Poon’s at Somerset House is a London Chinese restaurant in the New Wing of Somerset House, reviving the Poon family legacy with Chinese home classics, wontons, claypot rice and a contemporary central London setting.
Quick facts
- Best for: Chinese home cooking in London, wontons and Cantonese comfort dishes
- Known for: A permanent Somerset House revival of the Poon family’s Chinese restaurant legacy, listed by the MICHELIN Guide and reviewed by national food critics.
Why it ranks
It ranks for cultural relevance, current momentum and a verified 2025 permanent opening, balancing heritage with a distinctive home-cooking proposition that differs from Mayfair fine dining and classic Chinatown Cantonese restaurants.
Location and links
- Address: New Wing, Somerset House, Lancaster Place, London WC2R 1LA, United Kingdom
- Official website
Service area and category
- City: London
- Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Chinese restaurant
Editorial summary
Poon’s at Somerset House is a London Chinese restaurant in the New Wing of Somerset House, reviving the Poon family legacy with Chinese home classics, wontons, claypot rice and a contemporary central London setting.