Seemingly untouched by any of the newfound trendiness of Chinese cooking in London, Mandarin Kitchen relies on an established reputation for seafood to fill its cavernous premises. The restaurant has been a landmark for well over a quarter of a century. Still, the banquettes are comfy, and Chinese business people continue to lunch at the large round tables, perhaps choosing the renowned lobster with noodles (which is usually expertly cooked). Tourists feature strongly in the evenings.
