dishes at Wong Kei
Mixed Barbecue Rice
Rice DishesReviewers highlight this as the best value dish—you get three different roasted meats in one bowl with glossy BBQ sauce on fluffy rice. While individual meats might not be the crispiest or most tender in Chinatown individually, getting all three of decent quality for under £10 is exceptional value.
Wonton Noodle Soup
NoodlesThe most reliable dish on the menu according to reviews. Delicate wontons filled with pork and prawn sit in a savoury broth with springy noodles. Multiple sources recommend asking for crispy pork on the side and chilli oil for dipping. At under £10, it's a complete meal and the best introduction to Wong Kei.
Roast Duck Noodle
NoodlesA customer favourite according to multiple review sources. Tender slices of roast duck sit atop noodles in a deep, savoury broth. The duck-to-broth ratio makes this satisfying and authentic. At the standard £10 price point.
Stuffed Bean Curd
VegetablesA classic Cantonese vegetable-based dish, mentioned as a specialty on the menu. Reviewers note it as a vegetarian-friendly option and a departure from the meat-heavy menu.
Char Siu on Rice
Rice DishesA simple, classic Cantonese dish. Tender char siu with its characteristic sweet-savory glaze sits atop fluffy rice. At £8.50, it's one of the cheapest options on the menu and a reliable order.
About Wong Kei
Wong Kei has occupied 41–43 Wardour Street since opening in 1967, serving approximately 150 dishes of authentic Cantonese cuisine. A four-storey, 550-seater establishment, it's famous for speed and value over luxury. The 2014 refurbishment brought softer management but retained its brisk, no-nonsense service culture. Everything on the menu hovers around £10, making it one of London's most affordable sit-down Cantonese spots.
Top 5 dishes at Wong Kei:
- Mixed Barbecue Rice – 85% recommended(Signature)
- Wonton Noodle Soup – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Roast Duck Noodle – 85% recommended(Signature)
- Stuffed Bean Curd – 70% recommended
- Char Siu on Rice
Details
- Cuisine:
- Chinese
- Price Range:
- £
- Phone:
- +44 20 7437 8408
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Takeaway
- Menu:
- View Menu
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Wednesday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Cash only. Bring notes—no card payments. It's part of the old-school Chinatown experience.
Everything is under £10. You can eat for less than £5 if you order smartly. Free tea with every meal.
The Infatuation calls this a true London dining sanctuary for solo eaters. Counter seating makes it comfortable to dine alone and watch the action.
Service is brisk and efficient, not leisurely. If you're in a hurry or want to savour a long meal, plan accordingly. It's a working lunch spot, not fine dining.
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