Plum Valley Soho

We visited Plum Valley in Chinatown and were initially met with quite a queue, but it moved down quickly. The staff asked if we were happy to be seated in a separate room rather than the main restaurant, which we didn’t mind at all — the room was clean and quiet. Given how busy the restaurant was, I expected delays, but service was surprisingly efficient. The food arrived quickly, piping hot, and freshly made. There’s also a huge amount of choice — a full menu dedicated just to dim sum alongside another for starters and mains, so there’s plenty of variety for everyone. I tried their new lychee prawn balls, which had just been added to the menu that day. Personally, I found them a bit too chewy and didn’t think the pairing with the lychee sauce worked very well, but it was still fun to try something different. I also ordered the soup dumplings, which were packed with flavour, but my favourite had to be the chicken dumplings - perfectly made and incredibly tasty with the chilli oil & spring onion garnishes. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable experience with good service and lots of delicious options to choose from.

incredibly disappointing experience, I'm starting to think that London Chinatown is similar to the New York Little Italy, and the real kin is outside of the city. The best is this strange Crystal dumpling that they provide with scallops and shrimp inside. but overall the shrimp is not super fresh and the senjukyuetn come like a hot dog and I'm just glad I had the soup because it was comforting but the rest was like not up to par. I guess New York has just different standards

Plum Valley is one of those spots that feels a little fancier than your average Chinese restaurant, but still super welcoming. The vibe is sleek and modern, with dim lighting that makes it great for a date night or a nice dinner with friends. The menu is loaded with classic dishes, but they put a slightly upscale twist on everything, so even something simple like dim sum feels special. The cocktails are also worth a try—they’re creative and pair really well with the food. Taste-wise, it definitely delivers. The duck was crispy and full of flavor, and the dumplings were delicate but packed a punch. Prices are a bit higher than your usual Chinatown joint, but you can tell they’re going for quality ingredients and presentation, so it feels justified. If you’re looking for a spot that’s stylish without being stuffy, Plum Valley hits the mark.