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Signal score

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

A neon-lit, laid-back Xinjiang joint in a historic former butcher shop, serving massive portions of hand-pulled noodles and grilled meats to a soft jazz soundtrack.

Cuisine

Xinjiang Chinese

Price

££

Neighborhood

Walworth

Location

305 Walworth Rd

Group Friendly

Ordering Strategy

Come with a group to tackle the giant sharing portions. Start with smashed cucumbers and multiple rounds of lamb skewers, then make the Da Pan Ji the centerpiece.

What to order

Safe first

Cumin Lamb Skewers

Charred, perfectly caramelized, and heavily spiced with cumin—an essential and highly devourable staple.

Hungry

Da Pan Ji (Big Plate Chicken)

A colossal, comforting stew loaded with chicken, potatoes, garlic, and miles of hand-pulled belt noodles.

Wildcard

Fried Beef Dumplings

Gingery and juicy beef parcels pan-fried with an impressive, delicate crispy skirt.

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Signal Score

76
Strong SignalStrong, consistent praise across multiple sources.Agreement 95%2 Elite · 0 Editorial · 10 mentions

Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

Top critic: The Good Food Guide (90%)

Editorial Weight 62 pts

Authority + depth + recency

Agreement 10 pts

How aligned the critics are

Coverage 6 pts

How many real review signals exist

Public Signal 12 pts

Google rating + volume

Boosts 0 pts

Manual boosts + hidden gem

Review signals

2 Elite · 0 Editorial · 3 total signals

Public signal

4.6★ (221 reviews)

Good to know

Located in a Grade-II listed former Kennedy's sausage shop with retained vintage decor. Portions are huge, and they offer free noodle refills, making it exceptionally good value.

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