Kung Fu Burger Review - Chinatown - London - The Infatuation
"Even if you know exactly where this takeaway hatch is, chances are you’ll end up looking like you’re auditioning for a role in a Specsavers advert while trying to find it. On the Shaftesbury Avenue side of Chinatown, Kung Fu Burger is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Chinese burger spot which is great at putting delicious things—tender shredded pork and meltingly soft duck in a moreish, sweet hoisin sauce—between flaky buns. It’s one of the best meals for under a tenner in London. It’s also cash-only and there isn’t any seating so be ready to stroll and savour. If you’re after something a bit more substantial, get involved in ruler-width handmade cold noodles—they’re chewy, singing with sesame oil, and an instant contender for your grab-and-go lunch rotation if you work nearby. video credit: Emily Hai Food Rundown photo credit: Emily Hai Signature Braised Pork Burger Flavour-wise, the handful and a half of moist pork is a pretty simple soy affair with a subtle hint of aromatic spices, but the bun is the standout. It’s crisp but predominantly chewy, with a satisfying flaky tear. photo credit: Emily Hai Shredded Duck Burger With Hoisin Sauce This hoisin sauce sits right on the delicious side of the sweet spectrum thanks to its tangy, vinegar jazz hands. But the duck is frankly, quack-worthy. It’s meltingly tender with crunchy skin that goes toe-to-toe with the crisp chewiness of the bun. photo credit: Emily Hai Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce These noodles understand the fine line between perfection and practicality. They’re chewy and wide belt-style noodles but trimmed into sections and thin enough to be consumed one-handed al desko. They’re topped with a generous serving of spring onions, spongy tofu, and cucumber slivers that lighten the nutty earthiness of the creamy sesame sauce." - Heidi Lauth Beasley
