Reviewed by Eira Beckles

Noodels City
21-22 Camberwell Green
SE5 7AA
TEL: 0207 277 2020
Visit Date: April 2009

Noodles City, Camberwell Green, Chinese buffet

Noodels City – a recently opened buzzing restaurant in Camberwell; the
heart of South east London. Local employees and residents dominate the
large establishment during their lunch break(s). The restaurant was
tastefully furnished by the previous owners of ‘Mozzarella e Pomodora’
with leather high backed dining chairs and fine art on the walls. Although
the quality of food cannot be compare to the previous restaurant which
delivered exceptional service and a taste of Italy.

For an all-you-can-eat restaurant the furnishings are a long way from the
usual hard wooden benches and inexpensive chairs used in most of the other
low cost eating-out establishments. However it must be said the Chinese
ornaments, hung over the existing chandeliers are a little out of place.
But the buffet spread is reasonable for the credit crunch busting price of
£5 per head, water and cans 80p and tea £1.20.

The service is to be expected from this type of establishment you are
asked to pay first and given one large and small plate to use on your
visit. (Perhaps to discourage waste; which is chargeable if excessive.)
The buffet spread consists of the usual chicken wings, curries, fish, rice
and noodles not ‘noodels’ which is the spelling on the sign outside. The
restaurant is Halal therefore pork is not used in any of the dishes so
spare ribs and mixed meat fried rice are not served.

The new restaurant in the prime location for commuters and locals is value
for money. So if you are hungry and pass the restaurant located on the
corner opposite the green in Camberwell; pop in and try it for yourself.
The restaurant is not for everyone; but people and families on a budget
will get their moneys worth