It is said that food is best to be eaten in the country where it comes from, although I recently discovered that this is not necessarily true. When it comes to Chinese food, especially Dim Sum, there is one particular restaurant in London that serves dishes of a quality which is way above many restaurants that can be found in Hong Kong. I am talking about Royal China, an exceptional restaurant that can be found in various locations around London, which serves the best Chinese food in Britain?s capital city, if not even in the country. Thus, when I had the chance to eat my lunch at the Royal China in Queensway, I made sure not to miss the opportunity. It is worth mentioning that this is an award-winning restaurant, so my expectations were rather high.
When I walked into the restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised by the décor. It was a beautiful entwining of modern elements and Zen details, specific to Chinese traditions when it comes to arranging interior spaces. So, while having a contemporary character, the Royal China really made me feel like I was eating a meal in China due to its atmosphere and specific decorative elements. Finding out the restaurant?s story made my experience even more interesting. Apparently, the first restaurant did not emerge as a luxurious location, but more as a restaurant that wanted to strive in offering its customers the best food there is. So, starting back in 1996, excellence and high standards helped the Royal China to not just develop and...