Cha Cha Moon

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09 Jul 08, 08:42 Below expectations

This being the new offering from the guys behind Wagamama and Busaba Eathai, I was expecting tasty, wholesome food in communal surroundings. Having gone there for the first time for a spot of lunch, I was woefully disappointed at my expectations being half met.

The premises are situated between Ganton Street and Kingsly Square - and certainly look the part of a noodle bar. The place is bustling with noise, noise, and more noise. Trying to talk to my friend seated opposite me needed a raised voice, and talking with the waiting staff was hard work.

The food was certainly nothing to write home about. I had duck and noodle soup, which was nigh on tasteless - and the noodles looked like something out of a pot noodle. As is said in the previous review, portions are not that large either, so we also ventured for the wontons and a spring onion pancake - the former were probably the tastiest thing I ate there - the pancake was the greasiest.

I also had a lemon tea, which was far too sweet and wasn't really worth what they were charging for a small cup.

The £3.50 promotion period is still ongoing, so perhaps worth a try out just so you say you HAVE tried it. However, I certainly won't be going back for a long time - I'd rather spend an extra 10 minutes walking to an eatery in China Town.

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19 May 08, 15:46 Below expectations

Cha Cha Moon is located just off Carnaby Street on Ganton Street - perfect quick snacks for shoppers.

CCM is a Chinese Noodle bar... and their main dishes are Noodles, Noodles and more Noodles. You can find all sorts of noodles dishes there.... soup based, fried, dry noodles, cold noodles... from Szechuan style to Taiwan style...

Food: During promotion period, all dishes are £3.5 each. The portions are all right, not as big as the ramen in Wagas... but its only £3.5 each, what do you expect?? Try their sides as well, it looks authentic... however I'd rather pay £3.5 for a main than 4 wontons which cost peanuts...

Drinks: Dont go for the HK milk tea or lemon tea... they taste very artificial... you might want to go for a Harbin Beer tho - a Northeastern China Beer.

Interior: Like Wagamama - Long communal tables & benches / seats (cushioned tho), open plan kitchen, quite dark, quite noisy & I have a feeling of being squashed as soon as I sat down.. just feel a bit cramped...

All dishes - £3.5 during the promotion period so try it out before they increase the price!