Canton Element
48 Red Lion St, WC1R 4PF London
opening hours not known yet
Chinese€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 11 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Recommendation
Stir Fried Scallops, King Prawns with Asparagus
17.80
Stir Fried Scallops and King Prawns with Asparagus
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 81
Stir Fried Black Pepper Rib-Eye Beef Steak with Red Merlot Wine
17.80
Black Pepper Rib-Eye Beef Steak
estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Claypot Fish with Aubergine in Sea Spicy Sauce
14.80
Claypot Fish with Aubergine
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Claypot Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetable in Soy sauce
16.80
Claypot Braised Pork Belly
estimate≈ 680 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Claypot Lamb Stew with Dry Beancurd
17.80
Claypot Lamb Stew
estimate≈ 520 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Red Beancurd Pork Knuckle Pot
15.80
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Steamed Chicken Feet & Pork Ribs in Black Bean Sauce
12.80
Steamed Chicken Feet and Pork Ribs
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Steamed Sea Bass Half
12.80
Steamed Sea Bass — With ginger & spring onions in light soya sauce
estimate≈ 310 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Sweet & Sour Sea Bass with Pine Nuts Half
12.80
Sweet and Sour Sea Bass
estimate≈ 480 kcal32 g carbs
King Prawn with Scrambled Eggs
15.80
King Prawns with Scrambled Eggs
estimate≈ 420 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Wasabi King Prawns
15.80
estimate≈ 380 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Spicy King Prawns Sichuan Style
15.80
Sichuan Spicy King Prawns
estimate≈ 360 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Sweet Chilli Kung Po Prawns
15.80
estimate≈ 410 kcal24 g carbs
Cantonese Style Sweet & Sour Prawns
15.80
Cantonese Sweet and Sour Prawns
estimate≈ 440 kcal28 g carbs
Claypot Braised Tofu With Fish Meat in Brown Sauce
14.80
Braised Tofu with Fish
estimate≈ 340 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Stir Fried King Prawns with Asparagus
16.80
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 81
Fillet Fish in Sweet Corn Sauce
14.80
estimate≈ 380 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Rice and Noodles
Chicken in Black Bean Sauce (with Fried Rice or Crispy Noodle)
10.80
Chicken in Black Bean Sauce — With peppers, onions, chilli in black beans sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbs
Beef in Black Bean Sauce (with Fried Rice or Crispy Noodle)
10.80
Beef in Black Bean Sauce — With peppers, onions, chilli in black beans sauce
estimate≈ 820 kcal65 g carbs
Sweet & Sour Chicken (with Fried Rice or Noodle)
10.80
Sweet and Sour Chicken — Lightly battered chicken, peppers, pineapple, onions in sweet sour sauce
estimate≈ 850 kcal75 g carbs
Sweet & Sour Pork (with Fried Rice or Noodle)
10.80
Sweet and Sour Pork
estimate≈ 850 kcal85 g carbs
Sweet & Sour Chopped Ribs
10.80
Sweet and Sour Chopped Ribs — (with Fried Rice or Noodle)
estimate≈ 880 kcal85 g carbs
Crispy Aromatic Duck with Noodles or Rice
11.80
Crispy Aromatic Duck — Shredded duck, cucumber served with hoi sin sauce
estimate≈ 820 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 68
Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion on Steamed Rice
10.80
Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion
estimate≈ 650 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 81
Roast Duck with Steamed Rice
10.80
Roast Duck — Succulent slices of duck and seasonal vegetable in barbeque sauce
estimate≈ 720 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 75
Roast Duck Ho Fun
10.80
Stir fried ho fun with slices of duck, spring onions and onions
estimate≈ 780 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 66
Curry Chicken (with Fried Rice or Noodle)
10.80
Curry Chicken
estimate≈ 800 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 69
Curry Prawn (with Fried Rice or Noodle)
11.80
Curry Prawn
estimate≈ 780 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 76
Curry Seafood (with Fried Rice or Noodle)
11.80
Curry Seafood
estimate≈ 790 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 75
Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Veg on Rice
12.80
Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Veg
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 69
Beef Flank Curry with Fried Rice
10.80
Beef Flank Curry
estimate≈ 780 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 76
Salt & Pepper Pork Chop with Fried Rice
10.80
Salt and Pepper Pork Chop
estimate≈ 820 kcal80 g carbs
Special Fried Rice
10.80
Dry fried with chicken, prawn, pork & egg
estimate≈ 750 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 67
Beef Flank with Seasonal Vegetable with Steamed Rice
10.80
Beef Flank with Seasonal Vegetable
estimate≈ 620 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 85
Stir Fried Beef Ho Fun in Soya Sauce (Dry)
10.80
Stir Fried Beef Ho Fun
estimate≈ 750 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 67
Stir Fried Beef in Oyster sauce with Steamed Rice
10.80
Stir Fried Beef in Oyster Sauce
estimate≈ 640 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 81
Lamb Stew with Tofu on Steamed Rice
12.80
Lamb Stew with Tofu
estimate≈ 700 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 79
Sliced Pork with Seasonal Vegetable with Steamed Rice
10.80
Sliced Pork with Seasonal Vegetable
estimate≈ 600 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 85
Pad Thai
11.80
Ho fun mixed with prawn, egg, and beansprouts, garnished with peanuts and a wedge of lime.
estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 69
Fujian Fried Rice
12.80
Braised with Diced prawns, squid, diced roast duck, chinese mushroom & vegetables on Fried rice
estimate≈ 880 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 66
Singapore Style Stir Fried Vermicelli
11.80
Stir fried Vermicelli with spicy combination of prawns, chicken and bbq Pork.
estimate≈ 780 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 72
Ma Poh Tofu with Steamed Rice
10.80
Ma Po Tofu
estimate≈ 620 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 73
Stir Fried Diced Chicken & Salted Fish Fried Rice
12.80
Diced Chicken and Salted Fish Fried Rice
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbs
Soya Tofu with Aubergine in Sea Spicy Sauce with Steamed Rice
10.80
Soya Tofu with Aubergine
estimate≈ 580 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 78
Beef with Scrambled Eggs & Sauce on Steamed Rice
10.80
Beef with Scrambled Eggs
estimate≈ 650 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 70
Prawns with Scambled Egg & Sauce on Steamed Rice
11.80
Prawns with Scrambled Egg
estimate≈ 610 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 70
Beef with Tomato on Steamed Rice
10.80
Beef with Tomato
estimate≈ 600 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 73
Pork Chop in Mandarin Sauce with Egg Fried Rice
10.80
Pork Chop in Mandarin Sauce
estimate≈ 750 kcal62 g carbs
Pork Chop in Black Pepper Sauce with Egg Fried Rice
10.80
Pork Chop in Black Pepper Sauce
estimate≈ 730 kcal60 g carbs
Stir Fried Aubergine in “Ma Po” flavour with Steamed Rice
10.80
Stir Fried Aubergine Ma Po Style
estimate≈ 550 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 73
Fish Fillet with Seasonal Vegetable with Steamed Rice
10.80
Fish Fillet with Seasonal Vegetables and Steamed Rice
estimate≈ 520 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 77
Spicy Sichuan Style King Prawn with Egg Fried Rice
10.80
Sichuan Style King Prawn with Egg Fried Rice
estimate≈ 710 kcal62 g carbs
Spicy Sichuan Style Chicken with Egg Fried Rice
10.80
Sichuan Style Chicken with Egg Fried Rice
estimate≈ 740 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 67
King Prawns Fried Rice or Chow Mein
11.80
estimate≈ 680 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 67
Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet with Egg Fried Rice
10.80
estimate≈ 760 kcal75 g carbs
Fried Udon with Mixed Seafood In XO Sauce
12.80
estimate≈ 720 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 77
Simmer Vermicelli with Duck & Preserved Vegetables
11.80
Simmered Vermicelli with Duck and Preserved Vegetables
estimate≈ 580 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 77
Fried Scamble Egg “Ho Fun” with Mixed Seafood
11.80
Fried Scrambled Egg Ho Fun with Mixed Seafood
estimate≈ 750 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 67
Beef Brisket with Seasonal Vegetable on Soft Noodle
11.80
Beef Brisket with Seasonal Vegetables on Soft Noodles
estimate≈ 640 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 77
Pork Knuckle with Seasonal Vegetable on Soft Noodle
11.80
Pork Knuckle with Seasonal Vegetables on Soft Noodles
estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbs
Stir Fried Cheung Fun with XO sauce
12.80
estimate≈ 520 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 69
Fried Noodles with Bean Sprouts & Spring Onions
8.50
Fried Noodles with Bean Sprouts and Spring Onions
estimate≈ 480 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 67
Jasmine Steamed Rice
3.50
estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs
Egg Fried Rice
4.50
estimate≈ 340 kcal42 g carbs
Poultry
Roast Duck (Boneless) Half
19.00
Roast Duck (Half)
estimate≈ 850 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Roast Duck (Boneless) Whole
35.00
Roast Duck (Whole)
estimate≈ 1700 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlyheavy 37
Stir Fried Sliced Duck in Black Bean Sauce
13.80
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Claypot Chicken With Shao Xing Wine, Sweet Basil & Spring Onions
13.80
Claypot Chicken with Shao Xing Wine
estimate≈ 380 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Sweet & Sour Chicken
13.80
Sweet and Sour Chicken
estimate≈ 550 kcal35 g carbs
Claypot Chicken with Black Beans & Shallots
13.80
Claypot Chicken with Black Beans and Shallots
estimate≈ 360 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Sweet Chilli Kung Po Chicken with Cashew Nuts & Dried Chilli
