DanDan Restaurant
🍜 Signature Bundles
nvenient meal bundles combine popular noodles or classic mains with tasty sides and optional drinks for satisfying dining.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Noodle Night Bundle | £19.99 |
| Chef's Classics | £20.99 |
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Discover customer favourites featuring hearty rice dishes, roasted meats, handmade noodles, and richly seasoned Sichuan specialties packed with flavour.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| beef brisket＆tomato rice 西红柿牛腩盖饭 | £13.20 |
| fish fragrant sichuan pork on rice鱼香肉丝盖饭 | £13.20 |
| beef black bean sauce on rice 豉椒牛肉盖饭 | £13.20 |
| fragrant aubergines with mince pork on rice鱼香茄子盖饭 | £13.20 |
| stir fried egg with tomato on rice西红柿炒鸡蛋盖饭 | £13.20 |
| home style fried tofu with pork on rice 农家豆腐盖饭（猪） | £13.20 |
| 招牌牛肉炒饭homestyle beef fried rice | £11.80 |
| 兰州拉面lanzhou noodles | £14.20 |
| 烧鸭饭roasted duck on rice | £14.80 |
| 叉鸭双拼饭 roasted pork&duck on rice | £14.80 |
| 叉烧饭roasted pork on rice | £13.50 |
| 川式扣肉饭 sichuan style pork belly on rice | £13.90 |
| 半只香酥鸭 half crispy duck&pancake | £29.80 |
| 半只明炉烧鸭 half roasted duck | £30.00 |
Sichuan Special Dishes
Bold Sichuan specialties showcase spicy pots, grilled fish, and Mao Cai loaded with vegetables, aromatics, and warming heat.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 麻辣香锅Sichuan Stir – Fried Spicy Pot | £42.80 |
| 烤鱼Grilled Fish with vegetables | £42.80 |
| 冒菜Sichuan Mao Cai | £42.80 |
Main Course
A diverse selection of Sichuan mains brings together beef, pork, seafood, tofu, vegetables, and fragrant chilli-forward sauces.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 毛血旺Assorted Pork Meat Tripe Blood Ham Intestine in Sichuan Spicy Sauce | £19.80 |
| 鱼香肉丝fish fragrant sichuan shredded pork | £14.70 |
| 酸菜鱼Sliced fish fillet in a Soup of Pickled Mustard and Greens | £28.30 |
| 担担招牌红烧肉Dandan Special Red Braised Belly Pork | £15.80 |
| 宫保虾球Gong Bao King Prawn | £16.60 |
| 小炒肉Sichuan Special Stir Fried Pork Belly Slice | £13.50 |
| 辣子鸡Fragrant Chili Chicken | £16.60 |
| 水煮牛肉Classic Sichuan Boiled Beef in Sizzling Chilli Oil | £15.80 |
| 黄金大虾（去壳）Golden kingprawn with salted egg yolk | £17.80 |
| 红焖牛腩Braised Beef brisket with Soy Sauce | £15.80 |
| 孜然羊肉 Aromatic stir fried Lamb with Cumin | £15.50 |
| 葱爆羊肉Stir Fried lamb with Green Onion | £15.50 |
| 葱爆牛肉Stir Fried Beef with Green Onion | £15.50 |
| 孜然牛肉stir fried sliced beef with Cumin | £15.50 |
| 麻婆豆腐（猪肉）Legendary Ma Po Tofu | £12.50 |
| 干煸四季豆stir fried french Beans with minced pork | £12.50 |
| 小炒香干Stir Fried Pressed Bean Curd | £14.50 |
| 虾球茄子stir fried aubergine with king prawn | £15.60 |
| 鱼香茄子braised Fragrant Aubergines with minced pork | £14.50 |
| 宫保鸡丁Gong Bao Chicken with Peanuts | £14.50 |
| 干锅手撕包菜stir fried cabbage with pork and dried chilli | £14.50 |
| 地三鲜 stir fried potato with aubergine&pepper | £12.50 |
| 蒜蓉西兰花stir fried broccoli with garlic | £11.00 |
