Your Dog-Friendly Guide To London’s Best Asian Restaurants
Craving Asian food but don't want to leave your four-pawed friend at home? Discover our guide to the many dog-friendly Asian restaurants London loves!
For foodies, there are few places that can compare—London is a gastronomy Mecca. Excitingly, within this capital city of a nation that is known to be mad about dogs, there are plenty of places that will welcome your canine companion too. Yes, more and more of the dog-friendly restaurants London residents love are appearing everyday!
As niche as the dog-friendly dining crowd may be, today I want to zoom in even closer on a particularly culinary need. As an Asian (Chinese-Malaysian) dog owner myself who often dines out in London, I wouldn't want to be without my Asian gourmet fix. More importantly, I always want to be sure that Buttons can accompany me whenever I head out to eat!
As I write today, Spring is here and the city is starting to get that buzz that comes with warmer evenings, street-side dining, and all of the festivity, fun, and fine food that London hosts during the warmer months. Chinatown's main strip of outdoor seating along Gerrard Street has just been set up—a first note for your dog-friendly dining list—and there is so much to look forward to!
If you love Asian cuisine as much as me and want to take your four-pawed friend along for the ride, then this list is for you; read on to discover my favourite Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese restaurants in the city of London.
With a lot of ground to cover, I've broken down my list of dog-friendly Asian restaurants in London for ease of navigation. Our journey begins in the Soho—Mayfair—Carnaby Street area.
West End - Soho / Mayfair / Carnaby St / Oxford Circus
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For another great location that caters to many taste inclinations, head to this fun Oxford Street food hall. The space boasts eight creative kitchens, including sushi and Asian fusion. Furry companions welcome!
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For a contemporary twist on classic Asian dumplings, there is no better place to head for than Carnaby's Ugly Dumpling. Coining the term “Global Fusion Dumplings”, these clever connoisseurs of cuisine introduce global flavours, from pork belly to cheese burger, to the Asian dumpling format.
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If the time has come for you and your dog to experience a hit of contemporary Korean culture, then Jinjuu is the destination for you! Fusing traditional influences with Korean pop youth culture, this fantastic Korean restaurant in London has atmospheric and dog-friendly outdoor seating.
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Alongside a reputation as a nation of dedicated dog lovers, Brits are also famed around the world for their love of Indian food! If you're in London and hoping to partake in this popular cuisine but want your dog to tag along, head to one of the Dishoom venues to be delighted. Button's and I love the outdoor seating at this Carnaby culinary hotspot.
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Still in Carnaby, but this time on the hunt for Japanese dining with outdoor seating that is dog friendly?
The flagship restaurant at Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, but there are now other locations across the city too!
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This is my default destination for fantastic dim sum, all year round! The Duck and Rice is an eclectic Soho gastro-pub serving Chinese food and welcoming furry friend for downstairs dining. Only the upstairs areas are reserved for two-legged clientele!
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For a truly unusual dining experience, head to the Mercato Mayfair which is set in an old church! You'll find two fantastic Asian stalls to choose from. Pad Thai House offers Asian fusion street food, while the Spicy Lab offers Malaysian food.
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For a colourful hit of South East Asian flavour, look no further than Lahpet. Here, a stunning array of Burmese dishes can be sampled, and all in the company of your four-pawed friend! Lahpet also nobly raises charitable donations for Medical Action Myanmar.
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This intimate and welcoming venue is renowned for its fresh sushi, grilled yakitori sticks, crispy salads, and sweet desserts.
South West London - Chelsea / Victoria / Pimlico
Chelsea is a lovely part of London for dog walking and you're bound to strike up a conversation with other dog lovers along the way. When the time comes to chow down, these culinary destinations await.
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We will round out our list for today with another unusual London-based Asian dining experience—this time in Notting Hill. Chojo is a gorgeously-decorated little restaurant that specialises in Asian tapas and tea-based cocktails. Their authentic Oriental dishes are each designed to share.
