Latest reviews in Shepherds Bush, London, United Kingdom

Best Grill - by AliZebu

AliZebu — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:54:08 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8740 7418

Tags: kebabs

This is a standard kebab shop with a fast & friendly service.
The Lamb Shish was decent if not outstanding in any way. The pita & salad were fresh.
The Chilli sauce would have been rather good but was VERY salty on my visit, I did ask for 5 spoons though.
The staff were friendly and efficient even though the drunks seemed trying - they must be well used to it!

If you are in the Goldhawk Road Shephered's Bush area this is a better choice than nearby Pasha due to the fast turnover and therefore fresher meat.
Eating in is the same price as take away, a written sign says in the window - it is not the sort of place I would enjoy eating in though unless it was raining.This is a standard kebab shop with a fast & friendly service.
The Lamb Shish was decent if not outstanding in any way. The pita & salad were fresh.
The Chilli sauce would have been rather good but was VERY salty on my visit, I did ask for 5 spoons though.
The staff were friendly and efficient even though the drunks seemed trying - they must be well used to it!

If you are in the Goldhawk Road Shephered's Bush area this is a better choice than nearby Pasha due to the fast turnover and therefore fresher meat.
Eating in is the same price as take away, a written sign says in the window - it is not the sort of place I would enjoy eating in though unless it was raining.

Pasha - Mutton dressed as Lamb Doner! by AliZebu

AliZebu — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:18:08 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 8743 1541

Tags: middle eastern

Pasha is a small Turkish restaurant with your standard take-away kebabs served at the front of the shop.

The first time I went here I was coming from a nearby pub and choose to eat in. The Lamb shish looked oddly red in colour but seemed fine to me in my overly refreshed state. The hot sauce was nice.

Today I had a Donner (partly because the Shish looked even redder almost Tandoori red) and it made me remember why I usually opt for shish these days.
The Lamb donner my server took from the Bain Marie was greasy, well seasoned and had that stronger 'Mutton' smell. There was nothing wrong with it, if you like that sort of thing, but I found it overpowering and hard to digest.

At Â£3 it was certainly cheap though. The Chilli sauce was decent but nothing special. The Pita and salad were also fine.

Service on both occasions was fast and friendly but each time there was only me and 1 or 2 other customers during my visit. It is quiet and nicely decorated making it pleasant & relaxing to eat in but perhaps the slow turnover means the overall quality, of the meat especially, is below its potential.

'Best Grill' which is a few doors apart on Goldhawk Road may be the better choice for freshness due to it being busier, but it looked garish and noisy.

Overall Pasha is average and I don't plan on making a third visit even if I am in the Shepherd's Bush area.Pasha is a small Turkish restaurant with your standard take-away kebabs served at the front of the shop.

The first time I went here I was coming from a nearby pub and choose to eat in. The Lamb shish looked oddly red in colour but seemed fine to me in my overly refreshed state. The hot sauce was nice.

Today I had a Donner (partly because the Shish looked even redder almost Tandoori red) and it made me remember why I usually opt for shish these days.
The Lamb donner my server took from the Bain Marie was greasy, well seasoned and had that stronger 'Mutton' smell. There was nothing wrong with it, if you like that sort of thing, but I found it overpowering and hard to digest.

At Â£3 it was certainly cheap though. The Chilli sauce was decent but nothing special. The Pita and salad were also fine.

Service on both occasions was fast and friendly but each time there was only me and 1 or 2 other customers during my visit. It is quiet and nicely decorated making it pleasant & relaxing to eat in but perhaps the slow turnover means the overall quality, of the meat especially, is below its potential.

'Best Grill' which is a few doors apart on Goldhawk Road may be the better choice for freshness due to it being busier, but it looked garish and noisy.

Overall Pasha is average and I don't plan on making a third visit even if I am in the Shepherd's Bush area.

