Kung Fu Noodle is a two floor restaurant at 64 Shaftesbury Avenue in Chinatown. The open kitchen puts the craft of stretching and shaping noodles in full view, turning preparation into part of the dining experience.
The menu draws particularly on Gansu province in northwestern China. Diners can choose hand pulled, knife cut or broad biang biang styles, each providing a different texture and way of carrying broth, sauce and aromatic oil.
Lanzhou beef noodle soup is a defining dish, combining clear meat broth, sliced beef, radish and chilli oil with freshly made noodles. Hot, cold and soup preparations broaden the choice, with different proteins and vegetables allowing guests to select the weight and intensity they prefer.
Shared bench seating and efficient service suit both a focused lunch and a casual Chinatown dinner. Kung Fu Noodle is especially rewarding for diners interested in the physical craft behind noodles and the hearty, spice led cooking of northwestern China.
Address: 64 Shaftesbury Avenue, Chinatown, London W1D 6LU, England