What a great and authentic Thai restaurant. We did and recommend making reservations even mid…read moreweek. Staff is friendly, professional & the women are lovely. Food is superb. Service is great. Nice furnishings. Please do ask them to add spice if you love a more exciting version of certain dishes that would've been made milder for local palates.

After spending a couple of days at Ashridge university, I wanted to explore Berkhamsted town and…read moregrab a hot lunch before catching the train back to London. I avoid chain restaurants when I can and this one had a good rating on yelp. It was a fixed lunch offer only (no a la carte) with one soup or starter and one main course served with rice. I ordered the sticky pork ribs as a starter - they were very well cooked and were almost falling off the bone, but the sauce on them was sickly sweet. My main course was a beef stir fry (I asked for a spicy option and the server recommended this) Again the meat was well cooked, but it was so salty! While main courses are normally served with rice, I requested if I could substitute the rice for noodles. The egg noodles that were served with the beef was very tasty (and they weren't even on the menu) The place was quite full in the noon and most people in there were locals. The staff was really sweet and obliging. However the food was a disappointment. I just ate the noodles and picked at the beef and pork. Even mixed with the noodles the sweetness was cloying and the saltiness overwhelming. Next time I think I'll just eat at Ashridge before leaving, the buffets there were amazing.

We thought we would beat the rush by rolling up at 4:30 but the line was already in place. We…read morewaited about 45 minutes for a table and another 45 minutes for the food but overall the experience was good. Huge winners were the XLB and the noodles with ground pork. The dumplings were well made and filled with tasty broth. The noodles were chewy with rich and flavorful sauce. The fried dumplings were also a hit and with the small up charge for the crispy crust. The vegetarian options were less of a hit with the dumplings a bit starchy and bland. The noodles had nice fresh veg and their perfect noodles but once again came in a little bland. Service was friendly and the atmosphere is like eating in a friends kitchen who also happens to be a Michelin star chef. Prices are reasonable and quantity is robust. I would definitely put this on your list when visiting Cambridge but maybe leave the vegetarians at home.

Amazing pasta. Fresh sauce. There were only 2 old dudes working but that added to the allure for…read moreme. Extremely friendly. Parking was challenging. This is a must eat for anyone near the Harvard campus.

*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.

Holy God were they a perfect end to a really great night and took pity on a bunch of us who showed…read moreup desperate after a show - but man that ramen!!!!! I had the black garlic tonkatsu, one mate had the OG and the other the white, and we shared chicken karage and pork dumplings. It was all AMAZING. And the area is just kind of idyllic.

10/10 !!! Excellent food & service. The ambience is on…read morepoint. Shoryu is warm, comfortable and welcoming. This place is a must try!

My favourite place to eat when visiting Coventry. Great…read moreprices, huge portions and so very tasty. Always busy and always full of Chinese people..which is a great recommendation. Cash only. Quite casual but really great good.

It is what it says on the label. No more, no less. Noodle bar in name and noodle bar in nature…read more The restaurant is actually up the stairs and much bigger than the store frontage lets on. Clean. Staff zipping around. The menu has a range of classic Cantonese dishes; salt pepper squid, kung pow chicken and the like. Although the focus is around the ABC noodle dishes. Choose you meat (A) choose your sauce (B) choose your noodles (C). Wait a little less then 10 minutes. And BAM -- big bowl of noodles. The two of us walked out well fed for just under 15 quid. Decent. It's not the most exciting food in the world. But you didn't come here for that, you came for a quick bulk of meat, veg and noodles; and in that way this noodle bar excels.

Stopped in here for lunch while driving from London to Liverpool on a gloomy, rainy day because I…read morewas craving noodle soup and the reviews were incredible. It was set about 15-min from the A6 but wow was it worth the detour! They have a massive menu with foods from all over east Asia. We decided to share a starter of salt & pepper short ribs. The husb opted for Singapore noodles (his favorite) and I was going to order spicy combination noodle soup but was recommended to try the Spicy Tom Yum Noodle Soup the was on the specials board. I love tom yum so it was a no-brainer to take the recommendation. The short ribs were delicious. Perfectly fried so they were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and they were covered in a delectable salt, pepper, garlic, and onion topping. (chef's kiss) The Singapore Noodles were a healthy portion and OMG the meat was SO TENDER. Sorry for yelling, but I needed to make sure everyone understood. Sometimes meat can be overcooked slightly and a little chewy, but they have perfected the art of meat here! The Spicy Tom Yum Noodle Soup was brimming with ingredients and was massive! The combination is their house mix of meats and seafood. Again, the meat was INCREDIBLY TENDER! The seafood was plentiful and also cooked to perfection. I was able to stop myself from stuffing it all into my face so I could wrap up a third of it for future me. I found both dishes to be decently spicy and the server let me know that both were level 1 spicy so I'll definitely kick it up a notch next time I'm back. I think the husb will happily stay at level 1 . The chefs come from Hong Kong and we gave our compliments to the chef over the short wall separating the kitchen from the dining area. This place is now a must-stop for us when we drive from London to the North and it should be for you too!

