🥢 A Taste of Jiangnan in London – Cheli Restaurant Review!

📍 Cheli Chinese Restaurant 🏠 SE1 6FU, London 💰 £30-50 per person (depending on your choices) Finally had the chance to visit Cheli, the much-raved-about Jiangnan-style restaurant right under my friend’s apartment! 🏙️👭 It’s no surprise this place is always packed – the atmosphere is elegant, clean, and welcoming, making it perfect for everything from team gatherings to romantic dates. 💼❤️ Let’s dive into the food – because it truly stole our hearts (and stomachs!): 🦆 Peking Duck Watched the chef skillfully slice the duck right before our eyes 👀🔪. Served with sweet bean sauce and soft pancakes, each bite took me back to the hutongs of Beijing! The duck was tender, the skin crispy but not greasy – absolutely divine! 🥯💦 🥣 Duck Bone Soup We chose to have the leftover duck bones made into soup – and what a brilliant decision! The broth was rich, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. A comforting alternative to the usual fried duck bones. 🍲💛 🦀 Hairy Crab with Rice Cakes Another standout dish! The rice cakes were soft and chewy, and the crab was meaty and flavorful. Every bite was a perfect balance of sweetness and savoriness. 🦀🍚 🥬 Stir-Fried Pea Shoots My first time trying pea shoots in the UK – and they did not disappoint! Fresh, crisp, and cooked just right. A must-order for veggie lovers! 🌱💚 🌶️ Sichuan Boiled Beef Surprisingly authentic for a Jiangnan restaurant! Spicy, aromatic, and packed with flavor. The beef was incredibly tender, and it paired perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice. 🍚🔥 Final Thoughts: Cheli offers an unforgettable culinary journey through the delicate and refined flavors of Jiangnan cuisine, with a few Sichuan surprises along the way! We’ll definitely be back – maybe to try their lion’s head meatballs or drunken crab next! 🦁🦀 Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Chinese flavors in a beautiful setting! #CheliLondon #JiangnanCuisine #ChineseFood #PekingDuck #HairyCrab #LondonEats