Jinli – The Most Foreigner-Friendly Chinese Restaurant in London! 😱

📍 Location: Unit 15, Central Cross, 16-18 Newport Pl, London WC2H 7PR OMG, this was the first time I felt like a minority in a Chinese restaurant! The place was packed with foreigners, even our waiter was British – I had to double-check the menu to remember how to say "hand-torn cabbage" in English! 😂 The vibe is super authentic yet polished: spacious, clean, and full of Chinese charm. As my friend perfectly put it: "This is THE spot to take foreign friends for real Chinese food in Chinatown!" Must-Order Dishes 🏆 🥬 Hand-Torn Cabbage : Tastes just like the dry-pot style back home – crispy, smoky, and way better than anything I could whip up with UK cabbage! 🍤 Salt & Pepper Prawns : My ride-or-die dish for years – perfectly crispy and addictive! 🍲 Pork Belly & Chicken Soup : Rich, herbal, and packed with goodies like goji berries and angelica root. A hidden gem for non-spicy lovers! 🚫 Skip This: The "spicy and sour potato strips" – meh. Why It’s Special? ✅ Foreigner-approved but authentic (no dumbed-down flavors). ✅ Impeccable service – staff are efficient and warm. ✅ Great for groups – loud, lively, and zero pretension. Perfect For: Introducing Chinese food to clueless British friends 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🌍 Craving real wok hei without flying home ✈️ Post-work feasts (open late!) 💼🍻 #JinliLondon #ChineseFood #LondonChinatown #WokHeiMagic #ComfortFood