"Lao Dao is the sibling to arguably south London’s best-known Chinese restaurant, Silk Road, but there’s an entirely cooler feel to this Walworth spot. This Xinjiang restaurant’s art deco, Grade II-listed space has pulsating red neon light that bounces off the tiled walls and the translucent hand-pulled noodles. It’s a restaurant for big groups and appetites, and every plate—be it stir-fried bean sprouts or crispy grilled lamb ribs—is served with plenty in mind, and ramps up or down the tingle of Sichuan pepper, tomato, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. The cumin-rubbed lamb skewers are essential." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager
Aleksandra Boruch
