Asian
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Mirin
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Monkfish skewers Decor: Canteen, almost hawker-like Service: Good Other thoughts: Creative Asian-inspired small plates. Bigger portions than expected; 4 dishes with one noodle dish for 2 pax sufficient. Food comes when ready. Dish(es) savoured Dumplings – Wild boar…
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The Hillbilly Social
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes, if in the area Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Jamaican jerk chicken Decor: Modern pub Service: Chipper and friendly Other thoughts: Has beer garden at the back Dish(es) savoured Jamaican jerk chicken – Half chicken marinated in our spicy jerk sauce and slow-baked,…
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Xi’an BiangBiang Noodles, London Bridge Branch
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Canteen Service: Attentive. Disproportionate table: staff ratio. Other thoughts: Bland despite sauce overload Dish(es) savoured Beef slices in Sichuan style Signature pork dumpling in mild special spicy sauce Hand-pulled BiangBiang noodles with beef in special sauce Hand-pulled Belt…
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Ekachai, Kings Cross
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Salmon fish curry Decor: Asian cafe Service: Good Other thoughts: Convenient for catching the train from KX; never too busy Dish(es) savoured Thai Crackers – Classic Thai prawn flavoured crackers, served with sweet chilli dip Chicken Satay –…
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Samsi, Manchester
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Japanese dining Service: Quick Other thoughts: Affordable, alternative option: 12-piece Chef’s Choice Uramaki Selection Dish(es) savoured Express Lunch Menu Miso Soup Chicken Karaage Vegetable Tempura Takoyaki Soft Drink Price Final bill: £11, 10% service charge Date…
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Speedboat Bar
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Chicken Matches with Green Mango Kerabu Decor: Thai Beach Bar Service: Good Other thoughts: Decent price-to-quality ratio, but would prefer if quality was higher Dish(es) savoured Yaowarat Road Menu £35pp Chicken Skins with Zaep Seasoning Sweetcorn Fritters Chicken…
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碳鲜生（柒味）Mr Charcoal Restaurant
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern contemporary Service: Good Other thoughts: Lots of seating Dish(es) savoured Various – Hotpot Price Final bill: £50 pp Date December 2024
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Caphe House
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: Yes, for something quick and decent in the area Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): Pho Decor: Modern canteen Service: Quick and cheerful Other thoughts: Loads of seating; convenient last-minute Saturday lunch option (no reservation needed) Dish(es) savoured Vegetarian spring rolls (3) Vegan phở Char…
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Machiya
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would it seek out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Donburi Guidon Decor: Modern Japanese Service: Charming Other thoughts: Excellent donburi, skip dessert. Nearby Japanese pattiseries are better. Convenient for Theatre Royal Haymarket. Dish(es) savoured Donburi Guidon – Thinly sliced beef brisket and onions simmered in a mildly…
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Banh Mi Keu Deli Borough
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would it seek out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): Bestsellers @ top of each category; most popular dish is the Roast Meat Trio rice bowl Decor: Modern contemporary with vague attempts at introducing Vietnamese elements Service: Abrupt Other thoughts: Succulent duck, plain boiled pak choi, could do with…
