NOW is the time for a takeout revolution.
NOW is the place for pioneering Chinese street-food.
NOW is the most exciting new culinary concept to hit the capital.
City desks will soon be heaving with steaming hexagonal baskets, their black and neon design housing a sensational collection of freshly cooked savoury dumplings, buns and rolls. What was once the preserve of restaurants has finally become a hot and delicious takeout alternative courtesy of NOW – the futuristic and innovative over-the-counter takeaway, officially open today and serving the very best of Chinese street-food.
Located just outside Liverpool Street station, NOW is able to offer the time-poor amongst us a chance enjoy firm Chinese favourites wherever we choose. Armed with innovative packaging and a love of handmade delicacies, NOW is open throughout the day providing a funky and delicious destination to pick-up something new, from breakfast pastries, to soups, salads and rice pots, impulse nibbles and hero dumplings. With prices starting at just £1.29 for a breakfast bun to £3.99 for a six delectable steamed dumplings, NOW’s pricing is affordable for all.
FOOD
Inspired by the food stalls and street stands of Southern China, NOW serves a wonderfully wide variety of dishes to mix and match. From quick bites to fabulous feasts, the menu provides the luxury of choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as everything in between. Freshly prepared and ready to go, simply make your selection at the counter and take your delights away without the worry of a wait.
For early risers, Chinese rice milk porridge is served with toppings of day including blackberry and asian pear; banana, maple and sesame; and vanilla, palm sugar, mango and lime. Other great choices include sweet and savoury baked buns. From chocolate and custard swirl; coconut experience; ham and cheese; char sui pork; and spinach and mushroom, these exciting departures from toast and cereal provide a refreshingly unique breakfast alternative.
From the morning onwards, steamed dumplings of chive; coriander; golden vegetable; chicken shu mai; and har gau, to name a few, may be enjoyed in a selection of pre-made baskets. Large soups include chicken won ton; whereas the side-sized hot and sour is the perfect accompaniment. Daily changing Chinese salads of salmon; chicken; beef; pork; soya and prawn are served with a variety of dressings including peanut; lemongrass and lime; hoi sin; and sesame. Side dishes are sure to prove popular with prawn balls; seafood sticky rice; and hoi sin duck roll.
For those searching for a delectable nibble, choose to chow on garlic or seaweed prawn crackers; sichuan peanuts; pork crackling; almond sesame brittle; or black sesame and goji berry snaps. Desserts have also been carefully considered with mango pudding; lychee and citrus fruit jelly; and chocolate and chilli mousse.
DRINK
Traditional black; green; and white teas are brewed alongside chamomile orange flower; and jasmine pearls. For those who like it a little cooler, NOW’s range of iced tea creations include melon and lime bubble; lychee and ginger; strawberry and vanilla; and pear and kumquat. A virgin wasabi Mary challenges, whilst mixed juices of carrot and ginger; and pineapple and coconut offer a refreshing alternative. For beer lovers, NOW’s range of Chinese beers is sure to please.
DESIGN
NOW encapsulates the colourful animation of a modern day oriental metropolis. Designed by brand specialist Niclas Sellebraten working alongside David Marquardt of MACH Design, the bold interior sees black lacquer surfaces contrast against energetic murals of neon characters from Shanghai street signs. Every detail has been carefully considered, from the cobbled-style floor to the bamboo ceiling and stacked-high steamers, all elements come together to evoke the bustling city scenes that inspired NOW’s menu. Display counters and backlit menus reveal NOW’s offering, whilst polished wood stools and tables provide limited seating for those who can’t wait to enjoy their food. Vibrant and funky, NOW is now.
Opening times:
Monday - Friday: 7am - 9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 6pm
NOW
22/23 Liverpool Street
London
EC2M 7PD
www.nowstreetfood.com
Twitter: @nowstreetfood
