Old Tree Daiwan Bee in City of London, Westminster

Lovely traditional food, the workers are very friendly, enjoyed the dining experience It was quite nostalgic this bowl of braised pork with rice, highly recommend!

Dishonest businessman, I am an out-of-town tourist who has no cash, so I charge 10% more when I pay by card. It has the name of a Taiwanese restaurant and sells unauthentic Taiwanese food.

Quaint authentic Taiwanese restaurant just off the busy throngs of soho and Chinatown. Service was good, slightly odd at first as there was no one in and me and my partner felt almost guilty saying no - but honestly the food was lovely. Toilets were basically through the kitchen which was kinda funny. Would go back again.

Ordered the spicy beef noodle (£16 including service charge) and it only has a few pieces of beef and they were rough and over cooked. It wasn’t that spicy either, could’ve gotten a much better beef noodle with that price in London…

The beef in the braised beef noodles is too dry and hard. It is neither Taiwanese traditional cooking method nor Hong Kong style. The noodles are also soft. Other Taiwanese restaurants in China town will not cook it this way, at least they will not choose to use this beef part to cook beef noodles. , seems to be the Cantonese-speaking owner’s own cooking method. It is strongly recommended that people who are used to authentic Taiwanese food don’t order this dish! Beef from Beef noodles is way too dry and chewy, it’s not the traditional Taiwanese nor HongKongese style, please avoid this dish!!!

Very good taiwanese, tried beef noodles and dumplings. Can pay with card

was terrible eating here! The food was pretty poor and flavourless (especially for vegetarians), but the service was even worse. We were waiting for them to take our order for like 20 minutes, and then we only had our food for like 25 minutes before the waitress tried to shove us out the door, saying “There are people queuing outside” despite the fact that both of us hadnt even reached halfway with our food. THEN when we got our plates cleared because we just wanted to leave like 3 minutes later, she collected our plates and then went “pay at the counter. there are people queuing outside” AGAIN like we hadn’t heard her the first time. with that being said, the mango freeze is really good. only saving grace of an otherwise terrible restaurant.

¡Fue terrible comer aquí! La comida era bastante pobre, pero el servicio era aún peor. Estábamos esperando a que tomaran nuestro pedido durante unos 20 minutos, y luego solo tuvimos nuestra comida durante unos 25 minutos antes de que la camarera tratara de empujarnos por la puerta, diciendo “Hay gente haciendo cola afuera” a pesar del hecho de que ambos ni siquiera habíamos llegado a la mitad con nuestra comida. Con eso dicho, la congelación de mango es realmente bueno. solo salvando gracia de un restaurante por lo demás terrible.

Fantastic homemade/handmade to order and lipsmakingly yummy n delicious. Love it! Try this place instead of any of the totally generic British-Chinesse places on Gerrard street.

Simple but delicious food and reasonable price, my favourites were the spring onion pancake and the fried green beans! Staff were lovely - we will definitely be back soon :)

Some of the best asian cuisine i have eaten in a long time, the salt and pepper chicken is incredible and the lady who runs the establishment is incredibly kind

ive never had food like it. i had a noodle soup and it felt like a comforting hug. i have already come back since my first visit

The place was lovely and made brilliant food. The staff made us feel really welcomed as well Overall was a great find

Single customer are not welcomed, they will let you leave when you only eat for 15min just because they think you eat too less and spend too less. Even though I came here with my friends in past few years so many times, the man still says that he doesn’t care about it and I am not welcomed

Amazing food!! The waiters are really nice and friendly. I loved the climate of this restaurant. Cheers

Im from Poland and i was amazed by the taste of the food the service is really nice i recommend this place

Honestly having a great time with friends, more than excellent cuisine, I highly recommend.

Foods are amazing, very authentice taiwanese cuisines.

Service is terrible and staff are extremely RUDE!! Stay away from this restaurant if you want a decent meal because this restaurant will definitely ruin your day. They desperately asked us for cash payment without offering any discount as like other restaurants. We insisted to pay in card payment and he refused to help us split the bill. Food is average I would say but they would miss some of your orders

Missing few orders. The staff asked us to pay in cash, After we rejected due to insufficient cash, the staff just behaved in a rude way that not allowing us to split the bill.

