Menus at Gouqi

Contemporary Chinese menus in St James’s near Trafalgar Square — tasting and à la carte, dim sum set lunch, afternoon tea, theatre dining, Berri Bar and wine.

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Tasting / A La Carte

Signature tasting and sharing plates.

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Dim Sum Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea with dim sum.

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Dessert

Seasonal desserts and sweet courses.

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Dim Sum / Set Lunch

Weekday lunch sets and dim sum.

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Three-Course Special

Seasonal three-course offering.

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Theatre

Pre-theatre dining near Trafalgar Square.

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Berri Bar

Cocktails and light bites at Berri Bar.

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Wine

Curated wine list.

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Eight-Course Tasting Menu

Gouqi's Chinese tasting menu runs to eight courses in St James's, a short walk from Trafalgar Square. It is served for a minimum of two guests, and a wine pairing matched course by course can be added.

  1. Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Green Apple with XO Sauce
  2. Foie Gras Rice Crisp with Caviar
  3. Supreme Steamed Dim Sum TrioBlack Truffle Har Gau, Prawn & Scallop Dumpling and Octopus Dumpling
  4. Double-Boiled Golden Soup with Fish Maw and Bamboo Pith
  5. Chargrilled Silver Cod with Chef's Special Sauce
  6. Stir-Fried Osmanthus A5 Wagyu with Aubergine
  7. Emperor's Gold Wonton Noodles
  8. Osmanthus Golden Bloom Mousse

Reserve the tasting menu by phone, by email, or online through OpenTable. Please tell us about allergies or dietary requirements when you book.

Dim Sum Afternoon Tea

Gouqi serves a dim sum afternoon tea in London rather than a traditional cake stand: savoury dim sum and grilled plates followed by a dessert trio, with Premium Jasmine Dragon Pearls tea from Fujian. It is for a minimum of two guests and must be ordered at least 24 hours ahead. A beverage package with sparkling jasmine tea, a cocktail or champagne can be added.

  1. Royal Dim Sum QuartetBlack Truffle Har Gau & XO King Crab Dumpling, Octopus Dumpling & Prawn and Spinach Dumpling
  2. Crispy Iberico Pork Belly
  3. Honey-Glazed Iberico Char Siu
  4. Angus Tenderloin Beef with Black Pepper Sauce
  5. Sesame Prawn Toast
  6. Salt and Pepper Squid Stuffed with Minced Prawn
  7. Five Spice Crispy Chicken with Thai Basil
  8. Drunken Chicken Roll with Mung Bean Noodle
  9. Botan Prawn Tartare with Mango and Pink Grapefruit
  10. Gouqi Symphony No. 3Dark chocolate with passion fruit and mango; mango with black sesame and passion fruit; osmanthus mousse with fermented rice and oolong

Book dim sum afternoon tea at least 24 hours in advance by phone or email. Please tell us about allergies or dietary requirements when you book.

Gouqi will see Chef Tong continue developing and evolving his innovative contemporary Chinese cuisine using premium live produce sourced from around the globe, the menu offers an abundance of flavours, techniques, ingredients, and dishes drawn from across China. The extensive menu offers a diverse array of culinary options, all served on custom made chinaware for each dish.

The ‘Live Seafood’ menu has been carefully crafted to offer dishes including Norwegian King Crab, Canadian Crab and Gillardeau Oysters while the ‘Supreme Seafood’ offering includes a sensational range that includes Whole South African Kippin Abalone (20 Heads), braised with Japanese Sea Cucumber or South African Fish Maw.

The barbecued dishes offer an array of options including the Legendary Peking Duck with Oscietra Caviar that is served 3-ways and carved table side with a 24 hour advanced pre-order. Gouqi will also offer a range of vegetables, tofu, rice and noodles to compliment the mains. Our curated feast of appetisers include the standout Steamed Royal Dim Sum Platter featuring 8 types of dim sum treasures, with a vegetarian option. A well crafted 8 course European style tasting menu can also be enjoyed with a wine pairing option as well as a la carte sharing options.

Please inform us of any food allergies or special dietary requirements.
All prices are inclusive of 20% VAT. A discretionary 15% service charge will be added to your bill.