Ping Pong (Westbourne Grove)

This is not a good restaurant. It was busy and understaffed when we were there. I thought that the menu looked ok until I seen the portions that they served. we spent the evening eating what would normally be starters or nibbles in another place. There were 4 of us yet every dish was made up of 3 items so we had lots of those awkward moments when you didn't want to seem rude..you have ..no you have it. The dishes seem inexpensive but because of their size you end up needing a lot to feel like you have had a meal. There does not seem to be any 'cooking' done as all of the dishes seem pre-prepared and then kept warm or put under steam. What little we had tasted ok, nothing special. I am sure that there are other better places on this street.
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Paul Murphy
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Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Thursday, November 20, 2008

Above average dim sum experience, not especially authentic and very different to chinatown,.That said, the food was good. Spinach and shitake mushroom dumplings were excellent. The corn and coriander dumplings were not so good. service was excellent, helpful and attentive. Reasonable prices too.
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Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

I have been in ping pong at westbourne grove with my girl friend because i knew they has the best service and the best food all around bayswater. The food was great the service really good by a hungarian waiter. thanks for everything guys

the girl is my girlfriend now!
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peter has
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Saturday, December 01, 2007

Last night was my first night at Ping Pong and despite being slightly sceptical of the place and the whole dim sum them I was not dissapointed. Service was good, food descent and fresh. The steamed broccoli, steamed spinash and shitake mushrooms were very good as well as spring rolls, thin crust and not greasy. One advise do not order the pickeled vegetables, really not worthed. Would be back for a casual dinner...
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Food 6 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Monday, October 29, 2007

A great day spoiled by a terrible expereince at Ping Pong, Westbourne Grove.

Service was very slow - we were seated at 7pm, ordered at 7:15, but didn't get any food until 8pm, then only fried dishes. We finally got our dinner at 8:44, over an hour and a half later.

Their excuse was that they were busy - little surprise for one of their lazy sumdays offer. They also admitted to losing our order, but then didn't prioritise our dinner.

We had previously been to the Ping Pong on South Bank, a much better expereince.

They did offer us a discount off our bill - 50%, so they were "trying" to rectify the situation...better late than never.
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Dan
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Food 6 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 5
Monday, October 01, 2007

The food at Ping Pong is good - perfect for both grazers and scoffers. I have eaten regularly at the Great Marlborough Street restaurant for this very reason. I thought we would try the one in Westbourne Grove because I didn't think the service could actually get any worse than at Great Marlborough Street. In this assumption, I was sadly mistaken, the hostess on the door was one of the rudest creatures I have had the misfortune of meeting. I won't be going back
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Jonathan
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Food 9 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Monday, June 25, 2007

We went to this Ping Pong for our office Xmas dinner. We had booked weeks in advance, but received poor service which we were told was because they were busy. At Christmas. You'd think they would prepare for that. We ordered the set menu for 11 people, were not given the dessert, were given a bill for 15 people and then were treated very badly when we brought this up. Overall, I'd say it was a disappointing experience. The staff were unfriendly and defensive when asked any questions. The food was good, but not worth the other hassles that went with it. I'm assured that the Ping Pong in Central London is much better.
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Alice
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Food 7 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, December 13, 2006

McDimSum but available in the evening, unlike at most Chinese. Quick, reliable, service not great but a welcome addition to Wesbtbourne Grove and likely to to make Dim Sum the next Sushi. Watch this space.
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James
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Food 7 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Friday, October 06, 2006

It is one of my favorite places and also my local as I live around there. I am not sure why the reviews are so bad on the site. Always had amazing service, fantastic cocktails! What i love about the place is that the atmosphere is just really chilled out and fun....
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Amber
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Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, August 22, 2006

The food is good and cheap -though as previously stated the service is crap. So to aviod that a couple of tips-

1. do not go in a group of more than 3

2. dont make an evening of it, they want to turn the tables around, so it is good to go for a quick bite.

3. dont let them seat you in the back with a large group already in there- you wont be able to hear a thing!

Follow these tips and you'll have a cheap quick, tasty meal.
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katy - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 7
Monday, July 17, 2006