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While some of our Asian food picks lie at the heart of London's busiest locations, HUŎ offers a more tranquil dining experience. Nestled down a peaceful Chelsea side-street, this charming modern restaurant boasts a lovely sunny terrace, and serves Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, and Singaporean cuisine.
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This entry isn't technically Asian, but they do have some epic Asian-inspired dishes. As they phrase it, Ollie's House put an “Asian-inspired twist on classic dishes”.
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North London and North West London -Islington / Angel
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Authentic vietnamese food served, welcoming staff.
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This relaxed, ethically-driven, and dog-friendly Chinese restaurant destination offers a range of vegan dishes prepared authentically by chefs from Sichuan, the Cantonese south of China, and the northeastern Dongbei region.
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This basic unassuming restaurant is so word-of-mouth that they don't even have their own website.
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Only the outdoor seats are dog friendly.
If you love Laksa, you have to come to Sambal Shiok. My favourite Laksa place in the whole of London.
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Traditional Vietnamese noodle and rice dishes served in a simply-styled, family-run dining room.
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Experience OKA's signature handmade sushi and trendy Asian hot dishes in this quaint and charming dog-friendly Primrose Hill location. Website | Find on Google Maps
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A modern set up Malaysian restaurant serving some authentic Malaysian food like Nasi Lemak Bungkus, Teh Tarik and Kaya Toast among others. Conveniently located in front of Queen’s Park high street.
King’s Cross / St Pancreas / Coal Drops Yards
Kings Cross is another dog-friendly spot, thanks to its status as a largely traffic-free oasis. If you want to soak up the city's sights, Coal Drops Yard is largely dog friendly. For Asian food, there are a few destinations to choose from.
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Perfect for fine-weather dining, Dishoom offers Indian food with dog-friendly outdoor seating. This interesting restaurant chain boasts a fascinating Iranian-Indian back story, and the Kings Cross location is set within a restored Victorian industrial building.
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Providing another exploratory culinary experience in Kings Cross with dog-friendly outside seating, Hoppers serves Sri Lankan and South-Indian inspired dishes.
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There are a few Bao destinations across London, and each draws inspiration from a different element of Taiwanese culture. The Kings Cross location serves dishes that are “inspired by the old foam teahouses in Taiwan, in a room lit with Noguchi paper lamps hanging over a Bauhaus red floor.” Once again, they offer dog-friendly outside seating for fair-weather dining.
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Brick Lane / Liverpool St / Shoreditch
Tuck in the famous curry street of London, two awesome hidden gem that is dog friendly.
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Contemporary all-day Hong Kong cafe in London with a nostalgic atmosphere. We serve authentic Hong Kong food & drinks and a memorable classic experience.
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A Hong Kong style rice noodle restaurant based in East London. Instagram | Google map
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Restaurant and cocktail bar serving regional thai dishes in a former fabric warehouse in East London.
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Right opposite Sam Saa, this is Tofu Vegan second branch offering great selection of vegan dishes.
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Inside the Spitafield Market, Dumpling Shack is my favourite place to get dumplings and noodles in the whole of London. Easygoing, quick-serve market outpost offering handmade soup dumplings & noodles dishes.
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Created from traditional Chinese recipes, their Crispy Chicken or Char Su rice rolls are perfect for lunch on the go. Meanwhile, their authentic Chinese Douhua (tofu pudding), are the go-to for those in the know when it comes to Asian food.
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Another must eat in the Spitafield Market, Wheelcakes are soft, moist, fluffy Taiwanese pancakes with creamy fillings in a variety of flavours including adzuki bean, chocolate, matcha and vanilla custard.
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If you love the famous lamb noodles and dan dan noodles from Dumpling Shack make sure you try their newly opened “little brother” Kitchen – Fen Noodles.
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Another awesome option inside the Spitafield Market - Pleasant Lady brings China’s most popular street food to London: jian bing, a crispy skin wrap stuffed with a host of savoury authentic flavours.
These are our favourite dog-friendly Asian restaurants in London. But, we'd love to cover other neighbourhood. Which other area should we cover? We're always happy to hear from you!
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