Mao Tai - Parson's Green

Described by some critics as having 'among the finest Chinese food in London', forget everything you ever thought about Chinese food. This contemporary, vibrant place has a cheerful irreverent attitude, which happily culture-hops amongst champagne bubbles and schmoozing long legged girls in party frocks. Imagine a buzzy New York style brassiere with a well-structured wine list that serves memorable Szechwan, Peking and Hunan food. Thin strips of Baby Pork Chops marinated in Honey, Salt & Pepper Soft Shell Crab, Smoked Chicken Shreds, Hot & Sour Seafood Soup, Vongole Clams with Black Beans, Glass Noodle & Mushroom Dumplings, 'Blue Ginger' Dancing Crab, Crispy Beef Shreds, Sticky Glass Noodles, Leeks with Green Chilli, Tangerine Peel Chicken, Double cooked French beans with Pork mince and everyone's favourite - Crispy Aromatic Duck or Wok Flashed Vegetables & Croutons with Mandarin Pancakes & Plum Sauce washed down with a cool bottle of Pinot Gris Reserve 1998 from F.E. Trimbach areAverage price - £35 to £44Ghillies 271 New Kings Road Parsons Green SW6 A great local wine bar busy and lively for your pre drinks...