Tatra - Best Estern European Restaurant by bono

bono — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:38:48 +0000

Review by bono

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8749 8193

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

Tags: romantic, good value, business

A great choice of some interesting Polish/ Eastern European influenced options on the menu left me in a dilemma over what to choose. I opted for Pirogi to start which was delicious, plus a goloncafwchich was antastic. Food was very well presented and tasty, service was very good and we got away with a bill of Â£65 for two course Diner for two which included two bottles of great Rioja. They also have a great value set lunch menu so you could dine there very reasonably. Nice decor in restaurant. I would recommend it to all my friends!!!!
A great choice of some interesting Polish/ Eastern European influenced options on the menu left me in a dilemma over what to choose. I opted for Pirogi to start which was delicious, plus a goloncafwchich was antastic. Food was very well presented and tasty, service was very good and we got away with a bill of Â£65 for two course Diner for two which included two bottles of great Rioja. They also have a great value set lunch menu so you could dine there very reasonably. Nice decor in restaurant. I would recommend it to all my friends!!!!

Deliverance - Just the worst by Marcin

Marcin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:49:22 +0000

Review by Marcin

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 0844 477 1111

Website: www.deliverance.co.uk

Tags: italian, indian, japanese

This is just the worst. The food was an hour later than promised, came two hours after we ordered, and was stone cold. I will not be using them again.This is just the worst. The food was an hour later than promised, came two hours after we ordered, and was stone cold. I will not be using them again.

The Shahi Nan Kabab - food poisoning by jayplay

jayplay — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:33:20 +0000

Review by jayplay

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 8740 4058

Me and others who ate at this takeaway have all come down with food poisoning. The place has no closed due to 18 people confirmed to have potentially fatal salmonella. Dont risk your life eat else where.Me and others who ate at this takeaway have all come down with food poisoning. The place has no closed due to 18 people confirmed to have potentially fatal salmonella. Dont risk your life eat else where.

Westfield - by cceacton

cceacton — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:40:22 +0000

Review by cceacton

Rating: 5.00

Website: http://uk.westfield.com/london

Tags: exclusive boutique, brand bargains

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The Greyhound - Best Local by magda85

magda85 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:04:00 +0000

Review by magda85

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 07525200985

Website: info@thegreyhoundw12.co.uk

Tags: cool, relaxed, friendly

Very nice, cosy ambience. Beautiful garden. What is most interesting
substantial number of the best whiskey! Very miles service. Became my favorite
pub. BBQ events are amazing, and the food really good! I highly recommend to all!

Very nice, cosy ambience. Beautiful garden. What is most interesting
substantial number of the best whiskey! Very miles service. Became my favorite
pub. BBQ events are amazing, and the food really good! I highly recommend to all!

The Princess Victoria - Don't be fooled by the exterior! by sanctuary

sanctuary — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:29 +0000

Review by sanctuary

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8749 5886

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

Tags: friendly, gastro pub, relaxed

It's easy to dismiss this place judging by the area and the exterior. But do *not* let that put you off this absolutely amazing place. The food is excellent and extremely well priced considering the huge roast dinner portions.

We started with the Pork Board and were so bowled over by the included Pork Cheek that we had to order another portion of it. I had the Pork Belly for my main which was brilliant and finished off my meal with the chocolate mouse which was also top notch.

Decor is really nice. Victorian in style, but not cramped like most gastopubs. The extremely high ceilings give the eating area a very big and wide open feel. Service was nice and friendly.
I wouldn't hesitate to go back if in the area again.It's easy to dismiss this place judging by the area and the exterior. But do *not* let that put you off this absolutely amazing place. The food is excellent and extremely well priced considering the huge roast dinner portions.

We started with the Pork Board and were so bowled over by the included Pork Cheek that we had to order another portion of it. I had the Pork Belly for my main which was brilliant and finished off my meal with the chocolate mouse which was also top notch.

Decor is really nice. Victorian in style, but not cramped like most gastopubs. The extremely high ceilings give the eating area a very big and wide open feel. Service was nice and friendly.
I wouldn't hesitate to go back if in the area again.

Pak Continental Food Store - kuwait by ahmad

ahmad — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:47:23 +0000

Review by ahmad

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 8743 5389

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Naama - Not just a butcher by girlswear

girlswear — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:58:43 +0000

Review by girlswear

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8740 0004

Tags: bargain

This is the second most frequent places to buy lunch when I forgot to pack one. Naama is not just a Halal butcher shop, it also stocks basic Middle Eastern pantries.

