Chinese Restaurant Pimlico
Location
Authentic Cantonese Dining Just Minutes from Pimlico
If you are looking for a proper Chinese restaurant near Pimlico, Bamboo Basket is just a short walk away on Upper Tachbrook Street in Victoria. We serve authentic Cantonese dishes made fresh every day, from handcrafted dim sum and house-made dumplings to our famous roast duck and regional Guilin specialties.
Whether you live in Pimlico, work nearby or are visiting the area, we are easy to reach from Pimlico tube station in under 10 minutes on foot. Our restaurant is open seven days a week for dine-in and takeaway collection.
What We Serve
Our menu draws from Cantonese cooking traditions with a strong focus on freshness and quality. We roast our duck in-house every single day using methods passed down through generations. You can order it as a portion, half or whole, and we also serve a two-course Peking Crispy Duck with steamed pancakes followed by a nourishing duck broth.
Beyond our roast meats, we offer a wide selection of dishes that you would struggle to find elsewhere near Pimlico:
- White Cut Chicken poached whole and served with a house-made ginger and scallion sauce, a simple but deeply satisfying Cantonese classic.
- Char Kway Teow flat rice noodles wok-fried with Chinese sausage and mixed seafood, smoky and full of flavour.
- Cumin Lamb with Sichuan Peppers tender lamb stir-fried with cumin, dried chillies and numbing Sichuan peppercorns, a bold northern Chinese dish rarely found in London.
- Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Vermicelli six scallops steamed in the shell and finished with fragrant garlic oil, a standout from our seafood section.
- Typhoon Fritters crispy battered eggplant and sweet potato tossed with garlic and dried chillies, a popular vegetarian starter from Hong Kong’s typhoon shelter cooking tradition.
- Stewed Pear with Snow Fungus a warm, lightly sweetened traditional Chinese dessert and a gentle way to finish your meal.
Order Chinese Takeaway from Pimlico
If you are based in Pimlico, ordering from Bamboo Basket is straightforward. Browse our full menu online, place your order, and collect it fresh from our kitchen on Upper Tachbrook Street. Everything is cooked to order, so your food is ready to eat the moment you arrive.
How It Works
1. Browse the menu Head to our online shop and choose from our full menu, including roast duck, dim sum, dumplings, claypot dishes, noodles and more.
2. Place your order Order online at your convenience. You can order ahead or closer to the time you plan to collect.
3. Collect from our kitchen Come to 22 Upper Tachbrook Street, London SW1V 1SH. We are a short walk from Pimlico tube station, so you can be in and out quickly with your food freshly prepared and ready to go.
Good to Know
- All dishes are cooked fresh to order, not reheated or pre-prepared
- Our full dine-in menu is available for collection, including dim sum and roast duck
- We are open seven days a week
- No minimum order for collection
3 Reasons Why You Should Try Bamboo Basket
Authentic Chinese Cuisine
We offer a genuine taste of China, with dishes prepared using traditional recipes and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our chefs are masters in their craft, ensuring an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite.
Exceptional Dining Experience
From the moment you step into our spacious and welcoming restaurant, you’ll be transported to a world of culinary delights. Our attentive staff will guide you through the extensive menu and ensure you have a memorable dining experience.
Something for Everyone
Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur of Chinese cuisine or simply looking to try something new and exciting, Bamboo Basket has something to offer everyone. Our diverse menu features a wide variety of dishes, from delicate dim sum to signature Peking duck, ensuring there’s something to satisfy every palate.
Getting Here from Pimlico
Bamboo Basket is on Upper Tachbrook Street in Victoria, and if you live in Pimlico you are already on our doorstep. Depending on where you are in the neighbourhood, the walk can take as little as 5 minutes.
On foot: From the northern end of Pimlico, simply head up Tachbrook Street and you will find us before you reach the market. From the southern end near the river, walk north along Belgrave Road or Warwick Way and turn onto Upper Tachbrook Street. It is a straightforward and pleasant walk through a quiet residential area.
By tube: Pimlico station is on the Victoria line. One stop north brings you to Victoria, from where we are a 10-minute walk. That said, for most Pimlico residents the walk to us is quicker than the tube.
By bus: The 24 and 360 bus routes both run through Pimlico and stop close to Victoria, putting you within easy reach of Upper Tachbrook Street.
By car: We are just off Vauxhall Bridge Road. Street parking is available on Upper Tachbrook Street and the surrounding roads, and the Tachbrook Street area is generally straightforward to park in compared to busier parts of central London.
By bike: Upper Tachbrook Street is a quiet residential road and easy to cycle to from anywhere in Pimlico. Santander Cycle docking stations are available at Pimlico station and near Victoria.
Where to Find Us
Address: 22 Upper Tachbrook St, London SW1V 1SH
We are located between Victoria Station and Pimlico Station, roughly a 10-minute walk from Westminster. You will find us on a quiet street just off Vauxhall Bridge Road, close to the Tachbrook Street Market.
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