Latest reviews for Food & Drink in Paddington, London, United Kingdom

Cocomaya - Cocoheaven by vicbiz

vicbiz — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:08:38 +0000

Review by vicbiz

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7706 2770

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

Agreed, it's not cheap. In fact, at Â£1.50 per chocolate you might be put off. Don't be. The chocolatier is a delightful Northern Irish Cambodian who is passionate about his art and will fascinate and delight any passing chocoholics.

If you're after an exclusive gift, you can have a pair of chocolate shoes made to order or several other oddities, all too beautiful to eat but a great talking point.

A word of caution: Don't eat before you go - you won't need to! Fantastic, delicious and oh so beautiful chocolates....Agreed, it's not cheap. In fact, at Â£1.50 per chocolate you might be put off. Don't be. The chocolatier is a delightful Northern Irish Cambodian who is passionate about his art and will fascinate and delight any passing chocoholics.

If you're after an exclusive gift, you can have a pair of chocolate shoes made to order or several other oddities, all too beautiful to eat but a great talking point.

A word of caution: Don't eat before you go - you won't need to! Fantastic, delicious and oh so beautiful chocolates....

Oriental City Supermarket - 5 spiced by bellaphon

bellaphon — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:17:53 +0000

Review by bellaphon

Rating: 3.00

Tags: oriental, bargain, supermarket

Colindaleâ¬"s loss is W2â¬"s gain.

The relocation of this Oriental supermarket to Queensway is nothing short but welcoming. Despite being a quarter size of the original in North London, this place is still well stocked with all the right stuff for the 21st century cooking enthusiast. In addition to the usual presence of fresh Oriental vegetables, exotic sauces, tinned food, spices, pot noodles, etc; a wet fish counter and a section offering ready prepared Chinese and South East Asian dishes for your microwave oven should be up and running soon.

If youâ¬"re in the vicinity next, either with or without any home cooking aspirations, grab a can or bottle of A&W root beer. (This delicious soft drink is a legacy left in Malaysia by an American chain of fast-food restaurants famous for the draught version).

Oriental City is the Asian mimesis of the great Lebanese Green Valley Supermarket off Edgware Road.
Colindaleâ¬"s loss is W2â¬"s gain.

The relocation of this Oriental supermarket to Queensway is nothing short but welcoming. Despite being a quarter size of the original in North London, this place is still well stocked with all the right stuff for the 21st century cooking enthusiast. In addition to the usual presence of fresh Oriental vegetables, exotic sauces, tinned food, spices, pot noodles, etc; a wet fish counter and a section offering ready prepared Chinese and South East Asian dishes for your microwave oven should be up and running soon.

If youâ¬"re in the vicinity next, either with or without any home cooking aspirations, grab a can or bottle of A&W root beer. (This delicious soft drink is a legacy left in Malaysia by an American chain of fast-food restaurants famous for the draught version).

Oriental City is the Asian mimesis of the great Lebanese Green Valley Supermarket off Edgware Road.

Thorntons - thorntons by Cymru

Cymru — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:06:56 +0000

Review by Cymru

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7792 5635

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

Tags: truffles

Very friendly staff who are always willing to help in deciding the best gift to choose for a loved one.

This particular outlet has a larger than expected array or chocolates to choose from when considering the size of the outlet. Chocolates are available to buy singularly or in boxes/packs.

Seasonal treats are also available such as chocolate easter bunnies and christmas related shapes. Each product can be written on with icing in a message of your choosing quickly and easily by a member of staff on the til.

Gift bags are also available which makes Thorntons one of the first places i visit when buying a present.hdhrehVery friendly staff who are always willing to help in deciding the best gift to choose for a loved one.

This particular outlet has a larger than expected array or chocolates to choose from when considering the size of the outlet. Chocolates are available to buy singularly or in boxes/packs.

Seasonal treats are also available such as chocolate easter bunnies and christmas related shapes. Each product can be written on with icing in a message of your choosing quickly and easily by a member of staff on the til.

Gift bags are also available which makes Thorntons one of the first places i visit when buying a present.hdhreh

See Cafe - Great little japanese cafe cum restaurant by Guy_Hutch

Guy_Hutch — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:03:46 +0000

Review by Guy_Hutch

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7724 7358

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

Tags: cultured, quiet & relaxed, quick bite

Great little place. I often drop by for soup or the glass noodle salad at lunchtime. If you dine in the restaurant their dumplings and buns are exceptional.
However it always seems too quiet - I guess it's a little off the beaten track and the paddington basin neighbourhood hasn't taken off yet.
Staff are friendly food consistently good so hoping they get busier soon.Great little place. I often drop by for soup or the glass noodle salad at lunchtime. If you dine in the restaurant their dumplings and buns are exceptional.
However it always seems too quiet - I guess it's a little off the beaten track and the paddington basin neighbourhood hasn't taken off yet.
Staff are friendly food consistently good so hoping they get busier soon.

Ottoemezzo Lounge - Really cool place by adinkag

adinkag — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:54:41 +0000

Review by adinkag

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7313 9866

Tags: cosy, coffee, italian

This must be my most favourite cafe in London. First of all, the actual coffee is delicious. Secondly, I just love the place - it looks like it was furnished in 10 minutes - which is really cool, simple, old-looking tables and chairs, and funky random pictures. A place that feels creative and where you can be creative.

Never eaten there, so can't comment on the food.

The only thing I would improve is the service - It happened to me one or two times that the staff looked like they couldn't be bothered - but hey, maybe just a bad day!

Overall, I love it!This must be my most favourite cafe in London. First of all, the actual coffee is delicious. Secondly, I just love the place - it looks like it was furnished in 10 minutes - which is really cool, simple, old-looking tables and chairs, and funky random pictures. A place that feels creative and where you can be creative.

Never eaten there, so can't comment on the food.

The only thing I would improve is the service - It happened to me one or two times that the staff looked like they couldn't be bothered - but hey, maybe just a bad day!

Overall, I love it!