Chinese Shopping

AcuMedic Centre

Chinese medicines, holistic herbal remedies, own-brand acupuncture needles, books on health and nutrition, and a lovely range of Chinese teas and tonics are available at this renowned herbalist. There's also a tea house on site, and a clinic offering treatments next door.
99-105 Camden High Street, NW1. Tel: +44 (0)20 7388 5783

Kowloon Bakery

You'll find the lavishly decorated, richly flavoured sweet and savoury pastries (egg custard tarts, moon cakes, curry puffs, pork buns) at the Kowloon Bakery in the heart of Chinatown simply irresistible.

The Nine Schools

Chinese antiques and Ming-inspired furniture (tables, wardrobes, sideboards, decorative boxes) are available at this friendly shop that's well worth a visit.
Unit 9, Ferrier Street, SW18. Tel: +44 (0)20 8874 6296

Shanghai Tang

Owned by charismatic designer and socialite David Tang, this branch of the renowned Hong Kong-based fashion company Shanghai Tang sells women's, men's and children's designer clothing, accessories, luxury homewares, and gifts.

Shaolin Way

Fans of martial arts should head straight to this long-established specialist shop run by Sifu Yap Leong, a master of martial arts and feng shui. It sells karate uniforms, kung fu slippers, a great selection of nunchakus, boxing gear, books and videos on martial arts, lion dance costumes, and a range of swords.
10 Little Newport Street, WC2. Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 6391

Wing Yip

Everything from frozen chicken feet, to grass jelly dessert is available at Wing Yip. This large Chinese-owned supermarket, supplies its highly regarded own-label sauces and condiments to restaurants.