King Tea

The home of superb Chinese food in Paddington, King Tea are the undisputed master of dim sum, fried noodles and all things sweet and sour.

They're colourful, informal and brimming with personality. King Tea isn't one to blend in and it's putting its best bohemian foot forward with worn, retro furnishings, ultra-modern lights, Chinese lanterns and all kinds of abstract paintings that bring forth bold splashes of joy and colour. Where European aesthetics meets traditional China, King Tea is a quirky spot that you can't help but fall in love with.

So, as the British say, what's for tea? Well, you're encouraged to start off low and slow to enjoy all the steamer's fruits and deep fryer. Crispy-crunchy meets soft and pillowy with spring rolls, pork wontons and prawn toast on the menu for starters.

Up next are the really bold flavours that play with the fieriness of sichuan, the oozing deliciousness of meat and sticky glazes that leave you wanting more. Say hello to pulled pork, lamb ribs coated in a cumin glaze, kung pao chicken XO prawns. This kind of expertise has seen King Tea take the crown for Chinese food in Paddington.