Casual and authentic. The original biang biang noodles were amazing. Make sure you mix it well as…read morethe sauce is on the bottom. Has a wonderful heat that's not too spicy. Visiting London from nyc and came here with my daughter 3x in 4 days as our hotel is a short walk away. Highly recommend for a delicious bowl of noodles. Service is fast and efficient and no fuss.

Sat outside so can't speak much on ambiance. As for service the person sitting people was quite…read morekind and assured me he'd get me seated asap. Once I was seated, I ordered their pork burger and steamed and pork dumplings. Food came out quickly. I enjoyed the dumplings, soft wrapping and flavorful filling though not my favorite. The pork burger was super unique as a dish. It's true pulled pork with an Asian twist and cumin flavoring. The bread is similar to a bao and I didn't enjoy the pairing together if I'm being honest. Service wise I asked for water at one point and didn't get it lol. I don't know if it's because I was a solo diner because this happened yesterday too Overall decent food but I was expecting more given the price- maybe I ordered the wrong dishes and could be willing to give it another shot if that's the case.

We had a lovely Friday lunch here after attending the Changing of the Guards. The restaurant is…read morestunning and service was first rate. Total team effort, dedicated to high level service. My wife and I both ordered the dim sum lunch special. Good mix of dumplings. Asparagus. A bun. A stuffed rice roll. A spring roll. Mushroom chow fun. All good. The mushroom chow fun was probably my favorite. My son ordered a chicken dish with a sweet lemon sauce. That was different and very good too. 4.5 Stars.

Lunch BBQ set menu is tasty and quick for those of us going to a theater matinee…read more The duck is pretty tasty with rice and asparagus along with the pork trotter slices as an appetizer. Hot and sour soup was also nice. Great service. All in all, I think it's a good value pre theater. I was in and out in about 45m.

***龙年 Year of Dragon 2024/25 Dim sum Rat European AWARD for Best yum cha service***…read more Yum cha restaurant in long narrow space in Bloomsbury. There is often a wait for a table - it is worth it and they will tell how long. You can wait in the hallway or outside in summer. Atmosphere and service transports the Rat back to Central in Hong Kong; very fiesty! It warms the heart of this Dim Sum Rat. Standouts: Crispy Seaweed - very good on dumplings! Salt pepper soft shell crab Prawn zucchini dumpling Prawn spinach dumpling Steamed chili aubergine Pak Choi with garlic Not so good: Nothing that the Dim sum Rat knows of Service Magnificent! True yum cha. You can also dine quietly in the late afternoon

Authentic canton food! The dim sum here is fantastic. All the dishes we ordered were top notch…read more Will definitely be back to try other items on their menu. Must get the lava yolk buns for dessert to end the meal!

*reviewing for us picky Americans traveling abroad*…read more Fantastic Lanzhou noodle bar, actually got recommended this place after visiting the Chinese pharmacist for my back. I googled most of the restaurants in Chinatown and it looked like my high school GPA (not even a 4.0) so this place coming directly from the mouth of my pharmacist. Great broth, meat quality is superb, noodles were okay. Chili oil 8/10. Small bistro style, so prepare to share a table.

After 10 days in the UK, we were ready for a break from pub food and stumbled upon Lanzhou Noodle…read moreBar in Covent Garden -- such a great find! It's a tiny spot with just two communal tables inside (seating about six each) and a few outdoor tables. Definitely not the place for a long, lingering dinner -- this is quick, tasty, and casual dining. The noodles are made fresh on-site, and you can actually watch them being pulled, which is really fun to see. I ordered the chicken and peanut noodle soup -- it was flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot. The staff was friendly, though you can tell they like to keep things moving since there's usually a line out the door (and sometimes down the street!). If you're in the area and want something fresh, fast, and different from the usual London fare, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

We agonized over all the options in the area. I am so glad we landed here - with the help of Yelp…read more The line out the door was our 2nd clue. Everything was great, though the service and the charcoal grilled lamb chops are both next level. We will return!

A standout pan Asian restaurant in Chinatown!…read more Was worried this could've been a letdown after having some middling food in London that seemed aimed at tourists but shouldn't have! Yiqi was impressive both in decor and food. Styled in a Singapore/Malaysian hawker inspired interior it delivered in taste. Menu design was excellent and I loved they highlighted Malaysian, Singapore, Thailand, and China in their dish descriptions so you can mix it up depending on party. We got the Malaysian curry crab, coconut chicken noodles, sweet and sour chicken and asparagus with beans. Each was delicious and thinking about this meal makes my mouth water. Id order it again the day after! Service was excellent and they are quite in efficient in manner. Manager checked up on us and they were very accommodating as we had someone in our party who couldn't eat pork with substitutions. Def a place to try if you're looking for great asian food in Chinatown with their array of offerings.

