"Andrew Wong's Collection of China was the first Chinese kitchen outside Asia to win two Michelin stars. Book it to impress clients."
About A. Wong
Andrew Wong took over his parents' Cantonese restaurant at 70 Wilton Road in Victoria in 2012 and rebuilt it into the most ambitious Chinese kitchen in Britain. He travelled China to research its regional cooking, then translated it through serious technique rather than gimmick. In January 2021 the result became the first Chinese restaurant outside Asia to win two Michelin stars. It sits between Victoria and Pimlico, a minute from the station, in a room far more relaxed than its rating suggests. See the rest of the London dining guide.
The Kitchen
Andrew Wong cooks the whole map of China, not just the Cantonese canon London expects. The evening Collection of China is a single tasting menu, around thirty small courses at roughly £200, that moves region by region from Sichuan heat to Shanghai delicacy. By day the dim sum lunch is the other side of the kitchen and a far cheaper way in, built around the signature wagyu puff, the prawn and ginger dumplings and a crisp duck. The technique shows most in the small things: a steamed bun, a folded dumpling, a clear broth. Two Michelin stars and a third-generation London chef behind the stove make it the city's reference for modern Chinese. For the wider field, see the best Chinese restaurants worldwide.
The Room
The room is narrow and understated, a single ground-floor space with a small counter onto the kitchen and tables set close. Lighting is low and warm, the sound a comfortable hum where a table can talk business without straining, and the dress runs smart rather than formal. Service is precise and friendly, happy to walk a guest through an unfamiliar dish. Seating is limited, which is part of why the evening tables are hard to get. It impresses through the food, not the décor.
Best for Impressing Clients
A. Wong is one of London's strongest client rooms for three reasons. Two Michelin stars and a national profile mean the name lands before the first plate, so your guest knows you have chosen well. The Collection of China gives a dinner shape and pace, a guided tour that carries the conversation when business runs dry. And the cooking genuinely surprises guests who think Chinese food cannot reach this level, which is the impression you want to leave. Book the evening tasting weeks out, take a quieter table, and let the menu lead. For more rooms built to land an impression, see our impress clients guide.
Not for
Not for a grand, showy room or a big group: the space is narrow and low-key, the evening is a fixed thirty-course tasting, and a table that wants à la carte sharing should look elsewhere.
Frequently Asked
Is A. Wong worth it?
Yes, it is the most serious Chinese cooking in London and a genuine value at the top end. In January 2021 it became the first Chinese restaurant outside Asia to win two Michelin stars, and Andrew Wong's evening Collection of China travels the country's regions across some thirty courses. The dim sum lunch is one of the best-value tables in the city. For modern Chinese food with technique to match the stars, nothing in London comes close.
How much does A. Wong cost?
The evening Collection of China tasting menu is around £200 per person, with wine and tea pairings extra. The daytime dim sum menu is far cheaper, with most plates in single figures, so lunch lets you taste the kitchen for a fraction of the dinner bill. For two Michelin stars, the tasting menu is keenly priced against London's European rooms. See our London dining guide for more of the city's tables.
How hard is it to book A. Wong?
Hard for the evening tasting menu, easier for lunch. The Collection of China releases seats online weeks ahead and the prime evening slots go quickly, so book as far out as you can and aim for a weekday. The dim sum lunch is more forgiving and can sometimes be had at shorter notice. Reserve through the restaurant's website. For a client dinner, lock the date in early.
What should I order at A. Wong?
In the evening the only choice is the Collection of China, Andrew Wong's regional tour, so the kitchen orders for you. At lunch, build a dim sum spread around the signature wagyu puff, the prawn and ginger dumplings and the crispy duck. The kitchen's technique shows most in the small things, so order broadly. Add the tea pairing if you want the full picture.
Is A. Wong good for impressing clients?
Yes, it is one of London's strongest client rooms. Two Michelin stars and a national reputation do the talking before the food arrives, the Collection of China gives a dinner narrative and pace, and the cooking surprises guests who think they know Chinese food. The Victoria location is central and easy to reach. See our impress clients guide for more rooms built to land an impression.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at A. Wong
Book the evening tasting weeks ahead; lunch dim sum is easier.
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Practical Information
Address70 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1DE
NeighbourhoodVictoria / Pimlico
CuisineModern regional Chinese
Price£200 tasting; dim sum from less
MichelinTwo stars (since 2021)
Dress CodeSmart-casual
ReservationOnline / phone +44 20 7828 8931
DietaryVegetarian tasting available; ask on booking