It’s ok but not a traditional Taiwanese dish, and they only do cash!💴 It’s not traditional Taiwanese food, and they only accept cash💴

decent flavor to be honest as comments by Taiwanese, but a bit pricey.

Tasty food at a good price. Recommended

Recommended by my Dad, he's good at finding hidden gems.. and it really is. Authentic and bloody delicious, I would gave eaten plates full over and over. They can make adjustments to the dishes for veggis. And omg the osyter omlette was the best things I've ever eaten. Reasonably priced and the staff are really lovely. You have to go here

We were in the mood for a quick bite while in Soho. As we looked at the menu, a friendly lady working there approached us. She recommended a few items and suggested a version that suited both of us—vegetarian. We decided on the bao buns, and they were absolutely delicious! Probably the best I’ve ever had. Soft, full of flavor. Highly recommend if you’re craving bao buns. You won’t be disappointed!

Being in a foreign land, I could eat authentic Taiwanese food, meet a chatty boss, and feel warm.

Authentic Taiwanese cuisine. Highly recommend.

It was my first time traveling to London and I dined at Laoshu Taiwanese Restaurant in Chinatown. I ordered salty crispy chicken and braised pork rice, sesame oil chicken noodles, three-cup chicken, dry lentils and salt-and-pepper fried tofu. The taste was very good. Super delicious and really happy. Big recommendation!

Super affordable and for the price paid it’s definitely worth popping in for some noodles or snacks. We loved the fried salty and pepper squid! Only advice for improvement is that when I went to their toilet which was in their kitchen, it seemed a bit messy.

The fried chicken and pork rice were very nice, however the portions of the noodles and rice were too small (both the small and large bowls).

Good service The pork chop with rice was a bit dry, but the braised pork rice and braised egg were quite delicious. The salty crispy chicken tastes better than the fried pork ribs. Doesn’t feel Taiwanese Many people order noodles, which may be more Taiwanese-style.

Wish I checked the reviews first Expensive and poor quality

The atmosphere and service was unfortunately better than the food. The noodles were too soft, almost mushy, and the oyster omelette had too much starch in it. Radish cake needed seasoning.

I'm Taiwanese but I missed home, and I thought it was lucky we came across the restaurant. The food was quite tasty, but service was really, really horrible. The waitress was bitchy when we didn't want more food, and when I went downstairs to the bathroom, there was another lady there was ranting about me and cussing me out to workers there. C'mon man, we're customers, we deserve the least modicum of respect. Honestly I typically try to support Taiwanese restaurants as much as I can when I'm not in Taiwan, but this was an absolute disappointment. I don't recommend it here. Also, be ware of hidden costs.

A friend from Hong Kong recommended that we go there. We ordered beef noodles and oyster thin noodles. The food was delicious, great broth, which makes us really want to visit Taiwan. I checked Google reviews, and while some mentioned rude staff and no card payments, we found the staff friendly. They now accept card payments, though cash and bank transfers are still options.

Absolutely delicious. The pictures do not do justice to the food. Great food. Quick service. Adorable staff

Nothing to rave about but also nothing to hate on. A simple restaurant with Taiwanese food. Restaurant is tucked away just outside Chinatown which is good to get out of the hustle bustle. Staff are friendly and food comes out relatively quickly. Serving sizes are on the smaller size but that's reflected in the prices. Cash only

Often our destination on visits to London and is always excellent, quality good. Note they only take cash although you can do a direct bank transfer too.

The service was so friendly and sweet and the food was Magic specialy the pork with noodles and vegetables

I have to thank Old Tree for the hospitality. They were so welcoming with my group and accommodated us even us having a dog. The food is absolutely amazing and the staff is so nice.

One of the best Taiwanese restaurants in London. The owners are super lovely and the food is so authentic!

The waiter has a stinky face and the food is not good either. No wonder there are no people around. Hahahaha 6

The pork rice is great👍🏻 There is also half a braised egg. It tastes so happy and delicious. Zhen milk is the most refreshing I have tasted in the past few days🥹❤️

I have visited this place 4-5 times. The food was pretty good, but one of the staff members always gave me a bad experience. I don't expect anything special, just standard service.

