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Maison Bertaux - review by stantoncarlisle

Rating: 4.5

Location: 28 Greek Street, W1D 5DQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7437 6007

I know its rickety, small and cramped - even though its expanded to take over the building next door. Yet there's something distinctly Soho about this place. Not just because they held a Mighty Boosh exhibition here. With so many portraits of Bryan Ferry in a White Tux, you'd think you were hallucinating! Or the fact they let Noel Fielding doodle all over the walls! It's got that relaxed dufflecoat existentialist, arty Soho feel. On top of that the coffee is good and the cakes very inviting.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:12:31 +0000 /review/uk/london/cafe/1o7247n/maison-bertaux1440257895 51.513205 -0.13032 Maison Bertaux - review by stantoncarlisle http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/cafe/1o7247n/maison-bertaux
Maison Bertaux - review by stantoncarlisle

Rating: 4.5

Location: 28 Greek Street, W1D 5DQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7437 6007

I know its rickety, small and cramped - even though its expanded to take over the building next door. Yet there's something distinctly Soho about this place. Not just because they held a Mighty Boosh exhibition here. With so many portraits of Bryan Ferry in a White Tux, you'd think you were hallucinating! Or the fact they let Noel Fielding doodle all over the walls! It's got that relaxed dufflecoat existentialist, arty Soho feel. On top of that the coffee is good and the cakes very inviting.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:12:31 +0000 /review/uk/london/cafe/1o7247n/maison-bertaux1319887184 51.513205 -0.13032 Maison Bertaux - review by stantoncarlisle http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/cafe/1o7247n/maison-bertaux
Maison Bertaux - review by stantoncarlisle

Rating: 4.5

Location: 28 Greek Street, W1D 5DQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7437 6007

I know its rickety, small and cramped - even though its expanded to take over the building next door. Yet there's something distinctly Soho about this place. Not just because they held a Mighty Boosh exhibition here. With so many portraits of Bryan Ferry in a White Tux, you'd think you were hallucinating! Or the fact they let Noel Fielding doodle all over the walls! It's got that relaxed dufflecoat existentialist, arty Soho feel. On top of that the coffee is good and the cakes very inviting.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:12:31 +0000 /review/uk/london/cafe/1o7247n/maison-bertaux140693432 51.513205 -0.13032 Maison Bertaux - review by stantoncarlisle http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/cafe/1o7247n/maison-bertaux
Maison Bertaux - review by stantoncarlisle

Rating: 4.5

Location: 28 Greek Street, W1D 5DQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7437 6007

I know its rickety, small and cramped - even though its expanded to take over the building next door. Yet there's something distinctly Soho about this place. Not just because they held a Mighty Boosh exhibition here. With so many portraits of Bryan Ferry in a White Tux, you'd think you were hallucinating! Or the fact they let Noel Fielding doodle all over the walls! It's got that relaxed dufflecoat existentialist, arty Soho feel. On top of that the coffee is good and the cakes very inviting.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:12:31 +0000 /review/uk/london/cafe/1o7247n/maison-bertaux1034597839 51.513205 -0.13032 Wahaca - review by DanWilkinson http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca
Wahaca - review by DanWilkinson

Rating: 3.7

Location: 66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7240 1883

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

Tags: lively, cheap eat, good value, crowded, mexican, covent garden

Judging by some of the other reviews on this page, we were lucky we chanced upon Wahaca for lunch on a Sunday, as we were seated immediately and found the service acceptable, if not particularly notable. I'd heard about it a little while ago when it was all buzzy and constantly in the press, and as a result had avoided it like the plague until now. You see, queueing is really quite boring, and so whereas some people seem to flock to the sorts of places they'll be guaranteed a wait in line, personally it's not my thing. Diff'rent Strokes and all that.

We'd literally been on the way to La Perla for lunch and decided to give Wahaca a go seeing as we were more or less outside it at the time.

There was no part of this meal which didn't thrill. I don't care for authenticity at all (and having never been to Mexico, how would I know?); the only thing that I'm concerned about is whether the food on my plate is well-cooked, from quality ingredients, and whether it works on the palate, and Wahaca ticked all those boxes throughout.

Faced with a whole lot of choice, we went for the street food option, ordering two or three small plates each, and whilst I can't remember specifics, my overriding memory of the meal was vibrant, fresh, precise flavours, and in particular everyone being audibly impressed with every single dish.

