74 Westbourne Grove
London, W2 5SH
Nearest Transport: Bayswater
020 7313 9832
Ping Pong's first restaurant opened in London's Soho, architect David Marquardt and brand designer Niclas Sellebreten having developed an interior architecture and style that is contemporary yet respectful of the traditions of dim sum cuisine. Combining a sense of relaxed order with warmth and comfort, the restaurant possesses its own distinctive atmosphere, yet at the same time defines the ideal of the modern dim sum restaurant everywhere. There are now several branches across London.
ok the dim sum is ok-good, had better ones (dim t) but your are not going to Ping Pong only for the Dim Sum, the design, especially in this branch is amazing. It is a beautiful place to stay and you can even watch the chef banging the dough to make it happen... The ordering system is funny, you mark v’s on a piece of paper and then you get a pile of plates- it is very difficult to know which one is yours... I think it is because you usually forget what you have ordered... it is difficult to remember 4-5 different dishes ... ok maybe my memory is not what it used to be :) yes I agree with Hugo- the jasmine tea is a highlight... it is just beautiful to see the seed coming to life in your transparent long glass. I usually get some tea seeds to take away- they are £1 each... I hope they will keep the on high standards because their expansion is quick.
Good, but let's not overdo it. A reasonable selection of dim sum at moderate prices. It all feels (indeed is) a bit prepackaged, but sometimes that's a good thing.
The selection is a little limited if you like a big variety of your dim sum but there is enough to keep you happy.
The formula (and it is a formula because they have another one in Westbourne Grove) is a simple and effective one. The decor is modern, clean and pretty well done.
The jasmin tea has a nice touch that the jasmin ball unfolds and creates a floating seaweed like appendage in your drink that is quite a novelty. Bad description, you'll have to see it yourself.
I love Ping Pong! I have only been a couple of times but am already madly in love with the place, and the food!
Ping Pong is actually a chain and they are all over London, check http://www.pingpongdimsum.com/ for other locations
I have been to the one in Westbourne Grove and the one near Liberty, and both are very nice and serve very good food. You start ordering a few...and end up with a asking for more and more and more...in fact the food is delicious and the atmosphere very nice. And excellent value for money!
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