Barshu

4.5

989 Reviews

£26 to £40

Sichuan

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

Make a booking on our website: www.barshurestaurant.co.uk

The food of Sichuan province in southwest China is one of the world's great cuisines. Its most famous characteristic is its fiery spiciness, which comes from the liberal use of chillies and lip-tingling Sichuan pepper. But hot and spicy is only part of the story. Sichuanese chefs are legendary for their ability to combine many different tastes into exquisite complex flavors. Some of these are robustly spicy, while others are delicate and teasing. And the use of chilies is so inventive that their taste never palls.

At Barshu we want to bring you the best of the authentic flavours of Sichuan. So look out, among others, for the seductive 'fish-fragrant'combination of pickled chilies, ginger, garlic and spring onion, the addictive fieriness of 'numbing-and-hot' flavored dishes, and the refreshing tones of a 'ginger-juice' sauce.

We hope you enjoy your food.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Sichuan, Chinese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30
Phone number
020 7287 8822
Website
http://www.barshurestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Barshu has many private dining areas that allow us to offer a range of event types, like corporate entertaining, celebratory birthday, engagement party or celebrate special occasion, for groups up to 50. We offer authentic Sichuan cuisine and range of wine list which will suit most requirements.
Private party contact
Chew: 020 7287 8822

Location
28 Frith Street, London, W1D 5LF
Area
Soho
Parking details
There is street parking after 6.30pm
Public transit
Leicester Square underground station, Tottenham Court Road underground station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Barshu Platter£26.90
Spring Rolls (Mixture of Prawn and Pork)£12.90
Mouthwatering Sichuan Chicken£12.90
Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs£8.90
Thin-Sliced Pork Rolls in Spicy Garlicky Sauce£9.50
Barshu Smacked Cucumbers£8.50
Cloud Ear Fungus with Coriander£8.50
Buckwheat Noodles with Chicken Slivers£8.90
Fish-Fragrant Prawns (3 Pieces)£12.90

Soup Selections

Traditional Sour and Hot Soup£5.50
Barshu Sweet Corn Soup£5.50

Fish Selections

Boiled Sea Bass with Sizzling Chilli Oil£36.90
Sliced Sea Bass with Fresh Chillies and Sichuan Peppercorn£34.90
Sliced Sea Bass in a Soup of Pickled Mustard Greens£36.90
Sliced Sea Bass with Fresh Tomato£34.90
Sweet and Sour Crispy Sea Bass£34.90

Seafood Selections

Barshu Fragrant and Hot Lobster£45.90
Stir-Fried Lobster with Ginger and Spring Onion£45.90
Barshu Fragrant and Hot Shell-On Prawns£26.90
Gong Bao Prawns with Cashew Nuts£24.90
Stir-Fried Prawns with Sichuan Chillies (in Shell)£24.90
Savoury Seafood and Beancurd£26.90
Fried Prawns and Beancurd in Fish Fragrant Sauce£24.90
Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Bean Thread Noodles
- Minimum 2 Order£7.90
Steamed Scallops with Chillies and Bean Thread Noodles
- Minimum 2 Order£7.90

Pork Selections

Twice-Cooked Pork£15.90
Water-Boiled Pork Slices£16.90
Fish Fragrant Pork Slivers£15.90
Sweet and Sour Pork£15.90
Red-Braised Pork with Beancurd Puffs£16.90

Beef and Lamb Selections

"Water-Boiled" Beef Slices£18.90
Stewed Beef Brisket with Beancurd Sheet£18.90
Stir-Fried Lamb with Hot Peppers£18.90

Poultry Selections

Fragrant Chicken in a Pile of Chillies£26.90
Gong Bao Chicken with Peanuts£16.90
General Tso's Chicken£16.90
Stir-Fried Chicken with Black Beans and Garlic£16.90
Minced Chicken with Preserved Mustard Green£16.90
Served with Lettuce Wraps

Vegetable Selections

Plain Stir-Fried Pak Choy£14.90
Cauliflower with Sliced Pork and Fresh Chillies£14.90
Fish Fragrant Aubergines£14.90
Pock-Marked Old Woman's Beancurd with Minced Pork£14.90
Hand-Torn Cabbage with Vinegar and Chillies£14.90
Stir-Fried Cabbage Slivers with Bean Thread Noodles in Salted Chilli Sauce£14.90
Dry-Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork£14.90
Dry-Fried Asparagus with Minced Pork£16.90
Stir-Fried Potato Slivers£14.90
Stir-Fried Potato Slivers with Vinegar and Chillies£14.90
Scrambled Eggs with Chinese Chives£15.90
Scrambled Eggs with Tomato£14.90
Farm Beans with Pork and Black Bean Sauce£15.90

Grain Selections

The Legendary Dan Dan Noodles with Minced Pork£6.50
Barshu Boiled Crescent Pork Dumplings in Chilli Oil Sauce£6.50
"Farmhouse" Fried Rice
- per person£4.50
Plain Steamed Rice
- per person£2.90

What 989 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barshu offers an authentic Sichuan dining experience with "delicious food as always" and "amazing food as usual." Guests rave about the "fabulous and fresh" dishes and "fantastic service." While service can be inconsistent, the "outstanding" gourmet burger, spicy specialties, and friendly atmosphere make it a must-visit.

