Latest reviews for Restaurants in West Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Yas Restaurant - Probably the worst service I've ever come across by nings

nings — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:24:12 +0000

Review by nings

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7603 9148

Website: http://www.yasrestaurant.com

The food was reasonably good in this Persian restaurant, but the service was appalling. It completely ruined our meal. The waiting staff could not pronounce the names of the dishes, and referred to them by number (this is not acceptable in a restaurant). They made numerous mistakes with our order and the mishandling of the serving of our starters resulted in some of our party being served their main courses as others were being served their starters. And as some of our party were finished before others as a consequence, the table was stripped making my friends who were still eating feel like they needed to cling onto their plates out of fear they would also be whisked away from under their noses. This is not a comfortable way to enjoy a meal. At the end, we were overcharged. There seemed to be a veritable army of staff standing along a wall laughing and gossiping, but not at all paying attention to the diners. The staff are badly trained and badly managed. This restaurant is not recommended.The food was reasonably good in this Persian restaurant, but the service was appalling. It completely ruined our meal. The waiting staff could not pronounce the names of the dishes, and referred to them by number (this is not acceptable in a restaurant). They made numerous mistakes with our order and the mishandling of the serving of our starters resulted in some of our party being served their main courses as others were being served their starters. And as some of our party were finished before others as a consequence, the table was stripped making my friends who were still eating feel like they needed to cling onto their plates out of fear they would also be whisked away from under their noses. This is not a comfortable way to enjoy a meal. At the end, we were overcharged. There seemed to be a veritable army of staff standing along a wall laughing and gossiping, but not at all paying attention to the diners. The staff are badly trained and badly managed. This restaurant is not recommended.

Best Mangal - Authentic Turkish kebabs - in West Kensington! by AliZebu

AliZebu — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:33:52 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7610 1050

Tags: turkish, good value, lively

1st Class kebab house!

There are actually 2 Best Mangals - both on North End Road and I have been to both many times. It has a huge Ockabasi (SP?) a traditional Turkish BBQ/Charcoal grill and the meat comes out better than any other kebab I have tasted in the UK. A wonderful smokey flavour. Their Lamb Cop Sis (Chop Shish) is my favourite with smaller cubes, they also have regular shish, but I have tried nearly all the range at different times.

The Doner is more like a Lebanese schwarma, fresh cuts of meat on the upright grill as opposed to a minced meat mis-match and is truly superior to 95% of doner in London. Kofte is not a fave of mine but if you like a smokey and herby "sausage" of a kebab then you are in for a treat. The lamb chops and lamb spare ribs are excellent as well. Chicken shish is smokey and top notch. All in all for the meat my 10/10 score is no exaggeration - you will not find better, period.
Chilli sauce is good but not always consistent in heat. Sometimes it blows my head off and other times it is not hot enough yet I always have the same amount. Garlic sauce is just fine. The bread is unusual in that it is not Pitta but freshly baked "Village Bread" which is more akin to a huge chapati or tortilla and somewhat "floury". It is worth trying but I sometimes go elsewhere just because I miss a regular pitta kebab. They also do a thick "Nan" type bread but it does not fold enough to roll around the kebab. If they did pittas as well I would never go anywhere else. Prices are not cheap at Â£5.50 for my fave chop shish (Â£5 for Lamb donner) but portions are generous and quality is far above most Kebab places so it is not overpriced for take away. If you eat in or have a doner with rice prices are more.

I no longer live in the area but go back fairly regularly for a take away shish.
Best mangal is worth travelling for.1st Class kebab house!

There are actually 2 Best Mangals - both on North End Road and I have been to both many times. It has a huge Ockabasi (SP?) a traditional Turkish BBQ/Charcoal grill and the meat comes out better than any other kebab I have tasted in the UK. A wonderful smokey flavour. Their Lamb Cop Sis (Chop Shish) is my favourite with smaller cubes, they also have regular shish, but I have tried nearly all the range at different times.

