Laoma is a small Chinese restaurant at 135 King’s Cross Road, within easy reach of King’s Cross and St Pancras. The compact dining room has an informal, canteen like character, keeping attention on comforting food and straightforward service rather than elaborate presentation.
A changing set meal is central to the experience, combining three dishes with rice and allowing regular customers to encounter a different selection from one visit to the next. Recent diners have also highlighted homemade dumplings, generous portions and cooking with the warmth of a meal prepared at home.
Beyond the set format, Laoma is associated with dishes such as hot pot, prawns, fish and other Chinese favourites suited to sharing. This breadth makes the restaurant practical for a quick solo lunch while also rewarding a group that wants to place several plates in the middle of the table.
The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is frequently described as friendly, fitting the restaurant’s unpretentious approach. Lunch and evening service give diners a choice of times, while takeaway is available for those who prefer to enjoy the same substantial cooking elsewhere.
Address: 135 King's Cross Road, London WC1X 9BJ, England