That said, I don't think I'll be coming here for an evening meal. The bright decor and canteen-style seating doesn't really say 'dinner' to me, but for a long-ish lunch at around £13 a head (without drinks), it's a winner, and I will be back, oh yes.]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:52:56 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca1117349080 lively cheap eat good value crowded mexican covent garden 51.510302 -0.124256 Wahaca - review by DanWilkinson http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca
Wahaca - review by DanWilkinson

Rating: 3.7

Location: 66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7240 1883

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

Tags: lively, cheap eat, good value, crowded, mexican, covent garden

Judging by some of the other reviews on this page, we were lucky we chanced upon Wahaca for lunch on a Sunday, as we were seated immediately and found the service acceptable, if not particularly notable. I'd heard about it a little while ago when it was all buzzy and constantly in the press, and as a result had avoided it like the plague until now. You see, queueing is really quite boring, and so whereas some people seem to flock to the sorts of places they'll be guaranteed a wait in line, personally it's not my thing. Diff'rent Strokes and all that.

We'd literally been on the way to La Perla for lunch and decided to give Wahaca a go seeing as we were more or less outside it at the time.

There was no part of this meal which didn't thrill. I don't care for authenticity at all (and having never been to Mexico, how would I know?); the only thing that I'm concerned about is whether the food on my plate is well-cooked, from quality ingredients, and whether it works on the palate, and Wahaca ticked all those boxes throughout.

Faced with a whole lot of choice, we went for the street food option, ordering two or three small plates each, and whilst I can't remember specifics, my overriding memory of the meal was vibrant, fresh, precise flavours, and in particular everyone being audibly impressed with every single dish.

That said, I don't think I'll be coming here for an evening meal. The bright decor and canteen-style seating doesn't really say 'dinner' to me, but for a long-ish lunch at around £13 a head (without drinks), it's a winner, and I will be back, oh yes.]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:52:56 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca681353146 lively cheap eat good value crowded mexican covent garden 51.510302 -0.124256 Wahaca - review by DanWilkinson http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca
Wahaca - review by DanWilkinson

Rating: 3.7

Location: 66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7240 1883

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

Tags: lively, cheap eat, good value, crowded, mexican, covent garden

Judging by some of the other reviews on this page, we were lucky we chanced upon Wahaca for lunch on a Sunday, as we were seated immediately and found the service acceptable, if not particularly notable. I'd heard about it a little while ago when it was all buzzy and constantly in the press, and as a result had avoided it like the plague until now. You see, queueing is really quite boring, and so whereas some people seem to flock to the sorts of places they'll be guaranteed a wait in line, personally it's not my thing. Diff'rent Strokes and all that.

We'd literally been on the way to La Perla for lunch and decided to give Wahaca a go seeing as we were more or less outside it at the time.

There was no part of this meal which didn't thrill. I don't care for authenticity at all (and having never been to Mexico, how would I know?); the only thing that I'm concerned about is whether the food on my plate is well-cooked, from quality ingredients, and whether it works on the palate, and Wahaca ticked all those boxes throughout.

Faced with a whole lot of choice, we went for the street food option, ordering two or three small plates each, and whilst I can't remember specifics, my overriding memory of the meal was vibrant, fresh, precise flavours, and in particular everyone being audibly impressed with every single dish.

That said, I don't think I'll be coming here for an evening meal. The bright decor and canteen-style seating doesn't really say 'dinner' to me, but for a long-ish lunch at around £13 a head (without drinks), it's a winner, and I will be back, oh yes.]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:52:56 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca1303573860 lively cheap eat good value crowded mexican covent garden 51.510302 -0.124256 Wahaca - review by DanWilkinson http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca
Wahaca - review by DanWilkinson

Rating: 3.7

Location: 66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7240 1883

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

Tags: lively, cheap eat, good value, crowded, mexican, covent garden

Judging by some of the other reviews on this page, we were lucky we chanced upon Wahaca for lunch on a Sunday, as we were seated immediately and found the service acceptable, if not particularly notable. I'd heard about it a little while ago when it was all buzzy and constantly in the press, and as a result had avoided it like the plague until now. You see, queueing is really quite boring, and so whereas some people seem to flock to the sorts of places they'll be guaranteed a wait in line, personally it's not my thing. Diff'rent Strokes and all that.

We'd literally been on the way to La Perla for lunch and decided to give Wahaca a go seeing as we were more or less outside it at the time.

There was no part of this meal which didn't thrill. I don't care for authenticity at all (and having never been to Mexico, how would I know?); the only thing that I'm concerned about is whether the food on my plate is well-cooked, from quality ingredients, and whether it works on the palate, and Wahaca ticked all those boxes throughout.

Faced with a whole lot of choice, we went for the street food option, ordering two or three small plates each, and whilst I can't remember specifics, my overriding memory of the meal was vibrant, fresh, precise flavours, and in particular everyone being audibly impressed with every single dish.

