Authentic Chinese cuisine crafted with passion in Kensington

Experience the delicate balance of traditional Chinese culinary heritage, contemporary flavours, and fresh regional ingredients in the heart of Kensington.

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The culinary experience

At Take Way Chenese, we believe that great food begins with respect for culinary craft. Our chefs master the art of the wok and delicate steaming techniques to bring timeless regional dishes to life with vivid flavour and uncompromising quality.

Whether you choose to dine with us or enjoy our gourmet takeaway service at home, every order is prepared fresh to order. We source premium meats, seafood, and seasonal produce to ensure an exceptional feast every time.

Selected menu favourites

Dim sum & starters

Crispy duck spring rolls - £8.50

Shredded roast duck, crunchy mooli, and spring onion encased in crisp pastry, served with rich plum sauce.

Steamed prawn har gow - £9.00

Delicate translucent dumplings filled with juicy king prawns and water chestnuts, steamed to perfection.

Salt and pepper squid - £11.50

Tender fresh squid tossed with fiery red chillies, garlic, scallions, and crushed Sichuan peppercorns.

Pork and chive dumplings - £8.50

Pan-seared northern Chinese style dumplings served with an aged black vinegar and ginger dipping sauce.

Sesame prawn toast - £9.50

Minced wild king prawn spread generously over crusty sourdough, topped with fragrant toasted sesame seeds.

Vegetable crystal dumplings - £7.50

Shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tender greens enclosed in steamed handmade pastry.

Honey-glazed spare ribs - £10.50

Slow-braised British pork ribs glazed with five-spice, dark soy, and pure blossom honey.

Hot and sour soup - £7.00

Classic Beijing broth with wood ear mushrooms, silky tofu, bamboo, and a warming peppery kick.

Chef's mains

Crispy aromatic Peking duck - £28.50

Spiced duck served with handmade steamed pancakes, cucumber batons, spring onions, and hoi sin sauce.

Sichuan kung pao chicken - £18.50

Corn-fed chicken breast wok-tossed with dried chillies, Sichuan pepper, and crunchy roasted peanuts.

Cantonese beef with ginger and spring onion - £21.00

Prime aged beef fillet sliced thinly and flash-fried in savoury soy broth with fresh root ginger.

Steamed sea bass with ginger and soy - £24.00

Delicate sea bass fillet steamed gently with shredded ginger, scallions, and superior light soy sauce.

Sweet finishes

Caramelised banana fritters - £7.50

Crisp golden batter encasing sweet ripe banana, served with vanilla bean ice cream and golden syrup.

Matcha green tea mousse - £8.50

Light and airy Uji matcha mousse layered with dark chocolate crumb and candied adzuki beans.

Mango pomelo sago - £7.00

Chilled sweet soup of mango purée, tender sago pearls, fresh pomelo segments, and coconut milk.

Sesame seed lotus paste balls - £6.50

Traditional glutinous rice pastries filled with sweet lotus seed paste and rolled in golden sesame seeds.

Tradition meets contemporary dining

From the fiery woks of Chengdu to the refined banquet tables of Guangzhou, our kitchen brings together iconic Chinese gastronomic traditions. Every meal is a tribute to heritage, hospitality, and flavour.

"The Peking duck is genuinely the finest I have tasted in West London. Incredibly crisp, aromatic, and delivered piping hot. An absolute gem in Kensington."

Victoria Sterling

"Their dim sum selection is sensational. Everything tastes handmade and extraordinarily fresh. Ordering online was seamless and arrived right on schedule."

Arthur Pendelton

"Take Way Chenese has completely elevated takeaway dining for us. Outstanding quality, authentic flavours, and clear attention to allergy details."

Eleanor Hughes