Hunan: A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng's Chinese Kitchen

Founded in 1982 by Mr Peng, Hunan is a legendary London restaurant which attracts customers from all over the world.

At Hunan, diners don’t choose – they simply say what they don’t eat and how spicy they like their food. Mr Peng then does the rest, serving up small portions with the emphasis on sharing many courses. The orders are hand-written and are sent down to the kitchen by a chute and the food travels up in a dumb waiter. Mr Peng is a firm believer in simplicity.

Hunan is a landmark boo...