Canton Element Chinese Restaurant

Jacqui Windebank

Call it a craving or just a momentary diversion from tradition, but after a week in London, we found ourselves yearning for some Western-style Chinese food. And so, in the heart of Camden, we stumbled upon Canton Element. The irony wasn't lost on us—living in Asia and seeking Western Chinese food in London! But Canton Element delivered in spades. The warmth of the service and the lively spirit of the owner added to the dining experience. Our meal kicked off with the Shu Mai, my personal favorite dumpling delight. This was followed by quintessential Western Chinese dishes: perfectly crispy sweet and sour pork, drenched in a luscious sticky sauce, a spot-on beef and black bean dish, and some well-seasoned fried rice tying it all together.

Hadrian Lam

It was great to have a taste of home. Not only was the portion of the main quite sizeable, it was also delicious. The dimsum was also quite good. However, it'd be perfect if the price included a drink.

Tor Richards

Great Cantonese food. Extensive menu, delicious food. I had two of my favourite dishes and I was very impressed with the taste, quality and portion size. Friendly staff too. So happy to find this place!