990 Reviews

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Carolyn
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
amazing food as usual! I dream of the dandan noodles and smacked cucumber in particular!
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David
VIP
London
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a very pleasant dinner at Barshu. I he restaurant was busy but the staff were very efficient. The food was very tasty and the ambiance was very pleasant
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michael
Seattle
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent Chinese food. The spicy food was a good, sweat on your head spicy, but not so spicy that it was unpleasant to eat. Good bar to compliment the meal. Overall, a great spot for dinner.
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Bob
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, as usual. I've been going there two or three times a year for a long time. It is always outstanding. The service is very speedy, and the food is reasonably priced. I can't fault it, really.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Great food somewhat spoilt by unfriendly service.
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Prakash
Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Barshu is very organised. The seating area is well spaced. Service is quick and prompt. Don't expect European Chinese food. Their food is authentic and people going to Barshu should aim to enjoy that authenticity. We ordered the beef with peppers,Dan Dan noodles, soft shell crab and pork and prawn spring rolls. Excellent food.
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einlondon
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The boiled fish in sizzling oil is still good. The mapo tofu was way too salty and lots of MSG. The service was good though.
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Dennis
VIP
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing ! Been coming here for ages authentic & special ! PROPER
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service staff looked unhappy and inattentive. The food is cold when arrived. It’s rather disappointing this time as it was good when I eat here once previously.
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PreetiJ
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food as always. Faves include the fragrant fish finger-sliced aubergines, veg mapo tofu, greens in garlic, and cumin lamb. I'm a regular!
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FAQs

Barshu does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Barshu also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7287 8822.

Barshu is rated 4.5 stars by 989 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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28 Frith Street, London, W1D 5LF

Additional information

Area
Soho
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Sichuan, Chinese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is street parking after 6.30pm
Public transit
Leicester Square underground station, Tottenham Court Road underground station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barshurestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7287 8822
Private party facilities
Barshu has many private dining areas that allow us to offer a range of event types, like corporate entertaining, celebratory birthday, engagement party or celebrate special occasion, for groups up to 50. We offer authentic Sichuan cuisine and range of wine list which will suit most requirements.
Private party contact
Chew: 020 7287 8822

Barshu

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Special Dish

Barshu Special Maocai£36.90

Traditional Cold Dishes

Barshu Platter£26.90

Spring Rolls (Mixture of Prawn and Pork)£12.90

Mouthwatering Sichuan Chicken£12.90

Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs£8.90

Thin-Sliced Pork Rolls in Spicy Garlicky Sauce£9.50

Barshu Smacked Cucumbers£8.50

Cloud Ear Fungus with Coriander£8.50

Buckwheat Noodles with Chicken Slivers£8.90

Fish-Fragrant Prawns (3 Pieces)£12.90

Soup Selections

Traditional Sour and Hot Soup£5.50

Barshu Sweet Corn Soup£5.50

Fish Selections

Boiled Sea Bass with Sizzling Chilli Oil£36.90

Sliced Sea Bass with Fresh Chillies and Sichuan Peppercorn£34.90

Sliced Sea Bass in a Soup of Pickled Mustard Greens£36.90

Sliced Sea Bass with Fresh Tomato£34.90

Sweet and Sour Crispy Sea Bass£34.90

Seafood Selections

Barshu Fragrant and Hot Lobster£45.90

Stir-Fried Lobster with Ginger and Spring Onion£45.90

Barshu Fragrant and Hot Shell-On Prawns£26.90

Gong Bao Prawns with Cashew Nuts£24.90

Stir-Fried Prawns with Sichuan Chillies (in Shell)£24.90

Savoury Seafood and Beancurd£26.90

Fried Prawns and Beancurd in Fish Fragrant Sauce£24.90

Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Bean Thread Noodles

Steamed Scallops with Chillies and Bean Thread Noodles

Pork Selections

Twice-Cooked Pork£15.90

Water-Boiled Pork Slices£16.90

Fish Fragrant Pork Slivers£15.90

Sweet and Sour Pork£15.90

Red-Braised Pork with Beancurd Puffs£16.90

Beef and Lamb Selections

"Water-Boiled" Beef Slices£18.90

Stewed Beef Brisket with Beancurd Sheet£18.90

Stir-Fried Lamb with Hot Peppers£18.90

Poultry Selections

Fragrant Chicken in a Pile of Chillies£26.90

Gong Bao Chicken with Peanuts£16.90

General Tso's Chicken£16.90

Stir-Fried Chicken with Black Beans and Garlic£16.90

Minced Chicken with Preserved Mustard Green£16.90

Vegetable Selections

Plain Stir-Fried Pak Choy£14.90

Cauliflower with Sliced Pork and Fresh Chillies£14.90

Fish Fragrant Aubergines£14.90

Pock-Marked Old Woman's Beancurd with Minced Pork£14.90

Hand-Torn Cabbage with Vinegar and Chillies£14.90

Stir-Fried Cabbage Slivers with Bean Thread Noodles in Salted Chilli Sauce£14.90

Dry-Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork£14.90

Dry-Fried Asparagus with Minced Pork£16.90

Stir-Fried Potato Slivers£14.90

Stir-Fried Potato Slivers with Vinegar and Chillies£14.90

Scrambled Eggs with Chinese Chives£15.90

Scrambled Eggs with Tomato£14.90

Farm Beans with Pork and Black Bean Sauce£15.90

Grain Selections

The Legendary Dan Dan Noodles with Minced Pork£6.50

Barshu Boiled Crescent Pork Dumplings in Chilli Oil Sauce£6.50

"Farmhouse" Fried Rice

Plain Steamed Rice

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