Phoenix Palace

Ask a London foodie what’s on their Phoenix Palace order, and they’ll reel off any number of dim sum: glutinous rice, pork buns, prawn cheung fun, turnip cake, prawn dumplings and more. This unpretentious Chinese restaurant off Baker Street is a go-to for large gatherings, for family meals, business dinners, Sunday dim sum. It’s old school, adorned with wood carvings and more lanterns than you can count, confidently offering in excess of 300 dishes. Abalone, lobster, whole fish and game are specialities, to be enjoyed with Tsingtao or Château Margaux, as you please.