Liverpool Chinatown Restaurants

Liverpool Chinatown is the district around Nelson Street in Liverpool, England, entered through the Chinese Arch, which is among the largest multi-span arches of its kind outside China. Liverpool is home to one of the oldest Chinese communities in Europe, and the area has a cluster of restaurants serving Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. Dim sum, crispy duck and Sichuan dishes are the foods most associated with the district, and menus range from traditional family-run dining rooms to modern noodle and hotpot venues. Mains typically cost about £10-18, which makes the area a good-value option close to the city centre. The atmosphere varies by venue, from busy dim sum halls with round tables and a high noise level at weekend lunchtimes to quieter evening dining rooms. Dress codes are not applied. Drinks typically include Chinese tea, beer, wine and soft drinks. Most restaurants serve lunch and dinner daily, but hours vary by venue and should be checked individually. Reservations are recommended for groups, particularly for Sunday dim sum and Friday and Saturday evenings, and it is usually sensible to call ahead a day or more in advance, while smaller parties can often walk in on weekdays. Because Chinatown contains many separate restaurants, visitors can compare menus and prices on the street before choosing. The district is a short walk from Hope Street, the Georgian Quarter and the city centre, and the arch is a popular photograph stop. Vegetarian, halal and other dietary needs vary by restaurant and should be raised when ordering.