Chinatown recommendations

[Threadhead]

Heading into Central London on Sunday - does anyone have a recommendation for a good place for lunch in Chinatown (Chinese food, obviously...) which our 8 yr old and 5 yr old would be welcome at?

[coffeelover]

Most places welcome children especially for Sunday lunch as this is traditionally a time where families meet for a dimsum meal. I quite like:

Young cheng http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/young-cheng

Imperial china http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/imperial-china

Bear in mind places get busy so make sure you make a booking and service may be a bit rushed/frantic.

[PohSuan]

I've always enjoyed New World for Sunday dim sum.Gets busy but you can queue up get a ticket and I've never had to wait longer than ten minutes.They have the old stainless steel carts they wheel to your table so once you are sat down you can get food within a few minutes.Haven't been post children (due to our daughter's sesame allergy!) but always used to see families eating together so definitely family friendly.

[Renata Hamvas]

I second the New World. I've been there with my children, and it works well there, dining with children, as they can see what is coming around on the trolleys and choose what they would like to eat. It's a bit like a mobile buffet so there is next to no time between sitting down and the first mouthful! It is not a quiet place, many families and people talking.

Renata

[DaveR]

There isn't anywhere in Chinatown I can think of where kids are not welcome, and as already mentioned on a Sunday lunchtime you can expect to see loads of families with three or even four generations sat together.

New World is a good choice, I think the best quality dim sum is at Joy King Lau which is just off Lisle Street, Dumplings Legend on Gerrard Street unsurprisingly does really good dumplings (and you can see them being made), or if you fancy roast duck go to Four Seasons.

[cactus]

Imperial China on Lisle Street.

[david_carnell]

I'd second Dumplings Legend.

They have a big glass screen behind which sit legions of Chinese chefs making the dumplings. It's fascinating for adults and kids alike. The ubiquitous fish tank also helps keep the little ones amused.

[Love_London]

Imperial China is good - not too busy, and great food.