I know I took a while to visit A.Wong, mostly because I kept hearing mixed reviews, some really like it, some not. Their dim sum is unlike any other in London, it’s modern and some dishes look nothing like the menu description, especially if you’ve tried the traditional version before and know how it should look. It’s not as satisfying as Princess Garden where a massive table worth of food can be ordered for very little money, which is what Chinese food is mostly known for, large portions and good value. That said, A.Wong is by no means expensive, 6 of us each paid about £25, not bad.
It’s not traditional dim sum and as soon as you leave that traditional dim sum criteria behind, it’s actually quite enjoyable. The duck egg custard buns were my favourites, the right amount of sweetness, slightly crispy bottoms, runny centre and each looked stunning. The XLB was good too, not dry like the Princess Garden ones and a good sized filling. Other dishes were slightly odd, some I couldn’t decide whether I liked or not, especially the ones that looked messy or topped with unnecessary sweet foam, but it’s always interesting to try new things.
As a Chinese person, I think I’ll always prefer the traditional style. It’s simple and I know what I’ll get. A.Wong is not a place I’d go regularly, but once in a while it’s nice to step outside the box.
I know I took a while to visit A.Wong, mostly because I kept hearing mixed reviews, some really like it, some not. Their dim sum is unlike any other in London, it’s modern and some dishes look nothing like the menu description, especially if you’ve tried the traditional version before and know how it should look. It’s not as satisfying as Princess Garden where a massive table worth of food can be ordered for very little money, which is what Chinese food is mostly known for, large portions and good value. That said, A.Wong is by no means expensive, 6 of us each paid about £25, not bad.
It’s not traditional dim sum and as soon as you leave that traditional dim sum criteria behind, it’s actually quite enjoyable. The duck egg custard buns were my favourites, the right amount of sweetness, slightly crispy bottoms, runny centre and each looked stunning. The XLB was good too, not dry like the Princess Garden ones and a good sized filling. Other dishes were slightly odd, some I couldn’t decide whether I liked or not, especially the ones that looked messy or topped with unnecessary sweet foam, but it’s always interesting to try new things.
As a Chinese person, I think I’ll always prefer the traditional style. It’s simple and I know what I’ll get. A.Wong is not a place I’d go regularly, but once in a while it’s nice to step outside the box.
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