How would you feel about going to a restaurant where the waiters try and get you to leave even before you've looked at the menu? A restaurant where the 'directness' of the staff has become somewhat of an attraction? Well that is what Wong Kei is all about. That and cheap, great tasting food! ... Read review
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Advantages: Cheap food, delicious food, unlimited free green tea... what more could you want? Disadvantages: Not for the sensitive or those that are insulted easily
...attraction? Well that is what Wong Kei is all about. That and cheap, great tasting food! I went here for my hen weekend and my friends couldnt believe the service, but loved the price (it worked out £5 a head for starters and main!)
Let's start at the very beginning:
Location
Wonk Kei is located in the heart of Chinatown in foggy London town. It is located at the beginning of Wardour St which is accessible from Oxford St and more easily ... ...there!
So that's about everything. To sign off, I heard a really lovely quote about Wong Kei: If you go to London, you can forget to visit Buckingham Palace. You can forget to visit Downing St or Trafalgar Square. But you'll never forget your first visit to Wong Kei! ...
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Advantages: Cheap, quick, decent food, free tea, huge portions Disadvantages: Food standard varies, not much atmosphere
I've been to Wong Kei's a couple of times in the past few months, and enjoyed it both times. It has a reputation for rudeness, but I think they must have had some staff training, as the waiters have always been polite, the service fast, and no-one has tried to hurry me out after my meal.
The restaurant is huge, with four or five floors, and I've never known anyone to be turned away, or have to wait for a table. The decor is minimal, with Chinese ... ...food down.
I'd recommend Wong Kei's to anyone who is looking for a cheap, tasty place to eat out. It's a good place to go if you're a tourist on a budget, or if you're in Leicester Square and need somewhere to eat before the theatre or the cinema, as you can guarantee the service won't be slow. It's open for lunch as well as dinner, so if you work nearby, you can grab something quick and filling to see you through the afternoon. If you are looking ...
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