Harden's says
The chef behind Xi'an Impression (and its spin-off Biang Biang Noodles), Wei Guirong, has opened her first solo restaurant; the Chinese Shaanxi dishes and noodles will no doubt be much in demand.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Gloriously textured noodles and flavoursome sauces” draw a wide-ranging crowd (including plenty of Chinese students studying nearby) to Wei Guirong’s “friendly” Shaanxi canteen near Russell Square. It’s a sibling to Xi’an Impression near the Emirates Stadium and the new Dream Xi’an at Tower Bridge. Top Menu Tip – “for the price you pay, the cold chicken in sesame sauce and the biang biang noodles are amazing”.
Summary
“Hand-made and pulled noodles are the stars of the show” at this “authentic” canteen in a side-street near Russell Square, offering “fantastic Xi’an cooking” from chef-proprietor Wei Guirong. It attracts an “odd but pleasing mix of mainland Chinese businessmen & students, with tourists and the odd culinary adventurer” – and is much easier for most to visit than its sibling, Xi’an Impression near Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
Summary
“Excellent Xi’an hand-pulled noodles” (“pasta-like noodles with chillies to make your eyes water”) “at reasonable prices” ensure that chef-proprietor Wei Guirong’s central London canteen, “tucked away in a narrow pedestrian street near Russell Square”, is always “buzzing”. It is a sibling to Xi’an Impression near Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
Summary
“Exceptional, hand-pulled biang biang noodles” are the star turn at this “no-frills diner” near Russell Square, where an “unprepossessing” exterior gains access to a menu of “subtle, interesting and authentic regional Xi’an cuisine”. “The prices are very reasonable for the West End.” Proprietor Wei Guirong also runs Xi’an Impression near Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
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13 Cosmo Place, London, WC1N 3AP
Restaurant details
Master Wei Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Perfect hand pulled wheat noodles - toothsome and delicious - in fragrant and spicy sauces are the must here, including biang biang. But don’t miss the simple deep, peppery and comforting beef pao-mo soup and the ‘burgers’ with Silk Road spice. It’s always busy and excellent value for the quality."

"Service was a bit stilted and slow, and potential for long waits, however the biang biang noodles and dumplings are sensational and well worth the wait, in addition to the very reasonable prices. "

"Great Chinese noodle pot"
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £19.30 |
Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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Service | 12.50% |








13 Cosmo Place, London, WC1N 3AP
Opening hours
Monday | 11:30 am‑9:45 pm |
Tuesday | 11:30 am‑9:45 pm |
Wednesday | 11:30 am‑9:45 pm |
Thursday | 11:30 am‑9:45 pm |
Friday | 11:30 am‑9:45 pm |
Saturday | 11:30 am‑9:45 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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