Review: Noodle and Beer, Soho

Noodle and Beer has opened its second site at 27 Wardour Street, Chinatown, W1, following the success of their first site on Bell Lane in Spitalfields.

Founded by Xiaoxiao Wang, Noodle and Beer is inspired by his upbringing in the Sichuan Province, famous for its rich seasonings which create a riot of spicy flavour that has made Sichuan cuisine globally renowned.

At Noodle and Beer, a succinct Halal menu offers a selection of Small Eats and Rice which includes the likes of Mouth-Watering Chicken (Sichuan chicken salad in red chilli oil and peanut), Choo-Shou (Sichuan dumplings w/minced chicken and lotus root filling) and their popular Crispy Courgette Fries (courgette fries with lemon pepper and Persian spices).The second section of the menu is devoted to a trio of noodle offerings: dry noodles, noodles with soup, and rice noodles with soup.

Noodle and Beer isn’t afraid to pack a punch, with their ‘chilli-ometer’ ranging from one to five chillies per dish. The star of  their Noodles with Soup dishes - Niu-Rou MIian (wheat noodles,  premium braised beef, Chinese herbs, cabbage and coriander) turns up the heat with a three-chilli rating while their signature Dry Noodle dish of Xian Jiao Niu-Rou (wheat noodles, red pepper, beef, peanuts, spring onions and pickled greens) is not for the faint-hearted, coming in with a five-chilli rating. We went for the delicious Super King Braised Beef Ribs with Blanket Noodles, which felt blanket-level comforting and was a very generous portion.

Set across two floors, Noodle and Beer blends a bold design with timeless appeal. Upstairs is a bright and convivial space with a chef's counter, ideal for a lively catch up with your guest whilst watching the chefs at work, or standard tables for a more leisurely lunch.

Open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays, it's an intimate and relaxed space where hot food and cold drinks can be enjoyed equally. Choose from one of Noodle and Beer’s signature cocktails such as a Lush Desir Sour (gin, raspberry liqueur, jasmine liqueur, lime juice, Peychaud’s bitters and milk) or a Velvet Heat Highball (Pu er whiskey, Pu er cordial, coconut syrup and coconut liqueur) - guaranteed to give a kick to any evening. Alternatively, why not work your way through their curated beer selection including Beer of the Month, which pair perfectly with the menu.

Capturing the heat of Sichuan via its interior, food and drink, it’s safe to say this is a hot new addition to London’s thriving noodles and late-night dining scene.

Address: 27 Wardour Street, Chinatown, W1

Opening times: Sun-Wed 12pm-11pm; Thur-Sat 12pm-4am

Website: https://www.noodleandbeer.com

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