| 干锅花菜stir fried cauliflower with pork and dried chilli | £14.50 |
| 酸辣土豆丝 stir fried shredded potato | £11.00 |
| 蒜蓉青白菜 stir fried pak choi with garlic | £11.50 |
| 蒜蓉粉丝虾 king prawn with glass noodles in garlic sauce | £19.80 |
| 生爆黑毛猪stir fried iberico pork | £17.80 |
| 网红辣子鸡翅 fragrant chilli wings | £18.80 |
| 招牌肝腰合炒 stir fried pigs liver and kidney | £14.80 |
| 秘制黑椒牛肋骨 house special beef ribs with black pepper sauce | £26.80 |
| 家常姜汁焦皮肘子 dandan pork shank with ginger sauce | £25.80 |
| 粉丝蒸带子 steamed scallop with glass noodles（2pcs） | £13.80 |
| 泡椒牛肉 stir fried beef with pickle pepper in chilli sauce | £17.80 |
| 估佬鸡sweet&sour chicken | £13.50 |
Rice with toppings
Comforting steamed rice dishes arrive topped with braised meats, spicy tofu, stir-fried vegetables, and flavourful Chinese-style sauces.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 担担红烧肉盖饭house special braised pork on rice | £13.50 |
| 红焖牛腩饭Braised Beef Brisket on Rice | £13.20 |
| 咕咾鸡饭Sweet and Sour Chicken on rice | £13.20 |
| 宫保鸡丁饭Gong Bao Chicken in Rice | £13.20 |
| 小炒肉饭Stir Fried Pork with Green Pepper on Rice | £13.20 |
| 斋麻婆豆腐饭Ma Po Tofu on Rice（ vegetarian） | £12.40 |
| 麻婆豆腐饭（肉末）ma po tofu with minced pork on rice | £12.40 |
| 白饭 steamed rice | £3.00 |
Noodles
Enjoy Sichuan and Lanzhou noodle favourites with beef, pork, chicken, fish, vegetables, rich broths, and spicy sauces.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 担担面Sichuan Classic Dan Dan Noodles | £12.40 |
| 重庆小面Chong – Qing Spicy Noodles with Minced Pork | £12.40 |
| 老北京炸酱面 traditional beijing noodle with soybean paste cooked diced pork | £12.40 |
| 红烧牛肉面sichuan classic Braised Beef Noodles in soup | £14.60 |
| 排骨面Spare Ribs Noodles | £14.50 |
| 牛肉火锅粉Beef with Hotpot Wide Potato Noodles | £14.50 |
| 酸汤肥牛米线Tender Beef and Pickled Vegetable | £13.40 |
| 酸辣肥肠粉Hot and Sour Pork intestine Vermicelli | £10.70 |
| 鸡丝汤面 shredded Chicken Noodles in soup | £12.40 |
| 麻辣牛肉米线Sichuan Spicy Beef Rice Noodles | £14.50 |
| 什菜汤面vegetarian Noodles in soup | £12.40 |
| 西红柿牛腩米线braised beef brisket and tomato with rice noodle in soup | £14.50 |
| 西红柿鱼片米线 braised fish and tomato with rice noodles in soup | £14.50 |
| 兰州拉面 lanzhou handmade noodles | £13.80 |
| 兰州刀削面 knife cut noodles soup with sliced beef | £13.80 |
| 牛肋骨刀削面beef ribs with knife cut noodles in spicy sauce | £22.80 |
dumplings and wonton
Tender dumplings and wontons come filled with pork, served in warming chicken soup or vibrant spicy chilli sauces.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 麻辣抄手Sichuan Style pork Wontons | £9.70 |
| 炖鸡抄手Wontons in Healthy Chicken Soup | £9.70 |
| 红油抄手 pork wonton in red chilli sauce | £9.70 |
| 红油水饺pork Dumpling in Red Chilli Oil (8pieces) | £9.70 |
Cold Dishes
Refreshing cold plates feature seasoned chicken, pork, beef, cucumber, seaweed, and mushrooms with bold Sichuan-style dressings and spices.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 怪味鸡 Strange Flavour Chicken | £13.50 |
