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My Old PlaceB-

88-90 Middlesex St, London E1 7EZ · Chinese restaurant, Asian restaurant · Aldgate

Worth it for bold Northeastern/Sichuan dishes and huge portions if you can tolerate inconsistent service and the occasional long wait; not ideal for picky eaters or people in a rush.

The verdict

My Old Place delivers solid food quality with standout dishes like lamb skewers and seabass, but inconsistent execution across visits prevents a higher grade. Service varies sharply from attentive to abrupt, and the functional setting lacks polish. Strong value and loyal following support the grade, though reliability issues hold it back from grade A territory.

One caveat: Service problems are not isolated; slow seating, missed orders, and brusque attitudes show up often enough to matter.

What to order

• Guo Bao Rou
• Sweet and Sour Pork
• Lamb Skewers

What diners say

• The feeling of getting a real regional Chinese meal, not a watered-down imitation.
• Portions that are big enough to turn dinner into leftovers.
• Favorites like guo bao rou, sweet and sour pork, lamb skewers, and seabass.

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