Mao Tai Restaurant London (Fulham)

Only average food, poor service, rip-off prices... We will not return. Too many better VFM restaurants in the area, and indeed all over London. Avoid.

by peterrozee, 13 Sep 2009

We went to Mao Tai for dinner. I don't normally write reviews after eating out, however our experience was so disappointing. The service was indifferent to the point of rudeness. The cocktails which we ordered at the beginning of the evening finally arrived half way through dinner, having been asked for several times. The food was good, but considering the prices it is not exceptional and given the service we won't be going back.

by anne3, 28 Mar 2009

A real favourite. Since we moved to Fulham, we have been going there almost every Friday after work for drinks and/or dinner. Very nice ambience, friendly staff, nice cocktails, delicious food. Not cheap but good value. A great shame not to try it - whether you are a local or not.

by illy (3 reviews), 26 Sep 2008

I am shocked to see that this restaurant has so few stars. The food is the best Asian in London, absolutely fantastic, and the atmosphere is warm, friendly and unpretentious.

by tillyN, 01 Sep 2008

I can't believe that some of the reviewers have actually been to this restaurant. I have been coming to this restaurant for 18 years, and the food has always been great and has changed very little. I don't think it is quite as good as it used to be, as most of the original staff have left and two of my favourite dishes have gone (salt and pepper spare ribs, and chilled lychees), but is still very good. The food is fresh and exciting. It was ever so slightly under-seasoned for my taste last time I went, but not really an issue. As a whole it is great, and perfect for special occasions.

by collen0, 26 May 2008

This used to be a real favourite for my wife and I. We returned last week and could not believe how dire it has become. The acoustics are appalling, the food is now designed on the pre-prepared, get it on the table immediately basis and the service inscrutable in its deliberate ignorance of their clientele's misery. It was never cheap, but it was good. It is now expensive and very poor. Avoid.

by alan carroll, 03 Jul 2007

I'm not sure if these guys went to the same restaurant, but the food was great, service more than competent and the women on that particular night were beautiful. A great addition to Fulham.

by Michael Bailey, 28 Jun 2007

Poor service and an overpriced menu. Avoid at all costs. (I have seen the state of their kitchen and feel that this is enough to put you off their food altogether.)

by Gturner, 25 May 2007

Poor food, awful service and expensive. Don't bother going there. London has so many other places way better to offer!

by Laurent Andre, 13 Dec 2006

The worst Chinese food in London. For really good money worth 3 meals elsewhere. Awful waiters, management much worse though.

by Adamski78, 16 May 2006

Slow service, wrong orders, cold food, inexperienced wait staff, expensive menu. All in all, a rotten experience.

by lm, 20 Jul 2005

Service was disjointed, food came cold and some of the dough very thick, shame as it's a great location and Chelsea needs a good Chinese.

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