Papa Noodle

Very authentic Chinese food! The portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable. The environment is great, and the service is really friendly. My favorites are the sesame sauce noodles, beef noodles, and skewers — they’re absolutely delicious!! The location is also super convenient, right outside Holborn Station. I’ll definitely come again next time:)))

Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles Review: The noodles are incredibly fresh and chewy, hand-pulled right before your eyes. The beef broth is rich and aromatic, with tender slices of beef and a hint of radish. Service is quick, and the ambiance is cozy. A truly authentic taste of Northwestern China! Highly recommend!

We went here for a work lunch and the service was excellent, from the smooth ordering process- each table has its own Qcode allowing for online orders and payment, to the quick service, and finally to the wonderfully flavoured food. We tried starters, prawns and chicken- great for sharing and full of flavoir, and the mains- the hand pulled noodles and brisket beef were exceptional, the thick noodles were slightly doughy but the egg fried rice was delicious! They were not offering hot teas at the moment, bit hoping they reintroduce them for the winter season. I would definitely recommend and of there is a wait, tables do become available quite quickly.

Absolutely love Papa niu! The Lanzhou beef noodles here are incredible — rich, flavorful broth and perfectly chewy handmade noodles (I always go for “three thin”). It’s pure comfort on a cold London day. The lamb skewers are smoky and juicy, and the big plate chicken noodles are perfect for sharing. Everything tastes so authentic, just like back in China. There’s usually a queue, but totally worth the wait. My go-to spot near the British Museum! 🍜🔥

Brought the braised beef brisket noodles, there was very little meat and no pak choi in the dish, yet advertised in picture. The soup was flavourful though noticeable had lots of oil. Service was fast and the food came very quickly. Overall experience is good but not amazing, and rated as such.

Went here with a friend yesterday and we both really enjoyed it! I honestly can’t remember the last time I had Chinese noodles, so it felt extra good to finally have some again after so many years. I got the beef thick noodle soup and my friend ordered a vegan dish, both were delicious. The handmade noodles were super chewy and we were surprised by how fast the food came out. Plus, the portions were huge, which makes it totally worth the price. Definitely a spot I’d come back to :)

Tried their signature beef soup noodles – really tasty and comforting. The grilled lamb skewers were spot on and the coconut milk drink got paired good with the meal. Overall, a good experience!

Really delicious noodles with great portion sizes. The beef rib oil-mixed noodles were especially amazing — tender meat and rich flavor. It tasted authentic and comforting. Will definitely come back.