A birds-eye view of a round restaurant table covered with an assortment of Chinese dishes and drinks A birds-eye view of a round restaurant table covered with an assortment of Chinese dishes and drinks

The best Chinese restaurants in Richmond

Richmond is pretty far from London's Chinatown, and it shows. There aren't too many restaurants serving Chinese food in Richmond, but there are still some you can rely on when you want to chow down on some chow mein. We've rounded up the best Chinese restaurants in Richmond in this guide so you'll know exactly where to go when you want to eat Chinese food.

In this guide
  1. Where to go for Chinese food in Richmond
    1. Four Regions – A fixture of Chinese dining in Richmond
    2. Jin Bao – Bao buns on the go
    3. The Dragon Inn – Richmond's authentic local Chinese restaurant
    4. Kew Gardens Oriental Cuisine – Classic, simple, and comforting

Where to go for Chinese food in Richmond

Richmond's best Chinese restaurants

Four Regions

A fixture of Chinese dining in Richmond

Established in 1990, Four Regions is a family-run restaurant offering traditional cuisine from the four regions of China. Private dining rooms and function spaces equipped with karaoke are available for special occasions, and there's a terrace in for alfresco dining in warmer months too. The menu features all the enticing Chinese classics such as dim sum, spring rolls, sweet and sour dishes, and a variety of noodles, complemented by a selection of wines and cocktails to enhance your meal.

Jin Bao

Bao buns on the go

Right outside Kew Gardens station you'll find Jin Bao, a bustling Chinese eatery operating out of a glass-fronted kiosk. Their speciality are the authentic Northern Chinese bao buns, handmade every day. You can also choose from a limited range of dim sum, pancakes, and other Chinese delicacies that make for a convenient on-the-go snack. There are a few seats at the counter around the open kitchen here, but most prefer to get their food as takeaway.

The Dragon Inn

Richmond's authentic local Chinese restaurant

The Dragon Inn in Richmond is a popular choice among locals craving Chinese food for dinner. The small restaurant offers some seating in a simple setting as well as takeaway, with a menu featuring Chinese comfort classics, as well as select specialities from other Asian countries like Thailand and Vietnam. The food at this unpretentious restaurant is tasty and affordable.

Kew Gardens Oriental Cuisine

Classic, simple, and comforting

Kew Gardens Oriental Cuisine is a small Chinese restaurant just opposite the tube station. In a simple dining room with added touches of Chinese-inspired decor, you can enjoy a selection of classic Chinese cuisine – spring rolls, crispy duck, kung po chicken, chow mein, and so on. Takeaway is available as well.

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