citylikeyou — Chinatown — London by Jan Enkelmann

London / Area

I’ve been photographing the chefs of London’s Chinatown for the past three years – both in the kitchen and in their breaks, smoking a quick cigarette. Most people come here for the many Chinese restaurants, but it’s really the hub for the vibrant Chinese community in London.

Website
enkelmann.co.uk

Address
Chinatown, Gerrard Street, London, United Kingdom

Photographer Creative Director

Current city: London

enkelmann.co.uk

I’m a London-based documentary and travel photographer, dividing my time between commercial commissions and personal projects.

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