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The last days of summer

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It's that time of year again where we begin to bid farewell to Summer. The air feels cooler and we know it's time to bring out the sweaters to stay for the next nine months (more or less). Like many others, I have a particular fondness for Autumn and especially the advent of the season. It puts me in the mood to take comfort in a heart warming claypot, accompanied with the perfectly paired glass of wine.  Of all our claypot dishes on our menu, this one warms my heart instantly with its strength of ginger, chillies and vigor of spring [...]

The last days of summer2020-04-30T10:47:17+01:00

Naturally Green

2020-04-30T10:47:17+01:00

It's formed a big part of our colour palette since we started the restaurant: the verdant greens that create the environment of Naturally Chinese restaurant make for the naturally green effect that we strive to achieve. In a similar vein, the dishes we've put together on the menu hold a bit of green whether in the whole dish, or just as a tantaliser to excite the palette. This goes without saying that using greens are an important aspect of our menu. The remedial benefits even if through just sight as compared to taste makes a significant difference. Textures also add to the [...]

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London’s Premier Chinese Restaurant

2020-04-30T10:47:17+01:00

Naturally Chinese Restaurant over the last few years has gathered a few cornerstones to be happy to implement. From adopting its wide range of gluten free dishes, to being accredited by Coeliac UK as being the first gluten free Chinese restaurant in all of the UK, to promoting a greener way of functioning reducing food waste and even observing Earth hour each year, the restaurant is in full swing marking what makes it unique as one of London's premier Chinese restaurant.  Transparency and integrity are two key qualities that we constantly work hard to achieve for our brand. Transparency in our [...]

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Rotisserie Platters

2020-04-30T10:47:18+01:00

Often a choice that may be overlooked is the Rotisserie platter. Our specialized rotisserie chef is trained in getting the meats to the finest textures that grace the art of rotisserie. On our corner of rotisserie meats on the menu, take note of the crispy pork belly which is like a fine delicacy in Chinese cuisine. Cooked to perfection with succulent juices and crackling rind around, this dish has to be one of my favourites. The fat is just as important as the tenderness of the meat and the crispiness of the rind.  We offer a variety dish of rotisserie meats which include [...]

Rotisserie Platters2020-04-30T10:47:18+01:00

A Signature Dessert

2020-04-30T10:47:18+01:00

Whether it's a cold windy evening or a sweltering summer's day, the taste and comfort of a crispy cream bun from our menu makes for a signature dessert. I often have this as an instant pick-me-up after a hectic day, pairing it with a heart warming cup of coffee or tea.  In times past, going back to the days of the silk route where tea houses would serve yum cha to its travelers, the delight of little morcels accompanying a cup of tea would provide replenishment and a sense of satisfaction for the long road ahead. Thereby a tradition of dim [...]

A Signature Dessert2020-04-30T10:47:18+01:00

Chicken in Cashew Nuts and Bean Sauce

2020-04-30T10:47:47+01:00

Home is where the heart is and in this case the heart lies in the essence of this dish of surprise and splendour --Chicken in cashew nuts and bean sauce! If you haven't tried this yet, it's a dish that will not disappoint. At Naturally Chinese, we make ours in a yellow bean sauce. Although black bean is more popular in Sichuan and Cantonese cooking, to use the yellow bean brings out the umami of the mix of chicken and cashew nuts. Both ingredients fortified in proteins make this an excellent choice for a meal at anytime of the day.  Now [...]

Chicken in Cashew Nuts and Bean Sauce2020-04-30T10:47:47+01:00

Art of The Claypot

2020-04-30T10:47:47+01:00

Claypots form one of the main dishes in Chinese Cuisine. Many countries around the world use a form of claypot -- a pot that infuses a slow heat to cook food in a delicate way. There is a comfort factor that exists in the art of the claypot. Perhaps it's the earthiness and non steely quality that brings it to the dish. At Naturally Chinese, claypots add to the aesthetic of authentic and clean tasting dishes we have to offer. Being served a pork belly, chicken or aubergine recipe in one of the claypots brings a warmth and a true sense [...]

Art of The Claypot2020-04-30T10:47:47+01:00

Feel The Fear

2020-04-30T10:47:48+01:00

Fear can be an inspiring and impactful feeling. If you agree, you’ll know that we all feel fear almost on a daily basis. No matter how big or small the fear, we know it is uncomfortable, but in that discomfort, we can be catapulted to do amazing things in our lives. I’m a firm believer in feeling the fear and using it to take action. My story begins from the point of fear. I arrived in the UK as a refugee from Vietnam with close to nothing. Growing up, fear fuelled the emotional tank until I finally understood what it took [...]

Feel The Fear2020-04-30T10:47:48+01:00

Which wine pairs well

2020-04-30T10:47:48+01:00

You may agree that everything tastes better with wine, and in the case of Chinese cuisine, it is certainly true. In fact, the full taste of Oriental flavours become outstanding with the periodical sip of wine. When Chinese families gather to celebrate special occasions, frequent toasting is expected and with each clink of a glass, a wish of goodness and prosperity is bestowed on the one who sips straight after. So which wine pairs well? If you are a frequent visitor at Naturally Chinese, you probably know that the house red we offer can most definitely be classed among the best [...]

Which wine pairs well2020-04-30T10:47:48+01:00

Chinese Greens

2020-04-30T10:47:48+01:00

In Chinese cuisine, vegetables play an important role. Aside from the aesthetics of giving colour and vibrance to accompany any dish, Chinese greens can be cooked in many ways which is what makes eating them quite exciting. The methods of cooking vary, going back to the various regions in China in their ways of preserving vegetables or consuming them fresh on a daily basis. From blanching to stir frying to steaming, it's all in the cooking! Each green has its own unique flavour and texture. Once you become familiar with them, you begin to fine tune your palette to knowing which [...]

Chinese Greens2020-04-30T10:47:48+01:00
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