Chi Pot Pot, newly opened in the heart of Holborn at 25 Boswell Street, WC1N 3BW, is the first central London restaurant from Tao Xu (Winston) of the critically acclaimed Fiery Flavors in Surrey Quays.

Casual and intimate, with only 20 covers, Chi Pot Pot specialises in the authentic flavours of Henan province, known as China’s granary basket.

Signature regional street snacks include Daokou Braised Chicken, Henan Style Tofu Sheet and crispy Egg-filled pancakes. Xiaoyao Style HuLaTang, Hot Pepper Soup with Beef, probably Henan’s most famous dish is a must try and so are the comforting Clay Pot Hand PulledBraised Noodles, which come with signature Beef Sauce in Mala Soup or Lamb Soup.

Clay Pot Rice Noodles with Chicken Leg & Mixed Mushrooms and Biang Biang Noodle with Braised Beef, Stir Fried Tomato & Eggs and Vegetables are further highlights.

There are Egg-filled Pancake Wraps with a great choice of fillings for those looking for a quick bite and a variety of set menus priced at under £20 per person. Chi Pot Pot is open from 11.30am to 10pm daily and takes bookings. A meal for two costs around £55 to £75.

Once the manager of renowned Chinese restaurant Bar Shu, Tao Xu is quickly making a name for himself as a restauranteur and a passionate ambassador of regional Chinese cooking. Fiery Flavors in Surrey Quays, his first restaurant highlighted the food of Hunan with Chi Pot Pot now looking further north to Henan.

25 Boswell Street, WC1N 3BW.  

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