Absolutely incredible, Would put this in my top 5 food spots in London!

Average, tastes like something I can make at home easily, overcharged on wechat

One of the two female staff was nice. The food taste and quality is very basic. So is the environment

In fact, the food does not taste Taiwanese at all, and it tastes quite salty. Those who are looking forward to trying something new should consider it carefully.

A really bad experience. Bad food, really high prices and 0 atmosphere....

Super poor service. We can t even request more sauce for all the food. We try to request have more sauce, finally they provide but when put the things hardly and showing very impatient expression. When we would like to bill, just able to make the payment by card, the staff asking can we pay cash with very rude attitude and tone. Also, card machine is quite different with usually we used to, she knocked hard in the right way for us to tap the card. If you would like to test the food, please do accept with a ride service. And the food is not very authentic Taiwanese cuisine.

They take credit card now and less expensive than Liang’s legend

DISGUSTING PLACE Bad restaurant, bad experience Firstly I must mention to you that my friends and I, we like trying new cuisines & flavours, we go out for food at least twice a month and we usually don't pay over 20-25e per person. I must also declare to you that we don't have strange willing on food. We decided to go to this restaurant We ordered some food like pork braised(no taste mediocre food) dumplings (4/10) as per drinks lemonade and bubble tea,the drinks started to come when I noticed that the waitress drinks from my tea ,I ask her why she drinks from it then she get quiet I proceeded to ask for a replacement when she gets irritated my partner was horrified seeing what was happening,we decided to stay as our food was coming and after a long day we were hungry,we pay when we saw the bill we were not satisfied with the service and food,and we decided to not pay for service charge 5£ when the waitress lady got angry and she kept asking if we are sure for cancellation is like they force u to pay ,(please check your bill as u have the right to cancel service charges)and we cancelled as the whole thing was a bad experience,I’ll suggest going to Mc Donald’s instead of this horrible place the whole place is a mess the kitchen is near by the toilet where u can see how the food is made which is not in a hygienic environment so dirty plus seeing the chef preparing the food on the floor in a dirty pot disgusting this place should not exist STAY HEALTHY AND DONT BE FOOLED BY ALL THESE ,,GOOD REVIEWS “

Place was completely empty, food was very oily, overpriced for poor quality food

Too pricey for this food quality.. have been to Taiwan a number of times, the beef noodles here are not Taiwanese flavour. Crowded Environment, not recommended at all

Really don’t understand the low reviews. Went here on bank holiday weekend with three friends - service 5/5 and food 5/5. Paid via bank transfer. Definitely coming here again.

Taiwanese beef noodle 16.28 incl service charge. It was ok. There just aren't anything interesting in it- just bits of chewy beef and plain noodles in a dark oily broth. Open till late, after 10pm. I ate this drunk and I remember thinking I wish I had McD’s cheeseburger instead.

The best Taiwanese food in London. Service was good! And we will come again ! Highly recommended !😋🥰 Price was reasonable and worth every penny !

Three of us chose to have dinner in this place near Piccadilly Circus. Taste and execution of the recipes don't seem bad, the problems came later: 1) when we ask for the bill, we wish to pay by credit card and we are told that it is only possible to pay in cash! What??? 3 tourists in London can't use credit cards?? Upon our protests, we were told that customers have been warned: only a small sign near the cash register: none of the waiters at the entrance explain this to you. 2) cleanliness of the place: while one of us was peeing, a kind mouse passed between our legs....Experience never recommended!

Three of us chose to have dinner in this place near Piccadilly Circus. Taste and execution of the recipes don't seem bad, the problems came later: 1) when we ask for the bill, we wish to pay by credit card and we are told that it is only possible to pay in cash! What??? 3 tourists in London can't use credit cards?? Upon our protests, we were told that customers have been warned: only a small sign near the cash register: none of the waiters at the entrance explain this to you. 2) cleanliness of the place: while one of us was peeing, a kind mouse passed between our legs....Experience never recommended!

