Karamay – Pan-Asian Restaurant in London

Opening hours

Opening hours of Karamay, Monday to Sunday
Monday Today	Closed
Tuesday	12:00–22:00
Wednesday	12:00–22:00
Thursday	12:00–22:00
Friday	12:00–22:00
Saturday	12:00–22:00
Sunday	12:00–22:00

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

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An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type and this venue's opening hours. It is not based on live visitor data.

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Appetisers

Uyghur SamsaMinced beef, minced onion, puff pastry and sesame.£4.50
Grilled Lamb SkewersMinimum order of two skewers.£4
Spring Rolls (8 pcs)Wheat flour, cabbage, green beans, carrot, vermicelli, ginger, garlic, onion, champignons and soy protein.£6.90
Uyghur Manti (6 pcs)Minced beef, minced onion and black pepper.£12
Fried Dumplings (6 pcs)Wheat flour, bamboo shoots, cabbage, leek, mushroom, spring onion, soybean oil and sesame oil.£6.90
Vermicelli SaladVermicelli, carrot, mixed peppers, spring onion, garlic, vinegar and sesame oil.£5
Red Cabbage SaladPurple cabbage, onion, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil.£5
Karamay ChipsChips, onion, mixed peppers, chilli flakes and cumin seeds.£6.90
Homemade YoghurtHomemade natural yoghurt. Contains milk.£4
Homemade Yoghurt with NutsHomemade natural yoghurt with walnuts. Contains milk.£4.50

Main Dishes

Big Plate Chicken LinguineHand-pulled linguine, marinated bone-in chicken, potato, onion, mixed peppers, chilli, Szechuan pepper, garlic and soy sauce.£14.90
Big Plate Chicken (Portion for Two)Hand-pulled linguine, marinated bone-in chicken, potato, onion, mixed peppers, chilli, Szechuan pepper, garlic and soy sauce.£28.90
Beef & Vegetable SpaghettiHand-pulled spaghetti, beef, onion, tomato, garlic, black fungus and soy sauce.£16.90
Chicken Stir-fried SpaghettiHand-pulled spaghetti, chicken, celery, onion, garlic, mixed peppers and soy sauce.£14.90
Braised Beef Sauce PenneHand-pulled penne, ribeye, onion, chilli, tomato, spinach, garlic and soy sauce.£15.90
Braised Lamb Ribs LinguineHand-pulled linguine, lamb ribs, onion, tomato sauce, garlic, mixed peppers and soy sauce.£16.90
Braised Beef Sauce LinguineHand-pulled linguine, sirloin, potato, onion, tomato, garlic and soy sauce.£16.90
Beef & Chilli Sauce SpaghettiHand-pulled spaghetti, tenderloin, bird's-eye chilli, onion, tomato, garlic and soy sauce.£16.90
Beef & Rolled Chilli SpaghettiHand-pulled spaghetti, beef, rolled chilli, onion, tomato, garlic and soy sauce.£16.90
Stir-fried King Prawns LinguineHand-pulled linguine, king prawns, carrots, ginger, garlic, spring onions, fresh basil, soy sauce and chilli sauce.£16.90
Volcano NoodlesRice noodles, chicken, garlic, chilli, celery and soy sauce.£14.90
Stir-fried Rice Noodles with NaanVermicelli, chicken, potato, naan, garlic, chilli, celery, Chinese sauerkraut and soy sauce.£16.90

Vegan Dishes

Stir-fried Veg SpaghettiHand-pulled spaghetti, onion, tofu, celery, mixed peppers, chilli oil, soy sauce, brown mushroom and chives (seasonal).£14.90
Stir-fried Veg PenneHand-pulled penne, king trumpet mushroom, onion, spinach, soy sauce, pepper and garlic.£14.90
Tofu & Chives SpaghettiHand-pulled spaghetti, tofu, onion, chives, tomato sauce and soy sauce.£15.90
Garlicky LinguineHand-pulled linguine, green beans, tomato sauce, potato, garlic and soy sauce.£14.90
Salt and Pepper TofuMixed peppers, onion, dried chilli, tofu, spring onion, garlic and sesame.£10.90
Garlicky Green BeansStir-fried green beans, dried chilli, garlic and sesame.£10.90
Garlicky Pak ChoyPak choy, garlic and vegetable oil.£10.90

Soup

Extras

Soft Drinks & Water

Tea & Coffee

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Karamay, 12 Great Castle Street, West End, London W1W 8LR

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About Karamay

Karamay is a Pan-Asian restaurant in West End in London. You will find it at 12 Great Castle Street (W1W 8LR). Administratively, the address belongs to Westminster in London. The W1W postcode district has 43 further listings on UK Rest, shown below.

As the restaurant puts it: “Karamay Uyghur Cuisine brings the authentic flavours of the Silk Road to Oxford Circus, London: hand-pulled noodles made fresh every day, Uyghur pilaf, lamb kebabs and big plate chicken, served in a warm, halal-friendly restaurant two minutes from the station. Founded in 2012.” Its menu, as published online, runs to 49 items in 7 sections, with prices from £2.30 to £28.90. Expect a moderately priced meal – ££ out of £££. Plan around Monday, when it does not open. Tuesday is the late night, with service until 22:00.

It offers table bookings, takeaway and delivery. Published details mention: outdoor seating, halal options, vegan options and gluten-free options. The Food Standards Agency register shows a hygiene rating of 3 – generally satisfactory – dated 04/03/2025. For bookings and questions, call 020 4538 9800.