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On those days when you just want something hot peppery and delicious, this is our signature King prawn Szechuan style, and it is what hits the spot. A melange of Szechuan peppers, hot chillies and spring onions in a succulent sauce brings vigour and enhances mood. Sichuan pepper is also known as Chinese coriander. It is grown abundantly in the Sichuan region of China. The hull of the seed is often used for medicinal purposes. It also contains light notes of citrus which adds to its robust flavour. Around the world, this dish is well known and in a way can [...]

August days are here, and it's this month where we get to make good Summer moments count. Gone are the days where one cooks a large meal at lunch time. These days, a plate of a quick bite of something nutritional and delicious does the trick in the midst of busy work afternoons. This is why we introduced our special lunch platters --ones you can take TO GO, or you can enjoy in the comfort of the surroundings of Naturally Chinese Restaurant. Most of us do get quite peckish in the afternoon but the idea is to feed ourselves without overloading [...]

Planning a summer birthday or a get-together with friends?  Barbecue season is definitely on! Some of our versions of delectable tender meats featured this month are the sizzling lamb, mandarin steak and honey barbecued fillet of pork. We also feature our Rotisserie platter which comes with the fillet of pork. If you and your party are meat lovers, we can design a roast of delectable meats to savour the celebration. Not forgetting fine wines to pair with the feast. Those precious days of sunshine are coveted. And though they flit between the thick clouds even in what is supposed to be the [...]

Embracing a gluten free diet is about making a lifestyle change --one based either out of necessity to not be ill from eating gluten, or the cutting out of gluten from ones eating habits and diet. The popularity of gluten free eating has been growing due to the awareness and consciousness of our bodies, our health and desire to stay vital. The taste of gluten free foods and dishes is evolving in a sophisticated way thereby making it very appealing and appetising to the taste buds. The goal at Naturally Chinese when we decided to serve gluten free food was to [...]

Delicious dishes begin with good ingredients. A simple cooking process is also a key factor, with care and attention to the finer details. Our range of the finer dishes on the menu incorporate these aspects. For instance, the rice parcels wrapped in lotus leaves brings an aroma to inspire out of a simple wholesome ingredient that is rice. And though we are a Chinese restaurants, we include some special pieces of cuisine that we are influenced by greatly. These are the Rice Paper Spring rolls, wrapped neatly in a rice paper thin pastry made from scratch by our pastry chef. These [...]

If you fancy an afternoon dim sum tea rather than lunch, then yourself to an experience. If typical afternoon teas seem overdone to you, then try an afternoon dim sum for a change. At Naturally Chinese, we have some of the best dim sum choices to tantalise and fulfil your taste buds. You can choose from an array of delights that will touch your heart and never be forgotten. Spoil yourself with a relaxed dim sum experience – jasmine tea or Prosecco and a variety of more than substantial bit-sized delectables, ranging from char shiu buns to prawn crystal dumplings to [...]

One of our top vegetable recommendations to customers: pak choi. Not only is it delicious but works as an elegant and wholesome complement to any of our dishes on the menu. And it is filled with nutritional value being high in Vitamin A and C. The dish served at the restaurant works well with a  simple garlic sauce although we can tailor it to suit your preferences. Pak Choi is one of those vegetables that can be cooked easily at home. Here are a few tips on picking a bouquet of good pak choi and cooking it. Always make sure the leaves are [...]

Summer will soon be upon us, and our team of chefs at Naturally Chinese are gearing up to bring you some exciting twists on some of your favourite delights. What brings to mind this season is the sharing table comprising of delectable morsels of food that can be enjoyed by all. Everyone gets to taste everything, and isn’t sharing more fulfilling anyway? So try some verdant dumplings, puff pastries or turnip cakes. Perhaps some custard buns or char shiu bao. All our food colourings and flavourings are natural. And some of them even come gluten free. If you’re new in London, [...]

Like all occasions we love to celebrate here at Naturally Chinese, Father's Day is one that ranks top of our list. We have a few dads amongst our team and I see the hopefulness and excitement on Father's Day to receive a card or a hug from their children which I find to be very endearing and heart warming. We'd love to see more of you celebrate with your dads at Naturally Chinese this Sunday, 19th of June. We source some of the best ingredients to create that timeless Peking Duck lunch or dinner experience, one that is momentous and pertinent [...]

Having a great team of chefs who are not only passionate about the food but highly skilled at what they do is a big asset. Their effortless way of delivering food well cooked on a plate has proven to be an art in itself. Apart from our daily lunch and dinners, there are those occasions when a special event calls for the traditional dishes that are essential to Chinese celebrations. Our big focus has been a trinity of factors - taste, nutritional value and aesthetic and I've been comforted greatly to know that the team are working to refine these continually. [...]