I just loved this place, had a wonderful dinner. First time trying Taiwanese food and I was impressed. Beef flat noodle with Szechuan pepper and chilli were absolutely delicious and good quality. The lychee cooler drink omg so so good. Service was very good, prices about average and worth noting they only take cash. 100% recommend I would love to return and try more of the menu.

Finally got round to trying this place after walking past it so many times and it seems like a cheap and cheery sort of place. We were quite curious as the reviews are quite mixed but I have to say we were pleasantly surprised - everything was very tasty! We had starters of the salt and pepper squid and chicken, and the Belacan (shrimp paste) french beans. Followed by mains of braised pork rice and the Taiwanese beef noodle soup. Both were very delicious and we cleaned it all up. I think if you go in just expecting a simple and no frills, but tasty meal, then give it a go!

We came to try this place out after passing it multiple times. We had no issues getting a table for 4, but it was cash only which meant we needed to find a cash point (not far). We were excited to try the beef noodle soup 牛肉面 and raised pork rice 卤肉饭. We also shared some sides of fried shrimp 🍤, balacan green beans 🫛, and stained eggs 🥚 卤蛋. The beef noodle soup was very tasty and was smothered with flavour. The raised pork rice was sweet and filling. All the dishes were enjoyable and authentic. The drinks were a bit expensive for what was given, but the food itself was great and worth the price. Next time I will probably stick with water.

I came here because there were too many people queuing up at other restaurants. It’s very different from a few years ago. There are fewer and fewer oysters in oyster omelette. Now there are only two or three. No wonder there is no need to queue

Worst dining experience ever in London! Don’t even go there! The waitress treated you like you xucked their whole family. Ordered braised pork rice and brown sugar pearl milk tea. The braised pork rice was okay, the pearl milk tea was very light and there was no brown sugar. I felt cheated. The bubble tea tastes worse than the bubble tea shops in the UK. Also, the store only accepts cash, so you won’t even mention it when you enter the store. The transfer is also to a personal account, not a company account. The waiter's attitude was extremely bad, and he was rude from beginning to end. The service is so bad that even Hong Kong people cannot accept it. There was no thank you when paying, just a lazy "Okay" without even looking at you, as if you owed him money. It’s hard to pay for things, and there’s a 10% service charge. It’s better to go to McDonald’s than to come here. The clerk is not Taiwanese, but speaks with a mainland accent. Mainland food sold under the name of Taiwan. I want to give negative points, -9999 points

HORRIBLE AND FRIGHTENING My friend and I dined at the restaurant, and unfortunately, I found a hair in my food. I brought it to the attention of the staff member who seated us and previously came out of the restaurant to get us inside, and although he acknowledged the issue by silently taking the food away, no further action was taken. As we were the only customers present, we requested the bill. Upon receiving it, I explained the situation regarding the hair and expressed my intention to pay only half of the bill, as I had not consumed half of the meal due to the contamination. This triggered the staff and he started swearing at us and told us to get lost. I calmly reminded him that we had treated him with respect and expected the same treatment in return. Eventually, he relented and claimed not to have seen the hair. However, the situation escalated further as other staff members joined in, confronting us while we were still seated at the cramped table. As two Asian women, we felt particularly vulnerable and feared for our safety amidst the disrespectful behavior, swearing, and hostile attitude exhibited by the staff. Regardless of all this we paid as one of the ladies stood over us, and left. I believe a sincere apology and the provision of a hygienic replacement meal would have been more appropriate responses to the situation. In light of the unsatisfactory experience and the compromised quality of the meal, I feel that I should not have been required to pay for it at all. Additionally, I want to emphasise that I have firsthand experience working in a restaurant environment, and I understand that this particular place was not even busy during our visit. This further highlights the unnecessary and unacceptable behavior exhibited by the staff.

Cash only. The taste isn't bad, but the price isn't cheap either. Unfortunately, the toilet was so dirty that I thought it was for employees only.

Food frozen meat, portions small, and overpriced. Enough said.

They use pre made sauce, frozen cheap meat. Cash only, service fee for no service, very rude. Very tiny portion. The management is super agressive to scam my money.

