Tai Tung Menu

Tai Tung at 544 Purley Way, Croydon, serves traditional Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cuisine with a particularly strong reputation for dim sum. The extensive menu covers steamed and fried dumplings, cheung fun, roast meats, noodles, fried rice, seafood, hotpots, soups, vegetables, and Chinese desserts. Drinks include Chinese tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages. Signature choices include Roast Duck, Crispy Char-Siu Pork Puff Pastry, Shrimp Cheung Fun, Seafood Chow Mein, and traditional steamed dim sum.

Current prices offer good value for generous Cantonese-style portions, with many dim sum dishes around £4.50-£7.50, noodle dishes from roughly £13.50, and larger seafood or hotpot dishes reaching £20-£30 or more. Fresh seafood, roast meats, crisp vegetables, aromatic sauces, and delicate dumpling wrappers create a satisfying balance of savoury, sweet, smoky, and umami-rich flavours.

Vegetarian-friendly dishes are available, including vegetable-based dim sum, noodles, tofu, and greens. A dedicated gluten-free menu is not clearly published, so allergies should be confirmed directly. Highchairs and shareable dishes make Tai Tung family-friendly. Opening from 11 a.m., it is best suited to dim sum brunch, lunch, dinner, celebrations, and group meals rather than an early breakfast.

Menu Highlights

Roast Duck with Rice
Cantonese roast duck combines crisp, lacquered skin with tender, juicy meat over steamed rice. It is one of Tai Tung’s most frequently praised signature dishes.

Shrimp Cheung Fun – around £7.50
Plump shrimp are wrapped in silky steamed rice noodles and finished with light soy-based sauce. The soft wrapper and springy seafood create a classic dim sum texture.

Crispy Char-Siu Pork Puff Pastry
Flaky pastry surrounds sweet and savoury barbecue pork for a rich contrast of crisp layers and tender filling. It stands out as one of the restaurant’s highlighted dim sum specialties.

Seafood Chow Mein – around £16.50
Noodles are wok-fried with mixed seafood for a savoury dish with lightly crisp edges and tender seafood. Its generous combination makes it a satisfying main course for seafood lovers.

Steamed Custard Buns – around £5.90
Soft steamed buns conceal a smooth, sweet custard centre. Their pillowy texture and gentle sweetness make them an appealing dim sum treat or dessert.

Lamb Hotpot
Tender lamb is slowly cooked in a warming Cantonese-style hotpot with a deeply savoury sauce. Its hearty preparation makes it especially enjoyable as a shared dinner dish.

Egg Tarts – around £4.50
Crisp pastry shells hold smooth baked egg custard with a delicate sweetness. Light, creamy, and traditional, they provide a classic finish to a dim sum meal.