The Ultimate 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 food lovers, London is a gastronomic paradise. Even better, in this dog-loving capital, there are plenty of spots where your furry friend is just as welcome as you are.
While dog-friendly dining might seem like a niche interest, today I’m narrowing it down even further to a specific craving. As an Asian (Chinese-Malaysian/Singaporean) dog parent living in London, I can’t go without my Asian food fix—and Buttons has to be part of the experience!
If you’re as passionate about Asian cuisine as I am and want your four-legged companion to join the adventure, this guide is just what you need.
This carefully curated list is a collaborative effort from the YapYap community, making it one of the most comprehensive guides to Asian dog-friendly dining—a true labor of love.
Read on to explore the community’s favourite Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese restaurants across London.
Please note that Pho, Stick and Sushi, and Tofu Vegan are all dog-friendly.
To make things easier, I’ve broken the list down by area. Let’s start our journey in the vibrant Soho—Mayfair—Carnaby Street district!
West End - Soho / Mayfair / Carnaby St / Oxford Circus
Chinatown
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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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22 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5QP
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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Favourite dish - Bak Chor Mee. Located in the main strip of Chinatown 53 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6LB
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Small, courtyard Malaysian diner with a quick turnover of tables, specialising in laksa noodle soup.
4-5 Rupert Ct, London W1D 6DY
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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.
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30 Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1JG
The other branch to Ugly Dumpling Canaby St.
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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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Located on Level 4 inside Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB
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South West London - Chelsea / Notting Hill
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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Set inside grand hotel The Peninsula, Canton Blue serves the finest Cantonese 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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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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113-115, King's Rd, London SW3 4NT
Website | Find on Google Maps
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Notting Hill. Chojo is a gorgeously-decorated little restaurant that specialises in Asian tapas and tea-based cocktails.
16 Garway Rd, London W2 4NH
Battersea Power Station
Dog parents favourite shopping destination.
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Located on the 1st Floor inside Battersea Power Station. From Cantonese to Indonesian, including Bao, Arcade Foodhall is my favorite destination for high-quality Asian cuisine.
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Battersea Power Station, 16 Arches Ln, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AB
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South East London area - Borough and Bermondsey
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Food stall featuring traditional Singaporean cooking & Hainanese chicken rice, plus counter seating.
Mei Mei, Unit 52 Rochester Walk, London SE1 9AF
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North London - Islington / Angel
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Only the outdoor seats are dog friendly.
If you love Laksa, you have to come to Sambal Shiok. It is my favourite Laksa place in the whole of London.
Website | Find on Google Map
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Indian small plates, entrees & desserts in a laid-back corner hangout with a bar & a terrace.
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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.
Website | Find on Google Maps
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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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Traditional Vietnamese noodle and rice dishes served in a simply-styled, family-run dining room.
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Authentic vietnamese food served, welcoming staff.
Website | Find on Google Maps
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10 Wakley St, London EC1V 7LT
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NW - Camden / Primrose Hill / Queen’s Park
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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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Located inside the new food court on the first floor. Recommended dish - Chicken Rice
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ONLY FRONT BAR AREA. 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 Pancras / 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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5 Stable St, London N1C 4AB
Perfect for fine-weather dining, Dishoom offers Indian food with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Website | Find on Google Maps
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Located in Lower Stable St, London N1C 4DR, Coal Drops Yards. There’s also Shōtengai pan-Asian Market on some weekends. Check out website for more information.
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There are a few Bao destinations across London, and each draws inspiration from a different element of Taiwanese culture. Once again, they offer dog-friendly outside seating for fair-weather dining.
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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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Meat & vegetables are grilled at the table at this casual venue serving Korean cuisine.
Brick Lane / Liverpool St / Shoreditch
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Chinese restaurant specializing in noodles, soups & rice dishes amid contemporary surrounds.
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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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76 Brick Ln, London E1 6RL
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.
Website | Find on Google Maps
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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.
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Bustling eatery serving hand-pulled noodles & other classic Chinese meals in a bright, casual space.
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Lights hang in bird cages from the ceiling of this trendy, modern pan-Asian restaurant.
Website | Find on Google Maps
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25 Harbour Way, London, United Kingdom E14 9YN
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91 Worship St, London EC2A 2BG
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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