I've eaten at Mei Zhen several times. No single dish has stood out as particularly noteworthy or memorable. Their "spicy" dishes could use a little more excitement, and, for all the apparent variety on the menu, the different noodle dishes I've tried have all tasted more or less the same, albeit with different meat and/or vegetable combinations - as one might expect. The king prawn tempura was greasy and underwhelming; the wonton soup is above average; the hot and sour soup, with its gelatinous texture and distinctly ketchup-like flavor, is best avoided. Beverage-wise, I believe they offer bottled beer, and they brought me coconut milk when I asked (not on the menu).
I would be ambivalent about recommending this place were it not for the price. At £5-6 for a sit-down meal, friendly service and good-sized portions, one could do far worse. One potential downside is that this superb value seems to make Mei Zhen popular with the binge-drinking crowd, so those looking for a quiet dinner on a Friday or Saturday night may want to try elsewhere. You can't go wrong for a quick, budget-friendly lunch, however. Recommended. read more