Crystal China - Southwark

Strong and authentic aromen. served classic dishes and also dry hotpot. dry hotpot can be quite sharp, would recommend the “lightly spicy” 微辣, portioning are also quite large. they need 5 portions of ingredients to make a pot. but that would be enough to feed 2-3. are they not like us and have eyes bigger than you like

Her spicy dry pot was so good. they have 4 flavors: mild, medium, hot and extra hot. we ordered medium, but I thought it could be spicier, so I asked her to spicier what they did kindly. the second time around the spicy was perfect for me (which might be spicy for londoners) we had bark, chicken wings, rice cake, lotus roots, fish and trip in our pot. I would recommend the chicken wing and rice cake. the rest was also great. stated that it was a

If you go here you have to try the fish soup, hearty and spicy. Very big portions and fast service as well, we will be coming back!

Authentic North Eastern Chinese cuisine with friendly and efficient staff. Unique for its DIY dry hot pot where you can pick individual ingredients and spiciness level with a wide range of other appetisers and mains. Will definitely come back!

Their foods used to be delicious and authentic Chinese foods, but recently we ordered takeaway from Crystal China restaurant, taste is normal, portions are smaller, sometimes are salty and too oily, pricey and no more complimentary crackers! Spicy dried hot pot not tasty anymore! Please improve otherwise you will lose more loyalty customers.