Xi'an BiangBiang Noodles Aldgate East Branch
62 Wentworth St, London E1 7AL, United Kingdom · United Kingdom
★ 4.3 on Google · 2,640 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 25, 2026 · 37 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.3★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 4%
- Coverage
- 38%
All reviews shown by Google
963 examined reviews
37 of 1,000
1,000 of 2,640 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 25, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this restaurant offers a popular selection of hand-pulled noodles and authentic regional dishes with prompt service and a casual, bustling atmosphere. While many praise the chewy noodle textures and flavorful sauces, others note that certain dishes can be overly oily or lack distinct seasoning.
+ Repeated strengths
Hand-Pulled Noodles
Reviewers frequently highlight the freshly made noodles for their chewy texture and satisfying bite.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-01-24
Properly authentic northern Chinese noodles (the hand cut ones are chewy and fresh). Loads of healthy and tasty sides, which will hopefully introduce you to something you’ve never tried before
5★ · 2023-02-13
I'm a big fan of hand pulled Biang Biang noodles and these did not disappoint! Lovely restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. There are vegetarian and vegan options available. I had the Biang Biang noodles in special sauce which was delicious...
Service Speed
Reviewers report that staff provide exceptionally fast and efficient service during visits.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2023-02-02
the place itself and staff are nice however the food did not meet our expectations. i was shocked when our main meals arrived 3 minutes after ordering… the beef was not fresh nor tasty, the noodles were not cooked to the standard we were ex...
5★ · 2023-07-13
Amazing food that came out really quickly. We had a few of the chef recommended noodle dishes and a few cold starters, as well as the xi an style burger and enjoyed them all very much. The thick noodles felt great to eat! It's a no frills d...
Flavorful Signatures
Specific dishes like the cumin lamb and special sauce noodle variants receive recurring praise for rich flavor profiles.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-01-25
Really great food - would recommend the biang biang noodles (I got them with cumin lamb)
4★ · 2025-09-26
Food is simple but really good. A sauce in beef noodles is delicious 😋 definitely value for money
− Repeated complaints
Excessive Oiliness
Reviewers report that several noodle and meat dishes feature heavy amounts of chili oil, leaving them overly greasy.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-01-30
Best noodles I had in London ,meat was perfect , a little oily but that's Xian food I guess
5★ · 2025-10-11
Great food, spacy so be aware. Highly recommend the cucumber salad, jasmine tea and all the noodle dishes, especially the wide noodles. Very reasonable prices.
Service Charges
Reviewers note that an automatic service fee is applied to bills, sometimes without prior notice or discussion.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2023-04-11
I visited this restaurant recently and was disappointed to find that they charge 13% service fee to a £14.8 bowl of noodles. The atmosphere was pleasant, but if you plan on dining here, be prepared to spend a significant amount of service f...
1★ · 2025-10-31
I give 1* reviews to any restaurant that adds service fees to the bill without asking.
Inconsistent Portions and Pricing
Some reviewers feel that certain dishes offer small portion sizes relative to their price.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-10-13
Great biang biang noodles. Extra noodles not worth the 4 quid tho. Does charge a cover fee/service charge which is strange as there was no service and had to ask for more water a couple times
Good for
- Quick casual lunches
- Hand-pulled noodle enthusiasts
- Vegetarian and vegan diners seeking diverse options
Avoid if
- You dislike oily or very heavy sauces
- You prefer a quiet, spacious dining atmosphere
- You are sensitive to automatic service charges on your bill
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Jan ’23 | 13 | 1 |
| Feb ’23 | 37 | 2 |
| Mar ’23 | 40 | 0 |
| Apr ’23 | 50 | 4 |
| May ’23 | 45 | 3 |
| Jun ’23 | 22 | 0 |
| Jul ’23 | 34 | 0 |
| Aug ’23 | 42 | 2 |
| Sep ’23 | 24 | 0 |
| Oct ’23 | 23 | 1 |
| Nov ’23 | 21 | 2 |
| Dec ’23 | 26 | 0 |
| Jan ’24 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb ’24 | 26 | 1 |
| Mar ’24 | 24 | 1 |
| Apr ’24 | 30 | 0 |
| May ’24 | 19 | 0 |
| Jun ’24 | 21 | 0 |
| Jul ’24 | 25 | 2 |
| Aug ’24 | 27 | 0 |
| Sep ’24 | 29 | 0 |
| Oct ’24 | 34 | 0 |
| Nov ’24 | 22 | 2 |
| Dec ’24 | 31 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 24 | 2 |
| Feb ’25 | 24 | 1 |
| Mar ’25 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 24 | 1 |
| May ’25 | 18 | 1 |
| Jun ’25 | 19 | 1 |
| Jul ’25 | 17 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 13 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 17 | 2 |
| Oct ’25 | 19 | 1 |
| Nov ’25 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec ’25 | 16 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 13 | 2 |
| Feb ’26 | 19 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 14 | 0 |
| Apr ’26 | 11 | 0 |
| May ’26 | 15 | 0 |
| Jun ’26 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul ’26 | 13 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 36 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 37 flagged reviews.
Jeni E
55 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-08-09
Very good food all round. The beef was great and tender, all noodle dishes all were good, wings, squid, the lot. Everything was great. Felt like a local chinese shop too and i see the hype around the place seeing it being made infront of you
Ishin Hiyoshi
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2023-01-22
A frequent visitor and always enjoyed the food here. But feel really disappointed in staff’s zero respect of customers’ dietary requirements. Called to make sure no chilli is added in my ordered dishes, got the confirmation from staff, then received dishes that are with chilli oil. Just wow, comple...
laine li
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2023-02-25
The portions were small, and the service staff were unfriendly.
Angela Huang
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-04-10
Good food, good price, good quality
Jakob Schwarz
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-04-10
I can highly recommend a visit. Food was amazing and the staff was friendly and helpful! I will definitely go back!
Yutong Song
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-05-23
Noodle head is dead
MIE QU
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2023-05-24
The portions for takeout and dine-in were different. They took my plate away without even asking me what was wrong. What kind of service is this?
Simon Neyret
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2023-08-21
Hello We ate lunch at this restaurant today. The service was quick. The food was very poor, very greasy, swimming in oil and tasteless. The waitress was unpleasant. The toilets were dirty! There was a mandatory charge that wasn't listed on the menu!!! We absolutely do not recommend this restaurant....
T. M.
1 review
★★★★★
2023-08-24
Terry Sullivan
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2023-11-24
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