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Summary
“The venerable kingpin of Chinese food in this part of west London is not giving up its crown easily” – opened by the Lou family in the outer reaches of Acton in 1976, it has served “exceptionally tasty Peking-style cuisine” with “considerate service and warm atmosphere” for almost 50 years.
Summary
The Lou family’s West London fixture of almost 50 years’ standing, was created by founder Hung Sun Lou (aka Chef Lou, now in his 80s) and more latterly has operated under his son Lawrence, the current owner, who virtually grew up in the restaurant. Lost on the outskirts of Acton, it provides northern Chinese cuisine of consistently “high quality”.
Summary
“Authentic Hong Kong grub” makes the Lou family’s 45-year veteran possibly the “best Chinese in west London” – certainly the best this far out, in the suburbs of Acton. Current owner Lawrence Lou has been involved since he was a child, and his father Heng Sun, known as ‘Chef Lou’, still makes his presence felt in his 80s – all of which shows in the care with which they present their northern Chinese cuisine.
Summary
Though its fans would differ, this “utterly reliable”, “family-run” stalwart (est 1976) is by no means “the best Chinese restaurant in London” or England! It is, however, an unusually high quality operation to find deep in the ’burbs of Acton and has a much wider following than you would expect of somewhere in this location. “The food is fresh and full of flavour” and service under owner/manager Lawrence Lou is very professional and warm.
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305 Uxbridge Rd, London, W3 9QU
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £16.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
305 Uxbridge Rd, London, W3 9QU
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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