London
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Okan Southbank
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Okonomiyaki (Osaka-style) Decor: 1970/80s Japanese izakaya Service: Good Other thoughts: Hidden gem in Waterloo Dish(es) savoured Okan special okonomiyaki – King prawn, squid, kimchi & corn + fried egg (extra) Price Final bill: £19 for one main Date…
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Granger & Co.
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern Australian cafe Service: Odd Other thoughts: Overpriced, mediocre. Strange how staff was cleaning tables and chairs with soapy water throughout the evening. Dish(es) savoured Parmesan crumbed chicken schnitzel, creamed corn, nashi pear and kohlrabi slaw Price Final…
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Masala Zone, Convent Garden
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Goan Spiced Crab Cake Decor: Upmarket Indian Eatery Service: Good Other thoughts: Decent option for inexpensive Indian in central London w/o needing a reservation Dish(es) savoured Sharing Grazing Selection Dahi Puri Lamb Sliders Cheese Balls Goan Spiced Crab Cake Chicken…
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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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La Bottega (also known as Ricardo’s)
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes, if in the area Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Mock Mediterranean outdoor vibes in London zone 3/4 curbside Service: Charming Other thoughts: Daily changing menu by a one-man-band, outdoor seating only Dish(es) savoured Olive focaccia with pesto Lasagne Truffle pasta bake…
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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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Naroon Marylebone
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): The grills Decor: Sleek Service: Good Other thoughts: TheFork frequently offers discounts Dish(es) savoured Sangak Bread – Traditional Persian flat-bread with sesame Mirza Ghasemi – Smoked aubergine, tomatoes and garlic, topped with a fried egg Vaziri – One…
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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
