🍜 Hidden Gem Near Kingston | Han Fu

📍 Location: 75 High St, Thames Ditton (10-min drive from Kingston) 🅿️ Parking: Free street parking available outside 🌟 Why It Stands Out ✔ Authenticity in disguise – Though the exterior looks like a typical Westernized Chinese takeaway, the menu reveals true regional Chinese flavors from Sichuan’s fiery spices to Cantonese dim sum delicacies. ✔ Seafood spotlight – Their live-tank seafood (like crab and whole fish) is a rarity in the area, ensuring freshness. ✔ Homely yet refined – The intimate, clean dining room with soft lighting makes it ideal for both casual meals and small gatherings. 🍽️ Must-Try Dishes 🌶️ Spicy Roasted Fish Whole fish (sea bass or tilapia) smothered in Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil, and aromatic herbs Served on a sizzling plate to keep it hot and crispy-skinned 🦀 Ginger-Scallion Crab Crab roe-packed mud crab stir-fried with fresh ginger, scallions, and a light soy-based sauce Best enjoyed with a side of steamed buns to soak up the juices 🥟 Dim Sum Selection (Weekends Only) Har gow (shrimp dumplings) with translucent, chewy wrappers Siu mai (pork & shrimp dumplings) topped with crab roe Crispy spring rolls filled with shredded duck and mushrooms 💡 Insider Tips ✔ Book ahead for weekend dim sum – it’s popular with local Chinese families. ✔ Ask for the "secret" spicy dipping sauce – a house special blend of fermented chili and garlic. ✔ Try their Northeastern dishes – like braised pork belly with vermicelli, a lesser-known regional gem. 🍵 Perfect Pairings Jasmine tea (complimentary) – helps balance the rich flavors BYO policy – no corkage fee if you bring your own wine/beer #KingstonEats #AuthenticChinese #HiddenFoodieSpot