43 Szechuan Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant at 43 South Lambeth Road in Vauxhall. Its cooking is dedicated to the food of Sichuan, presenting the region’s bold seasoning and varied techniques through dishes intended to show more than heat alone.
The kitchen describes Sichuan cuisine through seven tastes and eight characteristic flavour styles, including fish fragrant, hot and sour, numbing spice, red oil, dry braising and dry frying. Chilli, pepper and Sichuan peppercorn build intensity, while spring onion, ginger and garlic add fragrance and depth.
Carefully sourced ingredients support a menu that moves between crisp textures, tender braises and sauce rich preparations. Ibérico pork is a particular house speciality, bringing its deep flavour to dishes that combine the restaurant’s Chinese technique with a distinctive premium ingredient.
The breadth of the cooking makes the restaurant well suited to sharing, allowing a table to balance spicy dishes with milder vegetables, rice and other accompaniments. Its location close to Vauxhall provides a convenient setting for diners seeking focused and expressive Sichuan food in south London.
Address: 43 South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, London SW8 1RH, United Kingdom
43 Szechuan Kitchen Menu
Cold Starter 凉菜
Spicy Boneless Chicken Feet 香辣无骨凤爪
Spicy Boneless Chicken Feet are tender, flavorful bites coated in a zesty, fiery sauce.
Sliced Beef and Ox Tongue in Chili Oil 夫妻肺片
Spicy.A Szechuan favourite with thinly sliced beef and tongue in chili oil.
Chinese Vermicelli with Savory Mince 蚂蚁上树
Chinese Vermicelli with Savory Mince is a Szechuan dish with glass noodles stir-fried in a spicy, flavorful sauce, accompanied by ground pork and aromatic seasonings—deliciously bold and comforting.
Seafood 海鲜
Szechuan Boiled Fish in Sizzling Chilli Oil 水煮鱼
Medium Spicy. Szechuan Boiled Fish features tender fish in a spicy, numbing broth, with bold flavors from chili, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Sizzling Spiced Prawns 香辣虾
Stir-fried prawns in a blend of spices and chillies，perfect balance of heat and savory spices, making each bite irresistibly delicious!
Fresh Prawn Paste with Broth 沸腾虾滑
Boiling Shrimp Sliders are tender, fresh shrimp coated in a light batter, quickly boiled for a juicy, flavorful bite with a perfect seafood taste.
Prawn and Cabbage Vermicelli Pot 大虾白菜粉丝煲
Shrimp, cabbage, and vermicelli in a savory broth create a flavorful, comforting hot pot, with tender shrimp and delicate textures in every bite.
Noodles 面条
Tangy Beef Rice Noodle Soup 酸菜肥牛米线
Sour Cabbage Beef Rice Noodles feature tender beef, tangy pickled cabbage, and soft rice noodles in a flavorful, savory broth.
Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles 四川担担面
Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles are spicy, savory noodles topped with a rich, flavorful sauce made from chili oil, and minced pork.
Braised Beef Noodle 红烧牛肉面
Braised Beef Noodles features tender beef in a rich, savory sauce, served with chewy noodles in a flavorful broth—comforting, hearty, and utterly delicious!
Tomato and Beef Brisket Rice Noodle 西红柿牛腩米线
Tomato Beef Brisket Rice Noodles feature tender beef, fresh tomatoes, and soft rice noodles in a savory, tangy broth—comforting, flavorful, and satisfying!
Dim Sum 点心
Siu Mai (4 pieces) 烧卖 (4个)
Savory open-topped dumplings, filled with meat and shrimp. 咸味开盖饺子, 装满肉及虾。
Steamed Dumplings and Siu Mai 点心拼盘 (蒸饺烧麦拼盘)
An assortment of classic steamed dumplings and siomai…. 一人份。鲜美的海鲜配上丝滑的豆腐块, 汤清味美。
Soups
Hot and Sour Soup 酸辣汤
Per person. A combination of bamboo shoots, tofu and mushrooms in a hot and sour soup. 一人份。在酸辣汤中加入竹笋, 豆腐及蘑菇。Spicy 辣
Seaweed and Spare Rib Soup 海带排骨汤
Per person. A warming soup with nutritious seaweed and pork ribs.
Main Dishes
Stir-Fried Iberico Pork 小炒伊比利亚黑毛猪
Stir-Fried Beef with Cumin 孜然牛肉
Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁
Stir-Fried Pork Rice Bowl 小炒肉盖饭
Spicy Pepper Enoki Beef 鲜椒金针肥牛
Spicy. Fresh chili, enoki mushrooms, and tender beef slices come together in a spicy, savory stir-fry, bursting with bold flavors and a satisfying balance of heat and umami.
Szechuan Mala Chicken 川式辣子鸡
Very Spicy. Szechuan Mala Chicken is a fiery dish featuring crispy chicken pieces stir-fried with bold spices, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns, delivering a perfect blend of heat and savory flavor.
Spicy Aromatic Pork Knuckles 香辣美容蹄
Homestyle Pork Knuckle Soup 老妈蹄花汤
Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic Chives 韭菜炒香干
Stir-Fried Lamb Slices with Scallions 葱爆羊肉
Scallion Stir-fried Lamb is a savory dish with tender lamb slices stir-fried with fragrant scallions and spices, creating a perfect balance of rich flavors and aromatic freshness.
Choy Sum with Garlic 蒜蓉菜心
Fresh green vegetables lightly sauteed with minced garlic.
Stir-fried Eggplant with Potatoes and Peppers 地三鲜
Flavorful Chinese stir-fry with tender potatoes, beans and eggplant, cooked in a savory sauce—simple yet delicious!