Latest reviews for Take Aways in Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom

Dionysus - by AliZebu

AliZebu — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:41:46 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7434 4204

Dionysus is simply one of the BEST places in London for a kebab. The Lamb Doner is about the best I have ever had of the minced meat mix style. The Shish, Kofte, & Chicken Doner are also great. The only thing I am not overly fond of is the unusual Chilli sauce - but when the meats are of such high quality who needs it?

I have had many kebabs in the UK & abroad and Dionysus has been in my top 5 for over 20 years, consistently maintaining their high standards. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Dionysus is simply one of the BEST places in London for a kebab. The Lamb Doner is about the best I have ever had of the minced meat mix style. The Shish, Kofte, & Chicken Doner are also great. The only thing I am not overly fond of is the unusual Chilli sauce - but when the meats are of such high quality who needs it?

I have had many kebabs in the UK & abroad and Dionysus has been in my top 5 for over 20 years, consistently maintaining their high standards. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Munchkins - by shaggy

shaggy — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:09:16 +0000

Review by shaggy

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7636 2775

I found a hair in my dish,
and the services reacted really rude after telling them the issue. They where really unfriendly and I will never go there again!!!I found a hair in my dish,
and the services reacted really rude after telling them the issue. They where really unfriendly and I will never go there again!!!

Pure California - by dervish

dervish — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:24:58 +0000

Review by dervish

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0845 601 9141

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

Tags: sandwiches

The best smoothies around. Try the strawberry and cream, mmmm... Perfect on a hot day. Frequented by the girls from M&C Saatchi so it must be good... ;)The best smoothies around. Try the strawberry and cream, mmmm... Perfect on a hot day. Frequented by the girls from M&C Saatchi so it must be good... ;)

Hummus Bros - At last - something original and tasty! by jeanlucpischard

jeanlucpischard — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:51:48 +0000

Review by jeanlucpischard

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7734 1311

Website: http://hbros.co.uk

Tags: cheap, healthy, mediterranean

original, filling and great value for money. the food of the future i say!!original, filling and great value for money. the food of the future i say!!

Burger King - Convenient For Meeting & Waiting by Angella

Angella — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:48:03 +0000

Review by Angella

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7323 6744

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

Tags: burgers, seating area, vegetarian dishes

Location
Very near Tottenham Court Road underground station on the south side. Road crossing outside.

Handy. Easy to find if you are meeting somebody.

Food
Burgers.
Ice creams. Apple pie.

I asked about the millionaire shortbread but that seemed to be ice cream and in the end I decided to wait to order later.

Hot Drinks
I was pleasantly surprised by the choice of coffees, not just coffees but several types as listed on the paper cup shown in my picture. Coffee or tea. Plus espresso, caffe latte, macchiato, cappuccino or hot chocolate.

The white sugar came wrapped. No brown sugar.

The drink had a cap on it to stop it spilling when you carried it.

Seating
Upstairs just two tables for two and backless bar stools. The majority of the tables are downstairs so you have to carry your drink or trays without a hand to hold the hand rail. Still, I made it, without dropping my drink, falling, nor crashing into anybody else.

Chairs quite comfortable.

You can move the tables for two together to make larger tables for four or six.

Price
£1.50 for a large latte. Not bad.

Toilets
Two cubicles in the Ladies. But designed so that when the outer door is open you can see the washbasin and straight into the cubicles as people enter or leave the cubicle, not very private. Hook for your bag.

Decor
Messages about Burger King products. Quite entertaining. The one upstairs by the door said hello or welcome in six languages.

Nothing like as elegant as the one in Singapore's Orchard Road (equivalent of Oxford street) near Somerset station, where seating was indoors and outdoors. I wouldn't say I loved it. But I did prefer it to several alternatives in the area. I used to eat there regularly. One area in the middle had a large circular banquette. I recall lots of tropical potted plants.

In Singapore somebody was sweeping up constantly. And carrying off your empty trays. In this branch somebody took away a leftover tray as I went to sit down - never worked out if it was a kind passing customer or member of staff.

Entertainment
You can pick up a copy of the Metro or London Lite at the station outside or get one thrust at you as you walk out of the station. Either staff or other diners had left a couple of copies of the free newspapers so that's good for people sitting alone or waiting for others.

