*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.

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.

Yes, looks can deceive. Bowl of rice, beef, and soup,…read moreplease! Flavorful. And full. I thought Koya Ko would hit the spot when I was craving a smaller meal in Victoria. I seemed about right when I glanced at the portion -- for just under £12, this better be *really* good. But, as I said above, looks can be deceiving. This meal was more filling and satisfying than most I've had thus far in London. The Gyudon (beef over rice) was delicious and came with a bowl of soup on the side. I ended up pouring the soup over the beef and rice, which was a great move. Highly recommend. It's worth noting that the ginger on top is incredibly flavorful and felt a bit overpowering, but added a sourness the dish was lacking. Koya Ko is a great place to try while you're people-watching and enjoying the market hall. Cheers!

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.

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.

I was skeptical going in here but this is some damn good Vietnamese food. I got the curry with…read moretofu, aubergine, sweet potato and okra and it was spot-on: pungent, spicy (and this was supposed to be nonspicy haha) and filling. My husband similarly praised his dish and my friend hers and her pandan dessert.

Amazing Vietnamese food in the UK. Who knew? Met a friend there for dinner. Delicious all around…read more Duck Satay. Yummy. Pho. Yummy.. vermicelli with pork balls. Yummy. Cold Saigon Beer. Mmmm. Prices very reasonable, and service was excellent. I'll definitely go back when this Yank returns.

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.

This was a very good bowl of Pho, and spring rolls. Nice atmosphere too with great service!read more

Always a good experience here! Good food, good service, lively atmosphere but not too loud. Would…read morerecommend this place!

I rarely write negative reviews. I'd like to think maybe I just had a single bad experience of…read morewhat otherwise COULD be a nice restaurant which had an off day... However, I need to warn my fellow Yelpers to stay away from Oliveto if you value Good Pizza! I mean, how hard is it to have good pizza!?! It is a simple staple which I have enjoyed in the US, in China and yes even in Italy. At it's most basic, it should be dough, sauce (doesn't have to be tomato necessarily), mozzarella and maybe some toppings, right? Here is where Oliveto went wrong for my mother and me: 1) they use cheap cheddar cheese - not mozzarella! 2) not a lot of sauce, maybe just enough to color it 3) the dough was soggy and didn't rise (I actually like thin crust, but this was inferior doug and 4) topping that were not as advertised, i.e. prosciutto should not look like and taste like store-bought sliced ham! Service was okay - the men like to talk about customers in their native tongue, thinking that patrons don't know what they are saying about them. We were so glad that we split a pie - most tables got a pie per person. Neither of us could finish this "pizza" honestly. Perhaps the only redeeming thing are the prices - this might be the cheapest choice in an otherwise expensive neighborhood.

Great, great pizza! Staff is super friendly and efficient in moving tables. The sausage pizza…read moremaybe one of the best I've had in a while. House rose was on point and the pacing of the food was solid. The only downside was the noice level. Super loud. Could be managed with some under the table sound damping. We will return for sure