Harden's survey result
Summary
This “amazing Sichuan specialist” stands out from the competition with a “really interesting selection” of super-spicy options that are “a long, long way above and beyond the usual Chinatown fare”. “The recently revamped menu is now even better than before” – “not the greatest ambience but my goodness the food is good” (“took a gourmet friend who declared that six of the seven dishes were exceptional… the seventh was just delicious!”). Top Tip – “if you have a dry wok dish and don’t finish it, get a doggy bag”.
Summary
“Spice heaven!” – this “old favourite” is “worth a detour north of Shaftesbury Avenue” to “experience genuinely interesting and mouth-popping Sichuan specials” – so “be brave when you order”. The food-writer, China expert and consultant “Fuchsia Dunlop’s touch makes it a regional Chinese diamond in the Chinatown rough”.
Summary
“Spice heaven!” – this “old favourite” is “worth a detour north of Shaftesbury Avenue” to “experience genuinely interesting and mouth-popping Sichuan specials” – so “be brave when you order”. The food-writer, China expert and consultant “Fuchsia Dunlop’s touch makes it a regional Chinese diamond in the Chinatown rough”.
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Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
28 Frith St, London, W1D 5LF
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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