Crystal China 味缘

Found Crystal China by chance and was really impressed. Portions are huge and prices very reasonable. They now offer a £24.95 all-you-can-eat Mala Xiang Guo — looks amazing, will definitely come back to try it. We ordered several dishes and most were delicious: the spicy chicken was crispy and addictive, the boiled beef incredibly tender, and the Yu-Xiang pork perfect with rice. The sesame-style pork slices were a nice surprise, and the roast duck is unbelievable value at £9.5. Fried rice portions were massive! Overall, tasty food, big portions, and great value. No wonder Jay Chou visited! Will return for the spicy buffet next time.

This Chinese restaurant specialises in Sichuan food. It offers dry hot pot. We had one with fish, aubergine, mooli, bean curd skin and enoko mushrooms. Other options include various meat, seafood and vegetables, like lotus root. You can add as much as you want, so the portion size depends on you really. We chose to have it mild, which was ok. Though it does still come with some chillies and Sichuan peppers. We also got some of the specials like the braised pork belly with egg and rice, the braised beef flank on rice, braised beef flank tripe and shin with dry vermicelli and braised fish and tomato with vermicelli in soup. These were all nice. The portions of the specials are more than enough if you're not overly hungry. There's lots of other typical plates on the menu, like mapo tofu, salt and pepper squid and sweet & sour chicken. They have friendly staff. Follow the IG link in profile for more travel and food and drink tips, ideas and reviews!

One of my must-visit spots near Tower Bridge! Crystal China is said to be Jay Chou’s go-to, and after coming for years, I totally get why. Their mala dry pot is unbeatable—fragrant, spicy, rich but never greasy. I always order the “Jay Chou combo”: chicken wings, taro cake, beef, dried tofu skin and sausage. Every ingredient absorbs the sauce perfectly. The fish-fragrant shredded pork is a true rice killer—balanced, tangy, slightly spicy and incredibly flavorful. The stir-fried pork comes with amazing wok-hei, and the egg fried rice (£3.5!) is surprisingly huge and delicious. If you love bold, authentic Chinese flavours, this place is a must.

One of my go-to Chinese restaurants in London. Weiyuan has been around for years and the quality is always consistent. Their Mala Xiang Guo is a must-try — full of flavour, perfectly spicy and always satisfying. I also really enjoyed the Dongbei-style cold noodles; huge portion with lots of toppings. Great location near Tower Bridge and very convenient after a day out. Definitely a place I keep coming back to.

Had a really satisfying dinner at Crystal China. The dishes were full of flavour, especially the spicy grilled fish, great with rice. Portions were generous, the restaurant was clean, and the staff were very friendly. Perfect spot if you’re craving authentic Chinese food in London.

Loved the DIY mala xiang guo buffet here! You can pick all your favourite ingredients and choose the spice level. With its prime spot near Tower Bridge, it's the perfect place for a fun and tasty group meal.

Very authentic Chinese food near Tower Bridge and with great value. The service is impeccable makes me feel very welcomed. Will definitely revisit again for the spicy pot buffet.

Absolutely loved Crystal China! The food was bursting with authentic Sichuan flavours — bold, spicy, and perfectly balanced. The dry pot noodles were incredible, the kung pao-style chicken packed a punch, and the crispy fish bites were addictive. Generous portions, quick service, and every dish came out hot and flavourful. A true gem for anyone who loves real Chinese food in London! 🌶🍜