China Tang

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China Tang
China Tang
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Established2005
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

China Tang is a Chinese restaurant located at 53 Park Lane in London which was owned by entrepreneur David Tang, until his death in 2017. The restaurant was opened in 2005. [1] [2] It is located within the Dorchester Hotel [2] and the nearest London Underground station to the restaurant is Hyde Park Corner. [3]

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The restaurant is designed with an Art Deco style lounge bar reminiscent of 1930s Shanghai. Well-known people have been seen there, including Kate Moss and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. [4] Charity events have been hosted at the restaurant, as well as fundraising events for the Television Trust for the Environment. [5]

The restaurant has been ranked among the top 29 "must-try" Chinese restaurants in London, [6] with model Kate Moss naming it among the best restaurants in the world in 2023. [7]

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References

  1. Sherwood, J. (2016). James Sherwood's Discriminating Guide to London. Thames & Hudson. p. 50. ISBN   978-0-500-77313-0 . Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  2. 1 2 Morgan, Ben (30 August 2017). "Entrepreneur Sir David Tang dies aged 63". Evening Standard. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  3. "Top 10 best Restaurants In London" . Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  4. Tatler. "Sir David Tang's Chinese New Year party", Tatler , London, 2013. Retrieved on 5 August 2013.
  5. TVE. "China Tang Luncheon 2010" Archived 2014-02-03 at the Wayback Machine , TVE Website , London, 21 October 2009. Retrieved on 5 August 2013.
  6. "Best Chinese restaurants London: 29 must-try dining destinations". Squaremeal. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  7. "The best restaurants (according to Kate Moss)". The Financial Times. 12 May 2023.

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