13.80
Kung Po Chicken with Cashew Nuts
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Diced Chicken & Salted Fish with Tofu Pot
13.80
Diced Chicken and Salted Fish with Tofu Pot
estimate≈ 390 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken “Chong Qing” Style
13.80
Chong Qing Style Hot and Spicy Fried Chicken
estimate≈ 510 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Deep Fried Golden Chicken Wings with Salted Egg
11.80
estimate≈ 580 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Vegetables
Ma Poh Tofu in Spicy Sauce
12.80
Ma Po Tofu in Spicy Sauce
estimate≈ 320 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Claypot Soya Tofu with Aubergine in Sea Spicy Sauce
12.80
Claypot Soya Tofu with Aubergine in Spicy Sauce
estimate≈ 340 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Braised Tofu in Brown Sauce
12.80
With sliced chinese mushroom & spring onions
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Stir Fried Four Style Vegetablesvegetarian
11.80
estimate≈ 220 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetablevegetarian
11.80
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
estimate≈ 220 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Stir Fried French Bean with Hot Spicy Garlic Saucevegetarian
12.80
Stir Fried French Beans with Spicy Garlic Sauce
estimate≈ 260 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Stir Fried Pak Choi with Garlic / Oyster Sauce
12.80
Stir Fried Pak Choi with Garlic or Oyster Sauce
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Stir Fried Choi Sum with Garlic / Oyster Sauce
12.80
Stir Fried Choi Sum with Garlic or Oyster Sauce
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Stir Fried Broccoli with Garlic / Oyster Sauce
11.80
Stir Fried Broccoli with Garlic or Oyster Sauce
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Fried French Bean with Salted Egg Yolks
12.80
Fried French Beans with Salted Egg Yolks
estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Noodle Soup
147. Chicken Noodle Soup
10.80
Chicken Noodle Soup — Served with Egg Noodles
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 73
148. Won Ton Noodle Soup
10.80
Won Ton Noodle Soup — Served with prawn &pork won tons, vegetable and garnished with spring onions.
estimate≈ 480 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 73
149. Prawns Dumplings Noodle Soup
11.80
Prawn Dumplings Noodle Soup
estimate≈ 460 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 73
150. Shredded Duck & Picked Cabbage Rice Noodle Soup
10.80
Shredded Duck and Pickled Cabbage Rice Noodle Soup
estimate≈ 420 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 73
151. Beef Flank Noodle Soup
10.80
Beef Flank Noodle Soup — Served with Egg Noodles
estimate≈ 480 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 73
152. Seafood Noodle Soup
11.80
Seafood Noodle Soup
estimate≈ 460 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 73
153. Malaysian Laksa Noodle Soup
11.80
Malaysian Laksa Noodle Soup — Served with vermicelli, chicken, prawn, fried tofu and beansprouts
estimate≈ 550 kcal50 g carbsbalanced 71
154. Roasted Duck Noodle Soup
10.80
Roasted Duck Noodle Soup
estimate≈ 520 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 73
155. Pork Knuckle Noodle Soup
11.80
Pork Knuckle Noodle Soup
estimate≈ 580 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 67
Desserts
Creamy Mango Sago Puddingvegetarian
5.50
estimate≈ 320 kcal45 g carbsheavy 32
Deep Fried Almond & Taro Rollsvegetarian
5.50
Deep Fried Almond and Taro Rolls
estimate≈ 380 kcal35 g carbsheavy 44
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Limited vegetarian Chinese options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
You can choose Stir Fried Mixed Vegetable or Braised Tofu in Brown Sauce. The menu features many meat and fish dishes for a mixed table.
5 vegetarian and 0 vegan dishes out of 95
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Low Carb Chinese Dining
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
The menu features many protein-heavy main dishes with low carbohydrate counts. Several options are explicitly labeled as friendly.
33 diabetes-friendly · 95 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- 48 Red Lion St, WC1R 4PF London
- Hours
- not known yet
- Contact
- +442072421515
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), cantonelement.co.uk/
- Record
- completeness 67 %, confidence 80 %