Sichuan PoPo - Earls Court

Chinese restaurant · South Kensington

Sichuan PoPo - Earls Court

Chinese restaurant · South Kensington

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35 Earls Ct Rd, London W8 6ED, United Kingdom

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Authentic Sichuan street food, known for dim sum & noodles  

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35 Earls Ct Rd, London W8 6ED, United Kingdom Get directions

sichuanpopo.co.uk

£20–30 · Menu

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35 Earls Ct Rd, London W8 6ED, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 20 7967 3845
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£20–30 · Menu

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Sichuan Popo Earls Court - Review - Kensington - London - The Infatuation

"The only time we’re not craving dim sum is when we’re eating dim sum. That includes 8pm on a Tuesday when it’s kind of hard to find, and that’s when we like to come to Sichuan Popo. This sleek Chinese restaurant on Earls Court Road is a place where servers stare impatiently and unimpressed, notebook in hand, if you have the audacity to not know what you want. Plus dim sum is served until closing, and pillowy prawn and scallop dumplings are inhaled as soon as the steamer hits the table. The all-day dim sum isn’t all that’s great about this straightforward spot. It’s a haven for in-and-out, last-minute group dinners that involve passing peanutty smacked cucumbers across the table and swirling chewy biang biang noodles. Walk-ins wait as tables are quickly wiped down before they’re sat, handed a menu, and served their first dish all within 10 minutes. There’s no time for niceties at Sichuan Popo, just great-value dim sum and excellent gong bao king prawns. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Rianne Shlebak

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The 17 Best Restaurants In Kensington

"The only time we’re not craving dim sum is when we’re eating dim sum. That includes 8pm on a Tuesday when it’s kind of hard to find, and that’s when we like to come to Sichuan Popo. This sleek Chinese restaurant on Earls Court Road is a place where dim sum is served until closing, and pillowy prawn and scallop dumplings are inhaled as soon as the steamer hits the table. It’s a haven for in-and-out, last-minute group dinners that involve passing peanutty smacked cucumbers and swirling chewy biang biang noodles. " - rianne shlebak, jake missing, sinead cranna

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"Near: Design Museum You might have thought you saw some cutting-edge things in the Design Museum but can anything beat the perfect design of a pillowy prawn and scallop dumpling? Sichuan Popo in Kensington is a no-nonsense Chinese restaurant specialising in Sichuan street food, and just a four-minute walk away. You'll find late-night dumplings, great-value dim sum, and excellent gong bao king prawns. It’s usually pretty easy to walk in without a wait too. Which is ideal because your feet are definitely aching after a big London day out. " - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, jake missing

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Where To Eat When You Can’t Be Bothered To Change Out Of Your Comfy Clothes - London - The Infatuation

"You’ll find a mix of people at this no-nonsense Chinese restaurant in Earl’s Court. But whether they're on a date or having a heated family dinner, one thing you should know is that everyone at Sichuan Popo is too focused on the bamboo steamers filled with pillowy prawn and scallop dumplings to notice the stain you’ve been passing off as “coffee from this morning” for three weeks in a row. The lighting is dim, the servers are to the point, and the dim sum is served until closing. Eat with your head held high and blame that stain on the gong bao king prawns. " - Jake Oliver, Rianne Shlebak

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"From the team behind outstanding Chinese restaurants Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles and Tofu Vegan, Sichuan Popo brings a fleet of Sichuanese and Shaanxi dishes to W8. Chengdu’s xiao su rou, a starter of crisp, meltingly rich fried pork with Sichuan peppercorn, could be followed by mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, Xi’an biang biang noodles, or a hero dish from Xi’an Biang Biang: Chongqing xiaomian noodles in a lusciously oily, numbing broth." - Alexander Larman, Adam Coghlan

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Chris L

Google
This was some amazing Asian food!!!! Everything we ate was so good! I could have tried the whole menu! The noodles were outstanding. I absolutely will be back as soon as I can to try some more of these amazing dishes.

