Opium
It's no secret that when it comes to finding a stellar Chinese restaurant, Chinatown has plenty of them, including the 1920s-themed speakeasy drinking den, Opium. You'll discover this ruby-red haunt snuck away behind a mysterious door on Gerrard Street, offering three floors of opulence. From the Apothecary Bar, inspired by 19th-century Chinese opium haunts and decorated with a selection of Cantonese medicinal bottles, to the old-world Hong Kong drinking area the Peony Bar. There's a secluded spot for everyone to enjoy some of its award-winning signature cocktails as well as a scrumptious range of dim sum. Platters start from £23 and include a selection of dumplings with fillings such as mushrooms and truffle, plus pork and prawn. If you're planning a date night, this is a great choice for a few bespoke concoctions in a romantic setting; the Playwright gin-based Cherry On Top is a stunner, as well as the Donatello, made with Ojo de Dios Café mezcal and Drambuie whisky liqueur.