Grace Dent’s review in The Guardian came just a few months after the opening of Master Wei in Bloomsbury, capturing an important moment in Guirong Wei’s journey as her cooking began to reach an even wider London audience.
The review recognised the bold, comforting character of Guirong’s food, from her handmade noodles to dishes rooted in the flavours of Xi’an. Dent awarded the food 8/10, highlighting the generosity, individuality and regional character that had become central to Guirong’s cooking.
For Guirong, the review reflected something she had been working towards for years: bringing the food of her hometown to London in a way that stayed true to its traditions while making it accessible to a new audience. It was another step in establishing her as one of the leading voices for Xi’an and Shaanxi cuisine in the UK.