Why did we dine here? – Yauatcha is a fancy Chinese restaurant chain with several locations in London. They are the more inexpensive sister of Hakkasan. We came for dinner and found it packed, with a loud clubby atmosphere. There are locations in India and Saudi Arabia. Insider Tip – Avoid the $$$ cocktails. Use Crispy duck to get full. Cuisine – Chinese Location – London Soho Opened – 2007 Service – Yauatcha had an overloaded server. She meant well but had too many tables. Verdict – Yauatcha had better food than we expected. If you want decent Chinese food in a sleek, clubby, sophisticated atmosphere, come here. Is this restaurant worth a 5 minute drive? Yes. 30 minute? Maybe. 1 Hour? No Yauatcha Signature Dishes – Crispy Duck Yauatcha’s Menu is pretty wide ranging with lots of options, even for vegetarians. Avoid the tasting menus. Website Yauatcha Menu Yauatcha Food Picks: Pan Fried Turnip Cake (£8) was unique with egg on the top, which really kicked it up a notch. 9/10 Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf (8) had 2 good sized ones. Reasonable but lacked Chinese sausage. 7.5/10 Spicy Pork Szechuan Wonton (6) had 4 small ones with a […]

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