Born out of a yearning for the hot and spicy noodle broths of their home region of Chongqing in China, Liu Xiaomian was developed by flatmates turned business partners, Charlene Liu and Linda Liu.
Differing to the intensely laboured and slow creation of its Japanese ramen counterpart, Chongqing noodle broths are not simmered, nor cooked. Instead, punchy flavours of peppercorns, home-made chilli oil, sesame, and numerous spices come together in a thick paste. Boiling water is then added to create a glossy and spicy broth to coat the noodles.
On offer are two classic Chongqing dishes, the first a Xiaomian wheat noodle, in an aromatic and spicy broth, whilst the second is Hot and Sour Glass Noodles, a street food popular throughout the region. Each noodle base comes with a variety of toppings and is customisable to your choice of spice level.
Grab a plate of pork wontons too, adding a tingling sensation from the green peppercorns that are the heart of the dish.
Available Tuesday-Saturday, until 4 February. |
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