Cheap Eats — Best Chinese in London

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Lamb Shish

The gateway drug to Xinjiang cuisine; fatty, cumin-heavy skewers that are universally adored.

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Numbing Pork Wontons

Universally praised across all reviews for their silky texture and the complex, numbing Szechuan pepper broth.

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Handmade Spicy Beef Soup Noodles

Regarded as 'easily the best noodles' in London, this signature dish features a 'magical' glistening ruby broth and thick, soft noodles. The standout is the beef chunks, which are 'perfectly pink inside' and 'literally fell apart' at the touch of a chopstick.

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Jianbing

Described by enthusiasts as a 'must-try' Chinese crepe, this signature dish is crisped up on a griddle and offers a 'symphony of flavors' with a robust spiciness.

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Shan Xi Yo Po

Giles Coren calls this dish 'imperious' and the essential choice if it’s your first time at Chang’s.

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Salt and Pepper Chips

A 'gastronomic gift' from the Chinese-Scouse community, these chips are deep-fried, stir-fried, and soaked in chilli oil, featuring dried Sichuan chillies, white onion, pepper, and shredded carrot.

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Dan Dan Noodles

The house specialty—spicy, garlicky, and numbing with Sichuan pepper.

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Braised Pork Rougamo

The restaurant's signature dish—a flaky and meaty Chinese-style sandwich featuring incredibly juicy and tender pork that provides a perfect contrast to the crunch of the bread.

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Salt and Pepper Squid

Cited as a favorite; the tender pieces are covered in a 'light batter' that is not at all greasy, topped with an 'addictive' mix of deep fried spring onion and green chilli.

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Papa Noodle

Aptly named 'the star of the show', this eponymous dish features hand-pulled noodles in a rich broth served with beef, radishes, carrots, and a tea-infused egg.

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Stewed Beef La Mian Soup

This bowl of 'soupy goodness' features a broth that is 'thick, tasty and flavourful' with 'tender, well-seasoned' beef brisket and 'bouncy, springy' hand-pulled noodles.

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Chinese Crepe

The quintessential benchmark item, made fresh to order while you watch.

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Customizable Rice Noodle Bowl

The signature offering here is building your own authentic Hong Kong rice noodle bowl with your choice of toppings and broths.

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Wanza Noodles

Showcases their Chongqing influence with a signature spicy mixture of fiery chickpeas and a tahini-like peanut sauce.

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Hor Fan with Beef

An authentic standout that exemplifies the restaurant's commitment to quality, offering generous portions and commendable value.

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Chilli Paneer

Cited by Eater London as potentially the best in the city; the undisputed star of the menu.