Maotai Kitchen

When searching online, there isn't much information available about Maotai Kitchen. My curiosity was piqued after reading an article by Fuchsia Dunlop about regional Chinese restaurants in London. Despite a lukewarm assessment by Lizzie Mabbot, I was still intrigued to try what the owners boldly claim to be the only Guizhou restaurant in London.

This restaurant review is extremely negative. The reviewer was unhappy with their experience, noting that the restaurant was small with only a few tables, some of which were occupied by employees. The menu was extensive but the dish the reviewer ordered was not as expected, with a strong taste of garlic and an overwhelming amount of fried crabs. The meal was also very oily. The reviewer did not enjoy their dining experience and was hesitant to try anything else. They did, however, appreciate the level of spiciness in the dish they ordered. Overall, the review is critical of the restaurant and recommends caution to future diners.

The Mao Tai Kitchen is located in the heart of London's Chinatown and specializes in cuisine from the province of Guizhou in southwest China. They serve dishes that are hot, spicy, and extremely flavorful. The menu features spicy dishes with occasional spiced vegetables that provide a unique twist for the taste buds. I personally enjoy the bold and intense flavors that make for an exciting change in palate. The restaurant's selection of traditional hotpots and hand-pulled noodles is particularly charming. During my visit, I tried the braised tofu hotpot and their signature Guizhou noodles, both of which were delicious. I highly recommend trying the dishes at Mao Tai Kitchen for a truly authentic and flavorful dining experience.

One of the best Chinese restaurants I have tried ever. Good ratio between quality and prices. The service is fast and efficient. Try it and judge by yourselves

Went there for a late dinner earlier this week. Words cannot describe how bad this place actually is. Ok let's start from the service. Two young girls who did not have any interest in customer service did not do any service apart from taking the order and bringing the food. In between they had loads of fun playing on their phones and laughing out loud. When we ordered THICK noodles from menu pointing it out and giving them the number they were listed under somehow we received THIN noodles because they don't have the thick ones. Once we pointed them on the menu we heard that those were thick and they don't do any other ones with no apology. Why don't they change the menu or at least let us know?? Never mind. The quality of the food was really law too. Everything was just sank in oil. Got pictures. My aubergine came filled up with tons of inedible oil. The noodles that we could not change where all shiny from oil and the seafood it should come with was just slices of scallops and few pieces of old squid. No prawns nor any thing you'd expected. My partners chicken was so small and had too much seasoning too. When we saw the check where it was £19 for it we couldn't believe. Overall the only positive thing we can say is that comparing this place to other restaurants around it looks quiet decent. But don't let that lure you inside. My partner and I both agreed about the ratings: decor 4/10, food 3/10, service 2/10.