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February 13 2024

London’s Biggest Asian Foodhall – Bang Bang Oriental

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Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall is not only the largest Asian food hall in London, but also offers the widest range of specialist Asian restaurants in the whole UK under one roof.

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🏮 [BLOG POST IN BIO] Welcome to Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall London @BANGBANGORIENTAL 🍣🍙🥟 It’s the largest Asian food hall in London and also offers the widest range of Asian restaurants in the UK under one roof 🍱 Over 25 Asian food vendors with a seating capacity of 450 ✅ Vegan and Halal options available 🐉 Golden Dragon Restaurant downstairs offers a more formal dining experience 🧧Bang Bang Oriental is currently running a Chinese New Year celebration from 12 – 18 February 2024 with lion dance, pop-ups, workshops, giveaways and much more! #bangbangorientalfoodhall #asianfood #asiandish #asianrestaurant #japanesefood #chinesefood #vietnamesefood #indianfood #asianfoodlondon #CapCut

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Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall

399 Edgware Rd, London NW9 0FH

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Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall is a 32,000 square feet food hall, packed with over 25 Asian vendors offering the widest range of Asian cuisines where you can eat your way from Mumbai to Tokyo.

Whether you’re craving for sushi, fried noodles, rice dish or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth, Bang Bang Oriental gets you.

They have kiosks and food stalls from China, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, India, and Vietnam offering the perfect opportunity to enjoy your favourite Asian dish or embark on a culinary journey to try new flavours.

The Atmosphere

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The atmosphere is light and breezy and there are lots of tables and seats. Bang Bang Oriental has a seating capacity of 450.

The stylish orange lanterns, the wooden wall decorations and the wooden tables create that perfect bustling Asian food hall atmosphere where the sound and smell of sizzling meat and veg, the sound of clinking cutleries and cheerful chatting all blend together.

Food & Drink

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Bang Bang Oriental houses nearly 30 different Asian food vendors, so it takes a little time to go around and decide where to begin.

Enjoy the spicy taste of New Delhi at the kiosk of Indian Street Food. From Massala Dosa to Chicken Biryani to Lamb Curry, they serve all the traditional Indian flavours.

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Bali Grill & Asian Cuisine is serving authentic Indonesian cuisine, such as Spring Rolls, Bali Style Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken and Bali Style Fried Squid or Prawn.

Very Duck is known for their hand-pulled and hand-cut noodles. They serve spicy noodles with various meat options, big noodles plates and soups.

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If you’re vegetarian or vegan, Bang Bang Oriental won’t leave you disappointed.

Many of the food vendors offer vegetarian or vegan options, and there is a kiosk that serve pure vegetarian Indian and Chinese dishes.

Veggie Wok does not only have delicious dishes and specials on their menu, but they also have the option to build your own dish by choosing base, sauce, protein, and exotic veggies.

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Hakka serves a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. We tried the vegan chicken with noodles and black pepper sauce. The portion was huge, and the vegan chicken was one of the best we have ever tried.

If you’re looking for Halal options, you’re at the right place.

Coconut Tree Malaysian cuisine has an unbeatable selection of Halal dishes. They prepare and serve the dishes with separate plates and cutleries and ensure the Halal dishes never contact with pork or alcohol.

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If you’re craving for some booze drink head your way to The Pearl Lounge Wine bar. They serve a wide range of fine wines as well as other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Craving for something sweet? Yaki Ya! is specialised for personalised desserts, including waffles, shake, crepes and cookie dough. Plus, all desserts are Halal friendly!

Find all the food vendors and their menus here.

Formal Dining Experience – Golden Dragon Restaurant

If you’re looking for a more formal dining experience with classic Chinese cuisine, Golden Dragon welcomes you with elegant interior, relaxing environment, and traditional Chinese meals, including dim sum and hot pot.

The restaurant has a seating capacity of 360, allowing them to accept bookings of large groups, parties or weddings.

More information here.