Speed
Food was served very fast.

Sitting downstairs waiting for somebody else, with no staff, watching I felt I was able to sit as long as I liked with no pressure to leave.

(Isn't that normal, some people might ask. No. In some restaurants and hotels you feel obliged to order more as servers keep coming round. Or other customers hang around watching you eat. In small coffee shops and in Singapore where schoolchildren take over some of the fast food places or coffee shops to do homework after school there are signs discouraging people from occupying tables for too long. So I felt that being undisturbed was good.

Sound
I sat for an hour from 5 to six pm without music. Then they turned on music, a little too loud, so I could not use my mobile phone.

All in all, served its purpose. Only a few steps from the station I had a coffee and somewhere to read or write for an hour. In such a prime location, I'd like to see them making this store a flagship.Location
Very near Tottenham Court Road underground station on the south side. Road crossing outside.

Handy. Easy to find if you are meeting somebody.

Food
Burgers.
Ice creams. Apple pie.

I asked about the millionaire shortbread but that seemed to be ice cream and in the end I decided to wait to order later.

Hot Drinks
I was pleasantly surprised by the choice of coffees, not just coffees but several types as listed on the paper cup shown in my picture. Coffee or tea. Plus espresso, caffe latte, macchiato, cappuccino or hot chocolate.

The white sugar came wrapped. No brown sugar.

The drink had a cap on it to stop it spilling when you carried it.

Seating
Upstairs just two tables for two and backless bar stools. The majority of the tables are downstairs so you have to carry your drink or trays without a hand to hold the hand rail. Still, I made it, without dropping my drink, falling, nor crashing into anybody else.

Chairs quite comfortable.

You can move the tables for two together to make larger tables for four or six.

Price
£1.50 for a large latte. Not bad.

Toilets
Two cubicles in the Ladies. But designed so that when the outer door is open you can see the washbasin and straight into the cubicles as people enter or leave the cubicle, not very private. Hook for your bag.

Decor
Messages about Burger King products. Quite entertaining. The one upstairs by the door said hello or welcome in six languages.

Nothing like as elegant as the one in Singapore's Orchard Road (equivalent of Oxford street) near Somerset station, where seating was indoors and outdoors. I wouldn't say I loved it. But I did prefer it to several alternatives in the area. I used to eat there regularly. One area in the middle had a large circular banquette. I recall lots of tropical potted plants.

In Singapore somebody was sweeping up constantly. And carrying off your empty trays. In this branch somebody took away a leftover tray as I went to sit down - never worked out if it was a kind passing customer or member of staff.

Entertainment
You can pick up a copy of the Metro or London Lite at the station outside or get one thrust at you as you walk out of the station. Either staff or other diners had left a couple of copies of the free newspapers so that's good for people sitting alone or waiting for others.

Speed
Food was served very fast.

Sitting downstairs waiting for somebody else, with no staff, watching I felt I was able to sit as long as I liked with no pressure to leave.

(Isn't that normal, some people might ask. No. In some restaurants and hotels you feel obliged to order more as servers keep coming round. Or other customers hang around watching you eat. In small coffee shops and in Singapore where schoolchildren take over some of the fast food places or coffee shops to do homework after school there are signs discouraging people from occupying tables for too long. So I felt that being undisturbed was good.

Sound
I sat for an hour from 5 to six pm without music. Then they turned on music, a little too loud, so I could not use my mobile phone.

All in all, served its purpose. Only a few steps from the station I had a coffee and somewhere to read or write for an hour. In such a prime location, I'd like to see them making this store a flagship.

