Helen's reviews
Review of Noodle Express
11 Apr 08, 15:30
Pretty Yummy Noodles 
I went for lunch here today despite Dan (see below) telling me it was average and bland - my thinking was it is best to give these things a try.
This little place is really well hidden, so well hidden that in my 6 months of lunch times in this area I never really spotted it. It doesn't look like much from the outside, however the inside is set out in the usual benches and is pretty cosy.
The general feeling is quite rushed as once you are seated the queue of eager diners extends out of the door. This didn't put me off, I was too busy browsing the extensive menu that caters for quite a wide audience with both, Chinese and Japanese options.
I went for the chicken ramen and was not disappointed. It was tastier than any Wagamama or Dim T noodle soup I have had, and at £5 you really cant go wrong. Service was a little abrupt and sometimes slow, but it was full to capacity and a lunch time, anyway I got my food very quickly, my fellow diners were not so fortunate!
The noodles were really fresh tasting and the chicken was nice a crispy - all round awesome Friday lunch (splash out on food day) option. I'll be back!
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Review of Dim T
23 Nov 07, 10:26
Steamed Buns to Die For!
It was my first time at this eating establishment and also trying dim sum - I wasn't disappointed.
The atmosphere in the restaurant is very busy in the evenings and can be quite noisy. This didn't put me off, I quite liked the buzz.
The food tasted very fresh and the service was fairly quick. We opted for some dim sum to start and their steamed bums were to die for, they were really fluffy and light. The chicken dumplings were also pretty dreamy.
This place excels at great starters and dim sum, my main was nice, but a little too much garlic was used for my liking - though my fellow diners main looked and tasted yummy!
There are lots of options to choose from on the menu, and most tastes are catered for. They have Thai food, noodle dishes and many Chinese classic dishes.
The decor is really chic and very well presented. I enjoyed this place despite the fact that it is a chain, and is very popular. Yummy food that is reasonably healthy - always a winner!
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Review of The New Culture Revolution
01 Oct 07, 12:51
Good Food Slow Service 
I ventured to New Culture Revolution on a Saturday afternoon and it was fairly quiet with a few tables of diners.
The concept of this pleace is refreshing - it is a clean and non fussy eating space without the communal dining bench favoured in so many places now. The outside looks a bit strange like it should house a corner cafe not a Chinese resaurant.
However the food was good and bthe prices were reasonable, with meals in the region of £5 - £6.50 on average. The food tastes fresh and much lighter than normal Chinese food.
However the real downside to this experience was the fact that there was only one waiter and the service was slower than slow. A quick lunch turned into an hour and a half. This really puts me off when you don't want to spend a large chunck of your already short day eating.
I am sure this is not always the case, however beware of the weekend service.
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