Jin Bao - (Near Richmond upon Thames, South East)

4 /5 Michiel Buitelaar: Food nice. Slightly clumsy atmosphere & communications of the ladies. Rule-driven, not flexible. Seating so-so. Location fine. Still, OK.

2 /5 Chi Man Chan: Same dish: 10/10 in many parts of mainland China, 7/10 in London’s Chinatown, 4/10 here. This is fast food, so don’t expect pancakes fresh off the griddle — it’s just two eggs with some crunchy bits for £9.5. Dumpling skins? Standard frozen supermarket fare. The “since 1858” claim on the sign is pure marketing fluff. Prices are sky-high, even by London standards. All the dishes look beautiful and photograph brilliantly, but the taste is… let’s just say, best left unsaid. Great for Instagram, though. I’ve lived in London for more than 17 years, eaten at more Chinese restaurants and fast-food joints than I can count — and this one is firmly below average.

5 /5 Ankita Sendre: The food is delicious. Quick service Friendly staff- even they suggest the sauce for the food. They also split our order.

5 /5 Jose Castellanos: My wife and I were rushing to the airport and got a bit lost, some train lines were closed, and stumbling upon this place in a hurry and quite hungry. We ordered two pork bao and two Thai milk teas. The bao was freshly handmade on the spot, and super juicy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The Thai milk tea was equally satisfying, perfectly hitting the spot. The service was impressively quick, which was a lifesaver given our tight schedule. We ordered, waited just a few minutes, ate, and were back on our way. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We’ll definitely return the next time we’re in the UK.