As a highly cosmopolitan city, London features a wide array of dining establishments that
represent the cuisine of the many nationalities that call London home. Far Eastern cuisine such as
the Cantonese and Singaporean styles of cooking has been perennially popular on the international
culinary scene amongst food connoisseurs. Asian cuisine in London is very popular with Eastern
culinary forms well represented in the capital of the United Kingdom, a multitude of restaurants
serving these forms of cuisine.
Chinese cuisine can be divided into several distinct cooking styles. Cantonese cuisine, also
known as Guangdong cuisine is traditionally boiled, stir-fried or steamed. The principal
ingredients used are chicken, seafood, pork and vegetables, but many alternative ingredients may be
used. Meals are usually accompanied by white rice. This form of cooking is considered very healthy
as very little oil is used in the preparation. Cantonese specialties include dim sum, a selection
of small treats typically featuring various meats, often in dumplings. Various barbeques are also
offered.
Other Chinese styles of cooking include the Beijing style, which too has gained international
renown with dishes like the famous Beijing Duck. The spicy Sichuan mode of cooking has resulted in
delicious food like Kung Pao Chicken, fried with chilli pepper and peanuts.
Singaporean cuisine is a fusion of native Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indonesian influences
that has endowed it with its unique character. This combination of diverse elements has
resulted in a variety of scintillating dishes such as Singaporean chilli crab, drunken prawn,
carrot cake and various noodle dishes.
The Bugis Street Brasserie at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel & Conference Centre London
Kensington offers typical Cantonese and Singaporean cuisine and is a highly esteemed establishment
in the London culinary scene. Offering delectable Far Eastern delicacies, this bistro takes pride
in its exclusive dishes.