Dim sum and then some...

Eat at the Phoenix Palace for a real taste of China at and unbeatable price

THE Phoenix Palace – now under the expert management of Dee Tang – used to be an Indian restaurant but over the years they have been adding to its décor and now it has lovely Chinese decorations throughout. The fish tank is a great source of amusement to children and has moved several times to make room for a sophisticated entrance where you are met and taken to your table.
A small water fountain gives a good background for the smaller tables for two near it and a large round one which sits 10 to 12. I have been with friends for lunch or dinner when we all share the cost of the meal.
On occasions like this we choose a table in the mezzanine area and our menu consists of the following depending on the number of people in the party: Mixed Hors d’oeuvres – fried seaweed, smoked thin chicken pieces and spare ribs (£6.50) or scallops (£3.80). Lamb wrapped in lettuce leaves (£9.80) then Peking duck served with thin pancakes, spring onions and strips of cucumbers (£30 for a whole duck, £16.00 for half and £9 for a quarter).
For the main course a delicious combination of the following is really satisfying: Large Grilled Prawns and Garlic (£14.80), Pork Slices in Black Bean Sauce (£5.80) Rice in Lotus Leaves (£7.80). As for beverages the Jasmine tea is delicious at £1.50.
When I go alone or with just one other person, I like to order what most Chinese people eat in Hong Kong. A large bowl of noodles with broth, vegetables, fish and/or meats.
You will find these under the heading of Noodles in Soup in the menu and they vary in price from £5.80 to £7.80. They are large enough for three to share or as with all the other dishes you can ask to take the leftovers home – if you have left any!
The Phoenix Palace also has private rooms and has great following from the Chinese community. It’s very popular on Sundays for dim sum – reservations essential – and during Chinese New Year celebrations when they have fantastic dragon shows.

Phoenix Palace
3-5 Glentworth Street, NW1
020 7486 3515
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 12pm - 11pm
Sun 11am - 10pm