Rude services, I got stares from waitresses and the attitude was very condescending, would give negative stars if I can. Food portions are incredibly small. Tastes mediocre. Not comfy seatings. The most disappointing restaurant I’ve tried in Chinatown. Only accept cash or bank transfers so you can make your deduction as in why they were doing that.

I’m Taiwanese, this is not Taiwanese food! Also the service is very different to Taiwan’s service! The owner is from China not Taiwan! Be careful! How can any Chinese open a store using simplified Chinese characters and still say it is Taiwanese? Not at all 😢

Spectacular food! And good service

Small no frills restaurant, tight for space, sit on hard stools, in and out pretty quick. Interesting food worth a visit, around 50 notes for two including two teas costing a fiver eachk Will pop in again and order the pigs trotters!!

Food was really great. Staff was nice. There were some commercial talks when you ordered but it was kinda fine. Their braised pork rice was one of the tops in London.

Bad service, forced us to pay service fee. The tone of them speaking is very impolite. The portion is very small and it’s not worth it.

Small place barely have to place to sit and hang my bag , bad service, forced us to pay service charge and cash only Expensive but small portion

Interesting alternative to standard Chinese food. Menu had some interesting specials I stuck with more conventional squid and Dan Dan noodle soup Very simply furnished Cash only No alcohol licence Worked for me before an evening at Ronnie Scott's

Great restaurant with traditional and quick Taiwanese food.

Amazing food, staff is super helpful and who says this restaurant is bad can just shut up because it isnt true

Cash Only restaurant and regular favourite. Great food, cooked fast, at reasonable prices in a lively venue. Compact seating means its intimate. Taiwanese Salt+Pepper chicken is so light and delicious. Great broths and noodle dishes too. Unfortuantely the Spring onion pancakes are on menu, but sadly never available.

Thought the price was reasonable until they brought the food out and I was shocked to see how small the portions were. 10% service for very little service. I don’t recommend this place.

THEY DO NOT ACCEPT CARD. I don't know anything about Taiwanese food, so I can't compare. There were quite a few clients who spoke the language, I understand that if they choose it, it won't be bad. We liked it but nothing to write home about. Tables almost close together. What we liked least were two things: without letting us read the letter outside, they insisted on us entering so much that one feels "hunted", without the ability to think. By doing it this quickly, we couldn't read a small sign that said that they only accepted cash, and as tourists we didn't carry these widespread virtual cards. Their anger at seeing that when paying seemed excessive to me, that's a warning and that's it. Finally they agreed to pay in euros, I don't think the change they made was wrong, but with the methods they used, it was impossible to verify it. The service at the table was good.

Good food in a very cramped space. Recommended.

Receive cash or transfer directly!

As a Taiwanese who has been in the UK for a long time, I recommend you to come! At first I was a little scared to see such a low review, but after eating, I decided to come and help the store to vindicate itself. Let’s first talk about the shortcomings that everyone criticizes: 1. The price range is on the expensive side: well, the price range is generally in the formal center of London. After all, this is Leicester Square. 2. 10% service charge: This is also the general London restaurant price. If we really want to tell you, we took a cup of takeaway milk when we checked out before leaving, and even the takeout milk was +10%? ! And the size is obviously one-third smaller than the inner cup 3. Only accept cash (or bank transfer) It is not easy for everyone to live overseas. I have only seen this only in mainland restaurants, but I will not comment if the store does this. advantage: 1. I can’t say that the taste is Taiwan’s top standard, but it definitely meets the 87% satisfaction rate, especially the rich menu. For example, the noodle soup dish is something I have never seen in any Taiwanese restaurant in Europe when I studied and worked in Europe (Spain + UK) and traveled around. This alone is a great value (mainly because I like oyster noodles so much). Wire) 2. The milk is delicious! It's Taiwan's old-style black tea that I brewed at the time. It's really different from all the beverage shops opened by my mainland friends. The overall taste is really the same Taiwanese taste as I have experienced before. I feel homesick after living overseas for a long time. Even though it is a bit expensive, I am still willing to come and visit.

