Ping Pong Dim Sum

elliemoff

18th July 2007

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An old favourite - have been back a few times and never fails to impress. You must try the Jasmine flower tea, which opens up inside your glass and the Kumquat Mohito is fab!

Whenever I go I always tend to get a bit carried away and order FAR too much so I would suggest ordering a few bits as you can always order more as you go along. It's better to go for a quick bite to eat mid shop or an early supper as they have an 1.5 hour turnaround and it does get busy at times. I've often been when the queue is out of the door - this does go down quickly though so don't let that put you off!

Lemonpie

10th June 2007

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A great place for a shopping trip pit-stop or a quick bite at lunchtime; the menu is not huge but has decent variety and served quickly. Not the best dim sum I've ever had but definitely the most up-to-date - the interior uses dark wood and clean lines, service is efficient if not friendly and presentation is excellent.
Teas and cocktails are worth investigating.

london

Great for a works 'do'...don't forget the Jasmine tea 30th May 2007

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One of our partners had a christmas event here last year, personally I can take or leave Chinese food but this restaurant pleasently surprised me.

We were seated downstairs and the 30 of us more or less had the whole place to ourselves really. The champagne was really nice, the waiters were very discrete - not making a big fuss when one of my colleagues was a little sick behind a chair (yes really).

The food kind of arrives in little bamboo tubs which is where they steam it - at first they all have tickets on them to say what they are but after a few more glasses of champers that was a bit academic to be honest.

Desert was a lovely light mousse and to cap it off we had this Jasmine tea which contains a little flower which unfolds in your glass in front of your eyes - nice and refreshing and pretty unique too.

All in all we had a great time, this was a really classy restaurant and they didn't mind the odd indisgression now and then.

shelo9

5th May 2007

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Great to finally find a place in London which sells good dim sum at a reasonable price and all the time rather than just at lunch time. Have been to the ping pongs near Liberty and Selfridges. The tea is clever but the iced tea was much better and tastier.

mundek

4th April 2007

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I've been to this branch of Ping Pong a few times now and every visit has been pretty enjoyable. So the Dim Sum is probably not that good value for money, but it's always pretty tasty. The pork buns are good (but not the best I've ever had - that honour goes to caravan at Avondale Market).

The wine list is reasonable and the cocktails are nice, I like the lemongrass one.

A good place to visit with friends for a drink and quick bite to eat, but get in early - most nights they are queued out of the door by 7pm and I think they don't take bookings.

gastrosnob

20th March 2007

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Decor is nice, tables are a bit squashed together though.

Dim sum is good without being exceptional, although I would go back.

Good for a pre or post trip after theatre or shopping. If you want a real treat go up the road to Yauatcha or Hakkasan.

sue

"Little steamed parcels of deliciousness" 8th March 2007

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Ping Pong is a Dim Sum restaurant, and describes its food as "Little steamed parcels of deliciousness", and that is indeed an accurate description!

Dim Sum is a traditional Chinese dish of small steamed savoury dumplings with various fillings. The dishes are served up in small bamboo containers (3 pieces to a serve), each containing a little taste sensation. A great meal to share with friends or that special someone.

The restaurant design was very stylish, with tables of varying sizes over 2 levels, and bench seating overlooking the lower floor. There was a bar area that was pretty busy, and the barmen were creating some very intriguing looking cocktails.

Service was very friendly and helpful with explaining how the ordering system worked. Basically, you look through the menu and then mark your choices on a tally sheet and hand it to your waiter.

We ordered several different things, with our favourites being the Steamed dumplings - Har Gau (prawn & bamboo); the Steamed dumplings - Seafood (in carrot wonton); and the Steamed buns - Char sui bun (Pork).

We have since returned to Ping Pong and again enjoyed our meal. There are branches popping up across central London so why not pop in for a post-shop or pre-theatre meal, or a more relaxing evening with friends. Oh, and make sure you sample one of their special cocktails - potent!

Mez

Bayswater Dim sum 25th September 2006

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Trendy dark wooden decor, lots of space and light (during the day). The place serves good dim sum (at around £1/piece which turns out to be a little expensive if you're very hungry!). Try the unusual Black Jasmine tea for a visual treat.

natharfouche

Dim Sum 4th August 2006

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Nice atmosphere, good Dim Sum but of course not as good as Chinatown.
You must have a Jasmin Tea (you will have a surprise) Hey nothing sexual guys, it is only nice and unusual for a tea!