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Nestled in the heart of London, Ping Pong offers a vibrant escape into the world of dim sum and cocktails. This lively restaurant, located at 29 A James Street, W1U 1DZ, is a haven for food lovers seeking a unique culinary experience. The atmosphere is infused with a contemporary flair, making it a perfect spot for both casual diners and those looking to celebrate special occasions. With a menu that boasts an array of delicious dim sum, Ping Pong invites you to indulge in a feast for the senses.

At Ping Pong, the dim sum is not just a meal; it's an experience. The menu features standout dishes like the **black prawn dumpling**, renowned for its delicate texture and rich flavor, and the **crispy duck spring rolls**, which offer a perfect crunch with every bite. Each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and a touch of creativity, ensuring that every visit is a culinary adventure. Pair your meal with one of their signature cocktails or mocktails, which are equally impressive and designed to complement the flavors of the food.

One of the unique aspects of Ping Pong is its commitment to offering a variety of dining experiences, from casual lunches to lively dinners. The ambiance is enhanced by the stylish decor, featuring modern touches that create a welcoming environment. Additionally, the restaurant often hosts themed events and happy hours, making it a lively spot for social gatherings. A fun fact: Ping Pong is not just about food; it’s also about community, often featuring local artists and musicians to enhance the dining experience.

Located in the bustling heart of Londonderry, Ping Pong is surrounded by a variety of attractions. Just a short walk away, you can explore the vibrant shopping streets or take a leisurely stroll through the nearby parks. The restaurant's central location makes it an ideal stop for those looking to enjoy a delicious meal before or after visiting local theaters and galleries.

Ping Pong is renowned for its delicious dim sum and creative cocktails, making it a go-to spot for food enthusiasts.

It offers a vibrant atmosphere, a diverse menu, and a unique dining experience that combines traditional flavors with a modern twist.

Ping Pong is conveniently located near shopping districts and cultural attractions, making it an ideal stop for a meal during your explorations.

Whether you're a dim sum aficionado or a curious newcomer, Ping Pong promises a delightful experience filled with flavor and fun. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore this culinary gem in London!

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Dim sum in London. Absolutely fabulous. Visiting London from LA and needed some comfort food. The food was really good, c'mon it's dim sum! The drinks were surprisingly awesome with lots of options for cocktails and mocktails. And the staff was friendly, helpful and patient. Great place to unwind for a bit, slow the pace, and enjoy yourself.

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Service = abominable lol. Let's just get that out of the way. The servers either had no idea what they were doing, were rude, or both. It was extremely, extremely slow between rounds of food and there were quite a few stumbles in the beginning.

We opted for the bottomless drink and food and found that we had to be quite aggressive in order to get our value given the slowness. They serve drinks in pitchers and we found all to be tasty but sugary.

The food was honestly very good - we loved the vegetable buns, the siu mai was quite tasty and the dumplings were all decent. It was just honestly a horrific ordering system because they refused to give fresh menus (so they kept getting confused on what we were checking off) and you couldn't order more food until you were done with what you had which led to 15+ minutes in wait time between courses. 

They did allow us to order for an extra 30 minutes on top of our allotted time so I thought everything was fair, but it was shocking service.

Would maybe go back.

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I'm going to preface this review with the fact that I MAY be a little bit of a dim sum snob coming from a Chinese family. If it were at home I would describe it as "Americanized" dim-sum so I guess I would call this "London-ized" dim sum?? I don't know, you get the point.

You order dim-sum on an order sheet. I decided to get the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves and the crispy duck spring rolls. The sticky rice was underwhelming, I wasn't a fan of the filling. The duck spring rolls were better than the sticky rice. My big thing was I felt like the prices for the portion sizes and quality were just not good. My two things equalled about 12 pounds including service charge which is a rip off for the food quantity and quality. Service was also SUPER slow. It took us about 10 minutes of sitting there to even get greeted. Definitely not a fan of this restaurant.

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We went there for a snack before 3:00, they just let us to ordered by happy hour menu. The foods are very creative and tasted good. The drink they did a great job as well. We will certainly go back if we visit London again.

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D1 and I became overcome by 'Dumplingus Needextremus' a condition I passed down to her as the carrier of the rare xiao long bao gene.
She has been in Pamplona for six months and had the condition in it's worst form.
This place is a very satisfactory cure for the dumpling afflicted. Not a patch on Sydney dumpers but good for an urgent fix.

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This spot was suggested by my sister, we arrived for Happy Hour.  I love the ambiance of this place, the decor was on point.  We ordered a variety of items to share & I was pleased with them all.  Our drinks were pretty tasty too.  I do think it's a bit overpriced for the portion size, but, I would definitely return & recommend it to others.

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Ping Pong is my love. 

It's a chain, but I don't care. Who cares if it's delicious and healthy? I've never actually eaten in the restaurant, but I've picked up the take away. That's a pretty good sign though right, because they've packaged it up, and I have to take it home, unpack it, and it's still phenomenal? Yes I think it's a good sign. 

Anyway, my husband and I like ordering a bunch of dim sum from their menu and just sharing it. 

