Review of Noodle & Beer in Spitalfields

Tucked away from the constant buzz surrounding Spitalfields, is Noodle & Beer, serving up bold, authentic Chinese noodles with a curated beer selection. Noodle & Beer focus on Sichuan and Chongqing-style cooking, offering up dishes with heat, bold flavours. warming spice and designed to be savoured slowly.

Spice lovers will be right at home here, many of the dishes pack serious heat, with some proudly marked with five chilli symbols. That said, the menu doesn’t feel intimidating. If, like me, you enjoy flavour more than fiery endurance, the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and more than happy to guide you towards dishes that balance warmth and depth without overwhelming the palate. The beer offering is thoughtfully curated to complement the food. Expect ice-cold bottles and rotating selections that cut through the richness and spice of the dishes.

As a self-confessed dumpling lover, ordering the Choo-Shou Sichuan dumplings was non-negotiable. Served on a bed of vibrant chilli oil, the minced pork dumplings are finished with a scattering of spring onions and crunchy nuts. They deliver a satisfying kick, but the heat never overshadows the flavour. Perfectly cooked, and dangerously moreish, the kind of dish that has you wishing you’d ordered a second bowl before finishing the first.

My dining partner opted for the beef spring roll, a single, generously sized piece that instantly brought back fond memories of a previous visit to their China Town branch. It’s a standout for good reason: crisp, flaky pastry giving way to juicy, well-seasoned beef inside. Simple, comforting and executed brilliantly.

For my main, I chose the Wan-Za Mian, a beautiful bowl of wheat noodles topped with minced pork, peas, cabbage, spring onions, pickled greens, chilli sauce and peanuts. When it arrives, you’re encouraged to really dig in and mix everything together so the sauce pooled at the bottom coats every strand of noodle. Once mixed, the dish comes alive: rich, nutty, spicy and deeply satisfying, with layers of texture and flavour in every mouthful. It is a generous portion, so come hungry!

If you’re searching for authentic, flavour-driven Chinese noodles with real personality, paired with a casual, sociable atmosphere, Noodle & Beer more than delivers. The thoughtful balance of spice, fresh ingredients, standout small plates and cold beers makes it a Shoreditch favourite for good reason.

Address: 31 Bell Ln, London, E1 7LA

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Written by Nyla S.