Wong Kei

Wong Kei is famous in London... no not for their food, but for their rude waiters! Even my aunty and uncle in HK know about the place, so it was a no-brainer on this cold Sunday night. Rude waiters in Chinese establishment usually equates to pretty authentic food!

Food

There were a lot of non-Asians in the room, and the menu was vast and reflected that. I decided to stick to the basics. The won ton noodle soup (£2.80) didn't disappoint. The broth was excellent, much better than a lot of the Chinese places in Sydney, and the wonton was generous and meaty. For the price, you don't get a lot, but it was enough for a very satisfying meal. The beef and raw egg rice (£3.80) was also executed well. The raw egg made the sauce thick, just like it was supposed to be. There was a suitable wok breath to the noodles. The only gripe was that it was a bit too oily and too strong for my liking, but Slokky had no problems with it at all.

Rating - 6.5

Atmosphere

I can see why many westerners would stay away. The place is very basic, laminated tables, basic chairs. Harsh fluorescent light. You come here to eat, not to be seen. The toilets also look revolting, but when you can be in and out in 15 minutes, who cares. I happen to think that this harsh environment adds to its appeal.

Rating - 1.5

Service

I was actually expecting worst service, but the waiters were pretty cool. They were all wearing special Wong Kei t-shirts too, that is so cool! This is no high class restaurant after all, so you shouldn't expect high class service.

Rating - 3

C-factor

Cheap as chips. Anytime you need a quick fix on a budget, this is the place to be.

Rating - 1

Brownie Points - 12

Info

41-43 Wardour Street
London
W1D 6PY
Phone 020 7437 8408