Had dinner at My old place Chinese Restaurant (Liverpool Street, London). The food itself was quite tasty and authentic, but the overall experience was affected by slow service — dishes took about 50 minutes to arrive, and the serving order was mixed up, with later orders arriving before the earlier ones.

It seemed the restaurant was short-staffed, and unfortunately, no one came to explain or update us about the delay. While the food was enjoyable once it arrived, the long waiting time and lack of communication made the experience less pleasant.

It’s a good option if you’re not in a rush, but probably not ideal when you’re very hungry or short on time.

The twice-cooked pork was also a bit disappointing — it didn’t taste authentic, as it lacked garlic and was cooked more like a spicy chicken dish with cured meat instead.

Authentic northen chinese food at My Old Place, a short walk away from Liverpool Street Station.
The portions were huge and all dishes were amazing value for money!
Loved the service so quick, we will definitely be coming back!

My favourite was the aubergine dish, full of flavour!

If you're craving truly authentic Chinese food in London, this place is a hidden gem! The flavors are spot on — rich, traditional, and absolutely satisfying. The portion sizes are generous, so come hungry (or be ready for leftovers!).

What really stood out was the service. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. They even gave the kids lollipops at the end of the meal — a small gesture, but one that absolutely made their day!

Whether you're dining with family or just looking for a cozy spot with great food, this restaurant is a must-visit. We'll definitely be coming back!

As true Northeasterners, of course we ordered these dishes:
special cold noodles, sweet and sour pork, and stir-fried potato eggplant and pepper.

Our kid couldn’t wait to dig in.

This place has been around for over ten years, and the taste is just like a school canteen from back in the day.

We ordered quite a lot, but the average per peddrson was only about £30.

Everything is freshly cooked, no pre-made dishes, and it really tastes like home.

They don’t charge service fees, but the service is excellent!

When our kid wanted fried rice, they even made a special version with less salt just for him.

Extraordinarily good Chinese restaurant and the service was great and gave us lollipops. The food was so big that we couldn't finish it! So affordable will definitely be back!