There's something mesmerising about watching noodles being pulled by hand. A single lump of dough, stretched and folded, stretched and folded, until it becomes dozens of long, springy strands. No machine can replicate the texture. No shortcut produces the same result.
At The Greedy Sheep, our noodles are hand-pulled fresh for every bowl. And every bowl is 100% halal.
What makes hand-pulled noodles special?
Hand-pulled noodles - la mian - have a texture that factory noodles can't match. They're slightly irregular, with a chewiness that comes from the gluten development during pulling. Each strand has character.
The technique originated in Lanzhou, in northwest China, where Muslim noodle makers have been perfecting it for centuries. A skilled noodle puller can turn a block of dough into hundreds of strands in under a minute.
Our noodle dishes
Lamb Noodle Soup The classic. Hand-pulled noodles in a lamb broth that's been simmering for hours. Topped with tender lamb, fresh coriander, spring onion, and chilli oil. This is comfort in a bowl.
Beef Noodle Soup Rich beef broth with silky noodles and sliced braised beef. Deeply savoury, warming, and satisfying.
Spicy Dry Noodles For those who want heat. Hand-pulled noodles tossed in a fiery chilli sauce with cumin lamb and fresh vegetables. No broth - just bold, punchy flavour.
Why Soho needs halal noodles
Soho is one of London's most diverse neighbourhoods. It's home to people from every background and every dietary requirement. Yet until The Greedy Sheep opened, there wasn't a single fully halal Chinese noodle restaurant in the area.
We changed that. Our kitchen is 100% halal. Our noodles are pulled fresh. We pair them with halal dumplings made the same way, and you can see the full menu before you walk in.
8 Little Newport Street, London WC2H 7JJ. Come hungry.