Asian fusion? Chinese crossed with Japanese and a side of vietnamese?…read more It's a bit hard to pin point the exact origins making up Wofon, but that's what makes it such an exciting treat. There are three steps when ordering -- choosing your noodles (or rice), topping and sauce. Noodles vary from the traditional Japanese ramen (wheat noodles), Udon (thicker wheat noodles), or perhaps a classic Chiense Dan Meen (egg wheat noodles). The toppings selection varies with Wofon special (selection of meats, prawn, roast pork), mixed seafood, or roast duck, for example. And lastly, the sauces. Selection can be Chinese Szechuan spicy, curry, or Japanese teriyaki. What I love about Wofon (aside from their amazing cheap prices) is that there is such a plethora of selection choices. You can order soup noodles one day, mixing noodles another, mixing rice, or wok fried rice. The selections are completely endless! I also strongly recommend the spare ribs with barbecued sauce as a starter. And the banana with vanilla ice cream as a dessert. And for £2.50, you can't beat the price. Enjoy!

This was my second time at Wagamama while visiting the U.K., and it's fine if you're craving…read moreAsian-inspired food - just don't expect authenticity. My curry katsu came with decent chicken but the sauce was more of a Thai/Indian hybrid than Japanese. The gyoza lacked flavor, the ramen was okay, and the rice was sticky but not quite right. The real standout was the yuzu chicken wings. As an Asian-American from California (the Bay and SoCal), I found it filling but far from the real thing. Service was great, though and the ambiance was casual and comfortable.

Came for a birthday dinner, this place is always busy so happy we got in when we did! It's a fun…read moreambiance in here, with the Japanese themed food and cafeteria style seating. The food is good, even though its a chain restaurant. Depending on the time and day, it can take a long time to be served, but it goes with the territory for having a popular restaurant so don't let that put you off. I'd come here again for sure.

This place is really good! It gets a bit crowded at night but there is a good amount of seating…read more The prices are OK. The service can be a little slow. Definitely worth putting on your list.

Great casual place that has some great noodles ! I had the Fried Beef Ho Fun that was spicy, and…read moreit had good wok breath - meaning they had wok hot enough to cook the dish properly. I also had the Yippee fish cakes for appetizer, and that was okay - accompanying sauce was slightly bland, but that was fine. The Sesame Banana Fritters came with Vanilla Ice cream, and a sugar syrup, which having something similar in the States, I would suggest pairing the bananas with coconut ice cream with no syrup, but I still finished it, so it was good. I would definitely go back - I was by myself this time, but it's also good for groups too! I like it better than Dojo, haven't tried Wagamama yet.

Selling a unique selection of both notorious and seldom known East Asian dishes at remarkably low…read moreprices, this offbeat local takeaway is definitely worth checking out. Chop & Wok's menu ranges from stir fry wok dishes and Japanese ramen noodles, to various wraps, soups and Chinese appetisers. Various offers are available both in store and on Chop & Wok's website and a 10% discount is offered to students. On my visit, I went for a £4.90 lunchtime meal deal, which included a wrap or salad of my choice, prawn crackers and a drink. The char-grilled beef in my Thai-style wrap was delicious and I most certainly wouldn't hesitate to visit Chop & Wok again. The staff were polite, the service was rapid and the prices were brilliant!

Scream if you want the flames to go higher. You can't doubt the freshness of your quickly prepared…read morenoodles - you see ingredients torched before your very eyes. Put down that flyer about a circus you won't go to and watch the show. Your eyebrows will be quite safe. The ordering is as quick as the prep, the 'wok' side of the menu (noodles and rice dishes) divided into three stages: noodle type, filling (chicken, beef, prawn etc) and spice, in escalating degrees of heat. Each of these ingredients within each 'stage' has its own corresponding number; perfect if you're too hungry to talk properly. As for the 'chop' component of It all, you pick your ingredients for a wrap, with extras such as duck rolls or Thai fishcakes available to supplement your folded tortilla if it won't touch the sides. The price isn't too shabby either. You can expect to put chilli and more on your tongue for around a fiver - a nice alternative to pizzas and burgers, with a sense your lunch hasn't been lying around since breakfast.

Liked the service and the food very much, I see a lot of people explaining their great experiences…read moreand placing only 4 stars, this place deserves more!

I've walked past this place dozens of times and finally made the decision to stop in for a late…read moredinner. Very large dining areas and if you step up to the bar area, you can see into the very clean and well kept kitchen. Menus on the glass tables with rather odd 'coffee-themed' placemats. Service was extremely fast and my Mixed Seafood Noodles and Vegetarian Spring Rolls were both delivered to my table about 4 minutes after ordering. The noodles were good, but they needed a bit of the chilli paste to bring out the flavor. The spring rolls were very hot and crispy, as they should be. The usual beers are available - Tiger, Tsingtao - plus a small selection of spirits. Plus canned sodas. This restaurant has been here for decades, as I learned when I engaged the very nice lady in chat. She said 37 years. Amazing. I read elsewhere that they had some fire damage in 2008, but you can't tell. The place looks great.