*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.

I thought this was a burger place but apparently it sells noodles. I didn't eat here because I can…read moreonly eat burgers to keep my plus size model appearance

Almost the epitome of a humble noodle shop named simply "Chinese Noodle Shop". The noodles and…read moredumplings are made in house with little fan fair, just confidence and the skill to back it up. I tried the hot and spicy broth with a robust noodle which came simply garnished with coriander and toasted soya beans. The side dish was a selection pickled cabbage, seaweed salad, and kimchi which the chef offers you for an extra couple of quid and overtly implys that you are welcome to take seconds or thirds if you would like. Delicious, comforting and warming.

Good service and atmosphere. Venue is nice and intimate. Food was ok. Best thing was the ribs that…read morewe got as an appetizer/starter. I got the chicken noodle soup.. noodles were not as I thought they would be. They were thin like vermicelli. My bf got the curry which was good but did not taste like Asian curry as it was heavy on the spices. He enjoyed it though! Would come again to try other dishes

Great food, nice staff, always a good night outread more

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.

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.

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.

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.

The only negative about this friendly, value for money place is its location, tucked away near to…read morethe back entrance of Fenwicks department store. Good portions, friendly staff, a good value lunch menu and a BYO option make this a real find in town and an independent business we should support wholeheartedly! STOP PRESS ** Had a truly excellent evening meal there this week. We worked through a range of excellent starters (soft shell crab & all sorts) then a range of healthy, delicious main courses, some of which were selection plates. They were fantastic. Because it's still BYO we paid fifteen quid a head - I'd happily have paid double frankly. This has GOT to be TW's best kept secret.

Excellent ramen and standard salmon rolls. The staff was…read moreattentive and professional. I didn't stray off proven menu items. Surprisingly good and friendly, though very small. Suggest reservations. I did not make reservations, but the wait staff accommodated me promptly. I had green tea that was hot and well flavored. A good meal and i was not disappointed at the value received for the portions served. I hope you enjoy too. I'm going back for a business lunch and i will update my review. Blessings and Aloha from Maui. Michael.

have used delivery service few times and food is great delivery little slow but food always hot on…read morearrival. prawn crackers little strange never seen them like it newhere else like prawn cracker sheets. but still would use again.

This is a fantastic Chinese restaurant serving unusal dishes that are not often found in similar…read moreplaces, like 'snowball prawns'. It's reasonably cheap and it does a very good 'eat as much as you like' buffet for £14. 50 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Really good attentive service, (empty plates cleared as soon as you finish so you can have more from the buffet), and the experience is well worth a try if you get the chance. Can highly recommend it.

This is probably the best Chinese food you will ever try not in China. I have been to China 3 times…read moreand I can hand on heart say that this food tastes like the real thing. If you ever happen to be around that area I highly recommend you go there. If you do find yourself there I pretty sure you won't be let down. The staff seemed pretty nice when we went unfortunately I cannot remember the man who was serving us, but oh well. If you do find yourself in there I recommend the prawn toast as it is very juicy unlike many other places. However, the food is on the pricey side but in life I believe what you pay for is what you get. I would rate Mengs house Oriental a 5 because it was very tasty and the whole family loved it. Would definitely go back there again.