# Joy King Lau, London — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.6/5 from 10,828 Google reviews. Long-established, 3-floor restaurant with daily dim sum and a specials menu in Chinese only. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/london/restaurants/joy-king-lau (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Chinese Restaurant # Joy King Lau 3 Leicester Street, London [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12024193656773822689&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Joy King Lau](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116710014452177846263) **In short:** Joy King Lau is a Chinese restaurant in London, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10,828 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places Long-established, 3-floor restaurant with daily dim sum and a specials menu in Chinese only. Summary via Google ## About Joy King Lau Joy King Lau occupies a three-storey building on Leicester Street and serves Chinese food with a daily dim sum offering. A specials menu printed in Chinese only is available alongside the standard menu. The restaurant accepts bookings and is equipped to accommodate children and larger groups. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Joy King Lau's own website](https://joykinglau.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Sunday** 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM ## What's nearby - W London next door - M&M'S London next door - Empire Casino next door - Prince Charles Cinema next door - Vue Cinema London - West End (Leicester Square) 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious and authentic Chinese food, especially the dim sum, crispy duck, and sweet and sour chicken. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the friendly, attentive staff. Others mention the fast service and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (10,828 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** London Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/468146). [More restaurants in London](https://staycation.co.uk/london/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (10,828 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://joykinglau.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [020 7437 1133](tel:02074371133) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** London **Plus Code** 9C3XGV69+CH ### 🏨 Places to stay near London Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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