Refined Chinese with a twist. Andrew Wong new restaurant is a hit!…read more Good atmosphere, really like the pink darkish lighting of the place. It gives it a groovy vibe. Food wise, I wouldn't it is the best Chinese I have ever been to but it's very good food and worth going if you want upscale Chinese without the crazyness of central London/Chinatown. We shared for starters the spicy sechuan aurbergine (a must order), mushroom buns (as nice as the ones from aWong) deep fried green beans (also a must) and the crispy duck ( Im never a fan but aWong and Kym's probably have the best ones and amazing plum sauce) For mains we tried the three treasure (soya chicken, iberico pork char sui and crispy pork). I think my favourite was the crispy pork. Its a good way of tasting all the rotisserie but if you are super hungry I would recommend ordering 2 of the rotisserie separetely. As for desserts, we tried the Pineapple bun and the cherry ice cream both lovely. Awong is definitly the king of custard. although I think the custard bun from aWong just beat everything lolol.

I have traveled London many times and was fortunate to stumble upon Kym's. This was my fortune as…read moreI have a minor addiction to Dim Sum and Kym's savory spin was unexpectedly brilliant. Victoria set the stage and steered me to a sampling that did not disappoint. Egg roll - not your typical egg roll, enshrined in a crispy rice shell, lightly fried to perfection, accompanied by a tangy sweet dipping delight. Followed by the mushroom steamed buns, and capped off by the most spectacular pork and shrimp boa boa, perfectly spicy, fully satisfying, a work of art. The service was spectacular and matched the experience. Make this a stop on your foodie tour of London.

A very easy five stars from me. One of the best places we ate at on our trip. We walked in on a…read moreThursday night (although it was busy!) and loved everything we got. Don't miss the sharing beef platter. Served the four of us and had so many good apps to try. The duck pho had a phenomenal broth. Rich without being too dark, it was just the right mix of flavors. I got the Ha Noi fish which was unique. The fish was fried and then coated with a great dark soy sauce. Served with vegetables and some noodles this was so unique I'll have to hunt it out when I'm back in US. Great place!!

The food was delicious and plentiful. Although the tables were somewhat close together, I never got…read morethe feeling of being cramped by other patrons. The wait staff wasn't pushy to the point of annoyance but managed the delicate balance of being available while also unobtrusive.

I think I must have passed this place about 30 times before I even knew it was there - yes, this…read moreplace IS that small. It is an unassuming little Chinese take away place squashed between a men's barber shop and a second hand watch store and until I stopped in front of it by chance, I thought the barber shop and watch shop were direct neighbours! When I walked in I instantly thought of 2 films: 'Big Trouble in Little China' and 'Blade Runner'. Why? Honestly, I couldn't put my finger on it but I think it was because this is a tiny, teeny, place that looks family run and authentic. Not sure what I'm babbling on about here, I'll just get to the food... They have a lunch menu that is just £6, for which you get a starter and a main course with your choice of boiled or egg fried rice or noodles. The food is cooked freshly in front of you, is quite copious and tastes pretty damn good. I can thoroughly recommend the prawn sesame toast as a starter. Oh, important to mention that they have trouble getting more than 3 customers in the place at a time, be ready for a tight fit while you wait. A good take away lunch spot for those not wanting to settle for a sandwich, crisps and a can of pop - let's face it, that will cost you more than £6 at lunch in this part of town!

As a recent transplant from New York, I was quite suprised to find such a good Chinese takeaway,…read moreespecially so close to my apartment! Mr. Chan's offers fresh, well-prepared Chinese with very prompt delivery service and friendly staff plus good prices. Certainly not the best Chinese I've ever had but can absolutely compare to similar Chinese takeaway places in New York City. A great find!

Looking for an inexpensive but delicious meal, I Yelped and found Chop Chop Noodle Bar, which is…read moreacross Euston Road from the King's Cross Underground Station. It's a small storefront, so just look for "left luggage" and it's directly across the street! Unlike many UK restaurants, your order is taken right at the table. A laminated menu with the list of options, including drinks, and a slip of paper to make your indications. All the food is prepared to order and I ws disappointed to not be able to see into the kitchen. However, when it arrived it was yummy! I went with the Singapore Laksa, which is a yellow curry coconut sauce with noodles, shrimp, sliced potatoes and tofu puffs. Absolutely delicious in a massive bowl, it was really warming on a cold day. Really inexpensive, even with a small bottle of Perrier, my meal was £6 (~$10). They also seem to serve the usual Asian stuff too - I saw tables with fried rice and other noodle dishes. Tight seating, but that was okay with me. I would absolutely return!

Good place for a fast bite to eat near King's X station. I want to stress that it's Malaysian…read moreChinese so lots of amazing flavours you won't get at a normal Chinese restaurant. Simple menu and fair prices. Good for a mapo tofu but also for beef and chicken curry, roti canal, and belachan kangkong. They even do a pork and century egg congee. Soup noodles are also a good bet for a cold day. A decent meal can be had for under £10 with a drink if you order a special that comes with rice.