The best Chinese restaurants in Canary Wharf

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hinese New Year is coming, what’s better than a fancy dinner enjoying the traditional tastes of China? Find out in this article what could make you feel a little bit closer to the “Middle Earth”, a word that comes from the mandarin name of China, “Zhongguo”, which actually means “country in the middle”.

But let’s take a step back and discover the origins of this celebration!

Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year and it is also known as the “Spring Festival” (春节) because people welcome the spring season by praying to gods and ancestors. There is no set date for Chinese New Year because it is celebrated according to the lunar calendar, so that Spring Festival could occur between January the 21st and February the 20th. Every year is related to an animal sign, based on a twelve-year cycle which results in the Chinese Zodiac. These signs are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

2020 is the year of the rat,

新年快乐!

Here you can find the best 3 Chinese restaurants in Canary Wharf where to celebrate Chinese New Years Eve

Royal China

Lotus

MLD Dining Room

££££ – Canary Wharf Station

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uitable for both business people and families, Royal China boasts the best of the Chinese Restaurant’s view in London. This is the perfect destination if you want to enjoy high quality traditional food and the perfect Asian environment, with a touch of elegance and style.

££££ – Crossharbour Station

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he Lotus is London’s largest floating Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Canary Wharf. Moreover, The Lotus is holding an exclusive Chinese New Year party to celebrate the year of the rat, with an exclusive dedicated menu. 

££££ – Crossharbour Station

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he Mailinda serves up some of London’s most delicious Chinese food offering a wide range of dishes to suit everyone. Especially known for their hot pots, they’re also serving a wide range of cold dishes and soups.