| 口水鸡mouth watering chicken | £13.50 |
| 五香猪耳House Special Pork Ear | £11.00 |
| 香菜木耳Refreshing Fungus with Coriander | £9.40 |
| 钵钵肺片Sichuan "Bobo" Offal Slices | £12.10 |
| 碎拌黄瓜Smacked Cucumber | £8.80 |
| 烧椒皮蛋拌牛肉 Beef with Preserved Eggs | £12.20 |
| 麻辣凤爪Spicy Hot Chicken Feet | £14.90 |
| 凉拌海带丝shredded seaweed salad | £7.80 |
Starters
Begin with crispy dumplings, spring rolls, chicken wings, squid, ribs, roasted meats, and indulgent Peking duck favourites.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 椒盐鱿鱼Squid with Salt and Pepper | £10.50 |
| 三丝卷Slicken Threads Spring Rolls (3 pieces) | £7.60 |
| 糖醋小排Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs | £10.30 |
| 鸡肉锅贴 grilled chicken dumplings （5pcs） | £7.90 |
| 素煎锅贴 vegetarian pan fried dumplings （6pcs） | £7.90 |
| 炸煎饺 crispy fried dumplings （6pcs） | £7.80 |
| 蒜香鸡翅 garlic chicken wing | £8.80 |
| 黑松露斋卷 vegetable spring roll with black truffle | £8.50 |
| 香酥鸭卷 crispy duck spring roll | £8.20 |
| 腊味双拼HK style roasted duck&pork | £15.80 |
| 北京片皮鸭legendary peking duck | £41.80 |
Soups
Warm, comforting soups combine chicken, seafood, tofu, ribs, seaweed, sweet corn, and Sichuan spices in savoury broths.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 宋嫂鱼羹汤Auntie's Song's Fish Soup | £6.50 |
| 鸡茸玉米汤Chicken Sweet Corn Soup | £5.80 |
| 排骨海带汤Spare Ribs and Seaweed Soup | £5.80 |
| 酸辣汤Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup | £5.80 |
| 海鲜豆腐汤Mixed Seafood Tofu Soup | £6.50 |
soft drink
Choose from classic fizzy drinks, iced teas, herbal beverages, soya milk, coconut milk, and refreshing pear juice.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 可乐 coca cola | £3.00 |
| 健怡可乐 diet coke | £3.00 |
| 零度可乐zero coke | £3.00 |
| 雪碧 Sprite | £3.00 |
| 芬达 fanta orange | £3.00 |
| 酸梅汤 plum juice | £3.80 |
| 冰绿茶 iced green tea | £3.90 |
| 冰红茶 iced red tea | £3.90 |
| 加多宝 wonglokat herbal drink | £3.80 |
| 永和豆浆 soya milk | £3.90 |
| 椰树椰汁 coconut milk | £3.90 |
| 冰糖雪梨 pear juice | £3.80 |
Dessert
Finish with sweet Chinese-style treats including pumpkin cake, brown sugar jelly, and glutinous rice cake drizzled with syrup.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 南瓜饼Pumpkin cake | £6.50 |
| 红糖冰粉 brown sugar jelly | £7.20 |
| 红糖糍粑glutinous rice cake with brown sugar | £7.50 |
Popular Items at DanDan Restaurant
DanDan Restaurant focuses on Sichuan-style noodles, rice dishes, stir-fries, dumplings, and spicy mains, making it useful for both quick individual meals and larger shared orders.
- Sichuan Classic Dan Dan Noodles are a natural choice for diners wanting the restaurant’s signature noodle style with chilli, Sichuan pepper, pork, peanut, and sesame.
- Braised Beef Brisket on Rice provides a straightforward, filling option when you want beef and rice together in one complete dish.
- Gong Bao Chicken with Peanuts suits diners looking for chicken with chilli, nuts, and a sweet-savoury Sichuan flavour profile.