Summer Li

Google
Wow - we’re still thinking back on the beef biang biang, wood ear mushrooms, and wontons. Their texture/mouth feel (口感), taste (rich, fragrant / refreshing flavour profile) were authentic and so complimentary that even though we’d ordered quite a lot, we wanted to finish every drop. The restaurant is also clean, service and serving quick, so we had a great replenishing late lunch on a hot day. Warmly recommended!

Queen Theodora

Google
Food was delicious and authentic. I definitely recommend this place and making a reservation beforehand as it can get very busy. The noodles in my chicken soup noodles tasted fresh, smooth and silky. The place is well furnished with nice lighting shining on each table. One thing I will say that it is quite loud in the evening, and you can hear everyone talking around you.

Sila Gunn

Google
The noodles were just okay — nothing particularly special in terms of flavor. The atmosphere wasn’t very enjoyable, and the staff didn’t seem very helpful or friendly. Not the worst place, but I’d only consider going back if I happened to be nearby.

Cheung Alex

Google
Really nice and authentic Chinese food. Friendly and helpful staff. Don’t have to wait for long to be served. And most importantly, all the food we ordered were served hot and delicious. Definitely a must try if you’re around!

night owl

Google
Wow what incredible food. I can’t attest to its authenticity but the house specialty of biang biang noodles with beef was exceptional and like nothing I’ve ever tried before in a Chinese restaurant. The gong bao chicken was also amazing and like many of the dishes left that wonderful sichuan pepper tingle. Generous portions and genuine value for money especially for Kensington.

Sakura Momoko

Google
I have to say, this is a great spot for Sichuan food. I grew up in Chengdu, so I can confidently say that the food here meets expectations for Sichuan cuisine to a certain extent. What impressed me the most is the service. It made me feel cozy and welcomed, just like the people from my hometown. I come here almost every week whenever I’m craving some spicy Sichuan dishes. They provide authentic vinegar and white pepper. This place also reminds me about some memories. Give it a try!

Heather

Google
We had a fantastic lunch at Sichuan Popo! The portions are incredibly generous—definitely great value, especially for a spot in the heart of London. The handmade noodles were a standout, perfectly bouncy and delicious. The food was served quickly, which was a nice bonus. While the portions were a bit too big for us to finish, it’s hardly a complaint! The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, and we left feeling very satisfied.
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Jasna R.

Yelp
Some of the best Sichuan food I've had, comparing with new York city. Service is attentive, restaurant is clean and comfortable, food comes out fast and delicous! We came on a Monday night and there was no wait. We ordered for 2 people. Left feeling full and satisfied but not bloated. Food isn't overly greasy, just fresh and yummy. Popo's fried fish fillet: 10/5. Sooo good. Fried and battered with chili dry rub. Amazing. Popo's seasonal stor fried pak choy: 4/5, standard good vegetable stir fry, just the right serving size. Biang biang noodles with beef: 5/5. Awesome noodles. Needed a bit more chili oil. Chili oil was amazing. Complimentary chili oil if you ask for it: 10/5. Some of the best chili oil I've ever had! Smokey, full of flavor and numbing effect. Steamed rice £3 not included with main dishes. This would be a minus star for me. Should be standard with any legit Asian restaurant. But it was good and generous for a single serving, at least. Hope to come back sometime...
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Christine S.

Yelp
Great authentic Chinese food in Earle's Court! Came on a cold rainy night for dinner and everything was so comforting. We got the stir fried beef dish, green beans, egg fried rice and beef soup - everything was tasty and came out quickly. We also had one hot and sour soup that was bad (too much pepper) and we complained and they took it off the bill which was nice. The inside is nice and clean, plenty of seating. Highly recommend making reservations on a Friday or Saturday night as it gets packed.

Hunter A.

Yelp
The service was very friendly. The wontons in chili oil were very good. Unfortunately the meat for the stir fry beef with esparagas was so fatty it was not edible.
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R P.