The Doner is more like a Lebanese schwarma, fresh cuts of meat on the upright grill as opposed to a minced meat mis-match and is truly superior to 95% of doner in London. Kofte is not a fave of mine but if you like a smokey and herby "sausage" of a kebab then you are in for a treat. The lamb chops and lamb spare ribs are excellent as well. Chicken shish is smokey and top notch. All in all for the meat my 10/10 score is no exaggeration - you will not find better, period.
Chilli sauce is good but not always consistent in heat. Sometimes it blows my head off and other times it is not hot enough yet I always have the same amount. Garlic sauce is just fine. The bread is unusual in that it is not Pitta but freshly baked "Village Bread" which is more akin to a huge chapati or tortilla and somewhat "floury". It is worth trying but I sometimes go elsewhere just because I miss a regular pitta kebab. They also do a thick "Nan" type bread but it does not fold enough to roll around the kebab. If they did pittas as well I would never go anywhere else. Prices are not cheap at Â£5.50 for my fave chop shish (Â£5 for Lamb donner) but portions are generous and quality is far above most Kebab places so it is not overpriced for take away. If you eat in or have a doner with rice prices are more.

I no longer live in the area but go back fairly regularly for a take away shish.
Best mangal is worth travelling for.

Best Mangal II - Even better than the original! by AliZebu

AliZebu — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:19:11 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0207 602 0212

Website: www.bestmangal.com

Tags: lively, turkish, good value

I have been to 'Best Mangal 2' many times as well as the original Best Mangal also on North End Road, West Kensington.

This branch was the very first Ocakbasi Turkish BBQ restaurant I ever visited and remains my personal favourite.
I slightly favour this branch to the original in that it is larger and when waiting for your takeaway kebab there are seats and enough room to stand unlike the narrow entrance section of Best Mangal 1, they also have more dishes on their takeaway menu - the Mengen Special is divine. Previously this branch also did a Chicken Donner (schwarma) as well as the Lamb Donner and I regularly had the mixed Donner if in a Donner mood but since their refurb of summer 2007 sadly they don't, but they now do a mixed Lamb/Chicken Shish AND also serve chips!

My favourite kebab remains the Cop Sis (Chop Shish) which is just smaller cubes of Lamb than regular Shish, the advantage being it cooks quicker on the Ocakbasi. The Chilli Sauce comes out of a squirty bottle BUT is fresh "homemade" style. They just use the bottles for speed of service. It is served room temperature and is quite thick and definitely tasty. Their Garlic sauce is very good and I have it nearly always along with the Chilli. The Village bread (Floury Chapatti/Tortilla style) is always fresh but sometimes I wish they could also serve regular Pita bread. The Salad is well dressed and has grated Carrot as well as the usual Lettuce, Onion, Tomatoes etc. Service wise they cannot be faulted and handle the steady stream of customers in an efficient and friendly manner.

I now live in Chiswick but still head back here at least twice monthly when I crave that lovely Smokey flavour that only a kebab cooked on an Ocakbasi can deliver!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.I have been to 'Best Mangal 2' many times as well as the original Best Mangal also on North End Road, West Kensington.

This branch was the very first Ocakbasi Turkish BBQ restaurant I ever visited and remains my personal favourite.
I slightly favour this branch to the original in that it is larger and when waiting for your takeaway kebab there are seats and enough room to stand unlike the narrow entrance section of Best Mangal 1, they also have more dishes on their takeaway menu - the Mengen Special is divine. Previously this branch also did a Chicken Donner (schwarma) as well as the Lamb Donner and I regularly had the mixed Donner if in a Donner mood but since their refurb of summer 2007 sadly they don't, but they now do a mixed Lamb/Chicken Shish AND also serve chips!

My favourite kebab remains the Cop Sis (Chop Shish) which is just smaller cubes of Lamb than regular Shish, the advantage being it cooks quicker on the Ocakbasi. The Chilli Sauce comes out of a squirty bottle BUT is fresh "homemade" style. They just use the bottles for speed of service. It is served room temperature and is quite thick and definitely tasty. Their Garlic sauce is very good and I have it nearly always along with the Chilli. The Village bread (Floury Chapatti/Tortilla style) is always fresh but sometimes I wish they could also serve regular Pita bread. The Salad is well dressed and has grated Carrot as well as the usual Lettuce, Onion, Tomatoes etc. Service wise they cannot be faulted and handle the steady stream of customers in an efficient and friendly manner.