Chinese New Year Celebration

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Throughout the year, Bang Bang Oriental hosts a number of events. To celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of the dragon, they are currently running a week-long (12 – 18 February 2024) celebration series with workshops, lion dance, Kung Fu demonstration, pop-ups, giveaways and much more!

More details here.

More Than Just a Foodhall

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Bang Bang Oriental is more than just a food hall.

The Oriental Chinese Community provides support to their local community. They are helping the elderly to integrate into the English community by organising English classes, information services, medical support and more.

The community also holds special celebrations for festivals, such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year as well as cooking classes and other activities.

Learn more about how to become a member here.

Now, what are you waiting for? Head down to Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall and tantalise your tastebuds with the best Asian food and drink or become a member of their community and meet new friends!

Ready for your next adventure? New pan-Asian restaurant opened in Chinatown London. YiQi invites you for an exciting culinary journey to discover the flavours of the Korean, Japanese and Chinese traditional kitchen.

January 27 2024

New Pan-Asian Restaurant Opened in Chinatown – YiQi

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Newly opened pan-Asian restaurant in Chinatown invites its customers for an exciting culinary journey to East and Southeast Asia, combining traditional Chinese flavours, Korean classics and Japanese creative art-like dishes. YiQi’s menu is overseen by former Hakkasan and Yauatcha chef, Lum Wah Cheok.

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Welcome to YiQi

14 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BE

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Located in the heart of Chinatown, newly opened YiQi joined the diverse array of restaurants to further enhance Chinatown London’s uniqueness and take active role in solidifying the area’s reputation as a primary destination for tourists and locals alike.

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The restaurant is spanning across 2,000 square feet and is designed to provide the most relaxing environment for customers. That’s why the décor is made from natural materials, such as rattan and wood to align with its cultural and culinary ethos.

YiQi is a brand-new concept in Chinatown London, featuring standout dishes and innovative cooking methods.

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Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a variety of seafood along with baskets of fresh fruit and vegetables. These are all available for selection and you can choose from a range of different cooking styles rarely seen in Chinatown:

Dishes cooked with ‘Sous Vide’ technique are vacuum-sealed and cooked at a precise temperature to perfection.

If you choose ‘Binchotan’, your dish will be cooked over Japanese white charcoal.

Dishes prepared with ‘Teppanyaki’ will be grilled or fried on a hot iron plate.

The cutting-edge menu is created by Chef Lum Wah Cheok who is known for his expertise gained at prestigious restaurants, such as Hakkasan and Yauatcha.

Highlights of the Menu

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We tried ‘Bamboo Tube Rice with Chicken Curry’ which was made with a traditional cooking technique.

‘Bamboo Tube Rice with Chicken Curry’

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They slow-steam the rice within the bamboo tube to preserve the original flavour making sure each rice grain is infused with aroma and texture. Then they serve the rice while still inside the bamboo tube with either chicken curry, pork or seafood.

Their signature charcoal chicken wings were served in a stylish woven basket nesting on fresh leaves. The wings were big and juicy and served with lovely home-made sauce.

‘Pasar Malam Prawns Fritters’ is a hugely popular street food in Asia. They embed the prawns in some batter mixed with vegetables and fry it until crispy. A lovely snack to either start or finish your meal with.

‘Childhood Radish Ricecake’

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‘Childhood Radish Ricecake’ is a traditional snack originating from Chaozhu in Guangdong. It was originally a street food sensation in Malaysia and later gained popularity not only in Singapore, but today it’s a popular snack served in many restaurants here in Chinatown London as well. It’s a nostalgic childhood snack for those grew up in Southeast Asia.

If you’re a lover of Asian food or simply love trying new flavours, YiQi is a must-visit in Chinatown!

Ready for your next adventure? New modern Korean restaurant opened just 5-min walk from YiQi. Hankki is serving innovative Korean food, glittery cocktails and cute desserts. It has futuristic immersive décor and the best K-pop music is on track.