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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 11006 reviews

What Alan Rodriguez doesn't like about Joy King Lau:
Having lived in China and Hong Kong for 20 years I hope that I am a reasonable judge of Chinese food and consider that the quality served at Joy King Lau at the lower end of acceptable. Should score 3 stars but...what was not acceptable was the surly, rude service. Food was not served more thrown on the table. Dishes attempted to be cleared before we had finished. The male toilet was dirty. Your business keep your Ch... View all feedback. What oliver724 likes about Joy King Lau:
We last reviewed this restaurant in 2019 but believe it has since changed hands. Then, it was a first rate place to eat Chinese just off Leicester Square. We had eaten there several times always left replete and happy. The service was excellent, the atmosphere had a timeless sophistication the food was freshly prepared delicious. The food is still good but now is a lot more expensive; and the atmosphere somehow seems... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
2.6 ★ from 50 reviews
Kemi
07.09.2024 - 06:46

The service here was honestly and sincerely the worst I’ve encountered. When it got to a head , one of the servers brought a glass with dripping wet hands which...

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Olu
07.09.2024 - 06:46

I think it is important to ignore the local guide’s review on this restaurant. It is completely misleading. The service here is really bad. The staff just chuck...

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Francis
07.09.2024 - 06:46

Went to this restaurant on August 17th 2024 and wish I had not. Service was poor with drinks being forgotten about. When the food arrived we had three quarters...

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Sawako
07.09.2024 - 06:46

Considering that our waiter was the only waiter on the floor, I admire his efficiency, friendliness, multilingual communication skills, etc., etc., and would no...

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Naz
07.09.2024 - 06:46

Lovely place with wonderful service. The offered to take my coat upon arrival. It is up some stairs so be aware of this if you have any mobility issues. The foo...

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This Chinese restaurant, once a go-to spot for authentic cuisine, has seen a decline in quality and service. While the dim sum remains a highlight, other dishes have become hit or miss. Prices have gone up, while the once upscale atmosphere has lost its charm. Despite occasional excellent service, recent experiences have been marred by rudeness and unwelcoming behavior from staff. While some patrons still enjoy the food after decades of dining there, others have found it lacking in flavor. Overall, the restaurant's reputation for good value dim sum is overshadowed by inconsistent quality and poor service.

Menu
3.6 ★ from 22 reviews
Jonathan
12.09.2022 - 06:19

Excellent restaurant with great food and good service. good atmosphere with many rooms to eat. the hotel is located in a central opposite in the heart of london...

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Alexander
12.09.2022 - 06:19

I have visited this restaurant since 1991 and is used to be excellent however after I had visited a family of 5 yesterday, I felt honestly demolished and very d...

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Kevin
12.09.2022 - 06:19

Delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine, great service also. Honeycombs are crispy seetang, crispy noodles with sweet, salt and pfeffer tofu, sweet in black bon...

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Edward
12.09.2022 - 06:19

Was already here a few times - good yum cha, good variety and reasonable prices. my favorites are the meat croquets, the black boron and garlic buzz ribs and th...

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Sabrina
12.09.2022 - 06:19

Chinatown is a plethora for Chinese cooking and despite the original flair of every storefront, it does start to feel a bit homogenous. Its hard to know whats g...

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Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 1385 reviews
Causewaybayhk
09.10.2023 - 06:05

Was completely unimpressed with all of the dishes we ordered as a table of 6. None of them had the genuine flavours of Dim Sum. Will not be back.

Scarlett
09.10.2023 - 06:05

A really authentic and delicious dim sum restaurant with multilevel floors, intimate tables, and made-to-order dishes. The dim sum is fresh and tasty and the se...

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Mirela
09.10.2023 - 06:05

Awful food, just really bad.Eggs fried rice was OK, but duck and pork was cold greasy and probably a few day old.

Luke
09.10.2023 - 06:05

We went to this restaurant for an early evening dinner on a Saturday around 5:30 and were fortunate to secure a table. The menu was great, the service was fast,...

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Nikki
09.10.2023 - 06:05

We had an amazing pre-game lunch at this restaurant with our family and best friends. The dim sum selection was unbelievable, especially the Cheung Fun. We also...

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Facebook
4.3 ★ from 214 reviews
Foursquare
3.7 ★ from 359 reviews
Google
4.0 ★ from 2432 reviews
Restaurantguru
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3.9 ★ from 151 reviews
Zomato
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3.7 ★ from 3417 reviews
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3.6 ★ from 3195 reviews
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