The black prawn dumpling is by far the best dumpling ever ever ever. Holy gazolie it's incredible. We also like the mushroom and scallop, veggie, edamame. Really, they're all very good. 

I also like their soup- thai style mushroom soup- it's very strong with lemongrass but it's really nice. 

And their rice pot- tofu, mushroom, and black bean rice pot- it's quite big and delicious. 

Yay Ping Pong. It's got a lot of variety, and yummy, healthy vegetarian/vegan food. Yum. A great option if you're in a hurry but want something that is warm and not terrible for you.

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***Part II of above review***

...I should've known that the food here was going to suck when I asked our server for a spoon and he looked baffled at my request. Has this man ever eaten soup dumplings in his life, probably not. Considering the only soup based dumpling on the menu is the xiao long bao, any competent server would know that you can't consume it without burning ones mouth in a deliciously steaming broth that explodes with one bite. I digress...we finish the crappy food we ordered and figured since it's "Lazy Sunday", we might as well order more food as we intend to take advantage of mediocre all you can eat fusion dim sum. "Wow you finished those fast!", Alberto States. He rushingly takes away our plates. Cool, we think. Let's order more, but there's one problem, he took away the pen we used to self mark the menu with the items we wanted. Hell come back we think to ourselves. 5 mins pass. Water glass is now empty. 10 mins pass, still no sign of Alberto. 35 minutes pass: Alberto is seen taking orders from our neighbors, bussing tables, cleaning tables with what appears to be blue windex, and touching food right after. Cross contamination? I hope homeboy washed his hand.

In every instance of coming near us, Alberto would rush by us--seemingly to avoid eye contact with us despite us glaring at him. Everytime the man walked by, he stared at his shoe. Reminiscent of my teenage self when I walked by a girl, I thought was attractive. As it approaches the 35 minute walk, we say f*** it, let's just get the check. The total is $47 GBP (would be $50 GBP if they charged us for their Lazy Sunday Special). Another 10 minutes pass and no one seems to even notice we are here. My brother goes up the front to politely ask for the check. Alberto returns with his portable card reader. No longer a confident man who took our initial order. He seemed overworked and tired and did not even bother to ask us about our meal or engage in any meaningful conservation.  All he does is attempt to perform basic math aloud to spilt our bill. A 12.5 percent "optional" service fee is added to our bill. Did this man deserve his tip, no; but who in their right mind would defy to pay it. 

Anyways the travesty of their "Lazy Sunday" all you can eat switch and bait lunch is over with. I head to the cloakroom to wash my hands. Great it's locked. 5 minutes pass by, I hear a flush and boom...another server exits the bathroom. The look in eye is of disgust. FML this dude just took a massive dump...the remnants of his stool is still in the bathroom. I hold my breath for dear life as it smells like he ate a dead person. Hands washed...I ran out of that bathroom as fast as I could. This place sucks, I think to myself.

 TLDR: if you want authentic dim sum, skip this place and head to china town. I'm sure any lowly rated place over there is better than this place. Don't trust TripAdvisor...1000+ 4 star average reviews probably written by people who never had dim sum in their life. Make me an Yelp Elite already. My reviews are fire. Peace. Use Yelp in UK my friends.

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A light pre-theater dinner. Very good. We had the nuts starter, duck rolls, one shumai and one har gow, the duck salad and pork buns. All were tasty. The duck salad was the highlight. Not inexpensive given the amount of food but it was a perfect amount for us. Seating was a little tight. Didn't know until too late that they have  a downstairs seating area where we could have been a bit more relaxed.

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I still love the food from Ping Pong but the service really was dire tonight. As well as very very slow even though it wasn't very busy the waitress was a bit rude - blunt and dismissive. 
Stillll as always I can recommend the char Sui bun, roast pork puffs and the yuzu matcha cake. Personally think the spinach and beef dumpling is very bland but also enjoyed the potato edamame cake and the veal spring rolls. The special dumplings - 3 different colours - were ok but nothing special. 
Tasty food but not the usual service

Ping Pong London: Top Dim Sum & Cocktail Bar Near Leicester Square

Nestled in the heart of London at 29 A James Street, Ping Pong offers an authentic dim sum experience that combines traditional flavors with a modern twist. Known for its inviting atmosphere and exceptional service, this restaurant is a haven for food lovers seeking a taste of Asia in the UK capital.

Nuts starter, duck rolls, shumai, har gow, duck salad, and pork buns offer a delightful introduction to the diverse flavors and textures that define this dim sum destination.

Signature dim sum dishes such as vegetable buns, siu mai, and dumplings highlight the restaurant's mastery in creating authentic and flavorful bites.

Yuzu matcha cake and other sweet treats provide a satisfying end to your dining experience, blending traditional ingredients with creative flair.

An extensive selection of cocktails and mocktails complements the dim sum menu, with creative options that surprise and delight.

Specials include happy hour deals and unique beverages that enhance your culinary journey.

Experience authentic Chinese cuisine at Ping Pong in Londonderry. Savor delicious dim sum in a vibrant setting—reserve your table now for an unforgettable feast!

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