Hunan Chinese restaurant

About us

Hunan isn't your typical Chinese restaurant. Founded in 1982, we're the London restaurant known for not having a menu.

Diners don't choose - they just tell what they don't eat and how spicy they like their food. We then do the rest, serving up small tapas-size portions of food with the emphasis on sharing many courses. It's like having your own personal chef - and the result is a unique meal you will treasure forever.

We're also known for our carefully-composed wine list, which we hope will satisfy the fussiest connoisseur. There's a focus on Bordeaux, Burgundy and the New World (Australia, California, Argentina), but Italy, Austria, Germany and Spain are also represented.

Fine wine at a fair price is the aim. Take, for example, the house champagne, Pol Roger White Foil, at £36 per bottle. An emphasis on half-bottles rather than single glasses also ensures every wine is served in tip-top condition.

Over the past 26 years, people have said some lovely things. We mostly acknowledge that we've featured in top ten lists more times than we can remember.

Restaurant critic Giles Coren, writing for The Times, said,'I have long accepted that it may be the best Chinese restaurant in the world.'

We hope you will come and make your own mind up very soon!