The Real Wan

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What’s it all about?

Authentic and hearty street food from the provinces of Southwest China. 

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Taste the Place - don’t miss:

Geda noodles made with homemade garlicky and Guiyang smoky chilli sauce or the caramelised sticky pork ribs coated in traditional southern Chinese caramel.  With regularly changing seasonal specials, maybe you can tell us! 

What's the inspiration behind The Real Wan?

Moving to Glasgow in 2015, Lea entertained family and friends by cooking food she missed from home in Guiyang, Southwest China.  She turned her passion for street food into a fully-fledged business, The Real Wan, in October 2020, giving her the opportunity to recreate and share a ‘little piece of home’. 

In a short space of time, The Real Wan has built a fierce reputation as one of the best examples of authentic Chinese cooking in Scotland.  Introducing locals to the unique flavour profiles of Southwest China, Lea says, “I truly believe that Guiyang food is some of the best in the world, and the greatest way to share that is by making it accessible and affordable to all.”  Lea Wu, The Real Wan. 

Using unique ingredients sourced from Guiyang, Lea serves an extensive menu of delicious dishes, from noodles and smoked chilli oils, to fermented chilli sauces and pickled veg.  The flavours are so distinct one customer personally thanked Lea for “recreating the wonderful memories of proposing to my wife over dinner in Southwest China, several decades ago.” 

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Taste the Place – EXCLUSIVE APRIL OFFERS

This April, embark on a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure as select venues showcase exclusive, full-priced dishes and drinks you won’t always find on their regular menus. This is your chance to experience the bold creativity, unique flavours, and heartfelt passion of small, independent businesses. For some specified venues, you can enjoy a Taste the Place discount instead. Don’t miss this chance to savour something special! Grab your friends, explore new flavours, and support our incredible local food scene.

 

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No.4 Geda noodle dish 
£12.00 

Experience the bold, authentic flavours of The Real Wan with their exclusive No.4 Geda noodle dish – packed with rich, aromatic spices and handcrafted with the finest ingredients. This dish is a must-try for lovers of true, soulful cooking. 

What role does The Real Wan play in creating a sense of community and belonging?

Challenging Glaswegians’ common perception of spicy foods as a culinary dare, Lea prides herself on sharing dishes that expertly blend spices that customers enjoy, rather than endure.  “I wanted to slowly introduce people to these new foods and flavours.  Sampling new dishes must be one of the best ways to truly understand people’s differing tastes and the ways they might accept and adopt different cultures and cuisines.”  Lea Wu, The Real Wan.  

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Fun fact – did you know?

The Real Wan featured in The New York Times, “36 Hours in Glasgow: Things to see and do” and in The National Geographic’s “6 dishes to eat in Glasgow.”  

Where to find them:

10 Clincart Rd, Glasgow G42 9DJ

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