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The cuisine of Shanghai and Jiangnan region - CHELI 浙里, London, Greater London

CHELI 浙里

4.5
4.5
49 Reviews
£41 and over
Asian

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Fancy
Welcome to CHELI Restaurant in London, situated in the beautiful Elephant Park neighbourhood. Chef Chen, with over 30 years of culinary experience, specialises in Cantonese, Shanghainese and fusion cuisine, fully incorporating the low and slow cooking techniques of Western cuisine, and each dish is full of creativity and craftsmanship.

The interior of the restaurant's muted décor, such as the handcrafted marble tables and French bamboo chairs, exudes CHELI's artistic aesthetic. Our Wine Bar offers speciality cocktails, while you can watch the pastry chefs display their skills in front of the open kitchen. In addition to classic dishes, we also offer special dishes and set menus according to festivals and seasons.

Our spacious space is perfect for close friends, family and corporate gatherings, and wedding and birthday party bookings are also very welcome. We recommend that you make a reservation in advance through OpenTable or by calling our restaurant phone number 02080509618.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Shanghainese, Cantonese
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We specialise in Cantonese, Shanghainese and fusion cuisine, fully incorporating the low and slow cooking techniques of Western cuisine, and each dish is full of creativity and craftsmanship.
  • Private party facilities
    Suitable for close friends' dinners, family dinners, company dinners, wedding banquets, birthday parties and other events.
  • Neighbourhood
    Elephant and Castle
  • Cross Street
    New Kent Rd and New Lion Wy
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Elephant Castle Station Bus Stop; Elephant Castle New Kent Road Bus Stop; Elephant Park Bus Stop; Rodney Place Bus Stop; Elephant Castle Railway Station; Elephant Castle Underground Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Asian

  • South East London

    Good for business meals

  • South East London

    Good for groups

  • South East London

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CHELI in London serves authentic Zhejiang cuisine with standout dishes like "xiao long bao" and roasted duck. Guests praise the "amazing and delicious" food, "friendly service," and "nice atmosphere." Despite some menu availability issues, the "hidden gem" offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional presentation" and knowledgeable staff.
49 Reviews
  1. Philippa VIP

    London18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent vegan options. Staff were very accommodating of our dietary requirements and the dishes offered were delicious.

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  2. Derrick

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great quality food and service but very overpriced food.

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  3. Chloe

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were so friendly , service was amazing and food was 10/10. First time coming here yesterday and will definitely be back soon :)

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  4. David

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and will definitely go again very authentic Chinese food and the stir fry vegetables, heavenly. Will great if they had set menus as well soon.

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  5. Kelly

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and delicious zhejiang food and very nice atmosphere

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  6. irina

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a traditional family lunch on December 31st in CHELI 浙里 restaurant. The food was incredibly tasty, hot serving, fast, service was attentive and fast. We really liked it and we will definitely return to this restaurant.

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  7. andrew VIP

    London37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    At last another decent Chinese restaurant in SE London, there are so few. Very good food, clean, fresh, unadulterated with good ingredients. Rapid and effective service. Very good value. Some very good wines available although we did not drink them. Boring and sterile surroundings though, although convenient location wise. Otherwise recommended.

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  8. Kaidong

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect meal, friendly service, acceptable price, the most satisfied Chinese meal I had in London.

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  9. Karen

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Not as good as I had hoped. The physical menu had been expensively produced and was not overwhelming like some restaurants which is good, but that said, it was supplemented by a lunch menu AND a seasonal menu, and then it did start to get a bit fiddly to decide what to have. The prices were quite high, so all in all I had high expectations. When it arrived the food was unexceptional, all as expected / nothing special, no disasters. The decor is shiny which looks inviting from the outside but once inside, it lacks ambience. On leaving we noticed that Cheli is connected to the gaming / bubble tea / ramen cafe next door. I got the sense that the whole enterprise was intended for the burgeoning Chinese student community at Elephant. The food was fine, but taken with everything else I wouldn't go back.

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  10. XUN

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service here is attentive and welcoming, with knowledgeable staff who are happy to guide you through the menu and recommend dishes based on your preferences.

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FAQs

CHELI 浙里 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8050 9618.

CHELI 浙里 is rated 4.5 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 7 times today
Google Map for CHELI 浙里

56-58 New Kent Rd, Elephant Park, London, Greater London SE1 6FU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    New Kent Rd and New Lion Wy
  • Neighbourhood
    Elephant and Castle
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Shanghainese, Cantonese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Elephant Castle Station Bus Stop; Elephant Castle New Kent Road Bus Stop; Elephant Park Bus Stop; Rodney Place Bus Stop; Elephant Castle Railway Station; Elephant Castle Underground Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We specialise in Cantonese, Shanghainese and fusion cuisine, fully incorporating the low and slow cooking techniques of Western cuisine, and each dish is full of creativity and craftsmanship.
  • Private party facilities
    Suitable for close friends' dinners, family dinners, company dinners, wedding banquets, birthday parties and other events.
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