Restaurant HE, nestled in the heart of London, is a culinary gem specializing in authentic Jiangsu cuisine. Known for its rich heritage, the restaurant offers a menu that is a delightful exploration of Huaiyang flavors, emphasizing balanced, less spicy dishes. Customers rave about the House Special Black Pepper Oxtail, expertly sautéed with onions and bell peppers, and the Signature Salt Water Duck, which imparts layers of depth derived from a 400-year-old recipe. Patrons like Daodao Zhang declare it the best Huaiyang food outside China in a decade, showcasing Restaurant HE’s commitment to authenticity. The comforting Di Sanxian, featuring sautéed potatoes, cucumber, and eggplant, holds its own alongside delicate desserts that sweeten the dining experience. Mike Hua highlights the home-style cooking, where meals such as Lion's Head meatballs and sweet and sour spare ribs are both delectable and health-conscious, making them stand out in London's diverse culinary landscape. With its cozy atmosphere and commitment to genuine flavors, Restaurant HE, located at 27 Red Lion St, London, promises an unforgettable dining experience that feels like a trip back home for many. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this restaurant is a must-try destination for a taste of Jiangsu’s vibrant culinary culture.
Amenities and More
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves cocktails
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
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Reviews For Restaurant HE
Daodao Zhang
Jun 1,2025
The best Huaiyang (淮扬菜) food I’ve had outside of China in the past 10 years! All the dishes are authentic and delicious, I will definitely come back again.
MDG
May 16,2025
If you are looking for a tastey meal away from tourists, this is the place! Authentic Chinese cuisine off the beaten path. The meatballs were extraordinary. Like soft pillows of deliciousness. Highly recommended.
Mike Hua
May 4,2025
The restaurant is known for Jiangsu cuisine, which tend to sport food on the healthier and less spicy side. The menu has many authentic dishes that are common to the region such as Lion's Head and sweet and sour spare ribs, both usually my favorites. Overall, we felt the food were really well prepared, not greasy, and resembled home-style cooking. Did I also mention they have a good selection of Chinese desserts. Highly recommend it if you are looking to try healthier type of Chinese cuisine.
Chloe WANG
Apr 25,2025
so good! roast duck and steam egg highly recommended as well as the desserts
Lei Mask
Mar 30,2025
We had a family dinner in HE. The dishes are very authentic. We really like to roasted duck with sauce. It tastes the same as that in our hometown. Highly recommended.
Stefano Pecchio
Mar 27,2025
Best Chinese restaurant in London. We had SWEET AND SOUR SQUIRREL FISH , JINLING ROASTED DUCK, YU-SHIANG Eggplant and SOUR COWPEA PORK FRIED Rice. Good size portions, i was full but couldn't stop eating. Fast service too, the owner suggested us dishes based on our preferences, we have been served after 15 mins, just enough time to sip nice white wine. Good selection of drinks Definitely we'll go back.
Thomas Schmidhuber
Mar 26,2025
Was there for the second time and the food was tasty as the first time I was there. The food is quite authentic and similar to what you would get in a typical restaurant in Nanjing. Will definitely come again!
Endre Dudás
Mar 22,2025
We visited Restaurant HE for a lunch break after visiting the British Museum. The service was friendly and the food was delicious. We enjoyed the recommendation on how much should we order. The soup was delicious, and filled us up with energy and warmth for the rest of the afternoon! The deep fried golden pumpkin pie was the perfect dessert to end our lunch with! Will definitely return!
Reviews For Restaurant HE