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Introducing one of our favourite noodle bars in town – the hidden Fitzrovia noodle bar where the broths are bold and the vibe exudes ‘South Asian hawker house hangout’. Hidden away, Tang is your one stop slurp shop next time you need a noodle soup with more than a little bite.
THE IDEA
Inspired by the South East Asia’s street markets, urban-cool concrete floors and exposed hanging bulbs sit alongside newspaper-lined walls adorned with photos from across Asia. You can take your place at a communal bench table or gather around the open kitchen to feel the heat of the action.
LOCATION
Located in a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ spot just off Tottenham Court Road, those in the know are tucking into Head Chef Chen Ng’s unique tangs. Meaning ‘soup’ in Chinese, the steaming bowls are lighter than ramen, punchier than pho and fuse together influences from across the entire Asian continent. Healthy yet hearty, they’re the perfect blend of flavour and tradition and are as Instagram-worthy as they are delicious.
SLIP, SLURP & SAVOUR
Each bowl begins with a broth of Asian spices including ginger, star anise and mandarin peel – ingredients typically used for their restorative qualities in South East Asia. Tasty tang combinations include juicy tiger prawns, beansprouts and a perfectly soft-boiled egg; roasted and poached chicken with ginger sauce; or salted vegetables with tofu and shiitake mushrooms.
SMALL PLATES
Small plates include Korean-inspired fried soya milk chicken seasoned with homemade hot sauce; crispy black bean tofu in a white miso sauce; and cold wheat noodle salad with Asian pear, cucumber, pickles, goji berry and a soft-boiled egg. Homemade gluten-free baos come filled with the likes of fried chicken with pickled bok choi; braised beef with cucumber; and crispy tofu with salted egg yolk sauce. Big flavours are perfectly balanced with pickles and citrus creating that ‘ying and yang’ characteristic of Asian cooking.
THE DRINKS
Complement the spice with a Chelsea Blonde, Bohemia Lager or Paxton IPA from The London Beer Factory, based in West Norwood. Red and white wine are both available alongside juices from Owlet in Kent, Karma Cola soft drinks and Lalani & Co Oolong Tea from Taiwan.
Tang
111 Great Russell Street,
London, WC1B 3NQ
W: http://www.tanglondon.co.uk
T:0207 300 3324
F: /TangNoodleBar T: @tanglondon I: @tanglondon