Historic houses · London
Wong Kei
In or near London.
Wong Kei — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Bryn Holmes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Wong Kei is located in Westminster, London, with the postcode W1D 6AR. The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, just 0.2 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Wong Kei is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wong Kei (Chinese: 旺記; pinyin: wàng jì; Jyutping: wong6 gei4) is a Chinese restaurant in London's Chinatown, once described as "the rudest restaurant in London". It is one of the largest Chinese restaurants in the UK with seating for around 500 diners.
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Background
Architecture
Wong Kei originally occupied two shops on nearby Rupert Court but is currently situated at 41–43 Wardour Street. This building was originally built by Willy Clarkson (1861–1934), at the time a well-known theatrical wig-maker and costumier. It was designed by the architect H. M. Wakeley in a mixed Baroque and Art Nouveau style. Sarah Bernhardt laid the foundation stone in 1904 and Sir Henry Irving laid the coping stone in 1905. Clarkson's business operated there from 1905 until it ceased trading in 1940. The building retains an original clock over the entrance, advertising it as the premises of a Costumer and Perruquier (one who makes and sells wigs). In 1966, a blue plaque was fixed to the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5115, -0.1324
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1D 6AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wong Kei?
- Wong Kei is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1D 6AR), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Wong Kei?
- Wong Kei — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wong Kei?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1D 6AR.
- Is Wong Kei a listed building?
- Wong Kei is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Wong Kei?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1D 6AR.