- Lanzhou Handmade Noodles are worth considering when you prefer a simple noodle-focused meal rather than a heavier shared main.
- Legendary Ma Po Tofu works well for anyone wanting the distinctive combination of silky tofu, minced pork, chilli bean paste, and Sichuan seasoning.
Budget-Friendly Choices at DanDan Restaurant
For a more controlled UK takeaway spend, individual rice and noodle dishes are generally easier to manage than larger Sichuan specials or sharing dishes.
| Option Type | What to Expect | Smart Choice Example |
|---|---|---|
| Rice meals | Main ingredient served with rice | Ma Po Tofu on Rice (Vegetarian) |
| Noodle meals | Complete noodle-based dishes | Sichuan Classic Dan Dan Noodles |
| Lighter choices | Simpler vegetable-focused dishes | Stir Fried Broccoli with Garlic |
| Everyday picks | Familiar chicken and rice combinations | Sweet and Sour Chicken on Rice |
- Choosing Ma Po Tofu on Rice (Vegetarian) gives you a complete rice-based meal without needing several separate dishes.
- Sichuan Classic Dan Dan Noodles can work as a practical standalone order when you want noodles rather than multiple courses.
- Individual rice dishes are generally simpler for solo ordering than the larger spicy pots and fish dishes designed around several ingredients.
What to Order at DanDan Restaurant Based on Your Needs
The menu works especially well when you choose by protein, spice preference, or whether you want an individual meal or dishes for sharing.
- For solo meals: Braised Beef Brisket on Rice combines beef and rice in one convenient dish.
- For chicken lovers: Fragrant Chili Chicken offers a more strongly seasoned chicken option with dried chillies and Sichuan peppercorns.
- For beef lovers: Sichuan Classic Braised Beef Noodles in Soup provides beef, noodles, and broth in a filling single order.
- For vegetarian diners: Ma Po Tofu on Rice (Vegetarian) is clearly identified as a meat-free rice option on the menu.
- For quick takeaway: Shredded Chicken Noodles in Soup or a rice-topping dish keeps ordering relatively straightforward.
- If you prefer a spicier or stronger flavour, Classic Sichuan Boiled Beef in Sizzling Chilli Oil may suit that preference.
- If you are looking for a lighter option, Smacked Cucumber or Shredded Seaweed Salad can work well as smaller additions to a meal.
What to Know Before Ordering from DanDan Restaurant
DanDan’s menu ranges from individual noodles and rice bowls to large Sichuan pots, seafood dishes, starters, soups, dumplings, and sharing-style mains.
- Portion style varies considerably between single rice or noodle dishes and larger specials such as Sichuan Stir-Fried Spicy Pot.
- Several dishes contain pork, peanuts, sesame, or other nuts, so checking ingredients is important when dietary restrictions apply.
- Adding starters, dumplings, soups, and cold dishes can turn a simple individual order into a much larger meal.
- Half Crispy Duck & Pancake and other larger meat dishes are more suited to diners wanting substantial portions or food to share.
- DanDan operates several London locations, and menu selections may differ by branch.
Is DanDan Restaurant Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?
DanDan’s official Aldgate East page states that vegetarian and halal-friendly dishes are available, but the wider menu also includes many pork dishes. This means halal suitability should be checked for the specific dish and branch rather than assuming the full menu is halal. Vegan status is not clearly identified on the reviewed Menuspot menu, so vegan diners should confirm ingredients directly with the restaurant.
| Category | Availability |
|---|---|
| Halal | Halal-friendly dishes are available at some locations; confirm individual dishes and preparation with the branch |
| Vegetarian | Clearly available, including Ma Po Tofu on Rice (Vegetarian) and Vegetarian Noodles in Soup |
| Vegan | Not clearly labelled on the reviewed menu; confirm ingredients and preparation directly with the branch |
Alternatives to DanDan Restaurant
If you enjoy Sichuan and regional Chinese food, several London restaurants offer menus centred on noodles, dumplings, chilli-forward dishes, and sharing plates.