I now live in Chiswick but still head back here at least twice monthly when I crave that lovely Smokey flavour that only a kebab cooked on an Ocakbasi can deliver!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

tad mangal - Another fine Mangal by AliZebu

AliZebu — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:43:05 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7381 1154

Tags: turkish, good value

'Tad Mangal' is a recently opened sister store to the main 'Tad' in Hackney.

It is located on West Kensington's North End Road, a street already boasting TWO of the finest Kebab outlets in London - 'Best Mangal' 1 & 2.

I opted for a mixed Donner on my visit as sadly 'Best Mangal' no longer does a roll of chicken. The bread was village bread, which was floury compared to Pita but still nice. The salad was good but not as varied or finely chopped as their esteemed competition. The meats, whilst both VERY GOOD were also maybe 1 point down. The Lamb was slightly fattier (some might relish the extra greasiness!) and the Chicken was overpowered by it. Chilli & Garlic sauces were both good.
Overall the mixed kebab lacked that special "magic" that their neighbours have.

The service was impressive. Value wise a Mixed, Chicken OR Lamb Donner all cost Â£4.50 which is 50p cheaper than at 'Best Mangals' so score well for such a large, quality offering.

Though not quite as excellent as the aforementioned Kebab Kings of this area (I wonder why they did not open a branch somewhere that did not already have an ocakbasi?) taken on its own merit 'Tad Mangal' is a GREAT Kebab House and I will definitely return if only when I feel like a Chicken Donner instead of Lamb.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!'Tad Mangal' is a recently opened sister store to the main 'Tad' in Hackney.

It is located on West Kensington's North End Road, a street already boasting TWO of the finest Kebab outlets in London - 'Best Mangal' 1 & 2.

I opted for a mixed Donner on my visit as sadly 'Best Mangal' no longer does a roll of chicken. The bread was village bread, which was floury compared to Pita but still nice. The salad was good but not as varied or finely chopped as their esteemed competition. The meats, whilst both VERY GOOD were also maybe 1 point down. The Lamb was slightly fattier (some might relish the extra greasiness!) and the Chicken was overpowered by it. Chilli & Garlic sauces were both good.
Overall the mixed kebab lacked that special "magic" that their neighbours have.

The service was impressive. Value wise a Mixed, Chicken OR Lamb Donner all cost Â£4.50 which is 50p cheaper than at 'Best Mangals' so score well for such a large, quality offering.

Though not quite as excellent as the aforementioned Kebab Kings of this area (I wonder why they did not open a branch somewhere that did not already have an ocakbasi?) taken on its own merit 'Tad Mangal' is a GREAT Kebab House and I will definitely return if only when I feel like a Chicken Donner instead of Lamb.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Indian Express - by The_Pimp

The_Pimp — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:38:03 +0000

Review by The_Pimp

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7610 1777

Tags: indian, takeaway, delivery

very modern style of Indian cooking and very tasty.very modern style of Indian cooking and very tasty.

Chez Marcelle - Yummy Lebanese home cooking, sweet owner. by Hairyjack

Hairyjack — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:46:55 +0000

Review by Hairyjack

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7603 3241

Tags: family & home feel, lebanese, good value

I went to Chez Marcelle on the strength of reviews here; although the people that I was meeting let me down, Marcelle was lovely as was (I think) her daughter who was helping out. Real Arabic home cooking, which is just delicious as well, and very reasonably priced. It gets packed at weekends- with good reason! The only problem was that it was a bit hard to find: it's at the Olympia end of Blythe Road. Lovely place, run by a very sweet lady.I went to Chez Marcelle on the strength of reviews here; although the people that I was meeting let me down, Marcelle was lovely as was (I think) her daughter who was helping out. Real Arabic home cooking, which is just delicious as well, and very reasonably priced. It gets packed at weekends- with good reason! The only problem was that it was a bit hard to find: it's at the Olympia end of Blythe Road. Lovely place, run by a very sweet lady.

