食家莊 — Restaurant in London

A True Taste of China with a Wonderful Family Welcome From the moment you step into 食家莊 (Shí Jiā Zhuāng), you know you’re in for a treat. We were on the hunt for genuinely authentic Chinese cuisine and this wonderful restaurant delivered on every single level. It’s a true gem that combines exceptional food with a warm, inviting atmosphere that is perfect for a family meal out. The star of the show is undoubtedly the food. This isn't your standard high-street fare; it's a menu brimming with dishes that taste like they've come straight from a kitchen in China. Every plate was a testament to authentic flavours, prepared with fresh ingredients and obvious skill. You can taste the care and tradition in every bite, from the perfectly balanced sauces to the expertly cooked meats and vegetables. It was a delightful culinary journey that left us already planning what we would try on our next visit. What truly sets 食家莊 apart, however, is its incredible atmosphere. There's a lively, happy buzz about the place that makes you feel instantly at ease. Most importantly for us, they were absolutely wonderful with the kids. The staff were patient, engaging, and went out of their way to make our daughters feel welcome. It’s a rare pleasure to find a restaurant with such fantastic food where you can also relax and enjoy a family meal without feeling rushed or out of place. In short, 食家莊 is a fantastic find. If you’re looking for delicious, authentic Chinese food in a place with a great atmosphere that genuinely welcomes families, look no further. We will most certainly be back again soon. Highly...

Shi Jia Zhuang is an established restaurant that used to be in Holborn and has now moved next to SOAS. It is known for being affordable and delicious, making it very popular.

🍲 Shi Jia Zhuang's specialty is the Yunnan steam stone pot series, which uses mineral water. The steam pot releases steam, and the ingredients are steamed at high temperatures, retaining their natural freshness and original flavours.

🦐 Stone Pot Seafood Assortment

This dish includes large razor clams, fresh prawns, delicious clams, and tender mussels, served with three dipping sauces. However, I think it's very tasty even without the sauces – simply delicious! It's worth noting that the seafood in this dish is bought fresh daily from the seafood market, so the types of seafood may vary, but they are always very fresh.

🐟 Stone Pot Fish

The seafood broth is combined with a secret broth recipe, into which fresh sea bass is placed along with various vegetables. After finishing the fish, you can add hot pot ingredients into the broth to enjoy it as a hot pot – a highly economical two-in-one dish!

🍡 Grilled Skewers Shi Jia Zhuang's grilled skewers are also very tasty, especially the grilled chicken wings. They burst with juice and are perfectly cooked – highly...

Their specialty is the bamboo pot cover, which looks like a straw hat, very special. The crabs and shrimps are very fresh. The oysters are also very plump. This is the first time I have eaten such a big pot of fresh seafood in London! The ingredients are very fresh, you can eat it in three minutes, and it has a faint bamboo fragrance. The milky white fish soup is so delicious that you can't stop drinking it. The fish meat is so big, the fish meat is very juicy, and the fish meat is very tender. After eating here, you can also have hot pot, and there are many other ingredients to choose from. It is very close to the British Museum, which is...