Labelfood
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About Labelfood
Labelfood, a Chinese restaurant in Southampton, sits on Highfield Lane and takes payment by cash or WeChat pay and bank transfer rather than card, so it pays to sort money out before arriving. The kitchen works through noodle and rice dishes, with HK-style egg noodles in soup and rice with tender beef or roast pork on the menu, alongside Hong Kong-style milk tea. A few tables fill the room and there is no reservation system, so customers walk in and order on the spot. Opening runs Monday to Friday, with the doors closed on Saturdays and Sundays, which fits the quick weekday lunch trade, including people coming from the University. The team will make recommendations if you are unsure what to pick, and water comes with the meal.
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- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tender beef rice, hk-style egg noodles, hong kong milk tea and roast pork rice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tender beef rice, hk-style egg noodles, hong kong milk tea and roast pork rice.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the tender beef served over rice, with several calling it super tender and tasty, and one pairing it with roast pork. Close behind are the Hong Kong style egg noodles, described by one diner as perfect, with the soup exactly right and the garnishes lifting the whole meal. Hong Kong milk tea and comfort food also get a mention. Many stress that the food is authentic Chinese rather than diluted or localised, and that portions are good and prices fair or cheap. Staff and owners are repeatedly called friendly, with one noting helpful recommendations, and the room is described as clean and pleasant. A few mention it as a small place with a handful of tables, suited to a quick solo lunch or a break with university colleagues. The one practical complaint is payment, as reviewers say only cash, WeChat Pay or bank transfer are accepted. One diner says they have already come three times.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the tender beef served over rice, with several calling it super tender and tasty, and one pairing it with roast pork. Close behind are the Hong Kong style egg noodles, described by one diner as perfect, with the soup exactly right and the garnishes lifting the whole meal. Hong Kong milk tea and comfort food also get a mention. Many stress that the food is authentic Chinese rather than diluted or localised, and that portions are good and prices fair or cheap. Staff and owners are repeatedly called friendly, with one noting helpful recommendations, and the room is described as clean and pleasant. A few mention it as a small place with a handful of tables, suited to a quick solo lunch or a break with university colleagues. The one practical complaint is payment, as reviewers say only cash, WeChat Pay or bank transfer are accepted. One diner says they have already come three times.
Featured reviews
- Alexander Haber
“really nice, small chinese place, a few nice tables inside, super friendly staff, and really cheap. Tender beef was super tender and tasty”
- localguide
“Just moved to Southampton recently and this is the first restaurant I tried. I love this place!! It serves authentic chinese food! Such good quality and very good portions sizes. They have very good affordable prices which is rare these days! The workers are friendly and helpful when recommending food. I will definitely be back😁”
- Arianna de Julio
“Nice spot for a quick lunch break on your own or with colleagues from University.”
- Simon Wootton
“Great service, really tasty food and good portion sizes would definitely recommend.”
- Nora McIntyre
“The hk-style egg noodles were just perfect. The soup was exactly right. The garnishes took the whole meal over 100%. We were so relaxed, and so welcome, we'll definitely be back.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Casual
- Quick bite
- Solo dining
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- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
Location
Restaurants near Labelfood
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labelfood | 4.652 | — | tender beef rice, hk-style egg noodles, hong kong milk tea |
| UMAMI | 4.546 | 0.5 mi | tonkotsu ramen, black garlic ramen, takoyaki |
| Xiongqi hot pot SouthamptonWheelchair accessible | 4.7375 | 0.5 mi | spicy broth, bone broth, marbled beef |
| OISHIIVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.5103 | 0.5 mi | black box stir-fry noodles, bubble tea, katsu chicken loaded chips |
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