This place is about simple things done very well - fresh handmade noodles - rather than trying to stun with the cuisine.
For me, the rolled (noodle) dough slices stir fried goes toe to toe with the noodles which the eatery is about and makes an excellent alternative to noodles. For me, the cold sliced braised beef shin is also the best in Chinatown.
Wow. Simple but great food done well with friendly service. Will defiantly be returning.
Really nice and friendly staff and affordable priced simple, authentic, yummy Chinese noodle. Hand made noodle's texture is incomparable, chewy and doesn't become mushy / doughy, 彈牙有嚼勁! You can even see the chef moulding the dough from a glass panel and see how its being made. Tried both their soup noodle (dine in) and stir fried noodles dish (takeaway) and liked them both, the noodle is rlly versatile. Broth of the soup is perfect, not overpowering but flavourful, chicken is alright but if I had to rank everything it definitely would be noodle & soup > chicken.
Only thing to beware of is that they accept cash only, which is a bit inconvenient... but I'm happy to support small independently run shops with their preferred means of payments for this food quality.
The restaurant looks fairly unassuming compared to its neighbours but don’t let that put you off. The food is delicious, served quickly and the staff are really nice. I’d definitely recommend the noodles with pepper (and braised chicken, of course!)
Visited this restaurant today. From the very first moment I had a great feeling about the place. To begin with, the waitresses were lovely and they helped us decide what to eat, so we finally had some lovely Dezhou style braised chicken breast and noodles and House Speciality. Noodles are hand made and you can actually delight yourself with the spectacle while you eat if you're lucky! They are extremely chewy (which for me is top!), and succulent and rich in flavour. A plus too: they are served in generous amounts and super fast!
This restaurant is a gem and I would definitely recommend eating there if you're having a look at the tiny hidden restaurants around the Chinese Quarters and considering where to have your meal!
很好吃！
I’ve been here 3 times in the last two weeks after discovering it. I must’ve walked past it a million times and never thought to try it.
The food is very affordable, authentic, fresh hand pulled noodles and lots of flavour. The ladies working the tables are lovely and accommodating also.
Bear in mind, an hour before closing they don’t allow dine in.
As someone who doesn’t tolerate much spice, I feel the Dezhou style chicken was wasted on me. Pictured is the star of the restaurant in a noodle soup made non-spicy for my palate.
I tried a spoonful of the spicy version and they are world’s apart in terms of flavour. If you can handle it, choose this! And maybe the dry noodles over the soup. The noodles themselves have the perfect bite, they make it in-house!
Some of the friendliest service I have encountered too. Very affordable at £11 for a main.
Braised chicken was a bit of a letdown. It was a bit dry.
But other than that this is some hearty and unique chinese food with fresh handmade noodles
The cabbage appetiser was my favourite dish
I wasn't sure what I was going to find when I walked in. But when I saw they made the noodle there fresh and handmade, I knew I wouldn't be dissapointed. I had the pork and fermented vegetable noodle soup. To be honest, there wasn't a lot of meat in the soup. Maybe I should have chosen the vegetarian one instead. The noodle was chewy to the bite and broth was really nice. The only downside is, they only take cash payment.. I mean, are we not in year 2023, who the hell always carry cash in their pocket ? I nearly walked out thinking that I had not got any cash with me and if I did, that's them loosing a customer.
I love this place so much. the hand pulled noodles are the best noodles in brum for sure plus they have the nicest service & BIG portions🤰 I love getting cumin and black pepper flavour mixed & then adding some vinegar & chilli 💖 you can’t beat fresh noodles that are made in front of u. Gonna come back and try all the noodle soups and more now that it’s winter. cash only but cash point across the road
Every time my friend and I have visited this place the food has been 10/10. Good selection on the menu and lots of beverages including herbal tea to choose from. We always have the spring rolls and then we have the Biang Biang noodles and I had the king prawn hand made noodles. Noodle dishes are around 10.50 but worth it. Quick and easy service, definitely recommend.
WOW WOW WOW. Everything about my food was delicious. Truly the best noodles I've ever had in my life, you can tell they are freshly made with quality and skill. Absolutely exceeded my already high expectations!!! The staff member who took our order was so helpful, informative, and kind. I want to go back and try everything else on the menu!
Their namesake Dezhou style 10hr braised chicken is so tender and flavorful. The spicy brisket soup is such a delicious spice level. Every bite of noodle made me happier and happier!
Don't miss out on this fantastic spot. You can really tell they put love and care into the food.
Bonus: watch a skilled craftsman make the hand pulled noodles you will soon enjoy!
**Cash only**
Take extra in case, because the menu will tempt you into ordering more (and you'll be glad you did).
Fantastic little restaurant. The owner/ waiter was extremely friendly and kind to us. The noodles were handmade in front of you. The noodles had an excellent texture and taste. I would thoroughly recommend. This restaurant is cash only, however there is a cash point just down the road. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Chinatown Birmingham!
Very tasty noodles. I had the ones with braised chicken. The meat was very tender and falling off the bone. The noodles are made fresh for each order. I was impressed with the service too. I had a quick look inside the restaurant and it looked full so I started to walk away. The lady ran after me and said there are spaces inside and she will clean a table for me. Definitely recommend as they have a good choice of dry or soup style noodle dishes. Cash only payments (on 21.1.23).
Not much frill with amazing, authentic cuisine. The lady taking the order & managing was so nice, too. Open till late evening. The noodles were perfect, al denté, hand pulled. Beef in the broth was tender and flavorful. They don't skimp on it either. I recommend the Cha (tea in Chinese) too. Can't go wrong with that.
Excellent noodles and helpful staff since we hadn't been before. I had beef stir fried noodles and really enjoyed it. My sister had the mixed veg stir fried noodles and loved the flavour-- though it wasn't spicy enough for her. So, she added spice from the peppers on the table. Do note that it's cash only, but a machine is nearby. Very handy location for the Hippodrome and Birmingham New St station.
Isabel Gatbonton-Saito
+5
Typical small Asian restaurant with authentic food that is done well. Great soups, properly filling and wholesome. Must have the beef brisket soup. It’s very good. Staff is welcoming, gracious and helpful. Small intimate seating, but can still hear a conversation even when busy.
Excellent stir-fry and noodle soup, quick and friendly service, good portion sizes.
Can't ask for much more. It's highly rated for a reason. Note that it's cash only, but there's a cash point by the Tesco not too far away and the food was ready before I got back.
Pros:
Pretty amazing noodles for Birmingham.
Decently priced as far as eating out is concerned.
Cons:
Major downside is it’s cash only.
Soy milk is from the carton so take what you will with that information. Was hoping it was fresh.
Really nice friendly place food was fresh and I watched the guy making fresh noodles .. we will return Thank you
If you’re going to name your restaurant after a particular dish, make sure to do it well. Dezhou Style Braised Chicken is one of those brilliant places that doesn’t focus on the decor- it’s functional, but pretty bare-bones- and simply lets the food speak for itself. I had the titular chicken with noodles, along with some smacked pickled cucumbers on the side, and it was delicious- moist, fragrant chicken complimented by the refreshing tangy crunch of the cucumber. Service is prompt and welcoming. When I went, it was cash only, however there is a cashpoint around the corner.
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