Heian

Some diners describe the hot-and-sour soup noodles as arriving with so much broth that it nearly spills over the bowl. Others have enjoyed the balance of gentle heat and sourness, or praised the way the savoury, spicy broth pairs with the thin noodles. It is a good choice when you want to savour the soup as you eat.

The vegetable-rich soba in a savoury thickened sauce combines vegetables with soy-flavoured soup. One lunchtime diner was struck by how the sauce gradually blended into the broth, along with the slightly thin noodles, which kept their bite. Another reviewer remarked on the generous portion, so if you’re thinking of adding half a fried rice, it may be worth considering your appetite.

For something other than noodles, the Sichuan mapo tofu lunch comes with rice, soup, pickled mustard greens and salad. Diners have reported a peppercorn-led heat, piping-hot tofu and a generous serving of pickles, making it an option for a day when you’re after a properly spicy meal. The weekly lunch set includes shumai, rice, soup, pickled mustard greens and a bang bang chicken salad. Heian accepts cash only, so remember to bring some for the bill.