Alley Mian

Gutsy stocks, house-made noodles and flavours direct from the Chinese city of Lanzhou. This buzzy eatery on the corner of the Théâtre de la Monnaie is the little sister of the Bib Gourmand Car Bon establishment. You can see the stocks simmering and admire the skill with which the noodles are kneaded, stretched and folded, before being added to vibrant dishes. An example: Chinese ravioli stuffed with beef and enhanced by a big-boned meat, spring onion and coriander stock. Rather than fancy fussy frills, you can expect full-bodied honest flavours and powerful generous aromas curated into an irresistible score. A word of warning: no bookings accepted.