Hainan House
Upper Street 88, N1 0NP London
Closed now · opens Wed 12:00
Chinese€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
SMALL PLATES
House Crackers
4.00
Crispy fried wonton skins, lightly dusted with our signature chilli pepper salt.
estimate≈ 180 kcal15 g carbs
Chun Xia Summer Saladvegetarian
6.00
A refreshing house salad of beancurd, green beans, beansprouts, and tong ho (chrysanthemum greens), tossed in our house blend aromatic spring onion dressing.
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Tofu Puff & King Oyster Mushroomvegetarian
8.80
Golden tofu puffs and king oyster mushrooms stir fried in our signature fermented yellow chilli sauce. Served with steamed rice on side.
estimate≈ 410 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 65
Steam Grilled Auberginevegetarian
8.50
Steamed then lightly pan grilled aubergine, Silky aubergines, tofu puffs, green beans and cabbages finished with our house black vinegar dressing.
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Fried Whitebaitpescatarian
8.00
Fried Whitebait, seasoned with our signature chilli salt, served with a mango chilli ketchup.
estimate≈ 320 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Cola Chicken Wings
9.50
Double fried chicken wings glazed in our rich house made cola sauce, served with a side of mango habanero chilli sauce.
estimate≈ 450 kcal22 g carbs
Cola Chicken Wings
13.50
Double fried chicken wings glazed in our rich house made cola sauce, served with a side of mango habanero chilli sauce.
estimate≈ 650 kcal30 g carbsheavy 34
Mushroom Rice Wrapsvegetarian
9.50
Crisp sweet gem lettuce layered with mushroom fried rice and savoury mushroom sauce, topped with our zesty fermented red chilli paste. served with house pickled mooli (Asian radish) and finished with sprinkle of grated salted egg yolk.
estimate≈ 380 kcal45 g carbs
Mushroom Rice Wrapsvegetarian
13.50
Crisp sweet gem lettuce layered with mushroom fried rice and savoury mushroom sauce, topped with our zesty fermented red chilli paste. served with house pickled mooli (Asian radish) and finished with sprinkle of grated salted egg yolk.
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbs
CLAYPOTS & STEW
Vegetable Claypot with Glass Noodlesvegan, vegetarian
13.50
A Hainanese classic featuring a medley of vegetables, including black fungus, lily flower stem, mushrooms, and chrysanthemum greens, served over glass noodles. Light, nourishing, and comforting.
estimate≈ 350 kcal48 g carbs
Fish & Tofu Claypot Stewpescatarian
19.30
Fresh sea bream fillet and tofu simmered in a rich - house made fish broth with fermented black bean paste. Served with steamed rice on side.
estimate≈ 580 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 73
Aromatic Beef Claypot Stew
18.70
Braised beef shin in an aromatic spiced broth infused with spice, star anise, and black pepper, slow cooked with carrots and black fungus. Served with steamed rice on side.
estimate≈ 620 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 77
Vegetable Curry Stewvegetarian
18.00
Silky aubergines, tofu puffs, green beans and cabbages simmered in a refreshing light curry broth with fragrant spices. Served with steamed rice on side.
estimate≈ 540 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 72
Teochew Braised Pork Belly
19.00
Slow braised Teochew style pork belly with tofu puff and hard boiled egg ; simmered in a fragrant soy based broth with garlic and spices. Served with steamed rice on side.
estimate≈ 750 kcal55 g carbs
SIGNATURE CLAYPOTS
Zao Po Cu Claypotpescatarian
29.00
A Hainan style seafood claypot with fresh pink clams and prawns, enoki mushrooms, seaweed, and glass noodles, simmered in a tangy, gently spicy broth made of fermented glutinous rice wine and aged vinegar.
estimate≈ 480 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 85
Coconut Chicken Claypot
27.50
A warming Hainan style dish of cornfed chicken thigh (on the bone), gently simmered in pure coconut water and chicken broth. (limited portions)
estimate≈ 520 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
MEAT & SEAFOOD
Crispy Fried Pork Ribs
16.50
Twice fried pork spare ribs with a crisp finish,
estimate≈ 680 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
House Style Poached Cornfed Chicken
15.00
Poached Cornfed Chicken — Delicately poached Hainan style cornfed chicken. Served traditionally at room temperature with subtle pinkness in the bones. Accompanied by soy garlic dipping sauce.
estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72
House Style Poached Cornfed Chicken
28.00
Poached Cornfed Chicken — Delicately poached Hainan style cornfed chicken. Served traditionally at room temperature with subtle pinkness in the bones. Accompanied by soy garlic dipping sauce.
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 77
House Style Poached Cornfed Chicken
40.00
Poached Cornfed Chicken — Delicately poached Hainan style cornfed chicken. Served traditionally at room temperature with subtle pinkness in the bones. Accompanied by soy garlic dipping sauce.
estimate≈ 640 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 77
Steamed Whole Fishpescatarian
29.00
Fresh Sea Bream, steamed with aromatics, served with our signature house made infused soy dressing and accompanied by fresh garnishes. (please allow ±20 min cooking time)
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 80
Beef Short Ribs with Mooli
19.80
Braised beef short ribs (on the bone) in Southern Chinese style broth with house blend aromatic soy, crushed yellow bean sauce, and soft mooli (Asian radish).
