Silk Road
What the experts agree on
Pioneering Xinjiang specialist that's refreshingly authentic and dirt cheap. Spicy, regional Chinese cooking that's miles from standard takeaway fare—expertly executed, ridiculously affordable.
“Everything at this classic Chinese spot in Camberwell (specialising in the spicy cuisine from Xinjiang) is very good, and also ridiculously cheap. ”
– The Infatuation
"A pioneer of London’s trend for branching out into regional Chinese cuisines, Silk Road quietly churns out favourites from the north-west frontier province of Xinjiang." Full review
"As far away from chicken chow mein as Chinese gets."
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