Formerly China City, this Lisle Street restaurant has re-opened with a smart new look and a name to match; it is separated from the busy streets of Chinatown by a tranquil courtyard. Imperial China is a vast venue, set over three floors and prides itself on authentic cuisine, something it obviously achieves if the stream of Cantonese customers are anything to go by.

The dim sum is both deliciously tasty as well as great value for money, while the varied menu ensures there is something for everyone. So for starters expect to find deep fried 'pon pon' prawns in sugar cane skewer, barbecue spare ribs or house hors d'oeuvres of vegetarian pancake rolls, spare ribs, sesame prawn toast and seaweed. Main course dishes are not to be sidelined either with choices like roasted duck Cantonese style, sweet and sour pork with pineapple and fried bean curd in black bean sauce. The sweet flavour of water chestnuts comes through at dessert time in the form of a deep fried pudding in syrup.