SD CAFE RECOMMENDATION

[Shayshay14]

What a gem just off Lordship Lane!
SD Café serves some of the most authentic Cantonese food I’ve had in a very long time. Every dish is bursting with freshness and flavour – you can really taste the care in their cooking and the quality of the ingredients.

We tried the pork dumplings, dumpling soup, udon noodles, and finished with their incredible matcha layered cake. Each dish was beautifully prepared, full of depth, and thoughtfully presented. On top of that, their great coffee and authentic hot chocolate from Aroma Lab make it the perfect spot whether you’re after a meal or just a treat.

The service is just as good as the food. The team are experienced, welcoming, and genuinely attentive, which makes the whole experience warm and memorable.

This place is so amazing I had to let others know about it. SD Café is a true hidden treasure in Dulwich. If you enjoy authentic Cantonese flavours paired with great hospitality (and brilliant coffee), this is definitely the place to go. I was amazed by the price, compare to the excellent quality of the food. Highly recommend!

( SD Cafe: 22 Upland Road, SE 229EF) 

[tiddles]

Thank you for the recommendation- will def visit soon.. I must admit I have been intrigued by the coffee - saw quite a queue for it last weekend !! 

[Shayshay14]

Love there passion for good quality food and great Coffee. Enjoyyy

Edited August 20 by Shayshay14

[Sue]

6 hours ago, Shayshay14 said:

 

What a gem just off Lordship Lane!
SD Café serves some of the most authentic Cantonese food I’ve had in a very long time. Every dish is bursting with freshness and flavour – you can really taste the care in their cooking and the quality of the ingredients.

We tried the pork dumplings, dumpling soup, udon noodles, and finished with their incredible matcha layered cake. Each dish was beautifully prepared, full of depth, and thoughtfully presented. On top of that, their great coffee and authentic hot chocolate from Aroma Lab make it the perfect spot whether you’re after a meal or just a treat.

The service is just as good as the food. The team are experienced, welcoming, and genuinely attentive, which makes the whole experience warm and memorable.

This place is so amazing I had to let others know about it. SD Café is a true hidden treasure in Dulwich. If you enjoy authentic Cantonese flavours paired with great hospitality (and brilliant coffee), this is definitely the place to go. I was amazed by the price, compare to the excellent quality of the food. Highly recommend!

( SD Cafe: 22 Upland Road, SE 229EF) 

Are you by any chance connected with this place?

[Shayshay14]

Not at all. I live locally and its nice to share a good find. 

[optimum]

Tried the coffee there today. Definitely the tastiest in the area. 

[beansprout]

On 20/08/2025 at 22:26, Sue said:

Are you by any chance connected with this place?

What is wrong with you? Person was letting others know, found a nice place - just like person who recommended great Italian restaurant when I had a bad vibe about Love Dulwich.Well did not expect new ownership - thought same owners and staff but just changed menu-previous manager had told me that was changing from cafe, do glad I popped my head in.

what difference does it make if they are connected or not - none of our business at all - we can go and try or not as we choose.

[Azalea]

Anyone know if they deliver?

[optimum]

Here is the contact number they gave me 020 4541 1137 when I asked about delivery.

[beansprout]

Thanks for that….

[Sue]

4 hours ago, beansprout said:

What is wrong with you? Person was letting others know, found a nice place - j

what difference does it make if they are connected or not - none of our business at all - we can go and try or not as we choose.

Some who have been on the forum for a long time will remember the "crushed and devalued" thread.

It reminded me of that, that's all.