Front of it is a small kitchen, where they make amazing homemade Lebanese styled pizza in their gas brick oven. Â£1 â¬ Â£2.50 each depending on the toppings. My favourite is the Halloumi cheese with thyme pizza â¬ the plain thyme is just as nice. Kebabs are about Â£4 each. Chicken Schwarma is Â£3.75. Falafels are about Â£4. They also have an array of other BBQs for sale.This is the second most frequent places to buy lunch when I forgot to pack one. Naama is not just a Halal butcher shop, it also stocks basic Middle Eastern pantries.

Front of it is a small kitchen, where they make amazing homemade Lebanese styled pizza in their gas brick oven. Â£1 â¬ Â£2.50 each depending on the toppings. My favourite is the Halloumi cheese with thyme pizza â¬ the plain thyme is just as nice. Kebabs are about Â£4 each. Chicken Schwarma is Â£3.75. Falafels are about Â£4. They also have an array of other BBQs for sale.

The Harp Cafe - Not your usual cafe by girlswear

girlswear — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:25:58 +0000

Review by girlswear

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8723 2820

Tags: lively, quick bite, amazing brew

This is not your usual cafe. Half of the menu on this cafe is traditional English whilst other half is Thai. Yes. Thai. That's because the owner is English, and the wife is Thai. As you can guess, the husband takes side of the English dishes and the wife makes excellent Thai curries.

Thai curry dishes are around Â£6.50 â¬ Â£8, comes with Jasmine Rice with choice of beef, chicken or prawns. The dim sum dumplings are worth getting. It comes with a sweet soy dipping sauce. I also like the mini spring rolls, that comes with a sweet chili dipping sauce.

English dishes wise, has the stable builder's breakfast and various of sandwiches. Excellent cuppa. They're mostly opened for the morning and lunch crowd. Closed after 16:30. Cash only.This is not your usual cafe. Half of the menu on this cafe is traditional English whilst other half is Thai. Yes. Thai. That's because the owner is English, and the wife is Thai. As you can guess, the husband takes side of the English dishes and the wife makes excellent Thai curries.

Thai curry dishes are around Â£6.50 â¬ Â£8, comes with Jasmine Rice with choice of beef, chicken or prawns. The dim sum dumplings are worth getting. It comes with a sweet soy dipping sauce. I also like the mini spring rolls, that comes with a sweet chili dipping sauce.

English dishes wise, has the stable builder's breakfast and various of sandwiches. Excellent cuppa. They're mostly opened for the morning and lunch crowd. Closed after 16:30. Cash only.

The Queen Adelaide - My work local pub 1 by girlswear

girlswear — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:07:43 +0000

Review by girlswear

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8746 4931

Tags: cool, friendly, beer garden

The reviewer below must have had a bad experience. I've been to this pub a few times as it's close by where I work.

Yes, the service could be a bit laid back at times, but all the local doesn't seem to mind. I didn't think the drinks were more expensive, they were usual price as other pubs.

I do have to defend their food as they do have the best chips â¬ fat chips, crispy outside, soft interior. Â£3 and it's quite a big serving. I like an open kitchen. The other food is pretty great too, i think the price is reasonable (but i would prefer to go a bit further across the street to The Victoria for food for same price), the breakfast menu looks decent.

Heated beer garden is a plus!The reviewer below must have had a bad experience. I've been to this pub a few times as it's close by where I work.

Yes, the service could be a bit laid back at times, but all the local doesn't seem to mind. I didn't think the drinks were more expensive, they were usual price as other pubs.

I do have to defend their food as they do have the best chips â¬ fat chips, crispy outside, soft interior. Â£3 and it's quite a big serving. I like an open kitchen. The other food is pretty great too, i think the price is reasonable (but i would prefer to go a bit further across the street to The Victoria for food for same price), the breakfast menu looks decent.

Heated beer garden is a plus!

Damas Gate - Great food shopping in W12 by STP

STP — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:36:42 +0000

Review by STP

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8743 5116

Tags: mediterranean

This food store is SO good you just have to visit if you are in the area W12/Uxbridge Road.

