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Yo! Sushi - review by yeebi

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:32:50 +0000

Yo! Sushi - review by yeebi

Rating: 4.0

Location: 95 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3BT, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7841 0790

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

Yoshi Sushi is only average for me. Depending on which store it is.
It is good place for beginners, however, food isn't always fresh though. You can avoid this by requesting the food rather than taking it of the conveyor belt.
Can be really crowded during the busy hours. Therefore, lack in personal space when sitting around conveyor belt.

Starbucks Coffee - review by tightwad

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:47:49 +0000

Starbucks Coffee - review by tightwad

Rating: 4.7

Location: 140 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7727 7890

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

Tags: cosy, top food, amazing brew, quiet & relaxed, crowded, quick bite, cultured

I actually agree with clubby2. I got into the habit of having a coffee on the way to work everyday. I then started having one at lunchtime "just because" and yet another on the way home as i was tired. All that cafeine was great at the start but the headaches started and i had to cut back on my addiction to starbucks. The money it saved me over the month is ridiculous! I can't believe how much i was spending - especially as i was having a cake here and there, plus a sandwich from them at lunchtime. Don't get me wrong, i love starbucks with all my heart, its just too much coffee was getting bad for my health!

Starbucks Coffee - review by clubby2

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:37:55 +0000

Starbucks Coffee - review by clubby2

Rating: 4.7

Location: 140 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7727 7890

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

Starbucks coffee house at notting hill used to be a favorite until I gave up drinking coffee every day. I still love the aroma of a freshly ground coffee but it started giving me head aches when I drank it regularly, no fault of starbucks though, so only have the ocassional one now as a treat. I loved the frothy topping on my coffee and the syrups you can add are divine, ooh they are so moorish. Still, I really do feel that starbucks are a bit pricey, I mean how much profit do they want. It has saved me loads of cash since I decided to only have one coffee every now and then.

Itsu - review by Jongleur

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:29:50 +0000

Itsu - review by Jongleur

Rating: 3.5

Location: 103 Wardour St, W1F 0UQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7479 4794

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

Tags: lively, good value, japanese

One of my favourite places to escape from the bustle of Oxford Street! Itsu is a sushi â¬Üconveyor beltâ¬" restaurant but I like it much better than some other chains like Yo! Sushi. The food here is always extremely fresh and well prepared and with a good variety. Itâ¬"s not the most authentic Japanese food (California rolls, chocolate mousse for dessert etc) but good for all that - and of course very healthy.

Just a note to a reviewer before me â¬ this is NOT the restaurant where Litvinenko was irradiated, that was the tiny Itsu joint on Piccadilly. This one is officially polonium-free :-)

Starbucks Coffee - review by pindulgence

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:04:22 +0000

Starbucks Coffee - review by pindulgence

Rating: 4.2

Location: 178 Regent Street, W1B 5TH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7287 9441

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

Tags: cosy, amazing brew, quiet & relaxed, quick bite

As a coffee shop chain, i like Starbucks probably the most of all. However, thats not to say its perfect. As a chain you know exactly what to expect when you step through the door, you know the types of coffee they sell, and you know what types of food as well. Incidentally, the cakes they have taste fabulous but are a little expensive. The sandwiches are also good on the whole, but occasionally a little stale - i don't know how long they keep them on sale for?! I love the fact that the large coffees come in a huge mug! The larger coffees are actually too heavy for me though! Prices are a little more expensive than other coffee shops!

Starbucks Coffee - review by jackpot4544

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:22:41 +0000

Starbucks Coffee - review by jackpot4544

Rating: 4.7

Location: 140 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7727 7890

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

Tags: cosy, quick bite, lively

As you will know, Starbucks is an international chain of coffee shops renouned worldwide for its vast number of shops literally on every corner of the world! Many people pretend they don't like Starbucks for this very reason which i think is ridiculous! Because it is a chain, you know exactly what the menu offers and exactly what you will be getting. However, my recommendation is don't just go for the latte or the cappucino, they have many different alternatives here and they are all delicious! Food is also top quality, they sell many light bites with cakes and sandwiches which are also delicious. This particular Starbucks has fantastic service too!

Vue - review by jackpot4544

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:14:04 +0000

Vue - review by jackpot4544

Rating: 5.0

Location: Shepherds Bush Green, W12 8PP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0871 224 0240

Website: http://www.myvue.com

Tags: bargain

I have to say, i agree with the previous reviewer, cbetta. This is seriously the best cinema i've been to. I am a bit of a film buff and a total snob when it comes to the cinema! Many other films i have watched have been ruined either by the cinema's cleanliness, the staff, the overpriced and stale popcorn or the tiny seats. This is most definately not the case with the Vue! I don't have the smallest behind in the world but it fitted into the seat without any force and remained comfortable throughout! The prices are on par with other cinemas in london, but for a higher quality screen and seat that makes it better value!