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Citrus Chilli Musselspescatarian
22.60
Fresh Scottish Mussels, cooked with our house blend of rich and tangy citrus chilli sauce. (limited portions)
estimate≈ 380 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
SIDES & GREENS
Stir Fried Market Greensvegetarian
8.50
Wok fried greens, finished with our house fermented shiitake mushroom sauce.
estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Soy Garlic Lettucevegetarian
8.00
Baby gem lettuces stir fried with aromatic garlic.
estimate≈ 110 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Wok Fried Cabbagevegetarian
8.50
Sweetheart cabbage wok fried with garlic, fresh chilli and rice wine.
estimate≈ 130 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Chicken Rice
4.30
Jasmine rice cooked with chicken stock and dressed with poultry fat.
estimate≈ 280 kcal42 g carbs
Mushroom Fried Ricevegetarian
4.30
Wok fried rice with shimeji mushrooms, beans and shallots.
estimate≈ 310 kcal45 g carbs
White Ricevegan, vegetarian
2.80
estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs
NOT TOO SWEET
House Yi Bua Sticky Rice Cakevegetarian
3.50
Traditional hand made sticky rice cake with brown sugar, toasted coconut, sesame, and peanut butter filling. (please allow ±10 min cooking time)
estimate≈ 320 kcal40 g carbs
Banana Frittersvegetarian
6.00
Fried banana in house batter, served with condensed milk dip.
estimate≈ 410 kcal48 g carbs
Housemade Taro Dessert Bowlvegetarian
8.00
Our house dessert creation of fresh taro paste, hand made mini glutinous rice balls, pandan “shrimp”, palm sugar syrup, and dried osmanthus.
estimate≈ 380 kcal55 g carbsheavy 34
SMALL PLATES
Tofu Puff & King Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry (gf) *vegetarian, gluten_free
8.60
Tofu Puff & King Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry — Tofu puffs & king oyster mushrooms tossed in savoury house-ferment sauce with hint of chilli.
estimate≈ 240 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Steam-Grilled Aubergine (ve) *vegan, vegetarian
8.00
Steam-Grilled Aubergine — Steamed and lightly grilled aubergines served with house-made soy & vinegar dressing.
estimate≈ 160 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Tiger Skin Quail Eggs with Papaya Chilli (v) *vegetarian
8.90
Tiger Skin Quail Eggs with Papaya Chilli — Pan-fried quail eggs served with house-made papaya chilli jam.
estimate≈ 210 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Cola Chicken Wings with Mango Chilli *
9.50
Cola Chicken Wings with Mango Chilli — Fried chicken wings coated with house cola sauce and served with house-made mango chilli dip.
estimate≈ 350 kcal22 g carbs
Mushroom Rice Wraps with Fermented Chilli (ve,gf)vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free
9.50
Mushroom Rice Wraps with Fermented Chilli — Savoury fried rice infused with our house-fermented mushroom sauce, served on crisp lettuce cups & topped with a vibrant house-made fermented citrus chilli paste.
estimate≈ 280 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
CLAYPOT & STEW
Vegetable Claypot with Glass Noodles (ve) *vegan, vegetarian
13.00
Vegetable Claypot with Glass Noodles — Light and delicate glass noodles paired with shimeji mushrooms, lily flower stems, fried tofu beancurd, chrysanthemum greens, choi sum, black fungus, and garlic chives. Served with house-pickled mooli.
estimate≈ 320 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 81
Fish & Tofu Claypot Stew *pescatarian
19.00
Fish & Tofu Claypot Stew — Tender sea bream fillet and fresh tofu; stewed in rich broth and house-made black bean paste. Served traditionally at room temperature Served with steamed rice on side.
estimate≈ 620 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 77
Aromatic Beef Claypot Stew
18.00
Braised beef shin in a rich flavourful broth with aromatic spices, carrots and black fungus; served in a traditional claypot with steamed rice on side.
estimate≈ 710 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 71
Vegetable Curry Stew (v)vegetarian
17.50
Vegetable Curry Stew — Silky aubergines, tofu puffs, green beans and cabbages simmered in a refreshing light curry broth with fragrant spices. Served with steamed rice on side.
estimate≈ 650 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 66
MEAT & FISH
Fried Pork Ribs *
16.00
Fried Pork Ribs — Crispy pork ribs, brined for tenderness and fried to perfection. Finished with sprinkle of grated salted egg yolk.
estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Steamed Whole Fish*pescatarian
28.00
Steamed Whole Fish — Fresh sea bream, steamed with aromatics, served with our signature house made infused soy dressing and accompanied by fresh garnishes.
