It looks like my optimistic salad phase will be on hold for a little while.

For which I blame the freezing-cold wind and my recent discovery of Tang London in equal measure.

Located minutes away from Tottenham Court Road’s hustle and bustle, Tang London is the very definition of a hidden gem.

And not only because it is indeed rather tricky to find (it’s just before the massive, flashy VQ terrace, in case you get lost).

It has a cozy room, dotted with small tables and many a perching stool.

A passionate team of chefs.

And a short menu filled with dishes of the inventive, hearty, Asian-inspired kind that are perfect for those weeks days when the weather goes from nice and sunny to pouring rain in the blink of an eye!

Signature, super-crispy fried chicken served with a side of fiery hot sauce for dipping.

Black & White aka. crispy home-made black soy bean tofu served with the most addictive white miso sauce.

Double dipping absolutely compulsory!

The noodle soup (‘tang’) selection is rather un-traditional but excellent all the same.

Chicken Tang – an excellent option if you’re feeling a bit under the weather (do swap the flat rice noodles for glass noodles though, as the former aren’t quite as good as we’d hoped)

Spicy Prawn Tang – fiery hot and a brilliant way to warm one’s cockles up!

Dig in & slurp to your heart’s content!

And if you can manage it, definitely get a few of the steamed buns on the side (we couldn’t quite, but the beef one looks amazing!).

Either way, make sure you finish with a scoop of Tang London’s signature sugarcane & shiso sorbet.

You might love it, you might hate it, but udon know until you try it!

Tang London, 111 Great Russell St (just before VQ), Fitzrovia, London WC1B 3NP