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Noodle Inn Covent Garden

Chinese restaurantsLondon

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(153 reviews)

Quick info

+44 20 3887 2738
13-14 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NE, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Noodle Inn Covent Garden

Noodle Inn Covent Garden is a Chinese restaurant on Maiden Lane in London, cooking Xi'an-style noodles in a fully halal kitchen. Hand-pulled Biang Biang noodles anchor the menu, and the Oil Spill Biang Biang comes topped with braised beef rib. Beef and chicken noodle dishes are both on offer, and the kitchen also makes handmade dumplings and noodle soups. Starters include prawn toast, while a cucumber salad gives the table a cold side to pair with the hot noodles. Chilli oil is served on the side, so diners can add more spice to their bowls as they like. The menu works for sharing several dishes across a table. The restaurant has a blue exterior.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Usually difficult to find a space

Reviews

4.6/5
153 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention biang biang noodles, braised beef rib noodles, chilli oil on side and cucumber or okra salad.

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Customer Review Summary

Biang biang noodles with braised beef rib draw the most praise, with reviewers describing the beef as tender and falling right off the bone and the thick noodles as excellent. Portions are repeatedly called huge, and a couple of diners say they shared several dishes. Both the beef and chicken noodles are described as properly flavoured and well cooked, and the spice is called just right, with chilli oil on the side for those who want more. Close behind are the fried shrimp with a mayo and mustard sauce one reviewer found surprising, the okra salad, cucumber salad, prawn toast, and chicken and sweetcorn spicy dumplings in soup. One reviewer also singles out the matcha, and another notes the fully halal menu. The one lukewarm account comes from a diner who found the spicy stir fried chicken only ok and overthought, though the thick noodles and beef looked good to them. Reviewers repeatedly describe friendly staff who helped them choose what to order from a long menu.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Definitely a great spot if you’re craving tasty noodles and Asian inspired dishes. I’d happily come back and would recommend it a million times, the best in london, and the matcha was amazing 🤩”
  • Google user
    “Amazing food! Visited before going for a west end show and gobbled up everything so quick! Love the biang biang noodles”
  • Google user
    “Really good find in Covent Garden. The portions here are massive, easily enough to fill you up and then some. We tried both the beef and the chicken noodles and both were excellent, properly flavoured and well cooked. Great to see a fully halal option in this part of London too. Service was quick even though the place was busy. Will definitely be back.”
  • Google user
    “We had a really lovely experience at Noodle Inn. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially when it came to choosing what to order. The food was really delicious, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. Overall, a great experience and we would definitely come back!”
  • Google user
    “One of the best Chinese food I have had !!! Amazing customer service and the food was so delicious!!! 🤤 I would defo recommend if you are from the UK or visiting the UK please do put this as on of your top pics for London food. The food portions were perfect for sharing and they had the perfect amount of spice! If you do want to increase the spice they have chilli oil on the side to add. I got the beef noodles signature, cucumber salad , prawn toast, chicken and sweet corn spicy dumplings in soup. !! I can’t wait to come again and will be recommended to family and freinds !! And thank you to the lovely chef and team for your kindest service !! ❤️”
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Highlights

“Noodle Inn Covent Garden is an authentic Xi’an Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Covent Garden, London, specialising in freshly made Biang Biang hand-pulled noodles, traditional Chinese cuisine, handmade dumplings, wontons, noodle soups, and signature stir-fried dishes. Our skilled chefs prepare every dish using authentic recipes, quality ingredients, and time-honoured cooking techniques to deliver the true taste of Xi’an. Whether you are looking for lunch, dinner, takeaway, or a unique dining experience in Central London, Noodle Inn Covent Garden offers delicious Chinese food, handmade noodles, and warm hospitality just minutes from Covent Garden Station and London’s West End attractions and authentic flavours inspired by Xi’an.”

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Small plates

Amenities

  • Accepts reservations
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Casual
  • Quick bite
  • Dessert
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  • Table service
  • Solo dining
  • Restroom
  • Usually difficult to find a space
Dining options· 2
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Offerings· 1
  • Small plates
Crowd· 1
  • Groups

Location

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