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
SIDES & GREENS
Stir Fried Market Greens (ve,gf)vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free
8.00
Stir Fried Market Greens — Greens wok fried to finish with our house fermented shiitake mushroom sauce.
estimate≈ 120 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Wok Fried Cabbage (ve,gf) *vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free
8.00
Wok Fried Cabbage — Sweetheart cabbage wok fried with garlic, fresh chilli and rice wine.
estimate≈ 130 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
NOT TOO SWEET SEASONAL SPECIALS
Housemade Yi Bua Sticky Rice Cake (ve,gf) *vegan, gluten_free
3.50
Yi Bua Sticky Rice Cake — Traditional hand made sticky rice cake with brown sugar, toasted coconut, sesame, and peanut butter filling.
estimate≈ 310 kcal42 g carbs
Housemade Taro Dessert Bowl (ve) *vegan
8.00
Taro Dessert Bowl — Our house dessert creation of taro paste, hand made mini glutinous rice balls, pandan “shrimp”, palm sugar syrup, and dried osmathus.
estimate≈ 380 kcal62 g carbsheavy 38
Housemade Zao Po Cu Claypot (gf) *gluten_free
28.50
Zao Po Cu Claypot — A rich and tangy Hainan-style seafood dish, made with fermented glutinous rice wine and aged rice vinegar. Served in a traditional claypot with fresh clams, prawns, glass noodles, seaweed and enoki mushrooms.
estimate≈ 520 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Pork Ribs & Winter Melon Claypot Soup (gf)gluten_free
18.50
Pork Ribs and Winter Melon Soup — Traditional style tender pork ribs slow-cooked with soft winter melon with mung bean in an aromatic broth with a subtle touch of sweetness. Served with steamed rice on side.
estimate≈ 580 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 77
Duck Soup with Pickled Mustard Greens
32.00
Slow simmered duck leg (on the bone) in a comforting broth with tangy mustard greens, ginger, chillies, and aromatics.
estimate≈ 610 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
SMALL PLATES
Tofu Puff & King Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry (gf) *gluten_free
8.80
Tofu and King Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry — Tofu puffs & king oyster mushrooms tossed in savoury house-ferment sauce with hint of chilli.
estimate≈ 240 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
LUNCH MENU
Beef Hún*
13.50
Beef Hún — Sauce based rice noodles served with beef jerky, fermented tofu beancurd sauce, fermented mustard greens, fried tofu puffs and yellow chilli sauce.
estimate≈ 620 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77
Vegetable Claypot (ve)*vegan
13.50
Vegetable Claypot — Light and delicate glass noodles paired with mushrooms, lily flower stems, tofu beancurd, chrysanthemum greens, choi sum, black fungus, and garlic chives.
estimate≈ 350 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 81
Chicken Hún
13.50
Shredded Chicken, black fungus & shimeji mushrooms served with rice noodles in house chicken broth.
estimate≈ 480 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 73
Wonton Soup
13.50
House made wontons filled with minced chicken, prawns and aromatic spices. Served in house chicken broth.
estimate≈ 320 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chicken Rice*
13.50
Chicken Rice — Hainan style poached cornfed chicken served with soy garlic dipping & aromatic chicken rice (served at room temperature, pinkness in bones).
estimate≈ 650 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 73
Ham Hock Rice
13.50
Soy braised ham hock served with fermented mustard greens & yellow chilli sauce.
estimate≈ 720 kcal60 g carbs
Beef Stew Rice
13.50
Braised beef in a rich, flavourful sauce with aromatic spices, carrots & black fungus.
estimate≈ 680 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 71
Soy Chicken Rice*
13.50
Soy Chicken Rice — Whole chicken leg (on the bone) braised in aromatic soy served with charred spring onion & soy dressing.
estimate≈ 690 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 67
SIDE
Chilli Salt Fruit (ve)vegan
Chilli Salt Fruit
estimate≈ 80 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Tea Eggs (v)vegetarian
Tea Eggs
estimate≈ 150 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Braised Cabbage (ve)vegan
Braised Cabbage
estimate≈ 100 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Pickled Mooli (v)vegetarian
Pickled Mooli
estimate≈ 40 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Qiu Dong Salad (ve)vegan
Qiu Dong Salad
estimate≈ 110 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Chicken Broth
estimate≈ 60 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Sauce
Yellow Chilli, Ginger Garlic, Mango Chilli, Papaya Chilli
0.50
Assorted Chilli Sauces
estimate≈ 20 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
LUNCH MENU
Pork Belly Rice
13.50
Soy braised pork belly served with tofu puff & half soy egg.
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs
SIDE
House Salad (ve)vegan
House Salad
estimate≈ 80 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Sauce
Yellow Chilli, Ginger Garlic, Mango Chilli, Papaya Chilli
0.70
Assorted Chilli Sauces
estimate≈ 40 kcal6 g carbs
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Protein-rich Hainanese dishes
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This restaurant offers many low-carb options featuring meat and fish. The poached chicken and steamed fish are excellent choices.
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- Address
- Upper Street 88, N1 0NP London
- Hours
- Mon12:00–21:45Tue12:00–21:45Wed12:00–21:45Thu12:00–21:45Fri12:00–21:45Sat12:00–21:45Sun12:00–21:45
- Contact
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- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), hainanhouse.co.uk/
- Record
- completeness 67 %, confidence 80 %