The Chinese Cricket Club is the newest addition to the Crown Plaza London - the City's collection of stylish restaurants and bars, also open to non-resident guests who'd like to stop by for a relaxed meal. Named after the Chinese national cricket team, the dining area is decorated in a sophisticated yet minimalist chic manner, providing a warm setting to enjoy Sichuan and Dim Sum specialities.

The menu features a choice of delicious Dim Sum such as black cod gow gee, and club lobster dumpling and honey glazed pork puff, perfect for sharing; however, for a imaginative touch there are dishes like crispy orange beef, fried perch with garlic chives, and silken tofu with broad bean paste. These are balanced by a comprehensive array of traditional Chinese favourites like corn-fed chicken and corn soup, twice cooked pork, and crispy chilli beef.

So if you're bowled over by the fare at Chinese Cricket Club then Chef Brendan Speed and his team deserve the credit. Formerly of Zuma Istanbul, he succeeds in blending contemporary and conventional cuisine in an impressive manner.