Cafe TPT, a popular restaurant in London's Chinatown, has announced it will close permanently on October 27 after nearly two decades of trading in Soho. The Wardour Street eatery shared the news on Instagram but did not provide a reason for the closure.
Emotional farewell from the restaurant
In its Instagram post, the restaurant wrote: “For the past couple of decades, it has been our absolute privilege to welcome you through our doors and to be a small part of your lives.”
“Over the years, many of you have become more than just customers - you have shared your stories, celebrations, milestones, laughter, and everyday moments with us. For some you have even allowed us to be part of your own journey, and for that, we are truly humbled and deeply grateful.”
The restaurant added that it was never “just about the food”, but about the “people”, the “familiar faces”, “the friendships, the conversations, and the memories created around our tables.”
Known for Cantonese and Malaysian dishes
Cafe TPT became renowned for its Cantonese-style cafe dishes, including roast duck and baked pork chop rice. It also regularly served dishes inspired by Hong Kong and Malaysia, such as its famous curry laksa and noodles. Its vast menu also featured dishes from the Sichuan province and UK-Chinese classics like sweet and sour chicken.
Diners share their memories
Dozens of diners took to social media to express their gratitude to the cafe. One wrote that the closure was “truly a massive loss to the London dining scene.” Another wrote: “Thanks for saving my life many many times as a student. My go to whenever I felt homesick, you’ll be missed.”
