London Duck (Gold Mine vs Four Seasons)

When one talks about London Duck, there are two camps of supporters: Gold Mine Restaurant vs Four Seasons Restaurant. Which one do you prefer?

Essentially, both restaurants serve similar food items. They are Asian Chinese "tze char" stores that also serves dim sum. Some people may think that it is crazy to travel all the way to London to have duck. But we must say, it is the BEST DUCK that we've had. Even compared to the ones in Singapore! Both Four Seasons and Gold Mine are direct competitors and even have locations that are a few stores away from one another at Bayswater!

After being so far from home, these London Ducks definitely do offer a taste of home! We tried both and still can't really decide which is the winner at one glance, but after going back to have the duck for several times we chose...

Both ducks were really good but we would say that we very much prefer Gold Mine!

Gold Mine's standard is more consistent the several times we've been there while Four Seasons' standards seem to be dipping. They opened a restaurant in Bangkok and Singapore, but the last we've checked the Singapore outlet has already closed down. Perhaps also because Singapore has a strong competitor (Dian Xiao Er) that serves duck in a similar way!

The fatty duck that is drenched with the sweet black sauce is succulent and oh-so-juicy. Do order a bowl of rice so that you can drench your rice with the sauce! A half duck portion is more than sufficient for two. If you prefer the crispy duck, there is also that option in the menu!

The Battle between Four Seasons and Gold Mine, which is your preferred choice? (or do you prefer Duck and Waffle?)

Where to stay in London, United Kingdom?

Looking for the perfect mid-tier hotels to stay at during your trip to London, United Kingdom? After having stayed at multiple hotels throughout our visits to London, we have compiled a list of our favourite accommodations:

First on our list is the Paramount Hotel, which is situated in a quiet neighbourhood near Earl's Court metro station. This guest-house-like property boasts spacious and tidy rooms, making for a comfortable stay. The Earl's Court region is ideal for travellers on a budget, as it features a variety of reasonably priced hotels while still providing access to the station within Zone 1. Additionally, a 24-hour Sainsbury Local is conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from the hotel.

On another occasion, we tried the Ibis Styles London Kensington Hotel, part of the AccorHotels chain. Like the Paramount Hotel, this hotel is also just a 2-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and a 4-minute walk from Sainsbury's Local. However, the rooms are slightly smaller and may lack the homely feel of the Paramount Hotel. Nevertheless, the modern rooms and high-quality service expected from an international chain make it a great option for travellers.

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