Asian
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One Plate
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would it seek out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Hainanese Chicken Rice Decor: Modern Service: Charming. Which is doubly surprising considering it’s a Chinese restaurant Other thoughts: Walk-in only. No card payment; cash and bank transfer only. There is also a hidden seating area at the back,…
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NAM
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Pho Decor: Moody purple neon and plastic ivy, drowned out by the art crowding the walls Service: Quick and friendly Other thoughts: The pho was enticingly fragrant, with each toppings +£3 each (most people tend to order 2-3). Skip the…
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Sanam Tandoori, Falkirk
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Decor: Modern Indian Service: Good Other thoughts: Starters were smaller than expected, but for the price, you can’t complain. They offer a very affordable 3-course lunch menu ranging from £9.95 to £11.95. Only English tea is allowed under the deal,…
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Nice Spice 百味小廚, Bristol
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Roast Duck Decor: Modern hawker store Service: Quick and rushed, as you would expect Other thoughts: The restaurant was packed by 6.30pm on a Friday, and the clientele 100% Asian that night. The Roast Duck and Crispy Pork…
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Dim Sum Library, Covent Garden
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes, but only for the wagyu beef puffs Standout dish(es): Wagyu beef puff Decor: Upscale dim sum restaurant Service: Rushed, poor timing Other thoughts: Disappointing given the hype due to low quality:price ratio. The xiao long bao wrappers were too thick, and the…
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HOKO Hong Kong Cafe
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Scallion soy sauce noodles + Char siu Decor: Asian hawker store Service: Quick and rushed, as you would expect Other thoughts: You need to make your decisions up front at the order displays in reception. Would recommend going…
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Koya Japanese Restaurant Soho
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Elderflower tempura (specials) Decor: Skinny modern izakaya Service: Good Other thoughts: They appear to have some quite interesting specials – check the boards Dish(es) savoured Elderflower tempura with borage honey and hojicha salt Atsu-Atsu (hot udon in hot…
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Wee Buddha
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): Apparently their curry but wouldn’t recommend Decor: The downstairs looks like a traditional pub, while the upstairs has hints of an Asian theme. Service: Good enough but not very friendly Other thoughts: Completely westernised food despite the Hong Kong ownership.…
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Nishiki
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Japanese breakfast Decor: Minimalist, modern Japanese with large white paper lanterns artfully arranged. Service: Very slow. Two waitresses are not enough for a 25+ seat restaurant. Other thoughts: The soft serve was surprisingly moreish. Delicious, but maybe one…
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Vietnam House Art Gallery Café
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Decor: Cheerfully artsy Service: Boss aunty with beleaguered staff. A vegetarian customer was refused the papaya salad without fish sauce, claiming the dish would be incomplete. She also firmly stated that she doesn’t serve western salads in her…
