Kung Fu Burger serves flaky buns filled with tender pork or duck in hoisin sauce and chewy handmade noodles, a perfect grab-and-go Chinatown treat.
"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. 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 regular grab-and-go lunch rotation if you work nearby." - jake missing, rianne shlebak
"Did you know that you can eat Noodle Inn’s noodles without queuing? This lofty claim might sound like we’re starting a pyramid scheme but have trust, it’s true. A five-minute stroll from Noodle Inn is their grab-and-go Chinatown sibling, Kung Fu Burger. The Chinese buns are flaky, the sweet duck is meltingly soft, and although you won’t be able to try Noodle Inn’s headline beef shank biang biang (spoiler: it’s just good, anyway, not great), they do serve their handmade cold noodles that have exceptional chew factor. Order the chilli oil and sesame sauce version, and nab a bench in St. Anne’s Churchyard or Soho Square. Touch grass. Feel smug. Try not to get chilli oil down your top." - heidi lauth beasley
"The Verdict: These flaky buns are one of our favourite ways to spend a tenner in central. If these packed Chinese buns appear on your screen, say “thank you, algorithm”. A low-key takeaway hatch on the Shaftesbury Avenue side of Chinatown, Kung Fu Burger specialises in putting delicious things—tender shredded pork and meltingly soft duck in hoisin sauce—between crisp, chewy buns. It’s cash-only and there isn’t any seating so be prepared to stroll, savour, and incite the envy of any hungry co-workers back at your office. " - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley
"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
K W (KW)
Apple Chew
Jenny Liu
Ona Jite
Zen Cheung
Kate Nguyen
Johnny Huynh
Sky Lam
