Hot Noodles Specialists’ Liu Xiaomian Open Spicy New Pop Up at The Stranded Pub
Liu Xiaomian, London’s cult-favourite Chongqing noodle specialists, are opening a new pop-up at The Stranded, from the team behind Marylebone’s The Jackalope, serving fiery, aromatic bowls in a brand-new pub, perfectly paired with frothy pints and a warm, buzzing winter atmosphere.
In true lucky Chinese style, the first 66 bowls will be given away free, so form an orderly line from Friday 14th November (a date also considered particularly lucky in the Chinese Yellow Calendar)!
Charlene Liu and Linda Liu, both from the same town in Chongqing, China’s spice capital, were brought together by fate in London. Inspired by their shared roots, they launched Liu Xiaomian in 2017 to bring fresh, spicy flavours from Chongqing to London. What started as a small street-food stall has grown into a London sensation. Their flagship restaurant in Kingly Court, Carnaby opened in 2024 and was hailed by The Times for bringing “heat, heart and serious flavour” to the capital.
The menu leads with their signature dishes: Chongqing Xiaomian (wheat noodles) and Hot & Sour Glass Noodles (sweet potato starch), offering layers of spice, aroma, and texture. With unique flavours like Minced Pork & Chickpea to flavourful vegan options, diners can also enjoy mind-numbingly good, silky pork Wontons, alongside seasonal, spice-packed sides, like customer favourite the cucumber salad, finishing with sweet and icy desserts. Every dish is crowned with addictive homemade chilli oil, delivering bold heat and layered flavour in every bite.
New pub, The Stranded, recently opened to the public, seats around 300 guests, with a dedicated 20-cover Liu Xiaomian dining area. Guests can pair their bowls with the pub’s special, froth-topped Czech beer, alongside trendy treats such as in-house bubble tea and their very own, upcoming coffee robot (there’s a first for everything). It’s the perfect setting to enjoy noodles, drinks, and a lively atmosphere in central London this winter.
The Liu Xiaomian kitchen will officially open on 14th November, with menus and bookings available at https://www.liu-xiaomian.com/booking from mid-October.
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