*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.

Great authentic spot for Xi'an style noodles! I ordered the biangbiang noodles with beef, which was…read moreone of their dry noodle dishes. I'm pretty sure their noodles were hand pulled, as they were very chewy (in a good way). The beef was also pretty good. There was some bok choy in there as well. Although I really enjoyed this dish, it wasn't exceptional enough to get to a full 5 star level. The restaurant gets very popular / busy during peak hours, but we were still able to get a table for dinner with no wait on a weekend night. There is a lively atmosphere and it was comfortable seating. Our waiter was friendly and the service speed was fast. Overall, I would highly recommend Xi'an BiangBiang Noodles if you are interested in some tasty authentic noodles.

Food was AMAZING! I had the #20 The service was good BUT…read morethey did forget to put in my order. My friends food came out & I waited for about 20mins until mine arrived, only after I asked where it was. It's was quiet & the music was pretty low. Very calm Friday night.

Came here after I found out that Natasha Bedingfield comes here! This was the best meal of my…read moreLondon trip. Fast casual spot, I ordered then found a spot to sit and they brought out my food to me. No wait on a weekday lunch. The duck wrap was good but it wasn't a must get. The chicken laksa was soooo good. The broth was soooo good. The noodles were sooooo good. The chicken was juicy and good. Gosh that was a freaking amazing bowl. I was sitting there on cloud nine eating it up. Highly recommend.

First visit. Basic, but functional seating area, very much like a picnic. Service was fast. You…read moreorder when you walk in, then food is delivered to your table. I had the duck pho. Fresh ingredients, but I thought lacking in flavor compared to other places.

No clue what I ordered. The server chose what he recommended us. This place was such a cool dining…read moreexperience sitting in front of the chefs and being able to taste each dish as they made in front of us. The carpaccio had a heavy spice kick to it with their Thai peppers in it. Would love to come back and try other foods here

Sat down and ordered my only request no pork in the noodles; after 27 minutes (yes I timed it) I…read moreheard the chef say one with no pork; at which time waitress comes over and says they never put my order in. I was watching the sous make noodles and watched as all had pork. They apologized but no let me get you a cocktail or something while it would take another 15 minutes at least to make me what I ordered! Such a disappointment this was the one spot in London I really wanted to go to and what's worse I'm now starving!

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.

Egg roll decent . Not traditional peanut sauce . 4/5 Pho…read more3.5/5 okay broth . taste the noodle, didn't rinse completely . Bun thit nuong 4/5 small, good. Prob best dish. Good egg roll Bun go hue. 3.5 /5 not authentic , not rich . No shrimp paste Overall this place is 3.5 Gave free chips for appretizee and oranges for dessert

Not an expert but the place looked pretty authentic to me. Food was great especially for the price…read more Nice to still have some place where we can eat good food for ~£10 with a table!

Take all my stars away for the food because it was A-plus without a doubt, with everything that I…read morehave tasted as out of this world, totally reminding me of home in so many ways. The taste was flavorful. The portion size was generous. The price was reasonable. The hole-in-the-wall vibe was wholesome. And the fact that they straight up started talking to me in Mandarin was like... yeah y'all are totally authentic. I don't really have stuff to say about the individual dishes because everything that I have attached to this review is a hit, and for anyone coming through, it will pretty much just be a choice of preference on the meat included in the noodles. Whichever type of meat one likes will be the noodles that one should end up going with. I chose the beef flank one, and there was just a lot of tender beef flank included in my broth and I was happily eating everything and drinking the broth ferociously. You just can't go wrong with whichever you choose. This would definitely be a place that I would recommend anyone around the area! 10 out of 10 without a doubt.

This is a very small restaurant. I found the menu somewhat difficult to understand. I wasn't sure…read morewhat ingredients were already in each dish or which ones we should add from the list of toppings. It took a while to get our order taken correctly, but in the end our group of five left happy after eating delicious noodle bowls.

Sake list is insane so for those who love Sake - you will be in heaven!…read more The food was very good. Sashimi's presentation was beautiful and the sashimi was very fresh. The wagyu from Japan was pricey but well worth the price (69). Chicken Karaage - Delicious and the batter wasn't heavy Wagyu from Japan - Highly recommend! Sashimi Duo (salmon & tuna) - Fresh and melted like butter! Hamachi (yellowtail) - Fresh & delicious Gyoza - Good Tara Miso Yaki - Very flavorful and a bit sweet Service was a bit of a miss in the beginning as we got seated without menus. It took awhile before our waitress noticed that the hostess didn't provide us menus, but she was nice about it. After that, it was fine. Food was exceptional!

I am very impressed with the quality of the food and service at this restaurant. The attention to…read moredetail is excellent and felt very comfortable for such a quality Japanese restaurant. There were three in our group which was suggested one starter and one main per person. I had the Gozen bento which was sashimi of high grade along with salad, sticky rice and miso soup for £20. It was divine. I also sampled some of my partner's tempura bento. Prepared well it was crispy and fresh. The third in our party had sashimi which was super fresh and delicious. We shared pork gyoza and agedashi tofu. Amazing. Everyone left happy with quality and price. They have a stellar drink menu from beer to shochu, sake and cocktails. Everything was on point. The dessert menu was tempting but everyone was too full to order. I will definitely be back for an enjoyable date night or even to entertain colleagues. A great place without breaking the bank.

Really enjoyed dinner and drinks here for my girlfriend and me. Definitely recommend it.read more

Born in Hong Kong so I have had lots of dim sum in my life. While it is not traditional dim sum,…read morethe flavors are solid and tasty. My colleague and I ordered one of the set menus to try a little of everything. The steamed and baked dim sum starters were tasty and beautifully arranged. We had the spicy dumplings to follow, then a number of wok stir fry dishes (beef, chicken, etc), and bok choy. Dessert was a carrot cake and fruit mousse, I ate the mousse and it was very good. Service was quick and attentive. We opted to eat at one of the outdoor tables since it was a nice night outside. However, the garbage trucks driving by and picking up garbage in front of us was not that appetizing. It was nice to people watch from our spot though. The drinks menu was really cool but a lot of options. I opted with a spritzer that had some fruity taste. Overall, I enjoyed our meal.

Fast, fresh, delicious!! Haven't had shen jian bao in years,…read moredelighted to have stumbled across them

Loooved the pan fried soup dumpling - never had anything like it. Be careful when biting into it…read morebecause the hot soup/juices might explode out of the dumpling.