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Kung Fu Noodle — Chinese Restaurants in London

Kung Fu Noodle

Chinese RestaurantsLondon, ENG

3.9 out of 5 stars3.9(1,551 reviews)

Quick info

+44 20 7287 4261
64 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1F 6LU, United Kingdom

About Kung Fu Noodle

On Shaftesbury Ave in London, Kung Fu Noodle is a Chinese noodle restaurant built around an open kitchen where chefs handpull fresh noodles, including Lanzhou-style thin noodles, in front of diners. The menu runs through chicken braised noodle soup, hot and sour glass noodle soup with braised pork intestines, and cold sesame chili noodles, alongside soup beef brisket with extra thick noodles and vegetarian Biang Biang Noodles. Dumplings with peanut sauce are offered as a starter, and portions run large, with generously sized noodle soup bowls. Seating is at shared tables, with diners placed elbow to elbow alongside others. The restaurant takes walk-ins only, and queues can form at busy times, though they tend to move quickly. Staff work table service, talking through the menu and offering recommendations to those unfamiliar with the dishes on offer.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: restroom, seating

Reviews

3.9/5
1,551 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention chicken braised noodle soup, handpulled lanzhou noodles, hot and sour glass noodle soup and dumplings with peanut sauce.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly return for the noodle soups, with the chicken braised noodle soup, hot and sour glass noodle soup with braised pork intestines, and handpulled Lanzhou thin noodles singled out as standouts, alongside the vegetarian Biang Biang noodles and dumplings with peanut sauce. Portions are consistently described as generous, and several mention watching the open kitchen prepare noodles by hand. Service draws mixed reactions: multiple reviewers praise staff warmth and one credits a server by role for accommodating a non-English-speaking relative, while others found staff unsmiling on an earlier visit. A recurring complaint is broth lacking flavor or being too oily, with one reviewer calling the food "underwhelming" and another noting the seating is elbow-to-elbow and cramped. Queues can be long, though reviewers note they move quickly. One diner felt watched by staff hovering nearby when the restaurant was quiet. Most describe it as a spot they return to repeatedly whenever visiting London.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “A Hidden Gem in Soho – Kung Fu Delivers Big Flavor and Warmth My friend and I were just wandering through Soho, no plans, just soaking in the city vibes, when we stumbled upon Kung Fu. Right away, the staff invited us in with such genuine warmth that we couldn’t say no. The atmosphere is vibrant and unmistakably local—colorful, energetic, and full of character. The food? Absolutely delicious. We shared the chicken braised noodle soup, and wow—it was spicy, rich, and easily one of the best ramen-style bowls I’ve ever had. I’m not usually a fan of chicken thighs, but this one was perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. Yes, it’s a bit on the pricey side, but the experience makes it worth every penny. What really stood out, though, was the service. They took our luggage, stored it safely, handed us bags, and made us feel completely taken care of. Shoutout to Aywan in particular—he went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. For anyone looking for great Chinese food with heart and soul in Soho, I can’t recommend Kung Fu enough. We’ll definitely be back.”
  • Google user
    “The noodle soup was tasty. I think there were too many servants there, and when not busy you can kind of feel a few pair of eyes are just gazing at you. Overall, it was a nice place to eat. The soup bowl was of decent size.”
  • Google user
    “The food is amazing!! The queues can be long but they run super fast. Service was great, very well treated overall. Everytime I'm in London we go to this place and it never disappoints. The mushroom and the dumplings with peanut sauce were amazing as starters. The noodle of brisket is very good as well. Recommend a 100%.”
  • Google user
    “The seating is very elbow-to-elbow, sharing tables with other diners and intruding into their space. I understand that restaurants in London need to maximise space but this was just awkward. The food is really underwhelming. Broth lacks flavour and was far too oily. Noodles were good and it's better to have dry noodles dishes instead of the soupy noodle ones. Service was efficient. Portion size is huge! The awkward seating and below average food just didn't cut it for us. Would skip this place.”
  • Google user
    “Second time coming to this place. Although the food was great the first time, the service was not that good. Employees barely smiled and was not that welcoming. However, the second time around, the service was amazing. Ivan, welcomed us with a warm smile and was very accommodating throughout. He explained the menu very well and gave us tailored recommendations. He even explained the menu to my mother in Thai as she does not understand English that well! Would recommend coming here👍”

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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