Yelp
Fantastic food! We ordered quite a selection of menu items. Traditional fragrant chicken was good but a little too spicy for us. The wontons in chili oil were also spicy but very good. The vegetarian spring roll (fried) were small in comparison to what we see in the states, but surprisingly good (be sure to open delivery bag and let the steam out). Sichuan burger and Stir fried egg noodle with chicken were quite good. Note- neither are very saucy. So if you're expecting something along that line, neither of these would be ideal. We thoroughly enjoyed both though as we don't see these on menus (back home). The Dan Dan Noodles with Minced Pork and stir fried broccoli were fantastic. Takeout sizes were perfect and we still had some leftovers of most of the dishes. Note- steamed rice does not automatically come with dishes. It has to be ordered as a side.
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Jiemei G.

Yelp
We loved the food and the service here. The folks are from Sichuan and other parts of China - speak Mandarin and offer great recommendations. Lots of locals here! We loved the shrimp and the fish fillet so delicious.
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Amanda R.

Yelp
I'd move to London just to eat here every week! Seriously, it's been so long since I've had delicious, authentic Sichuan-style cuisine and this was perfect. It's also conveniently located right across from Stamford Bridge, so you can have a bite before a game. Service was also quick and friendly. I would recommend ordering something with the handmade noodles... they're amazing! I love a good rice noodle, but my bf ordered the same thing as me except with the handmade noodles and I think those were the perfect option.
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Evan R.

Yelp
Great great great! Got here mid afternoon and there weren't a lot of people, but the food was wonderful! We got the Sweet and Sour Ribs to start and they were great. I got the number 42 and it was incredible! I have a terrible spice tolerance but the spice was just perfect for me. The noodles were cooked to perfection and everything was great!
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Tom Y.

Yelp
Sichuan popo deserves more recognition because the food here is authentic and delicious. I'm from Flushing, New York, and I grew up eating all kinds of Chinese food- especially Sichuan/Szechuan food. This place is a wonder. All the staff are Chinese, polite, and extremely accommodating. The Biang Biang beef noodles were the highlight. The noodles were perfectly cooked, seasoned, and spiced. The beef melts in my mouth. Simply amazing *chefs kiss*. The mapo tofu was spicy, flavorful, and soft. The salt and pepper squid were seasoned well, though some pieces were larger than others. The rice was fluffy and fragrant. The spicy wontons were tender, juicy and flavorful. And lastly, the fish was spicy, tender, and fresh. As we enjoyed our meal, it was a delight to watch the community with their dogs stop by the front of the shop to drink water left behind by staff. Adorable
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Sam S.

Yelp
This place seemed very popular with locals. Fine service, a huge menu with tasty food, and a cozy interior.
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Hans W.

Yelp
I live in Los Angeles and I like to think we have pretty good Chinese food but this exceeded my expectations. Got some wontons and mapo tofu on a whim and it was amazing. Pretty reasonably priced and probably some of the spiciest Chinese food I've ever had which is a good thing given how badly some places pretend to do Sichuan
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Ronald V.

Yelp
I absolutely adore this place and find myself coming back pretty much every week. All of the food I've tried here is absolutely amazing and I can't sing their praises enough. Their dim sum is top notch and tastes like great quality, their hand pulled noodles are filled with the right balance of spicy and flavourful, and their pot sticker dumplings are just out of this world.
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Andrew T.

Yelp
Small chain hole in the wall sort of place. Pretty authentic Sichuan food with an emphasis on dumplings. We ordered many dishes and all were good, about half were outstanding on including bang bang noodles, green beans and mapo tofu.
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Jennifer C.

Yelp
Wow! This place was amazing. They sat our group of six immediately. We were very lucky. They were busy. We Got a table close to kitchen window so we got to see them making dumplings with such speed in skillet was amazing. The wontons in the chili sauce were amazing we got two or three orders. The tripe was tender and delicious and I'm not a tripe fan. We all had a variety of items from a lamb noodle dish to boa g bus f beef noodles, lotus root and fish. Wow were the sichuan peppers strong! It was all delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive even with the busy dining room and us being a larger party. I ail for sure be a k. Fyi, 13.5 service charge included.
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Zhaoye W.

Yelp
Super nice service and gorgeous food. Staff always know what I need at the right timing. Thank you for such delicious food and nice service!!!!!!