That said, I don't think I'll be coming here for an evening meal. The bright decor and canteen-style seating doesn't really say 'dinner' to me, but for a long-ish lunch at around £13 a head (without drinks), it's a winner, and I will be back, oh yes.]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:52:56 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca250684793 lively cheap eat good value crowded mexican covent garden 51.510302 -0.124256 Wahaca - review by gilka http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca
Wahaca - review by gilka

Rating: 3.7

Location: 66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7240 1883

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

Tags: good value

I totally agree with 'the Wagamama of Mexican food'
This definitely not street market food it is a westernized version (nothing wrong with that but the current branding is misleading) We had good experience with the staff although we had to wait 1 hour for a place (didn't mind- we just went to porterhouse to have a pint)
Nice if them to give you some chili seeds to plant at home!
The place is over designed in my opinion.
Worth a try - not more...]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:59:45 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca1448287224 good value 51.510302 -0.124256 Wahaca - review by gilka http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca
Wahaca - review by gilka

Rating: 3.7

Location: 66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7240 1883

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

Tags: good value

I totally agree with 'the Wagamama of Mexican food'
This definitely not street market food it is a westernized version (nothing wrong with that but the current branding is misleading) We had good experience with the staff although we had to wait 1 hour for a place (didn't mind- we just went to porterhouse to have a pint)
Nice if them to give you some chili seeds to plant at home!
The place is over designed in my opinion.
Worth a try - not more...]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:59:45 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca1205953765 good value 51.510302 -0.124256 Wahaca - review by gilka http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca
Wahaca - review by gilka

Rating: 3.7

Location: 66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7240 1883

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

Tags: good value

I totally agree with 'the Wagamama of Mexican food'
This definitely not street market food it is a westernized version (nothing wrong with that but the current branding is misleading) We had good experience with the staff although we had to wait 1 hour for a place (didn't mind- we just went to porterhouse to have a pint)
Nice if them to give you some chili seeds to plant at home!
The place is over designed in my opinion.
Worth a try - not more...]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:59:45 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca1671462752 good value 51.510302 -0.124256 Wahaca - review by gilka http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca
Wahaca - review by gilka

Rating: 3.7

Location: 66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7240 1883

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

Tags: good value

I totally agree with 'the Wagamama of Mexican food'
This definitely not street market food it is a westernized version (nothing wrong with that but the current branding is misleading) We had good experience with the staff although we had to wait 1 hour for a place (didn't mind- we just went to porterhouse to have a pint)
Nice if them to give you some chili seeds to plant at home!
The place is over designed in my opinion.
Worth a try - not more...]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:59:45 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c74784/wahaca1027899856 good value 51.510302 -0.124256 Song Que - review by curlynewf http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1n85c8/song-que
Song Que - review by curlynewf

Rating: 4.7

Location: 134 Kingsland Road, E2 8DY, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7613 3222

Tags: lively, family & home feel, cheap eat, good value, crowded, vietnamese

I have a friend into her Vietnamese who isn't keen on this place. And because she knows her food and I trust her opinion, each time I visit, her words of disapproval echo in my ears and try to convince me that what I'm eating ain't so great. But it doesn't work. I can't help loving it. Perhaps her bar is set too high, and mine too low - but who cares, the heart wants what it wants.

I only wish I lived closer so I could go more often and order my favourite, bbq pork and spring roll bùn. So good and refreshing. My body thanks me every time.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:01:39 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1n85c8/song-que1302673935 lively family & home feel cheap eat good value crowded vietnamese 51.531902376476 -0.078165152299833 Gordon's Wine Bar - review by Niamheen http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1p75e7/gordon-s-wine-bar
Gordon's Wine Bar - review by Niamheen

Rating: 4.3

Location: 47 Villiers Street, WC2N 6NE, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7930 1408

Definitely one of London's worst kept secrets, Gordon's is a gorgeous wine bar tucked away in a cellar in Embankment. It has a great wine selection, a very decent cheese selection, and other bites that will work well with a fine bottle. Service is very friendly, it's a difficult place to leave! Especially if you've managed to get one of those lovely tables by candlelight.

The only downside is that it get's so busy! It can be impossible to get in the door on a busy night, however, there's ample space outside to indulge in your tipple.

Ah, Gordon's, it's a London institution, and, dare I say it, you're not a proper Londoner if you haven't been there.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:03:15 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1p75e7/gordon-s-wine-bar2006054943 51.507462751492 -0.12386668469602 Asakusa - review by stantoncarlisle http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1g82v7/asakusa
Asakusa - review by stantoncarlisle

Rating: 4.2

Location: 265 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7388 8399

Step out of Camden into Japan! Asakusa has the feel and downhome buzz of real Japanese Mom and Pop place. And the worn but thick carpet and the wooden pub beams on the ceiling add to the over all effect. The salads are excellent. The ingredients fresh. The pork with the Bulldog sauce dip was scrumptious. Crab soup with egg was a tasty, fishy starter. All the dishes I tried were excellent but what makes this place is the welcoming feel and sense of relaxed theatre. Prices are reasonable too - many of the Japanese clientele come after 8 - if you want a table book before then and you'll have no problem.]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:11:19 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1g82v7/asakusa142813321 51.534451 -0.138543