Location gives Dim T the wow factor

If I were about to embark on a hot date with a limited budget, I'd be heading for this latest branch of the little Dim T chain. Not for the food but because this sleek little outpost offers one of the capital's million-dollar views.

Set on two floors, the windowed walls give out directly on to Ken's curious little glass protuberance (already showing signs of wear and tear), but behind this is the dramatic expanse of Tower Bridge. Illuminated at night, this is a breathtaking vista for even the most jaded Londoner.

The decor inside is trying hard, too: with its low lights and dark woods it has the potential to impress all but the sniffiest. And, crucially for that date, it looks a whole lot more expensive than it is.

The food is fine. Sure, you can get better dim sum, and the 'create your own noodle section' smacks of trashy Mongolian barbecues.

Dumplings are a little clunky, unsophisticated but inoffensive; a 'crispy duck salad with pomegranates' relied too much on flouncy leaves but had a decent flavour; the Malaysian 'yellow curry' was a gloop that could have come from a Loyd Grossman jar. But it's far from inedible and, with wine, we paid about £20 a head. And for wow factor, that's a steal.

Dim T
More London Place, London, SE1 2JP