Chinese · Southampton
Southampton's Chinese community clearly votes with its feet here — it's busy most days, which tells you plenty. The pull is the Cantonese dim sum: silky king prawn cheung fun, prawn dumplings, siu mai with proper chunks of prawn in them, and crispy fried dough cheung fun that children tend to devour. Roast duck is a safe bet for less adventurous eaters, portions are genuinely huge for the money, and there's a kids' menu and high chairs. Dishes arrive freshly steamed and hot, which helps when someone's patience is thin. Worth knowing: it's often full and can feel short-staffed at peak times, so service slows and the room gets loud — go early for lunch if you want space for a pram. One diner rates the dim sum above anything they've tried in London.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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