Hare & Tortoise - Regular Local by MartaZ

MartaZ — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:45:34 +0000

Review by MartaZ

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7603 8887

Website: http://www.hareandtortoise-restaurants.co.uk

Tags: lively, japanese, good value

Now this is the place, you can't miss out on...

The restaurant, during lunch and dinner times, is full and, usually, you need to wait for at least 15 min for a table, but it is worth the wait... It is usually very busy and buzzy, but quite friendly.

Sushi and salads are freshly prepared, juices freshly squeezed. All mains (rice and noodle) are absolutely delicious! The portions are big enough to even feed my husband!!

Staff are OK, they are fast and efficient, usually they leave you to yourself so you can enjoy the fantastic food...

Try their selection of sake (Japanese rice wine). I recommend the Singapore Noddles - my all time favourite.

They do take away and we do tend to oder in quite often.

Pricewise - the cheapest and tastiest Japanese so far!Now this is the place, you can't miss out on...

The restaurant, during lunch and dinner times, is full and, usually, you need to wait for at least 15 min for a table, but it is worth the wait... It is usually very busy and buzzy, but quite friendly.

Sushi and salads are freshly prepared, juices freshly squeezed. All mains (rice and noodle) are absolutely delicious! The portions are big enough to even feed my husband!!

Staff are OK, they are fast and efficient, usually they leave you to yourself so you can enjoy the fantastic food...

Try their selection of sake (Japanese rice wine). I recommend the Singapore Noddles - my all time favourite.

They do take away and we do tend to oder in quite often.

Pricewise - the cheapest and tastiest Japanese so far!

Blue Lagoon - Nice, but pricey by MartaZ

MartaZ — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:12:36 +0000

Review by MartaZ

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7603 1231

Website: http://www.blue-lagoon.co.uk

Tags: thai, romantic, expensive

I went there recently with my husband for dinner.
The restaurant itself is quite nice with a soothing music in the background and nice setting. The staff was very prompt and attentive, yet discreet, so you do have your privacy.
However, for 2 courses(starter and main), beer and a glass of wine we have paid £75 plus service charge. Now, I know Thai food is generally expensive, but we did not expect such an amount to land at the end of the evening. It did leave a bit of a sour taste...
All in all good, but be prepared...I went there recently with my husband for dinner.
The restaurant itself is quite nice with a soothing music in the background and nice setting. The staff was very prompt and attentive, yet discreet, so you do have your privacy.
However, for 2 courses(starter and main), beer and a glass of wine we have paid £75 plus service charge. Now, I know Thai food is generally expensive, but we did not expect such an amount to land at the end of the evening. It did leave a bit of a sour taste...
All in all good, but be prepared...

The Popeseye Steak House - That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more! by chrisp

chrisp — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:05:54 +0000

Review by chrisp

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7610 4578

Tags: family & home feel, british, american

Without exception, the only truly great steak houses that I have ever visited (Luger's, Hawksmoor, Strip House) have made a virtue out of their limited menus. At Luger's, they prefer you don't even ask for a menu, and instead order "steak for four" and hope for the best. Even at Hawksmoor, where, as a rather patronising concession to non-carnivores they offer one fish and one vegetarian dish, the menu is short and direct - beef steaks in three different varieties in two different sizes, alongside lamb and pork. Sides are extra. A proper steakhouse should be all about the steak, and if the item you are ordering costs anything less than Â£20 and sits alongside Chicken Kiev or Crab Tagliatelle on a large menu, be warned.

With this in mind, the menu at Popeseye in Kensington reads like a steak-lover's dream. Three different cuts of meat each served in five different sizes, and that's it. Chips come whether you like them or not, and the only additional side is a Â£3.95 bowl of salad. It is a menu that quite simply has everything going for it, and it was therefore all the more of a crushing disappointment to eventually taste the food.