- The Sichuan Restaurant is an option for diners wanting another restaurant focused specifically on traditional Sichuan cooking.
- BaoziInn offers Chinese dumplings, noodles, rice dishes, and small plates with Sichuan and other regional influences.
- My Old Place serves Szechuan cuisine with substantial dishes that can work particularly well for groups sharing several plates.
DanDan Restaurant Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
1. What type of food does DanDan Restaurant serve?
DanDan Restaurant mainly serves Chinese and Sichuan-style dishes, including noodles, rice meals, stir-fries, dumplings, soups, and traditional specialities.
2. What are some popular dishes at DanDan Restaurant?
Popular menu choices include Beef Brisket & Tomato Rice, Lanzhou Noodles, Roasted Duck on Rice, and Sichuan-style pork dishes.
3. Does DanDan Restaurant serve Sichuan food?
Yes. The menu has a dedicated selection of Sichuan dishes, including spicy pots, grilled fish, Mao Cai, chilli chicken, and Ma Po Tofu.
4. Are vegetarian dishes available at DanDan Restaurant?
Yes. Vegetarian choices include Ma Po Tofu on Rice, Vegetarian Noodles in Soup, vegetarian pan-fried dumplings, and several vegetable dishes.
5. Does DanDan Restaurant offer noodle dishes?
Yes. The menu includes Dan Dan Noodles, Chong Qing Spicy Noodles, Lanzhou handmade noodles, beef noodles, rice noodles, and other noodle dishes.
6. Can I order rice dishes at DanDan Restaurant?
Yes. There is a wide selection of rice dishes topped with beef, pork, chicken, tofu, and other ingredients.
7. Does DanDan Restaurant serve dumplings and wontons?
Yes. Customers can order Sichuan pork wontons, wontons in chicken soup, pork dumplings in chilli oil, and other dumpling options.
8. Are spicy dishes available at DanDan Restaurant?
Yes. Many dishes feature Sichuan chilli, peppercorns, chilli oil, spicy sauces, and other bold flavours.
9. Does DanDan Restaurant have starters and soups?
Yes. The menu includes spring rolls, dumplings, chicken wings, squid, spare ribs, hot and sour soup, seafood tofu soup, and more.
10. Does DanDan Restaurant offer desserts and drinks?
Yes. Drinks include soft drinks, iced teas, juices, soya milk, and coconut milk, while desserts include pumpkin cake and brown sugar treats.
Pricing FAQs
1. How much do main dishes cost at DanDan Restaurant?
Most individual main courses are priced from around £11.00 to £19.80, while larger speciality dishes can cost more.
2. How much are the Signature Bundles at DanDan Restaurant?
The Noodle Night Bundle is listed at £19.99, while the Chef’s Classics bundle is priced at £20.99.
3. How much do rice dishes cost at DanDan Restaurant?
Most rice dishes with toppings are priced between approximately £12.40 and £13.50, depending on the selected dish.
4. How much do noodles cost at DanDan Restaurant?
Most noodle dishes cost around £10.70 to £14.60, although speciality options such as beef ribs with knife-cut noodles cost more.
5. How much are dumplings and wontons at DanDan Restaurant?
The listed Sichuan wonton and pork dumpling dishes are generally priced at £9.70 per serving.
6. How much do starters cost at DanDan Restaurant?
Most starters range from about £7.60 to £15.80, while speciality dishes such as Legendary Peking Duck are priced higher.
7. How much are soups at DanDan Restaurant?
Soups are currently priced from approximately £5.80 to £6.50, depending on the selected variety.
8. How much do soft drinks cost at DanDan Restaurant?
Standard soft drinks start from £3.00, while iced teas, herbal drinks, juices, soya milk, and coconut milk cost slightly more.
9. How much do desserts cost at DanDan Restaurant?
Desserts currently range from £6.50 for Pumpkin Cake to £7.50 for Glutinous Rice Cake with Brown Sugar.
10. Can DanDan Restaurant menu prices change?
Yes. Prices may be updated over time, so customers should check the latest DanDan Restaurant menu before placing an order.
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