A huge, 350 cover restaurant boasting two private rooms across two levels and great river views, China Boulevard is nothing short of ambitious.

The Venue
Its location just off the Wandsworth Roundabout feels a little isolated right now, but with new hotels, businesses and wharfside developments springing up daily down this stretch of the Thames, China Boulevard should find itself well placed as time goes on.

The Atmosphere
New riverside developments are often slightly lacking in character and this one is no exception, all brand new paving, tidy turf, uniform retail units and a feature fountain. Inside, China Boulevard is a barn-like structure, the Chinese motifs something of an overlay, the anonymous ribs of the admittedly impressive space showing through. On a quiet night you can rattle around slightly; when it’s busy though, you can expect a vibrant (if not particularly sophisticated) atmosphere.

The Food
With dim sum made freshly on the premises daily, a huge modern Chinese menu (and a better wine list than you’d expect) the food at China Boulevard is exceptional with not a soggy spring roll in sight. Dover sole comes fresh and beautifully prepared, delicately flavoured and served using its own deep-fried skeleton as a dish. Lamb cutlets are meltingly tender with a sweet honey glaze, and even the rice is perfumed to perfection.

The Last Word
Cooking like this deserves to do well, and with its savvy management (hosting events like Miss China) and excellent service, China Boulevard has everything going for it, bar its location. Whilst the restaurant will have to rely on word of mouth and Wandsworth’s growing gentrification to cover its overheads, let’s hope it continues to succeed as this is extraordinary Chinese cuisine that deserves a permanent place on London’s culinary map.

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