Reviewing the UK'S RUDEST RESTAURANT!?

I've been there for the abuse and they must have been having an off day, they were relatively pleasant, almost accommodating!! I was gutted!!

Used to go regularly when I lived in London. Make sure you know what you want from the menu board outside so you can order as soon as the staff arrive at the table and then sit back to watch the tourists getting abused. I remember sitting along from an American family where the gent asked for "Duck and pineapple, but can I have it without the pineapple?" The waiter replied "It says f*cking pineapple, you get f*cking pineapple!" whilst poking the menu with their pen.

We used to go to Wong Kei a lot when I was a student. When it was busy, we'd be split up and made to sit at separate tables, already part-occupied by other diners. "You sit here!", the waiter would say, and you never argued! My favourite Wong Kei moment was when a drunken pair of yuppies tried to queue-jump, only to be told in no uncertain terms "You go to back of queue!". One of the yuppies rudely replied, "Now, look here Johnny!", which was a big mistake! Grabbing him firmly by the arm, the waiter escorted him away, saying "Don't call me Johnny! Back of queue this way!" Happy days.

Gary, we used to go late 80's/early 90's when it was infamous for rudeness. They would literally chuck the food down at you and take it away before you had finished. It was part of the attraction of a drunken Friday night out. 😂

This has been one of my favourite restaurants for decades. The staff are no nonsense, but efficient and leave you alone. There are two hidden hacks for this place - there is a secret menu in Chinese. Almost half the price because you get rice or noodles and main together in one portion / perfect for solo dining. My favourite Ho Fun noodle with beef in black bean sauce. Better than the dish in Hong Kong. Also if you’re dining alone, the ground floor is the place to be. Get a newspaper, a dish off the secret menu, and the staff leave you alone. You can sit drinking tea for hours. When your tea is out, flip the lid and they refill hot water. No problem. Also, the Cantonese food is often as good or even better than the food in Hong Kong where I now live. PS don’t order spicy food from a Cantonese restaurant- the food isn’t spicy

I remember going to Wonky's several times nearly thirty years ago, the staff would make a special effort to insult customers, it was great fun, especially if you were not the one being abused. It's disappointing to hear that the new management cannot even be bothered to provide bad service for their customers.

I would never return to a business where the staff were rude . Maybe that’s the Chinese way but it’s not acceptable to me . Good manners cost nothing!

Hi Gary, I know it might sound as exaggeration but it's not. You have become such a familiar person. I usually watch your videos in the evening when i return home from work, while having dinner. Your videos offer some comfort after a long day at work, and when Iam having dinner alone, eating, while watching your video gives the impression that i am not alone. You are sitting on the other side of the table. Believe it or not , behind your reviews there is a lot more that you offer us. You offer us company, you help us forget loneliness, you are some friendly comfort for many of us. We live in lonely times so rest assured that we really appreciate your efforts to always come up with new reviews, travelling around and presenting a wide range of foods. You are a good man Gary, I hope life treats you well and your hard work on youtube is rewarded. A big THANK YOU

We went there in the 90s, we were told to sit on a long table. The couple next to us, asked for a better table, the waiter took away their tea and told to find one in another restaurant !! 😂

We’ve got a Chinese take away round my way called ‘Winner’ the lady who picks the phone up is funnily rude, someone once asked for boiled rice, which she replied “Boiled Rice??? You can do that yourself!!”

Mate, been there loads of times. They’re not rude at all. It’s a combination of culture, staff on minimum wage, and turnover of covers. Chinese people can appear abrupt, but they’re not rude. It’s just efficient communication! And I quite like to be left alone once I’ve got my food - if I need anything, I can always just ask. Food is always consistently good, but not excellent. It’s reasonably priced, but don’t expect haute cuisine. It’s a solid 7/10. Great review as always, Gary. Cheers, mate!

Congratulations on the growth of your channel, I have been here since the start and it is wonderful to see your growth! I wish you more success!!

Well done for trying it Gary! This place brings back memories as I used to go there in the 80s for lunch, working nearby in Soho. It's reputation for rudeness was forged back then as it was the busiest restaurant in Chinatown - and they could fill the whole place easily each day. So it was a matter of turning the tables quickly with no time for cordial communication! The meals were cheap compared, and they fed you like a horse. It's much better now for customer service and the prices are still relatively low compared to the other options in Chinatown. The quality is very middle of the ground though, so you can't have everything. I was such a frequent customer they stopped being abrupt and rude to me, and one waiter even got me a free bowl of soup each time I visited :)

The old school staff who I remember from the 80’s must have returned home during the pandemic as there are new faces waiting now. Favourite memory of Wong Kei was having just left one day a man was thrown out and shouted at for 5 minutes until another waiter came out with his guitar 😂

Not been online for a while, good to come back and watch a few of you're videos i've missed Gary

Another great review Gary. How could the staff even think of being rude to you the nicest man they could have in the restraint. A true gentleman

I used to love going to Wong Kei's back in the 90s / early 2000s. The whole point is that if you go as a group and are all a bit pissed up, then the waiting staff will be brusque, hostile or downright abusive. The supposed disdain for the customers is part pantomime, partly real (the latter if you happen to be complete a**sholes) but it's also highly entertaining. Of course, we were good natured but always respectful yet still got tonnes of abuse! We especially used to crack up when the waitresses brought crispy duck and cut it up at our table. So fast their hands are just a comical blur of action - no group can ever keep a straight face ;-) Cash only of course. And the food is pretty average unless you know what to order. Miss it though! Thanks Gary for bring back some good memories!

Ive watched a few videos online about this restaurant, a lot of people were going in to be rude and abusive to the staff, just to get a reaction, so they can film it and put it on you tube. When Im out for a meal, I like not to have the staff come over and speak to me, lol, Great video.

Subscribed. This is the second video I’ve watched today (Jimmy’s) and this is already one of my favorite food review channels.

Gary, here in the USA, Chinese restaurants are notorious for the rudeness and lack of language skills of their employees. Even in high end Chinese eateries, that reputation carries over. Still, millions of folks still patronize Chinese eateries because for the most part, the prices are decent and the food generally good. My favorite dishes are all Szechuan and Hunan in origin. Another great installment, as always.