Sunday, 8 January 2012

Food Review: UPDATE - Shanghai Blues, London

I thought I'd post a quick update on this restaurant, since I've been back there today for another round of Dim-Sum. I arrived just after 2pm (after I stood disappointed before Hakkasan's closed doors - they are currently refurbishing) and got a table for one without any problems. Indeed, over the next hour or so there were quite a few more guests arriving for a late lunch. I can't really revise my views I expressed in my previous review; the food is very good but not perfect (one example, the Mu-Err mushrooms that came with the beef balls from the Sat/Sun specials menu were rather cold) and a great option for those who like it a little spicier (which is rather rare when it comes to Dim Sum in London). The service is friendly but not the most attentive (today's highlight were the scallop dumplings which were upended on the table as they arrived - the waitress removed them right away and placed a new order, after apologising, but didn't think about wiping the table. I'd still upgrade my rating to a 7, if not a 7.5 - just because it's not as good as Hakkasan, it's still significantly better than any of the Dim Sum places I tried in Chinatown.