Latest reviews for Food & Drink in South Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Snog Pure Frozen Yogurt - Brilliant! by DanWilkinson

DanWilkinson — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:55:33 +0000

Review by DanWilkinson

Rating: 4.00

Website: http://www.ifancyasnog.com/

Tags: cool, rare finds, south kensington

This place is 100% fun, and with relatively few calories per serving it's almost entirely guilt-free (not that I've ever felt the need to feel guilty about food). The shop itself is a freaky little place, with artificial clouds scudding across the ceiling, grass-printed floor covering and mini toadstools for seats: well worth a visit just for the slight hint of surreality.

The desserts themselves are very good indeed. Light, refreshing, extremely tasty and with a wide range of toppings too, ranging from things like chocolate brownie and so on to fresh fruits and the like. You could even buy a massive tub and take it home for the freezer, I suppose. In fact, writing this having just come home from Snog, I sort of wish I had.This place is 100% fun, and with relatively few calories per serving it's almost entirely guilt-free (not that I've ever felt the need to feel guilty about food). The shop itself is a freaky little place, with artificial clouds scudding across the ceiling, grass-printed floor covering and mini toadstools for seats: well worth a visit just for the slight hint of surreality.

The desserts themselves are very good indeed. Light, refreshing, extremely tasty and with a wide range of toppings too, ranging from things like chocolate brownie and so on to fresh fruits and the like. You could even buy a massive tub and take it home for the freezer, I suppose. In fact, writing this having just come home from Snog, I sort of wish I had.

The Hummingbird Bakery - A Must for American Expats by foxie

foxie — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:50:36 +0000

Review by foxie

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7584 0055

Website: http://www.hummingbirdbakery.com

Tags: american, delivery, bakery

For all you American expats missing your pumpkin pie, Red Velvet cake and honest to goodness brownies - look no further! Not only do they carry such delights, but their wares are extremely tasty and very authentic. I found them while looking for something unique for an office party and was a bit skeptical that their Red Velvet would stack up against what I used to get back home. Fortunately, one bite put any fears to rest and I can't wait to try more. Double plus - their delivery service, while not cheap, is very reliable. Highly recommended.For all you American expats missing your pumpkin pie, Red Velvet cake and honest to goodness brownies - look no further! Not only do they carry such delights, but their wares are extremely tasty and very authentic. I found them while looking for something unique for an office party and was a bit skeptical that their Red Velvet would stack up against what I used to get back home. Fortunately, one bite put any fears to rest and I can't wait to try more. Double plus - their delivery service, while not cheap, is very reliable. Highly recommended.

Oddono's - And I thought Carte Dor was good! by carolinebee

carolinebee — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:06:59 +0000

Review by carolinebee

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7052 0732

Website: http://www.oddonos.com

Tags: rare finds

Everyone who's visited this ice cream shop has always seemed very impressed - and quite rightly, because the stuff they serve in here goes beyond ice cream.

Before I tasted Oddono's, I thought supermarket-bought Carte Dor ice cream was good... but boy, was I wrong! A tub of, say, chocolate chip from this place will change your ice cream palate forever.

Rich and creamy, but with real flavours that you can actually taste, literally every variety I've had from here has been excellent. Unfortunately the prices have risen (like everywhere else) but the quality has stayed the same. It can be an expensive habit to break at Â£2 per tub, but it is most certainly worth it to satisfy your sweet craving on a dull weekend night.

I usually carry out my ice cream but you can also sit in on one of their modern looking chairs, and enjoy a moment of cool Italian bliss in an otherwise ordinary London shopping day.Everyone who's visited this ice cream shop has always seemed very impressed - and quite rightly, because the stuff they serve in here goes beyond ice cream.

Before I tasted Oddono's, I thought supermarket-bought Carte Dor ice cream was good... but boy, was I wrong! A tub of, say, chocolate chip from this place will change your ice cream palate forever.

Rich and creamy, but with real flavours that you can actually taste, literally every variety I've had from here has been excellent. Unfortunately the prices have risen (like everywhere else) but the quality has stayed the same. It can be an expensive habit to break at Â£2 per tub, but it is most certainly worth it to satisfy your sweet craving on a dull weekend night.

I usually carry out my ice cream but you can also sit in on one of their modern looking chairs, and enjoy a moment of cool Italian bliss in an otherwise ordinary London shopping day.

Sainsbury's - Sainsbury's by PinkPink

PinkPink — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:58:13 +0000

Review by PinkPink

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7373 8313

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

Tags: bakery, frozen foods, newspapers / magazines

This large supermarket is very popular especially amongst students from Imperial university which is about 10-15 minutes walk away. You can find pretty much everything you want there, and everything is at a reasonable price. It is less expensive than Waitroses but more than a few have said that it is more expensive than the Tescos further down Cromwell Road (about 20 minutes walk away from Sainsburys).

