Latest reviews for Restaurants in London Bridge, London, United Kingdom

Truly Indian - Nice new find by rugbydad

rugbydad — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:27:17 +0000

Review by rugbydad

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0207 407 8989

Website: www.trulyindian.co.uk

came across this place in Borough high street a week ago, I have walked passed the premises every day for the past two years and it has always had shutters down so it was suprising to see a new restaurant in town. When we went at about 8 on Thursday it was not particularly busy with only 2 other tables occupied

Decor was pleasing ( could do with some pictures ) and not your usual Indian flock wall paper style, it had a modern feel about about it with modern Indian "lounge" music to match

I ordered from the evening menu and the food I received was definately not the usual gloopy curry sause , well presented and great taste , my only gripe would be that the chutneys came in a smaller than usual pot and left me wanting more and the nan came in a plastic basket, other than that presentaion was A1.

another bonus is that they do not yet have a licence so we were able to go to the off licence opposite and buy some Cobra ( no cover charge) :-) , staff were polite and did everything asked. Overall cost worked out at an average price of Â£17.00 a head ( starter,main course breads)

Well worth another visit , hopefully before they get a licence !came across this place in Borough high street a week ago, I have walked passed the premises every day for the past two years and it has always had shutters down so it was suprising to see a new restaurant in town. When we went at about 8 on Thursday it was not particularly busy with only 2 other tables occupied

Decor was pleasing ( could do with some pictures ) and not your usual Indian flock wall paper style, it had a modern feel about about it with modern Indian "lounge" music to match

I ordered from the evening menu and the food I received was definately not the usual gloopy curry sause , well presented and great taste , my only gripe would be that the chutneys came in a smaller than usual pot and left me wanting more and the nan came in a plastic basket, other than that presentaion was A1.

another bonus is that they do not yet have a licence so we were able to go to the off licence opposite and buy some Cobra ( no cover charge) :-) , staff were polite and did everything asked. Overall cost worked out at an average price of Â£17.00 a head ( starter,main course breads)

Well worth another visit , hopefully before they get a licence !

Lovage Indian Restaurant & Bar - Deserves to be busier by Bowgreave

Bowgreave — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:36:17 +0000

Review by Bowgreave

Rating: 4.00

Tags: indian, good value

This place has recovered from a bad start in our eyes and one thatâ¬"s nothing whatsoever to do with the food and drink.
My wife and I were strolling past as they were fitting it out last year when we got waylaid by the owner and quizzed about our foodie habits. Having recognised our potential as customers (mineâ¬"s vast), he insisted on noting our email address and said he would be inviting us to his opening night party. Hardly the Oscars but we were looking forward to it so you can imagine our disappointment when it didnâ¬"t come off and weâ¬"ve never heard from him to this day. With a slightly less than mature approach to such rejection, we vowed to avoid the place, even though it is just round the corner from our local pub.
Well that resolve finally cracked a few weeks ago when the need for spicy food finally got the better of our so-called principles and we decided to darken their door.
Four visits later is probably testimony both to their food and my love of an Indian, particularly after a visit to the pub.
We havenâ¬"t spent any time in the very chic-looking downstairs bar but we have been well pleased with our meals in the first floor restaurant. A good plate of mixed starters, marinated lamb chops and a curry of some description, all eaten with the really nice mixed breads selection is our usual order, with all the food served together banquet-style.
It isnâ¬"t as expensive as it looks, the bill coming in at around Â£50 with drinks, and they donâ¬"t disappoint. For us, it is the best local Indian, certainly within walking distance, and worth making the effort to visit. Just don't get over-excited if they ask for your email address.
This place has recovered from a bad start in our eyes and one thatâ¬"s nothing whatsoever to do with the food and drink.
My wife and I were strolling past as they were fitting it out last year when we got waylaid by the owner and quizzed about our foodie habits. Having recognised our potential as customers (mineâ¬"s vast), he insisted on noting our email address and said he would be inviting us to his opening night party. Hardly the Oscars but we were looking forward to it so you can imagine our disappointment when it didnâ¬"t come off and weâ¬"ve never heard from him to this day. With a slightly less than mature approach to such rejection, we vowed to avoid the place, even though it is just round the corner from our local pub.
Well that resolve finally cracked a few weeks ago when the need for spicy food finally got the better of our so-called principles and we decided to darken their door.
Four visits later is probably testimony both to their food and my love of an Indian, particularly after a visit to the pub.
We havenâ¬"t spent any time in the very chic-looking downstairs bar but we have been well pleased with our meals in the first floor restaurant. A good plate of mixed starters, marinated lamb chops and a curry of some description, all eaten with the really nice mixed breads selection is our usual order, with all the food served together banquet-style.
It isnâ¬"t as expensive as it looks, the bill coming in at around Â£50 with drinks, and they donâ¬"t disappoint. For us, it is the best local Indian, certainly within walking distance, and worth making the effort to visit. Just don't get over-excited if they ask for your email address.

Menier Chocolate Factory - We keep coming back by Bowgreave

Bowgreave — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:13:51 +0000

Review by Bowgreave

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7378 1712

Tags: cosy, cultured, theatre

This place is a real find and even more so if there's a LastMinute offer on for the theatre performance, when they always do a good value themed table dâ¬"hote menu. The set menu usually had a proper veggie main course, rather than an adapted afterthought (and we're not veggies ourselves).
Itâ¬"s a little eclectic; so it sort of fits the theatre setting, but has never disappointed in half a dozen visits. Check their website for whatâ¬"s onstage and whatâ¬"s cooking. With all that London has to offer, it's still one of the few places we regularly return to.
This place is a real find and even more so if there's a LastMinute offer on for the theatre performance, when they always do a good value themed table dâ¬"hote menu. The set menu usually had a proper veggie main course, rather than an adapted afterthought (and we're not veggies ourselves).
Itâ¬"s a little eclectic; so it sort of fits the theatre setting, but has never disappointed in half a dozen visits. Check their website for whatâ¬"s onstage and whatâ¬"s cooking. With all that London has to offer, it's still one of the few places we regularly return to.

Kwan Thai - Something missing by ceedoubleu

ceedoubleu — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:56:38 +0000

Review by ceedoubleu

Rating: 0.00

Phone: 020 7403 7373

Website: http://www.kwanthairestaurant.co.uk

Tags: thai, takeaway, business

I can't quite put my finger on Kwan Thai. The location is great, right on the riverside and the food is well executed and the set menus offer reasonable value: Satay, prawn spring rolls, a selection of meat curries and vegetables all of which are perfectly acceptable. It is just a little soulless. Acceptable, just bland.I can't quite put my finger on Kwan Thai. The location is great, right on the riverside and the food is well executed and the set menus offer reasonable value: Satay, prawn spring rolls, a selection of meat curries and vegetables all of which are perfectly acceptable. It is just a little soulless. Acceptable, just bland.