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Authentic Chinese Hand-Pulled Biang Biang Noodles Masterclass Reviews

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This is a fun activity in Archway, London

Did you know that in China, a long strand of noodles symbolises long life? That’s why Biang Biang noodles are often enjoyed at birthdays and celebrations. If you’re looking for a unique birthday gift experience in London — this is it.

Inspired by the bold flavours of Xi’an street food, this hands-on cooking class teaches you how to make authentic Hand-Pulled Biang Biang Noodles (La Mian) completely from scratch — no additives, no shortcuts, just proper technique.

Love spicy food? You’ll adore the aromatic chilli oil topping. Prefer something milder? We also offer a beautifully fragrant spring onion oil version — equally delicious and fully vegan.

Best of all, the class is thoughtfully designed to be vegan-friendly. If you’re a meat lover, you can explore our dedicated Beef Biang Biang Noodle Class separately, https://classbento.co.uk/w/tmkn.

Whether you're a complete beginner or a confident home cook, your friendly tutor will guide you step by step in a small, spacious, air-conditioned studio. Weekday bookings often feel like a private class.

In this class, you will learn to:
- Prepare and knead noodle dough to achieve perfect elasticity
- Hand-pull Biang Biang noodles from scratch (challenge our 5.1 metre record!)
- Make authentic Xi’an-style chilli sauce and take the remaining jar home. Alternatively, prepare a non-spicy spring onion oil (please mention preference at booking)
- Cook, assemble, and plate your noodles beautifully

By the end of the workshop, you’ll sit down to enjoy your handmade noodles — chewy, glossy, and proudly created by you. You’ll leave not only with a full belly, but with a skill that genuinely impresses.

Why Guests Love This Class
- Deeply hands-on and interactive
- Cultural storytelling behind the dish
- Vegan-friendly by design
- Small class sizes for personal attention
- Take-home chilli oil included
- A perfect birthday or experience gift

Add-On Options
- All add-ons take place within the same session to maximise your time and enjoyment. Please allow an additional 30–60 minutes if selecting extras.
- Smashed cucumber salad – a refreshing and popular vegan side
- Extra dishes to serve alongside your noodles
- Beverage pairing options
- Additional savoury sides (some may contain meat — please ask if unsure)

Allergy Information
Please inform us of any dietary requirements via ClassBento message after booking.
- Gluten (essential ingredient in noodles)
- Sesame seeds in chilli sauce
- Soy used in sauces
- Fully designed to suit a vegan diet
- Non-spicy spring onion oil option available

Important Booking Information
- Price is per person. Each attendee must hold a valid ticket.
- This is an adult-only class (18+).
- Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
- Class duration is an estimate and may vary depending on group size.
No Refund Policy
All bookings are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another adult (18+). Please notify us in advance with the new attendee’s name.
Rescheduling
If you need to reschedule your booking, a £50 fee per person applies. Reschedule requests must be made at least 7 days before your scheduled class date.
Arrival & Punctuality
Classes begin promptly. A 15-minute grace period is provided. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, we may not be able to admit you and your booking will be forfeited.
Health & Safety Policy
- For the safety of all guests and in line with UK food hygiene guidance, anyone experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, or similar symptoms must be symptom-free for at least 48 hours before attending the class
- Guests may be asked to confirm this upon arrival
- We reserve the right to refuse entry if this requirement is not met

We appreciate your understanding, as our small-group classes require advance preparation and planning.

We look forward to cooking with you

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Maddalena Piscitelli
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Amazing class and lovely teachers!! Simon and Hannah were both very knowledgeable and made sure we had lots of fun. Got to learn so much about how to make Biang Biang noodles (what a skill!) and its origins at the same time. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back for more classes! ;)
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Posted 4 days ago
Elsa Bardout
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Thank you for the lovely class! The teachers were very friendly and welcoming. They explained all the steps in the process while we were doing them. And also provided background history. They kindly planned for me to make spring onion oil instead of chilli oil since I don't eat much spicy. On top of being delicious, I learned this is actually a more authentic and traditional version. I highly recommend getting 1 or 2 add-ons with your class, that way you can learn more in the same amount of time, and it doesn't cost much more!
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Posted 1 week ago
Shukib Abdul Basir
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Fantastic, very helpful and considerate
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Mr William John Thornton
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Great fun making biang biang noodles and smashed cucumber with Simon! Simon was very knowledgable, taught us the history of the noodles and ingredients and led us through the process. The finished dishes were delicous and we'll for sure be making them again at home and be back to try our hand at another dish!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Hannah was a great teacher and made the class even more engaging by giving very interesting insights into different cuisines across China and their cultural context, as we moved through the lessons. The noodles we made were delicious and relatively easy to prepare with Hannah’s guidance and we also got a large jar of chilli oil to take away, which Hannah helped us to prepare.
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Posted 4 weeks ago
great 1-2-1 class with Simon, very informative and attentive. Would fully recommend!
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Posted 1 month ago
Samuel Glatman
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We had the most fantastic time. Simon was brilliant. He combined history of the dish, with lots of cooking skills and a lot of fun. We will be back!
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Posted 1 month ago
Diane Charnock
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We had a fantastic Biang Biang Noodle class with Simon! Not only was the food fantastic and the recipes easy to replicate in the future, the class was also full of interesting history about the food as well as practical and simple tips we can use in the future. I'd highly recommend this class to anyone! Thank you Simon for a brilliant evening.
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Posted 1 month ago