It has all the ingredients for anyone who likes to cook. From simple fruit and veg to a great halal meat counter and some incredible Middle Eastern oils, olives, nuts, dried fruits, sweets and savouries. Plus most of the western brands you would expect in a supermarket.

The fresh falafel are more addictive than crack (although I have not tried the latter).

Great food shop. End of.This food store is SO good you just have to visit if you are in the area W12/Uxbridge Road.

It has all the ingredients for anyone who likes to cook. From simple fruit and veg to a great halal meat counter and some incredible Middle Eastern oils, olives, nuts, dried fruits, sweets and savouries. Plus most of the western brands you would expect in a supermarket.

The fresh falafel are more addictive than crack (although I have not tried the latter).

Great food shop. End of.

Adam's Cafe - An oasis on Askew Road by STP

STP — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:22:19 +0000

Review by STP

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8743 0572

Tags: north african, good value, breakfast

This placed is named after the son of the family.

It does great breakfasts including 'the full English' and all its many variants.

In the evening the delicious north African flavours fill the restaurant. Delicious tagines and Tunisian delicacies.

It is BYO too. Great off-licence across the road.

Hmmmm. Adam's Cafe is very tasty indeedThis placed is named after the son of the family.

It does great breakfasts including 'the full English' and all its many variants.

In the evening the delicious north African flavours fill the restaurant. Delicious tagines and Tunisian delicacies.

It is BYO too. Great off-licence across the road.

Hmmmm. Adam's Cafe is very tasty indeed

Betty Blythe - Betty Blythe by rayhay31

rayhay31 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:12:12 +0000

Review by rayhay31

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7602 1177

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

I loved this place. It has this antique feel to it, and the tea room is beautiful. Not to mention the cupcakes are fantastic! I am definately going back and bringing all of my friends!!I loved this place. It has this antique feel to it, and the tea room is beautiful. Not to mention the cupcakes are fantastic! I am definately going back and bringing all of my friends!!

Del' Aziz - we are going back by freemind

freemind — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:25:17 +0000

Review by freemind

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0208 740 0666

Website: www.delaziz.co.uk

Tags: lively, mediterranean, good value

I had my birtday party at Del'aziz, it was the first time I been there, and I enjoyed it very much. The meals was prompt, hot and tasty.....very large portion also...excellent value...best think...my birthday cake...yummeeeee....service was very friendly....We are going back and Im looking forward to another good night.I had my birtday party at Del'aziz, it was the first time I been there, and I enjoyed it very much. The meals was prompt, hot and tasty.....very large portion also...excellent value...best think...my birthday cake...yummeeeee....service was very friendly....We are going back and Im looking forward to another good night.

Thai Beach Restaurant - Thai Beach refurb!! by Snowy01

Snowy01 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:06:53 +0000

Review by Snowy01

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8749 9414

Tags: thai, romantic, takeaway

This thai restaurant has recently been refurbished!! It now looks wonderful and has a lovely ambience!

Would recommend going there anytime - they are now open for lunch (special lunch deal) and dinner!

Enjoy!!This thai restaurant has recently been refurbished!! It now looks wonderful and has a lovely ambience!

Would recommend going there anytime - they are now open for lunch (special lunch deal) and dinner!

Enjoy!!

Nepalese Tandoori Restaurant - NEPALESE; SHEPHERDS BUSH. STRAIGHT IN THE BIN. by FoodDude

FoodDude — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:30:36 +0000

Review by FoodDude

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 8740 7551

Tags: indian, takeaway, lively

Probably the worst takeaway curry I have ever eaten in my life.

We usually use the Kathmandu Inn on Seven Stars Corner. It serves top quality Nepalese curry; with the right balance of spices; star anise, cardamom, Coriander, etc... And the sauces are rich and tasty. Delicious. However, they are a bit on the pricey side, and the delivery driver is like a little old lady, complaining to us about parking etc., and taking ages to get here. So we thought we'd try the Nepalese in Shepherds Bush as a change.

It was certainly more reasonable; and the staff are really very friendly and polite. However, what good is that if the food is so poor?

