*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.

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.

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.

I've had my fair share of delicious udon, but I've never really seen anyone do udon the way Koya…read moredoes and I love them for it. I've never seen so many variations in one place, and I've never seen so many temperature options. The difference between hot broth and cold sauce is pretty apparent. But I needed clarification about the udon itself. Hot udon means the noodles come served inside the broth whereas cold udon means it comes served sepatstely, and you're able to add it into the broth at your own pace and discretion. As someone who loves bouncy noodles, and hates basically all soggy food, I was amazed. Their broths are really flavorful and warm you up perfectly on the inside, the tempura is soo crispy, and the walnut miso is so addicting. Not to mention the servers are super friendly.

My wife and I recently visited Koya City for dinner. I tried the Hiyashi Lamb Cumin Miso. The dish…read morewas delicious. Soft savory Udon Noodles were paired with rich flavorful ground lamb and crisp greens.

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.

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.

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

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.

What a neat little place!…read more Just off the street down the arcade is a little tea and coffee shop. The place is small and gets crowded. The chairs reminded me of being at school but it didnt deter me from having a great coffee, pot of tea and a pastry. Friendly staff and unique interior. Outside tables too.

I think this shop had a very good run because of committed owners but a random visit on a Friday…read moreafternoon was shocking in a couple of ways. 1) A neurotic server loudly running up and down the stairs both to the customers and down into the kitchen. Visibly frustrated at guests, the staff, and bleeding out the neuroticism to everyone else. Ruined the atmosphere and the first moment of peace for everyone arrived when she took her break and left. 2) Inattentive, poor service. On more than one occasion customers conducted an informal relay service (perhaps we could have set up a semaphore station) to tell waitstaff that customers outside needed their attention. Now, the good news: good coffee and at least one worker who manages to be a balance to the neurotic and stressed-out server. Also, delicious food. It's also in a nice, quiet corner of Hampstead. But may not be worth the hike. The best reviews are from months and years ago, and that's telling.