My Â£18.45 12oz rump steak was first of all cut incredibly strangely - it looked like two huge lobes of liver flattened out to cover the entire plate. Being so thin it was, of course, overcooked, and though not tough the poor quality meat hadn't contained enough fat to create a good char, and instead was just bitter and burned in places. A friend's 8oz rump was thicker and therefore more easily medium-rare but still of the same poor quality, tasteless watery meat. The menu proudly claims the beef is hung for two weeks and is from 100% Aberdeen Angus cattle, but then you can get an Aberdeen Angus steak from Burger King these days and they taste like crap too (in the interests of research, before you say anything). Accompanying chips were bland and insipid, the kind you would get at any high-street pub.

So essentially we have a steakhouse that serves literally nothing but steak, and can't cook steak at all. I can't explain the good press this place has been getting (the door is plastered with the usual Timeout awards) but I can say that for more or less the same price you can get a dictionary-thick slice of 28-aged sirloin that will blow your mind in Hawksmoor at the other end of town, and a beautiful cup of triple-cooked chips that rank with the best in the city. Oh, and their toilets are indoors, which I'm guessing would make them more appealing in February.Without exception, the only truly great steak houses that I have ever visited (Luger's, Hawksmoor, Strip House) have made a virtue out of their limited menus. At Luger's, they prefer you don't even ask for a menu, and instead order "steak for four" and hope for the best. Even at Hawksmoor, where, as a rather patronising concession to non-carnivores they offer one fish and one vegetarian dish, the menu is short and direct - beef steaks in three different varieties in two different sizes, alongside lamb and pork. Sides are extra. A proper steakhouse should be all about the steak, and if the item you are ordering costs anything less than Â£20 and sits alongside Chicken Kiev or Crab Tagliatelle on a large menu, be warned.

With this in mind, the menu at Popeseye in Kensington reads like a steak-lover's dream. Three different cuts of meat each served in five different sizes, and that's it. Chips come whether you like them or not, and the only additional side is a Â£3.95 bowl of salad. It is a menu that quite simply has everything going for it, and it was therefore all the more of a crushing disappointment to eventually taste the food.

My Â£18.45 12oz rump steak was first of all cut incredibly strangely - it looked like two huge lobes of liver flattened out to cover the entire plate. Being so thin it was, of course, overcooked, and though not tough the poor quality meat hadn't contained enough fat to create a good char, and instead was just bitter and burned in places. A friend's 8oz rump was thicker and therefore more easily medium-rare but still of the same poor quality, tasteless watery meat. The menu proudly claims the beef is hung for two weeks and is from 100% Aberdeen Angus cattle, but then you can get an Aberdeen Angus steak from Burger King these days and they taste like crap too (in the interests of research, before you say anything). Accompanying chips were bland and insipid, the kind you would get at any high-street pub.

So essentially we have a steakhouse that serves literally nothing but steak, and can't cook steak at all. I can't explain the good press this place has been getting (the door is plastered with the usual Timeout awards) but I can say that for more or less the same price you can get a dictionary-thick slice of 28-aged sirloin that will blow your mind in Hawksmoor at the other end of town, and a beautiful cup of triple-cooked chips that rank with the best in the city. Oh, and their toilets are indoors, which I'm guessing would make them more appealing in February.

Priory House - by herb

herb — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:09:20 +0000

Review by herb

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7371 3999

Website: http://www.priorybars.com

Tags: romantic, bar, spanish

We can all chat about Spanish food, but the priory is simply the best for tapas in area, having an affordable menu which cost from Â£4, the food has touch of the basc country which is great.

The decor is modern , you feel that you are in a romantic night and your wine will let you stay there for longer.

If your looking for a place to relax and have good wine, this is the place. service was great, and the bread and olives, just right...Iâ¬"m sure the olives have been marinated for some time. I was very happy with the fact that you go to a restaurant for the first time and you donâ¬"t know what to expect...well this is the place to be

We can all chat about Spanish food, but the priory is simply the best for tapas in area, having an affordable menu which cost from Â£4, the food has touch of the basc country which is great.

