Funky Noodle is a northwestern Chinese restaurant at 103 Charing Cross Road in Soho. The cooking draws on Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai and Xinjiang, regions shaped by the Silk Road and known for wheat, lamb, cumin and deeply savoury seasoning.
Hand pulled Lanzhou noodles are a central attraction, served in soup or stir fried with beef, chicken or vegetables. Wide Xi’an style biangbiang noodles offer a different texture, while oil dressed noodles show how chilli, aromatics and hot oil can transform a simple bowl.
Cold beef, lamb tripe and other small plates provide contrasting starters before noodle dishes arrive. Lamb skewers, grilled food, fried snacks and rice extend the selection, making it possible to share several northwestern specialities rather than focus on one bowl.
The restaurant operates on a walk in basis, fitting its energetic central London setting. Funky Noodle is best for diners who enjoy chewy fresh noodles, aromatic cumin and chilli, and a regional Chinese menu that moves beyond more familiar Cantonese dishes.
Address: 103 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H 0DT, England
Funky Noodles Menu
Fusion Tapas
Tender beef slices with chili oil
Fresh lamb tripe in garlic sauce
Chicken in a spicy Sichuan sauce
Braised Wheat Gluten with Mixed Vegetables
Braised Bean Gurd Rolls with Edamame in Chicken Stock
Celery and bean curd sticks salad
Spicy pickled lotus root
Seasoned seaweed with sesame
Funky noodles special seasoned Peanuts
Refreshing black fungus
Pickled radish
Fried Snacks
Crispy Chicken dumplings
Crispy Vegctarian dumplings
Chicken Wings in garlic flavour
Crispy Chicken Bites
Signature Hand-pulled Soup Noodles
Signature Hand-pulled noodles with beef slices in broth
Type of noodles: thin, regular, thick
Giant Funky Soup Noodles(Recommended for 4 people)
Sauce: spicy, mild spicy, not spicy
Lamb Hand-pulled Soup Noodles
Sauce: spicy, mild spicy, not spicy
Oil Spill Hand-pulled Noodles
Oil spill noodles with braised beef ribs
Oil spill hand pull noodles with mixed Vegetables
Oil spill hand pull noodles with flavorful beef brisket
Stir-fried Noodles
Beef Brisket Sir-fried Noodles
Stir-fried noodles with tender chicken pieces and vegetables
Stir-fried hand-pulled noodles with mixed vegetables
Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with cumin lamb
Fried rice with pickled cabbage and beef
Fried rice with chicken
Fried rice with chicken, chili, and aromatic spices
Fried rice with XO sauce and eggplan
Chinese Northwest specialties cuisine
lamb rib
lamb ribs cooked to perfection, seasoned with traditional spices
Lamb Stew with Crumbled Flatbread
Authentic Lanzhou lamb soup with aromatic spices and diced bread
Lamb Offal Soup
A flavorful soup made with lamb offal, herbs, and a comforting broth
Spicy Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Peppers
A Hearty Dish Featuring Tender Chicken, Potatoes & Wide Noodles in a Rich, Spicy Sauce
Stone Pot Lamb Ribs
Tender Lamb Ribs Served Sizzling in a Stone Pot to Preserve Heat & Flavor
Spicy and Sour Stir-Fried Lamb Tripe
Lamb Tripe Stir-fried with a Tangy & Spicy Sauce for a Bold Flavor
Saucy Wide Rice Noodles
Wide, Chewy Noodles Served in a Savory Sauce with a Hint of Spice
Milk and Egg Rice Wine Soup
Sweet Rice Soup with Assorted Nuts Milk & Egg
Rock Sugar Stewed Pear
Rock Sugar Pear is a traditional Chinese deserts often enjoyed for its sweet taste and soothing health benefits
Grilled Dishes
Lamb Skewers
minimum 2 skewers
Chicken Thigh Skewers
minimum 2 skewers
Wild Rabbit (half)
Arctic Shrimp
minimum 2 skewers
Pomfret (whole fish)
Flatbread
Eggplant
Fish Ball Skewers
minimum 2 skewers
Squid Tentacles
minimum 2 skewers
Beef Skewers
minimum 2 skewers
Sea Eel
Set Meal For One
Special Offer Set Meal For One
Signature Hand-pulled noodles with beef slices in broth
Type of noodles: thin, regular, thick
Soft Drinks
Coke (can)
Diet Coke (can)
Chinese Fant
Herbal Tea
Soya Milk
Coconut Milk
Iced Lemon Tea
Iced GreenTea Bottle
Still Water
Sparkling Water
Apple Juice (pint)
Orange Juice
Assam Milk Tea
Aloe Vera Juice
Oriental Oolong Tea
Oriental Jasmine Tea
Sparkling Water (Peach Flavour)
Sanpao Traditional Tea
A unique tea-drinking experience from Northwest China, featuring three rounds of tea with a balance of sweetness, bitterness, and fragrance. green tea, longan. lychee, raisins, sugar cube
Beer
Tiger bottle
Tiger Beer – A premium lager from Singapore, known for its crisp, refreshing taste and smooth finish. Perfectly balanced with a mild malt sweetness
Tsingtao Beer (bottle)
Tsingtao Beer – A premium Chinese lager brewed in Qingdao, offering a crisp, refreshing taste with a smooth finish. Perfectly paired with your favorite dishes.
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