This September, a true jewel of London’s culinary crown celebrates an opulent milestone: twenty years of China Tang at The Dorchester. Since opening its gilded doors in 2005, the legendary restaurant—dreamed into life by the late, great Sir David Tang—has served as a sumptuous sanctuary for celebrities, cosmopolitans, and devoted regulars alike. Steeped in the romance of 1930s Shanghai and nestled within the rarefied air of Mayfair, China Tang is more than a restaurant—it’s an experience, a mood, a world of its own.
With its lavish Art Deco interiors, hushed private rooms, and the heady clink of glasses in its storied bar, China Tang has played host to countless evenings of celebration, secrecy, and sparkle. It is where power lunches turn into spirited dinners, and quiet moments become unforgettable memories. To mark its 20th anniversary, this iconic venue is embarking on a discreet yet dazzling refurbishment—think plush new carpets, polished design details, and a fresh glow that only enhances its timeless allure.
The updates don’t stop there. In a fitting tribute to its East-meets-West identity, China Tang has partnered with acclaimed fashion designer Huishan Zhang to debut new uniforms for its staff—bespoke creations that echo the restaurant’s unmistakable elegance and refinement. Known for dressing international style icons, Zhang’s designs lend a subtle sartorial flourish to an already cinematic dining experience.
Of course, the soul of China Tang remains its exquisite Cantonese cuisine. Signature dishes like the famously crisp-skinned Peking Duck and intricately hand-crafted dim sum continue to delight seasoned diners and first-timers alike. The service—warm, polished, and deeply intuitive—remains a hallmark of Sir David’s original vision: to offer the glamour of yesteryear with the grace of today.
As Nathalie Ford, VP Europe and Middle East for China Tang, so beautifully puts it: “Celebrating 20 years of China Tang honours not only Sir David’s remarkable legacy but also the generations of guests who have made our restaurant a cherished part of their lives.”
The anniversary also marks a bold new chapter of global expansion. After the celebrated launch of Dim Sum by China Tang at Harrods in autumn 2024, the brand crossed continents in May 2025 with the opening of China Tang Dubai at The Lana, a striking new Dorchester Collection address. Each new outpost carries forward the same DNA: glamour, grace, and gastronomy at its most exquisite.
Two decades in, China Tang remains a place of ritual and revelry, elegance and edge—a place where every lunch, dinner, and cocktail feels like a special occasion. Come for the duck, stay for the decadence.
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The Dorchester, 53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA
