LIU Xiaomian Marylebone

This restaurant can be hard to find - there isn’t an obvious sign outside but there’s food being served downstairs. The dining area downstairs isn’t big - there are a few large tables, good for 3-5 people but there are also small tables that aren’t quite comfortable for three people. Thankfully, you can eat upstairs (ground floor) if there aren’t any seats available. I had the Spicy Xiaomian (extra hot) with spicy beef (£14.70). I enjoyed it - it was good but I found the broth a bit too oily. The noodles were tender but I personally like thicker noodles. It’s still worth stopping by if you are in the mood for handmade noodles!

The Wonton Dumplings 😋 A colleague suggested Noodles, I had no idea this spot existed... a whole "secret" speakeasy vibe restaurant, tucked away in the basement at The Jackalope. Minimalist menu. Nice, quick, tasty filling food. Good service, they squeezed us in even though they were pretty booked up. I'd go again.

Convenient quick eat. I generally like mabo tofu and mala spice normally so "mild" was good level of "numbness". However, it lacked fragrant spice and flavour. It was simple pork dumpling with numbness. Lacks umami ingredients like prawns, mushrooms or tomato you might find in other mala dishes. Staff were friendly and lovely atmosphere.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and just what you need after a few drinks in the pub upstairs. Super friendly staff. A favourite of mine that I recommend to everyone!

We ordered wontons, sweet and sour glass noodles and thin noodles - both noodle dishes with minced pork! These are the 3 items on the menu. Overall really good flavours, service was super nice and lovely, will definitely come back again!

No frills, delicious food in the pub. The food really hit the spot but the service is non existent. You've got to get your own food which I'm ok with, but the service is a bit poor as you have to wait to be seated, but unfortunately the staff just walk by without a care in the world. Good thing the food saves them as it is really good. Spicy with all the right flavours. Worth a visit.

LIU Xiaomian is a good spot for lunch or dinner. I had the noodles with beef (mild), a cucumber salad and a Chongqing tea. The food was quite tasty and I really liked the smoked aroma of the tea. Staff was also helpful and friendly I'll definitely come back to try the spicier versions (the mild version was milder than expected) and also the dumpling soup!

! Sadly I got food poisoning here so sad because it was very delicious 🤧 Please pay attention ! Previous rating: 4/5 Cute restaurant 🥰 Pay attention: This restaurant is located downstairs inside a pub! Don’t get confused🫶🏼 You get your table and order at the counter! There you also pick up your order again. You can choose from 5 different spice levels: not at all - very spicy 🌶️ I loved my noodles 🍜 ate them all in one go! Loved the authenticity! However the space downstairs still feels a little bit empty and awkward. I loved it anyway and will come back for more! 😋