The decor is modern , you feel that you are in a romantic night and your wine will let you stay there for longer.

If your looking for a place to relax and have good wine, this is the place. service was great, and the bread and olives, just right...Iâ¬"m sure the olives have been marinated for some time. I was very happy with the fact that you go to a restaurant for the first time and you donâ¬"t know what to expect...well this is the place to be

Lily Tandoori - Don't miss this place if you like indian food by molly2

molly2 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:56:44 +0000

Review by molly2

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7385 1922

Tags: indian, tandoori, takeaway

top place. great boss. always friendly and helpful. nothing too much trouble. food absolutely great.top place. great boss. always friendly and helpful. nothing too much trouble. food absolutely great.

Karma - Good karma... by jezirwin

jezirwin — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:32:08 +0000

Review by jezirwin

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7602 9333

Tags: indian, takeaway, good value

I went here late on a Sunday night with my flatmate, so it was pretty quiet.

It had a nice relaxed atmosphere and our waiter was extremely helpful and friendly. The food was excellent - especially the recommendations that our waiter had made.

I definitely plan to head back there, probably with a larger group and on a busier night.I went here late on a Sunday night with my flatmate, so it was pretty quiet.

It had a nice relaxed atmosphere and our waiter was extremely helpful and friendly. The food was excellent - especially the recommendations that our waiter had made.

I definitely plan to head back there, probably with a larger group and on a busier night.

PizzaExpress - Service second to everyone by cannondalekid

cannondalekid — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:37:21 +0000

Review by cannondalekid

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7602 6677

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

Tags: american, pizzeria, takeaway

As a regular business traveller to the UK and Europe, I sometimes look for comfort food locations to sooth my absence from home. I tried the Pizza Express at Olympia Exhibition Centre in London and I found their pizza quite delicious. I ordered it as take away with no problems at all. I wnet back the next day to do a take away (I was rushing to make a telephone meeting at the time) but I was met with rude and obstinate wait staff and kitchen staff who refused to give my order as take away because someone else had complained about that particular pizza as a takeaway item!

It would not have been such an overwhelmingly negative experience for me except that the waiter started shouting at me and telling me that I would get nowhere if I argued with him! The restaurant manager on duty could do nothing for me and, with only one other customer in the restaurant, I was shocked that there was zero interest in taking my money in exchange for food - something other restaurants in the world do willingly.

In any case, my complaints to the pizza chain have gone unaddressed. Unless you want to have abuse heaped upon you when you go to a restaurant (a la Monty Python) then I strongly recommend you avoid this restaurant.As a regular business traveller to the UK and Europe, I sometimes look for comfort food locations to sooth my absence from home. I tried the Pizza Express at Olympia Exhibition Centre in London and I found their pizza quite delicious. I ordered it as take away with no problems at all. I wnet back the next day to do a take away (I was rushing to make a telephone meeting at the time) but I was met with rude and obstinate wait staff and kitchen staff who refused to give my order as take away because someone else had complained about that particular pizza as a takeaway item!

It would not have been such an overwhelmingly negative experience for me except that the waiter started shouting at me and telling me that I would get nowhere if I argued with him! The restaurant manager on duty could do nothing for me and, with only one other customer in the restaurant, I was shocked that there was zero interest in taking my money in exchange for food - something other restaurants in the world do willingly.

In any case, my complaints to the pizza chain have gone unaddressed. Unless you want to have abuse heaped upon you when you go to a restaurant (a la Monty Python) then I strongly recommend you avoid this restaurant.

Alounak - Iranian Cuisine for less! by MaryamF

MaryamF — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:13:52 +0000

Review by MaryamF

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7371 2350

Website: http://www.alounak.com

Tags: family & home feel, late, iranian

Small and cosy, freshly baked Iranian bread, juicy and nice kebabs. The nice thing about this Iranian restaurant was that I came across of a lot of people from other countries enjoying Persian food. Very busy and quiet nice....Small and cosy, freshly baked Iranian bread, juicy and nice kebabs. The nice thing about this Iranian restaurant was that I came across of a lot of people from other countries enjoying Persian food. Very busy and quiet nice....