The staff there have always been very helpful and friendly, and I like the self service machines far more than those in Tescos. The supermarket has only one floor, but it is so big that you really can find pretty much everything there. I'm not sure how good they are with cloths and things, but for the whole year that I've used that supermarket, it has never disappointed me or the students I know there.

They do have some good offers on sometimes for example buy one get one free full sized easter eggs, etc.. There is always a discounted isle for food that will be out of date the following day, and there are a great many checkouts there as well.This large supermarket is very popular especially amongst students from Imperial university which is about 10-15 minutes walk away. You can find pretty much everything you want there, and everything is at a reasonable price. It is less expensive than Waitroses but more than a few have said that it is more expensive than the Tescos further down Cromwell Road (about 20 minutes walk away from Sainsburys).

The staff there have always been very helpful and friendly, and I like the self service machines far more than those in Tescos. The supermarket has only one floor, but it is so big that you really can find pretty much everything there. I'm not sure how good they are with cloths and things, but for the whole year that I've used that supermarket, it has never disappointed me or the students I know there.

They do have some good offers on sometimes for example buy one get one free full sized easter eggs, etc.. There is always a discounted isle for food that will be out of date the following day, and there are a great many checkouts there as well.

Jago Butchers - Very Poor by gastro1

gastro1 — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:04:52 +0000

Review by gastro1

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7589 5531

This is a very poor butcher.

The quality of the Pork , Beef and Lamb is average to bad as are the sausages and bacon. Veal is standard quality dutch.

To be fair they have very good organic English chickens.

This place has not moved with the times or the potential market a butcher in this location could tap into.

Here is a tip guys sell Gloucester Old Spot or Tamworth rare breed pork and source the best beef and lamb in the UK clearly label and promote provenance.

Benchmark yourselves with Lidgate , Ginger Pig , Buthcer and Grill and Allen in Mayfair- not Asda !

Wake up and smell the coffee and make my life easier so I can buy good meat along with the best fish in London at Rex Goldsmith around the corner.This is a very poor butcher.

The quality of the Pork , Beef and Lamb is average to bad as are the sausages and bacon. Veal is standard quality dutch.

To be fair they have very good organic English chickens.

This place has not moved with the times or the potential market a butcher in this location could tap into.

Here is a tip guys sell Gloucester Old Spot or Tamworth rare breed pork and source the best beef and lamb in the UK clearly label and promote provenance.

Benchmark yourselves with Lidgate , Ginger Pig , Buthcer and Grill and Allen in Mayfair- not Asda !

Wake up and smell the coffee and make my life easier so I can buy good meat along with the best fish in London at Rex Goldsmith around the corner.

Bagatelle - Sweet French Stuff by Ladis19

Ladis19 — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 20:12:23 +0000

Review by Ladis19

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7581 1551

Website: http://www.bagatelle-boutique.co.uk/

Tags: french, cakes, delicatessen

This place is quite rightly situated in the heart of South Ken, just beside the French Lycee. It is THE place where French people gather to buy their delicious French bread and patisseries. I will agree that the quality of their food is outstanding however it does come at a price, £17 for a Gallette des Rois. Ouch!!!. My advice is to avoid this place around 4pm. It is packed with French mums and their multiple offspring trying to chose their Goûter (4 o'clock snacks traditionally in the form of a croissant or a pain au chocolat)

Bagatelle also provides catering services for bigger groups. Private parties and corporate functions.

If you are after seriously good French sweets, this is place is for you.
This place is quite rightly situated in the heart of South Ken, just beside the French Lycee. It is THE place where French people gather to buy their delicious French bread and patisseries. I will agree that the quality of their food is outstanding however it does come at a price, £17 for a Gallette des Rois. Ouch!!!. My advice is to avoid this place around 4pm. It is packed with French mums and their multiple offspring trying to chose their Goûter (4 o'clock snacks traditionally in the form of a croissant or a pain au chocolat)

Bagatelle also provides catering services for bigger groups. Private parties and corporate functions.

If you are after seriously good French sweets, this is place is for you.

Troubadour Delicatessen - Nice Food by lisas

lisas — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:19:39 +0000

Review by lisas

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7341 6341

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

Tags: food, good, deli

A very relaxing place and very good food! Fantastic for take away. I also like sitting at the big table upstairs and read the papers, or relax downstairs on the comfy sofas. They also have yoga classes upstairs!A very relaxing place and very good food! Fantastic for take away. I also like sitting at the big table upstairs and read the papers, or relax downstairs on the comfy sofas. They also have yoga classes upstairs!