Subway - Cheap and good food by piggyeater

piggyeater — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:51:24 +0000

Review by piggyeater

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7240 1400

Website: http://www.subway.com

Tags: delicatessen, healthy food, sandwiches

This place was a nice change to most of the other establishments. They have the sub of the day deal which was Â£1.99 and the choice of subs changes everyday. The sandwich is made right before your eyes and you get to choose what the content of the salads are, right down to the sauce. If you are unsure, the staff usually makes some recommendations as to which is most suitable. Soft drinks are bottomless and if you have it with as a meal deal, pretty good value for money. They used to have the 2 sub meals for a fiver deal on a Sunday but recently that has been stopped. A pity really!This place was a nice change to most of the other establishments. They have the sub of the day deal which was Â£1.99 and the choice of subs changes everyday. The sandwich is made right before your eyes and you get to choose what the content of the salads are, right down to the sauce. If you are unsure, the staff usually makes some recommendations as to which is most suitable. Soft drinks are bottomless and if you have it with as a meal deal, pretty good value for money. They used to have the 2 sub meals for a fiver deal on a Sunday but recently that has been stopped. A pity really!

Pizza Hut Express - Pizza Hut Express by monkeyslaper

monkeyslaper — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:15:31 +0000

Review by monkeyslaper

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7323 1767

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

Tags: takeaway, pizza, delivery

I must rate this PE 10 out of 10 because I personally love Pizza Express, but not just for the pizza. Go for salad, because the salads are the best they have to offer! Try the nostrana or the pollo salad - they are a full meal, and extremely tasty! The wine lists are always great, and there are always som excellent wines on there! Ice cream is brilliant too.
Definitely worth regular visits!I must rate this PE 10 out of 10 because I personally love Pizza Express, but not just for the pizza. Go for salad, because the salads are the best they have to offer! Try the nostrana or the pollo salad - they are a full meal, and extremely tasty! The wine lists are always great, and there are always som excellent wines on there! Ice cream is brilliant too.
Definitely worth regular visits!

Wasabi - Great value, healthy food. by marmalade

marmalade — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:38:30 +0000

Review by marmalade

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7580 0062

Website: http://www.wasabi.uk.com

Tags: bargain, vegetarian dishes, japanese / sushi

One sunny day I was wandering down Oxford st looking for some cheap food.

I really fancied Sushi for some reason, but knew there was no chance I would find anywhere cheap enough for my poor empty wallet.

Imagine my delight then, when I found Wasabi! I had never heard of the chain before, and at this point I think this was the only branch in London.

Wasabi now have a few branches all over, one near Liverpool st for example, and they all sell the same low priced sushi/sashimi, and hot food like satay and noodles.

I confess I haven't tried the hot food yet, even though it smells mouth watering (especially the Teriyaki) as I've always fallen for the delicious pick n mix style sushi.

It's self serve, and the pieces of sushi are individually wrapped, and are priced at 2 for Â£1, or 2 for Â£1.50, for everything from cucumber seaweed rolls, to squid and prawn. If you are careful, it's possible to fill up a whole tray for Â£5, or just blow the bank with sashimi, edamame, and well dressed japanese salads.

There is always a selection of interesting Japenese soft drinks, always worth a try for the adventure.

The only downside I can see is that as each piece is individually wrapped, your carbon footprint probably suffers every time you visit!One sunny day I was wandering down Oxford st looking for some cheap food.

I really fancied Sushi for some reason, but knew there was no chance I would find anywhere cheap enough for my poor empty wallet.

Imagine my delight then, when I found Wasabi! I had never heard of the chain before, and at this point I think this was the only branch in London.

Wasabi now have a few branches all over, one near Liverpool st for example, and they all sell the same low priced sushi/sashimi, and hot food like satay and noodles.

I confess I haven't tried the hot food yet, even though it smells mouth watering (especially the Teriyaki) as I've always fallen for the delicious pick n mix style sushi.

It's self serve, and the pieces of sushi are individually wrapped, and are priced at 2 for Â£1, or 2 for Â£1.50, for everything from cucumber seaweed rolls, to squid and prawn. If you are careful, it's possible to fill up a whole tray for Â£5, or just blow the bank with sashimi, edamame, and well dressed japanese salads.

There is always a selection of interesting Japenese soft drinks, always worth a try for the adventure.

The only downside I can see is that as each piece is individually wrapped, your carbon footprint probably suffers every time you visit!

Shelleys Sandwich Bar - Used to be good, but then it changed management by Weeboo

Weeboo — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:11:35 +0000

Review by Weeboo

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7434 3352

Shelleys used to be the best sandwich bar in Soho. Good quality food, fantastic range, not too pricey...all round good value. But then about 3-4 years ago it changed hands. On the face of it, it has the same range of food, same pricing and same long queue going out the door at lunchtime. But in my opinion, the food is greasier, not as well cooked. Service is poor and I'm not too keen on the hygiene (but that's probably because I like to see my sandwich prepared with gloved-hands).

