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Yi-Ban
Chinese Restaurant and Dim Sum Restaurant££££
Custom House, London
"Right next to London City Airport."(3 Tips)
"the set-menus are great value - superb food"(2 Tips)"Great xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and steamed buns."(3 Tips)
"Great views, superb food Recommended"(8 Tips)
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Rylan HoleyJanuary 14, 2018Want to go to Hong Kong but can’t afford the flight? Go here! Excellent and authentic Chinese food. It’s also great to see the planes landing at City airport whilst shovelling down fried rice.- Lauren KeithSeptember 20, 2017Excellent weekend dim sum. Huge queues so book ahead or come as two (small tables were free). Great xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and steamed buns. I dread the day Time Out London finds out about this!
- Good quality dim sum at reasonable prices. It's a bit of a trek from South London and feels like it's in the middle of nowhere but worth the effort and the views of the river are amazing
Stephen MorrisFebruary 8, 2015We have been several times for Dim Sum and it is always good. The place is very busy on Sunday's and there might be a wait to get in but, it's well worth it!!!!
Get the curry whelks, char siu buns and suckling pork. On this occasion the crystal prawn dumplings, deep fried prawn dumplings and fried beancurd wrapped prawns were disappointing.
Very good hidden dim sum place! Great value for money and nice views over the docklands. Go for the Yi-ban special cheung feng and enjoy 3 different fillings: shrimps, char sieu and scallops
Quality and taste of dim sum is okay, can get better one in Chinatown; but the view is superb! And it's free parking, keeps you away from the crowd in the city.
Kimberley OwensMarch 6, 2023Really nice food. Me and my friend were 2 vegetarians/vegans in a party of 17 so were a little anxious about food mixing. The guy who served us was fantastic and made sure it was all separate 🥰
LRCAugust 12, 2017Strange to say but I've been going to Yi Ban for 17 years - still my favourite dim sum in London. Love the Shanghai dumplings!
Mei CheungMay 30, 2012A firm fave... Very busy on a Sunday, arrive for first sitting - around 11am or later at 1/ 2pm or you will be waiting a while for a table! Saturdays are less busy! Live music on Fri/ Sat evenings- VixKOctober 7, 2015Right next to London City Airport. Food is good and value for money. On a sunny day the views are great!
Heidi ChenMarch 18, 2018Hidden gem! You won't tell from the look of the building. Wait until you get inside and taste the dim sum!- Trevor BunchOctober 17, 2013It's so busy at weekends, no booking but may have to wait . Good parking in site. Great views, superb food Recommended
Rachel ClarkeSeptember 12, 2019Good restaurant in the docks, even if one of the few in the vicinity. Good food and service.
Kim PhamMay 9, 2017Best Chinese food in London - ask for the Chinese/Vietnamese menu though, not the English one.- Charlie HopeNovember 19, 2019Good range of Chinese cuisine, good views across to London City Airport
SophieFebruary 10, 2013Excellent dim sum and excellent service despite being really busy Chinese New Year's Day.
- Kristina PhamJune 1, 2015Food was alright. So crowded on the weekends. Service was basically non-existent, but almost all chinese restaurants are like that. Good luck getting a drink at the bar haha
- It's a shame that they don't accept Credit card using signature when you are an oversea traveler
Go for Dim Sum with a group of friends for brunch on the weekends.
Russell LDNMay 12, 2013Not sure if it was because it was a Sunday and the last time I can here it was a weekday but today was just awful. The service was slow, the staff painfully rude, and the food was average.
- Not sure why they don’t accept paywave even their machine do...for some lousy reason
- Cheen DangJanuary 20, 2013Food is slightly better than average but service is horrible. Doubt I'll be back
Tom FordOctober 1, 2011Extremely rude staff, food wasn't great, I have been to many chinese restaurants and this was by far the worst one I have ever stepped foot in.
Jay ManFebruary 18, 2010This restaurant is one of the best Chinese Restaurants in London. And I should know. Great spacious restaurant overlooking City Airport runway. Fantastic food and great staff. Clean toilets
David TarpleyJune 7, 2016Nothing, service is very bad, staff is not good at all. My tip is avoid. Very pricey also.
Joe AldermanDecember 16, 2013Terrible service. Waiter argued re the online discount then refused to take off service charge. Not recommended
Jonathan ₿Ξℏ BehJuly 14, 2012黑店！Used to be a good restaurant. Now, poor servicing, low quality food. Never coming back again.
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Yi-Ban
1010 Dockside Rd
London
Greater London
E16 2QT
United Kingdom
London
Greater London
E16 2QT
United Kingdom
Located at the London Regatta Centre, Docklands, our restaurant offers stunning views of the Thames, Royal Albert Dock and City Airport.
Closed until Noon tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
+44 20 7473 6699
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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