Latymers - Fantastic Thai! by greedoe

greedoe — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:37:53 +0000

Review by greedoe

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8741 2507

Tags: thai, lively, good value

The pub I can take or leave, but the thai restaurant was a God send when I work down the road. A mixed, spicy #19 and a pint of London Pride made Friday afternoons go so much easier.

I wish I knew what the hell I was eating was named (it was fried noodles) because I haven't found similar anywhere yet... and I wish I could.

Great place, cheap lunch at Â£5.50, but really busy if you go at the wrong time.The pub I can take or leave, but the thai restaurant was a God send when I work down the road. A mixed, spicy #19 and a pint of London Pride made Friday afternoons go so much easier.

I wish I knew what the hell I was eating was named (it was fried noodles) because I haven't found similar anywhere yet... and I wish I could.

Great place, cheap lunch at Â£5.50, but really busy if you go at the wrong time.

Rice - Tasty authentic Thai food! by iwantoneofthose

iwantoneofthose — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:47:19 +0000

Review by iwantoneofthose

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7603 1122

Tags: thai, lively, romantic

This is a wonderful Thai restaurant with delicious authentic Thai food. A great place to eat in or take away! The green curry and sticky rice is amazing!! Perfect for a romantic dinner or a meal with friends. Highly recommended.

This is a wonderful Thai restaurant with delicious authentic Thai food. A great place to eat in or take away! The green curry and sticky rice is amazing!! Perfect for a romantic dinner or a meal with friends. Highly recommended.

222 Veggie Vegan - Great Food by caffeinehit

caffeinehit — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:15:24 +0000

Review by caffeinehit

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7381 2322

Website: http://www.222veggievegan.com

Tags: vegetarian, friendly, good value

I've walked past 222 for the past few years always wondering what it's like, it never seems to be short of custom whatever day of the week it it.

The place itself has the feeling of eating in someone's front room, the food on the other hand is brilliant. I must admit that I'm not one to really acknowledge food that doesn't have any meat in so it was a pleasant surprise when this amazing Porcini mushroom pasta with cashew sauce arrived - it tasted amazing!

If you ever find yourself in this part of town you should try it out. It's friendly, relaxing and a breath of fresh air.I've walked past 222 for the past few years always wondering what it's like, it never seems to be short of custom whatever day of the week it it.

The place itself has the feeling of eating in someone's front room, the food on the other hand is brilliant. I must admit that I'm not one to really acknowledge food that doesn't have any meat in so it was a pleasant surprise when this amazing Porcini mushroom pasta with cashew sauce arrived - it tasted amazing!

If you ever find yourself in this part of town you should try it out. It's friendly, relaxing and a breath of fresh air.

Ta Krai - Thai Die For Takeaway by inkognitoh

inkognitoh — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:54:25 +0000

Review by inkognitoh

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7386 5375

Tags: thai, lively, friendly staff

Flavoursome, well cooked, well priced Thai food can be eaten in the modest restaurant or taken away to tantalise your taste buds at leisure.

This is a regular stop of mine on the takeaway trail and I have never been disappointed with the food or the service. Combinging traditional spicy flavours at take no prisoner levels although they do accommodate the Western palate upon request.

My favourites would be the perennial fave green chicken curry and the spicy (and I do mean spicy) beef salad. The fish cakes are awesome too and isn't that the best way to judge a Thai restaurant? Flavoursome, well cooked, well priced Thai food can be eaten in the modest restaurant or taken away to tantalise your taste buds at leisure.

This is a regular stop of mine on the takeaway trail and I have never been disappointed with the food or the service. Combinging traditional spicy flavours at take no prisoner levels although they do accommodate the Western palate upon request.

My favourites would be the perennial fave green chicken curry and the spicy (and I do mean spicy) beef salad. The fish cakes are awesome too and isn't that the best way to judge a Thai restaurant?