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Chinatown

Gerrard Street & Lisle Street, London, England
Ranked #183 of 821 attractions in London
4.0 of 5 stars 178 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Neighbourhoods
Activities: Dining
Traveller Description: Chinatown is a vibrant area in the centre of London, providing the local Chinese community with a host of shops and restaurants.  For tourists there... more »
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Luton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Shame I can't visit more often-too expensive to travel into London though.Love it,love it!All u can eat abit rough though More

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UK
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It is basically one pedestrianised road full of tacky restaurants. You have to be very selective when you come here. It is really for young people with no discerning palate - eat anything students More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It used to be so vibrant and full of energy, but china town recently has gone downhill. Pick your restaurant really carefully, avoid the buffet ones if your budget allows.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Married to a Chinese girl, we go there on a regular basis, with loads of restaurants and oriental shops. More

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Clare
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

definitely worth a visit. its a very unique part of london. nice area to take some pics also! More

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London, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

There is a great variety here so depending whether you want Chinese/dim sum there are restaurants which cater to all budgets. particular favourite of mine for well priced Dimsum is Lido. More

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Saxmundham, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Maybe for festivals or a summer evening the place 'comes alive' but it was dull grubby and quiet when we went...a bit 'depressed' feeling. More

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London, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

its fine - half a dozen street full of Chinese restaurants and a few shops - okay, but nothing special. More

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Bromley, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Good atmosphere, but very, very busy. Found a good chinese resturant to eat, again very very busy. Interesting. More

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London, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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EVERYTHING ABOUT CHINATOWN JUST WONDERFUL. My friends and i go at least once a month. Just great You can smell then food when you come out of the tube.If i won the lottery i would live there. More

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