Mama Lan - Carta

The Asian representative of Brixton Village Market. Mama Lan is a small business with big flavours. I love that it 's family owned and I even got the pleasure to see mama and papa Lan at work when I had my dumplings at the 'bar ' table. I 've only had the dumplings here but I 'm sure the other dishes are good. I always mean to try the other dishes but I 'm just too taken with the dumplings to sway. So if you 're in the area definitely a place to check out for a dumpling snack. remember to check the market 's opening times to avoid disappointment.

I was wandering through the Brixton area and decided to check out one of the many eateries. I initially planned to visit Nanban for ramen since it was a chilly day, but unfortunately, it was closed. I opted for something quick and easy and popped into Mama Lan. I ordered pork and Chinese leaf dumplings along with some spicy crispy chicken wings. The wings were tasty, but I felt they could have used a sweet sauce to enhance the flavor. The dumplings were quite good when paired with vinegar and soy sauce, and it was nice to sit under cover outside in the market.

This restaurant offers not only fantastic dumplings but also delicious beef noodle soup! It's usually packed on weekends, but thanks to the quick turnover, you'll be seated in no time. Keep in mind that tables are set for two or four people, so larger groups might have some difficulty. While the service could use some improvement, as there are only one or two waitstaff handling the floor, the main draw here is definitely the amazing dumplings. There are three varieties on the menu: one boiled and two pan-fried. We sampled all three, and they were all quite tasty, although the beef dumpling was a bit unusual (it's not so common to find that in China!). Ver carta

Mama Lans is one of the restaurants situated in Brixton Village. I recently visited for a quick snack and had high hopes for a delightful experience. Although I intended to sample several dishes from their menu, the bao bun caught my attention, and I couldn't resist trying it. I chose the mama chicken bao, which was one of the largest I’ve ever had. The bun itself was soft and fluffy, but I have to say that the chicken could have benefited from a bit more seasoning to really enhance the flavors. Unfortunately, the service left much to be desired. We were barely acknowledged, which left us feeling a bit disappointed. Despite this, I would likely return to explore other items on the menu.

I highly recommend the spicy beef noodle soup. While some pieces of beef were a bit chewy (likely due to the cuts used rather than overcooking), the noodles were distinctly handmade and fresh. The broth was pleasantly warm, making it easy to enjoy. The pork dumplings were also great, though we found that the prawn and mushroom dumplings didn't quite compare. The variety of teas served was lovely. I tried the ginger rock sugar tea, which was generously portioned and quite delightful. I wouldn’t hesitate to visit their other three locations and am particularly excited about the larger branch in Stratford Olympic Village. Our meal for two, including tea, came to £15 each. Overall, I think this...

I chose the chicken noodle salad, and we shared beef and pork dumplings. The service was quick, and you could immediately tell that the food was freshly prepared. The noodle salad was surprisingly cold, but it was delicious! It was packed with chicken, perfectly seasoned in a sauce reminiscent of satay, and I loved the sprinkling of peanuts on top. Now, let’s talk about the dumplings! They were AMAZING! Soft and juicy, with a generous filling of meat and spices. I wished they would never end! I could have easily gone for another plate. If I come back, I’d skip the salad and just have two plates of dumplings—they were that good! In terms of pricing, for central Brixton Market, it’s quite... Ver carta

This is a traditional chinese supper club, ran by the friend of a friend. We went a couple of weeks back and... NOM! I had read articles about supper clubs and everyone stressed that it may not be perfect, or timely, or well organised, or anything particularly professional. Well, Mama Lan's is all of those things and I was very impressed. Ning, the girl behind this gig, learnt to cook from her mom (a homemaker) and her dad (a former VIP chef in China). Her talent is impressive, and the food... well, let's just say we didn't leave a single crumb and had to fight for the last dumpling. And there was a lot of it. Even a six-foot-tall 3000-calories-a-day black-hole-of-food walked out of there po...

The dumplings arrived simultaneously, and the first thing that caught my eye was their vibrant colors. The prawn dumplings had a pristine white shell, while the beef dumplings were a delightful dark yellow, resembling mini Jamaican patties that felt perfectly at home in Brixton. The prawn dumplings offered a lovely mix of textures, with the satisfying crunch of water chestnuts balanced by the tender chunks of prawn. However, the beef dumplings stole the show—they should definitely be eaten whole with a drizzle of black vinegar, as they burst with juicy flavor in every bite. The wings were crispy and enjoyable, although slightly overcooked. They relied on the idea that the crispy skin of chi...

I 've been to Brixton Village on several occasions, and have long been dying to try the local legend, Mama Lan. It appears to even have expanded to Clapham, Dalston, and Stratford! There are usually long queues to get one of their few coveted tables, but on a Tuesday evening, we arrived just a little before 7 PM and the whole market was oddly empty so we were seated right away. The menu is pretty simple: there are a few noodle soups, a few dumplings, and some other snacks and sides. We both ordered the beef noodle soup (it says spicy on the menu, but I assure you it is hardly spicy at all), and the beef and pork dumplings. The pork dumplings are supposedly with Chinese leaf, which upon furth... Ver carta