Noodle Nova
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About Noodle Nova
Noodle Nova is a Chinese restaurant at 229 Strand in London, centred on Lanzhou beef noodles under the Chinese name 青花钰兰州牛肉面. The concept draws on the Silk Road and on blue-and-white porcelain, tying the food to the trade route and to the porcelain that travelled from China to Britain. Stews sit alongside the noodles, and the dishes follow a home-style approach. The restaurant also trades under the name Nova Noodles.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- Good for kidsFamily-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention customisable noodle dishes, spice level options, whatsapp reservations and slow noodle service.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention customisable noodle dishes, spice level options, whatsapp reservations and slow noodle service.
Customer Review Summary
One reviewer describes a pre-theatre dinner with noodles customisable by width and spice level, and a menu larger than the website shows. Others call every dish delicious, praise the staff's suggestions, and say the room stayed quiet despite a crowd. The one negative reports a noodle dish arriving very late, food that was only spicy and oily, and a service charge added despite the slow service.
Customer Review Summary
One reviewer describes a pre-theatre dinner with noodles customisable by width and spice level, and a menu larger than the website shows. Others call every dish delicious, praise the staff's suggestions, and say the room stayed quiet despite a crowd. The one negative reports a noodle dish arriving very late, food that was only spicy and oily, and a service charge added despite the slow service.
Featured reviews
- Smilynn Z
“The service is really slow. It takes almost an hour for the noodle dish to arrive. Someone else who arrived later than me had his noodle earlier which is not acceptable. And they come to make you pay while you are having the food. The food itself is not tasty either. It is only spicy and oily nothing else. Wouldn’t recommend and would’t come back again. with this bad service, they still charge you service charge. Heheh”
- Zeynep Aysel
“I’d recommend this place to friends for a meal! The waiting staff will suggest some great dishes, and everything on the menu is delicious. It never disappoints.”
- Shahideh S
“I had pre-theatre dinner with friends at Noodle Niva on a Thursday night. I made a reservation via WhatsApp, and I’d highly recommend you do that. The actual menu is bigger than what appears on the website. The menu is easy to understand and most dishes are customisable, which is great as I’m sure people have different preferences when it comes to noodles width and spice level. The presentation was lovely. The food tasted great. The service was attentive and prompt. The seating was comfortable and the atmosphere was relaxing. I’ll be going back and happy to recommend this place.”
- Oma N
“There were quite a few customers in the restaurant, but it wasn’t noisy; every dish was absolutely delicious, and I was very pleased with the dining experience.”
Hours
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Nova Noodles | 青花钰兰州牛肉面 The Silk Road was once a place where people shared food and warmth. Simple dishes—noodles, stews, homely flavours—comforted travellers far from home. Blue-and-white porcelain later journeyed from China to Britain, illustrating how culture can travel great distances and still retain its familiarity. At Qinghua Jade, we carry that spirit through every dish. Warm flavours of the Silk Road, brought gently to your table.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Curbside pickup
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Happy hour food
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
Location
Chinese restaurants near Noodle Nova
- Xiao Long Kan4.45950.3 mi£30–40
all-you-can-eat buffet, build-your-own dipping sauce, spicy and tomato broth
- Mr Wong4.51750.4 mi
chongqing rice noodles, chicken feet topping, adjustable spice level
- Canton Element4.48850.5 mi
two course set menu, dim sum, roast duck
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle Nova | 4.5299 | — | £10–20 | customisable noodle dishes, spice level options, whatsapp reservations |
| Xiao Long Kan | 4.4595 | 0.3 mi | £30–40 | all-you-can-eat buffet, build-your-own dipping sauce, spicy and tomato broth |
| Mr Wong | 4.5175 | 0.4 mi | — | chongqing rice noodles, chicken feet topping, adjustable spice level |
| Canton Element | 4.4885 | 0.5 mi | — | two course set menu, dim sum, roast duck |
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