The Fat Badger - review by alexgjohnson

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:07:50 +0000

The Fat Badger - review by alexgjohnson

Rating: 2.3

Location: 310 Portobello Road, W10 5TA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8969 4500

Tags: pretentious, gastro pub, cool & smart, independent pub, young and fun, students

Yuck. Many people hate Notting Hill, assuming it is full of pretentious young media types all thinking themselves far too glamorous actually to do anything useful. While largely not true of the area it is unfortunately completely true of the people who work at the Fat Badger, who are pretty, pretty lazy, and pretty thick. Service is poor - there's no two ways about it. The menu is pretentious, and the process of it arriving at your table at the same time as your companions' seemingly non-existent. The food emphasises fresh seasonal ingredients and this seemed to be the case - hence two stars rather than one - but there was nothing particularly memorable about its Gastropub 101 assembly. It's not as cheap as it should be for its corner of Golborne Road location. If the owner is reading this, I would suggest firing any member of staff who even looks like they might be hoping to land a celebrity, and taking everything else back to basics. Good, simple food well done is what a local pub can and should do. You're not Bumpkin and on present form you won't be.

Starbucks Coffee - review by expired2008

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:45:13 +0000

Starbucks Coffee - review by expired2008

Rating: 4.7

Location: 140 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7727 7890

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

Tags: lively, top food, amazing brew

Yes, its another starbucks. A generic franchise which all tastes the same. But thats actually not true. Yes, the packaging is the same but in this Starbucks the biggest difference is the staff. They put a lot of passion into the coffee, which just makes it taste better. The service is without doubt fantastic. Just because there is a big queue, it doesn't mean its slow. Its worth a short wait and the staff can move the queue like nobody's business! Just remember, the queue is there to show you how good they are - everyone goes there! I'd recommend them without a doubt. Chessecake please!

Starbucks Coffee - review by me123

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:17:33 +0000

Starbucks Coffee - review by me123

Rating: 4.7

Location: 140 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7727 7890

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

Tags: cosy, top food, amazing brew, crowded, lively

Starbucks is great if you're on the go and need a quick something to eat or drink. Yes, most of the food is overpriced but it tastes very good so you get what you pay for. I always get the hot chocolate with cream as I can't live without it. The staff are always friendly and the tables and floors are spotless. There is often long queues but they do move fast to help you on your way. It is a pity that recently they have sacked lots of employee's as there will be less staff serving therfore even longer queues.

Starbucks Coffee - review by x_ssajid_x

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:37:50 +0000

Starbucks Coffee - review by x_ssajid_x

Rating: 4.7

Location: 140 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7727 7890

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

starbucks is the best coffee place going. i heard they cut so many jobs recently, that sucks because i was hoping they would hire me. its a regular visit, on my way to anywhere and everywhere. i have to get a coffee and blueberry cheesecake is just to die for. the service is awesome, dont have to wait long unlike at other coffee shops like cafe nero. the smell of coffee is fantastic.. frappe milkshakes are also amazing. that is all i have to say about the matter... amazing! if u are still a starbucks virgin, you're crazy. get yourself down there asap!!! you dont know what you're missing out on!

Starbucks Coffee - review by cricketer

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:33:06 +0000

Starbucks Coffee - review by cricketer

Rating: 4.2

Location: 178 Regent Street, W1B 5TH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7287 9441

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

Starbucks sells coffee and other snacks.
Although a little more expensive than some other coffee shops it does provide quality coffee and a great choice of snacks.
It gets very busy at lunchtimes but staff are very quick to make and serve the coffee.
They also have a selection of newspapers and magazines for you to read while you relax with your coffee.
The store also offers gift vouchers which are ideal for birthday presents for friends and family who regularly use starbucks...although a Â£5 voucher will not go very far!
The store is bright and has lots of seats and tables - it is very roomy so you dont have to squeeze through!

Itsu - review by LynnH

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:45:03 +0000

Itsu - review by LynnH

Rating: 3.5

Location: 103 Wardour St, W1F 0UQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7479 4794

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

Love this place for great quality food, fantastic service and friendly atmosphere.

Visible - review by cbetta

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:44:01 +0000

Visible - review by cbetta

Rating: 4.3

Location: 299 Portobello Road, W10 5TD, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8969 0333

A bit boring but nice food

Moroccan Tagine - review by Mez

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:03:00 +0000

Moroccan Tagine - review by Mez

Rating: 4.0

Location: 95 Golborne Road, W10 5NL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8968 8055

Tags: moroccan, tagines, family & home feel, cheap eat, north african, meat

Love this place and have been going there for the past 5 years or so.. one of my favourite moroccan restaurants.. decor is nothing special but the food is v. nice, great value for money, and the management and waiters are genuinely friendly and welcoming.

Great meat and fantastic fresh juices/smoothies (try the berber cooler)