Honestly, I just don't go there any more unless I'm really stuck for something and can't bear to face the queue for Make Mine. I wouldn't recommend Shelleys.Shelleys used to be the best sandwich bar in Soho. Good quality food, fantastic range, not too pricey...all round good value. But then about 3-4 years ago it changed hands. On the face of it, it has the same range of food, same pricing and same long queue going out the door at lunchtime. But in my opinion, the food is greasier, not as well cooked. Service is poor and I'm not too keen on the hygiene (but that's probably because I like to see my sandwich prepared with gloved-hands).

Honestly, I just don't go there any more unless I'm really stuck for something and can't bear to face the queue for Make Mine. I wouldn't recommend Shelleys.

Wrapid - I love Wrapid! by prepe

prepe — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:22:41 +0000

Review by prepe

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7287 8030

Website: http://www.wrapid.com/

Tags: mediterranean, delicatessen, rare finds

I'm a huge fan of Wrapid. Their wraps have become a definite daily
craving of mine and I would recommend it to anyone, whatever your
taste may be. I began with the chicken tikka wrap, wrapped in a
delicious flat bread naan. After that I was fascinated and hooked. The
menu extends out to a wide variety of global mouth watering flavours,
which include assorted pizza, Mexican, and Chinese stir-fry wraps, as
well as a very wide range in traditional British food.The full English
breakfast wrap is a must. Just when I thought I was full enough, I
came across the dessert menu. If sticky toffee pudding wrapped in a
crepe does not tempt anyone, then I don't know what does. Wrapid also
offers unique vegetarian options and fantastic student offers that you
simply cannot resist. The service was superb at Wrapid and there is
always a friendly face to help those indecisive minds.I'm a huge fan of Wrapid. Their wraps have become a definite daily
craving of mine and I would recommend it to anyone, whatever your
taste may be. I began with the chicken tikka wrap, wrapped in a
delicious flat bread naan. After that I was fascinated and hooked. The
menu extends out to a wide variety of global mouth watering flavours,
which include assorted pizza, Mexican, and Chinese stir-fry wraps, as
well as a very wide range in traditional British food.The full English
breakfast wrap is a must. Just when I thought I was full enough, I
came across the dessert menu. If sticky toffee pudding wrapped in a
crepe does not tempt anyone, then I don't know what does. Wrapid also
offers unique vegetarian options and fantastic student offers that you
simply cannot resist. The service was superb at Wrapid and there is
always a friendly face to help those indecisive minds.

Maoz - Me like by dloizou

dloizou — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:36:38 +0000

Review by dloizou

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7734 9414

Website: http://www.maoz.nl

Tags: mediterranean, cheap eat, vegetarian dishes

I first discovered Maoz on a trip to Amsterdam and was pleased to find the chain has made its way to London.

Maoz is a cool concept - fast food with a difference.

Their main sell are falfel's and for about Â£4 you can stuff yourself on a meal deal which includes pita bread, falafels and access to the salad bar (you can go back as many times as you like so long as you still have some bread) with chips and a drink. And its great for vegetarians too.

There is limited seating so it may be hard to abuse the salad bar but if you get the chance do so because the salads are great.

I am yet to try the hummos (additional extra) but am looking forward to it on my next trip.

Try it if you're after something a bit different..

Would love to know what others think too.. I first discovered Maoz on a trip to Amsterdam and was pleased to find the chain has made its way to London.

Maoz is a cool concept - fast food with a difference.

Their main sell are falfel's and for about Â£4 you can stuff yourself on a meal deal which includes pita bread, falafels and access to the salad bar (you can go back as many times as you like so long as you still have some bread) with chips and a drink. And its great for vegetarians too.

There is limited seating so it may be hard to abuse the salad bar but if you get the chance do so because the salads are great.

I am yet to try the hummos (additional extra) but am looking forward to it on my next trip.

Try it if you're after something a bit different..

Would love to know what others think too..