Yao Kee

This is the best Chinese food I have had thus far in London. It is fresh - the kitchen is right in front of you. The food is not your typical casual Chinese spot as it has a homey and healthy feel to it. They have much more vegetarian options than most Chinese spots do, including the best vegetarian Mapo Tofu! The service is also very kind and friendly. They are cash only, but there is an ATM right outside! Overall, a 5 star experience and I recommend to everyone in the area.

Yao Kee has a Roast Duck Noodle soup worth travelling for. You'd think crispy duck in a soup is impossible, but the chef's technique is to fill the soup with so much veg and noodles that the duck sits on top, with the meat marinading in the broth and the crispy skin above the liquid. Great for cold weather, and good enough to sweat through in a heat wave too.

Yao Kee serves some of the nicest Chinese takeaway you can find in London. The beef ho-fun (dry) are done to perfection and recently had Ma-Po tofu with spicy ground beef which was amazing. The owner is a really nice guy and the portions are very generous. I have been going to Yao Kee for over 10 years and it never disappoints!

Yao Kee is my favourite place to eat in New Cross, the pork and aubergine is incredible. I don’t know what they do to make the aubergine so silky and luxurious but it’s absolutely delicious. The people who work there are polite and welcoming, whether you eat in or take away - the person who takes my order always remembers what I have (pork and aubergine obviously).