Xi’an Impression
Xi’an Impression serves authentic Xi’an street food and hand-pulled noodles at 117 Benwell Rd, with BYOB and corkage allowed.
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- Address
- 117 Benwell Rd, London N7 7BW, United Kingdom
- Phone
- +44 20 3441 0191
- Website
- xianimpressions.shop
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Biang biang noodles and Liangpi cold noodles
Biang biang noodles, Liangpi cold noodles, Qishan pork, Paomo, Xi’an burger, hand-pulled noodles, and pot stickers anchor the menu. Xi’an Impression’s focus is Chinese Xi’an street food and hand-pulled noodles.
BYOB at 117 Benwell Rd
117 Benwell Rd is the London address, and the restaurant allows BYOB with corkage. That makes it practical for diners who want to choose their own bottle with lunch or dinner.
Opinionated About Dining 2025 and 2026
Opinionated About Dining ranked Xi’an Impression at 670 in its Casual in Europe list for 2025 and recommended it for 2026. Casual dress, casual service, quick-bite pacing, and a lively noise level define the plan.
- Biang biang noodles
- Liangpi cold noodles
- Qishan pork
- Paomo
- Xi'an burger
- Hand-pulled noodles
- Pot stickers
A Quick Peer Check
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi’an Impression | Authentic Xi'an Street Food & Hand-Pulled Noodles | $ | Highbury | |
| Tofu Vegan Islington | Vegan Chinese | $$ | Islington | |
| Yipin China | Authentic Hunanese & Sichuan | $$ | , | Angel |
| Bao Fitzrovia | Modern Taiwanese Bao Buns | $$ | , | Fitzrovia |
| Master Wei Xi'an Cuisine | Authentic Xi'an Noodles | $$ | Bloomsbury | |
| China City | Authentic Cantonese | $$ | , | Chinatown |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #670
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At a Glance
- Low Profile Address
- Casual
- Rustic
- Lively
- Casual Hangout
- Group Dining
- Solo
- After Work
- Open Kitchen
- Standalone
- Byob
- Corkage Allowed
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Brightly lit, white-walled, cramped 12-table hole-in-the-wall with high table turnover and a casual community eating vibe; authentic and unpretentious with matter-of-fact service.