Old Tree in London's Chinatown is my go-to spot for amazing Taiwanese food. It's a laid-back place where the dishes always hit the spot. Think flavour-packed, homestyle cooking that's seriously good. Yes, it's cash-only, but who cares when the food is this tasty? It's the kind of place you'll want to keep coming back to, just like I do. Whether you're a Taiwanese food newbie or a seasoned pro, you're in for a treat. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! 🍜🥢

Brilliant staff, delish food, such a nice homey atmosphere.

It is not the normal Taiwanese flavor, feeling like an adjusted Chinese restaurant. Price doesn’t fit the taste. Welcome to go to Taiwan to have the most flavorful meals, which only cost you two pounds to be very full.

Great food and fast, but portions are horrible. Had a beef stir fry noodles, got three boc choys and that’s it. Quite expensive aswell, with a 10% service charge… anyway food was actually good tho

!!! DO NOT COME!!! Staff is extremely rude. Very poor customer service but charged extra 10% which does not even worth a penny. Disappointingly small portion - I ordered beef braised noodles and I only got 3 tiny bite sized beef???

Mandatory service fee without any service at all… The staff(a woman) is really rude. The food is expensive and cash only. If you want to do bank transfer you will then send money to their personal accounts. We all know what is that means… Definitely don’t go to this restaurant!!!

Scammed us we pairs £103 for 4 mains dishes 2 starters and 4 drinks. They would charge large portions without mentioning it. Staff were rude and unfriendly, took at least 20 minutes to get any tap water. Wouldn’t reccomend

服务态度不好，收钱还要逃税，按照9.5的汇率去收，卤肉饭越做越难吃，真的不知道是怎么开下去的 The service attitude is not good, and you have to evade taxes when collecting money. You can collect it at the exchange rate of 9.5. The more you cook, the more you make it, the worse it becomes. I really don't know how to drive it.

Stay away from this place …… also no card payment allowed

My wife and I wanted to get a bite to eat when we left the theatre. While looking around we saw this little basic Chinese restaurant with a man encouraging us in, and as it looked quiet we thought we’d go in. It was just past 10pm so we thought it might be difficult finding somewhere. The menu was very basic with no prices. We didn’t recognise any of the dishes so we ordered some vegetable fried rice and something similar to chicken in black bean source but without the black beans. It was okay, a bit weird taste but okay. We share this one portion between the two of us. When we got the bill I nearly fell off my seat. It was £13.80 for the rice the other dish was £15.80. Two bottles of plastic bottled water was £6.00 plus service charge our bill come to just under £40!! So one portion of food and it wasn’t even particularly nice. What a total rip off?

The meals were delicious. Reminds me of the taste of hometown.

A hole in the wall, mediocre service but the food is unbelievably tasty. You must try this noodle dish!

The worst place to eat I have ever incounted.Bad customer service but even worse food.I have ordered sweet & sower chicken but I'm sure I have tasted pork cooked in sweet & sower sauce.Soja sauce(for dumplings we have ordered) was given only 3 times in tinny tiny porsions on our request instead of putting it on the table.Seemed like they were really stingy on everything they have provided.In the end we have decided not to pay for customer service as it was almost not existant.The manager/male was not apologetic but aggressive to us.Seemed liked he didn't care about improving customer service at all. They obviously hiding there income and avoiding taxes as the place is only paid cash in hand. Avoid this place at all cost!!!!!

the fried chicken was 50% raw inside The portion is relatively small compared with other chinese restaurants in this area. We would not come back again.

I come and take out their Turnip (radish) cake. It was freshly pan-cooked with crispy texture, highly recommended if anyone fancies some Taiwanese street foods or just being home sick👍🏼 (Cash only)

Food quality is ok, not the best but not bad if you want to have Taiwanese. However, the prices are an absolute ripoff. The side dishes (like fried chicken, fried tofu, taiwanese sausages) are around £10+, which is absurd. Don't look at the menu from a year or more ago, prices have increased a lot since then. As everyone else have mentioned, they have poor service and cramped seating, and yet will charge you 12.5% service charge. Also, it's cash only, which is a massive pain. There's a reason the shop is almost always empty whenever I walk past