We ordered three curries; A Lamb Rogan Josh; a Lamb Dopiaza; and a Chicken Patia. Rogan Josh is supposed to be cooked with capsicum, fresh tomatoes, spices and coriander. What we got was simply stewed mutton in a disgusting sickly sweet cream. The Patia was so sweet; it tasted like chicken breast in cherryade. And the Dopiaza was simply the same as the Rogan, creamy sweet gloop with some onions added. Hungry as we were, we found it to be completely inedible, and chucked the whole lot straight in the bin.

We also ordered Samosas and Onion Bhajis to start. Both were poor. And the Samosas were £2.50 for two tiny little triangles, which we thought was taking the mick a bit.

Everyone seems to think their local curry house is the best; however, being a cook myself, this really was the pits. We're going back to Kathmandu Inn. The service might be poor, and the dishes expensive and miserly, but this latest experience has reminded us of one thing - you get what you pay for,Probably the worst takeaway curry I have ever eaten in my life.

We usually use the Kathmandu Inn on Seven Stars Corner. It serves top quality Nepalese curry; with the right balance of spices; star anise, cardamom, Coriander, etc... And the sauces are rich and tasty. Delicious. However, they are a bit on the pricey side, and the delivery driver is like a little old lady, complaining to us about parking etc., and taking ages to get here. So we thought we'd try the Nepalese in Shepherds Bush as a change.

It was certainly more reasonable; and the staff are really very friendly and polite. However, what good is that if the food is so poor?

We ordered three curries; A Lamb Rogan Josh; a Lamb Dopiaza; and a Chicken Patia. Rogan Josh is supposed to be cooked with capsicum, fresh tomatoes, spices and coriander. What we got was simply stewed mutton in a disgusting sickly sweet cream. The Patia was so sweet; it tasted like chicken breast in cherryade. And the Dopiaza was simply the same as the Rogan, creamy sweet gloop with some onions added. Hungry as we were, we found it to be completely inedible, and chucked the whole lot straight in the bin.

We also ordered Samosas and Onion Bhajis to start. Both were poor. And the Samosas were £2.50 for two tiny little triangles, which we thought was taking the mick a bit.

Everyone seems to think their local curry house is the best; however, being a cook myself, this really was the pits. We're going back to Kathmandu Inn. The service might be poor, and the dishes expensive and miserly, but this latest experience has reminded us of one thing - you get what you pay for,

The North Pole - On the North Pole road... by londoneye

londoneye — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:37:49 +0000

Review by londoneye

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8964 9384

Website: http://www.thenorth-pole.co.uk/

Tags: food, friendly, trendy

A recently renovated good gastro pub, which seems to standout a little for the area. In recent years I have only been there during lunch hours, and can't remember what it's like in the evening -- I suspect a lot louder.

The kitchen is partly open without a large blackboard menu of daily specials above the counter. There's quite a bit of seating, some comfy sofas, and dining tables.

Similar to The Grove in Hammersmith, and The Cumberland on North End rd, though the food here hasn't always been as consistent, though still quite satisfying.

Kown simply as "The North Pole", it's a good food option, and somewhere I am sure to visit again if only because it is the best option in the area.
A recently renovated good gastro pub, which seems to standout a little for the area. In recent years I have only been there during lunch hours, and can't remember what it's like in the evening -- I suspect a lot louder.

The kitchen is partly open without a large blackboard menu of daily specials above the counter. There's quite a bit of seating, some comfy sofas, and dining tables.

Similar to The Grove in Hammersmith, and The Cumberland on North End rd, though the food here hasn't always been as consistent, though still quite satisfying.

Kown simply as "The North Pole", it's a good food option, and somewhere I am sure to visit again if only because it is the best option in the area.

Esarn Kheaw - Great Pad Thai by rmarni

rmarni — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:48:36 +0000

Review by rmarni

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8743 8930

Tags: thai, good value, family & home feel

The decor is old, but the location easily accessible and the staff were really friendly. I agree to the authenticity of the food. Will be going back for the Pad Thai.The decor is old, but the location easily accessible and the staff were really friendly. I agree to the authenticity of the food. Will be going back for the Pad Thai.