Prince of Wales Theatre

Oorja Indian Dining

I dined here last week Thursday and honestly, it was an absolutely spectacular meal. Thank you to Ashish who looked after us all evening - The service,  food, presentation of food, atmosphere… everything was brilliant 👏🏼 Hats off to the team

Food was decent, modern Indian with variety of choices and well executed. The atmosphere was chic/spacious but service/operation was all over the place….Ive been told they’ve only been open for a week … so Hopefully it will get better 😋

We went to Oorja Indian restaurant 2 weeks after it was opened. It was by far the best indian food we had in 3 years after coming to the UK. We ordered Butter Chicken, Garlic naan, Mango Lassi, Chili chicken, and Aloo tikki.
The service and the ambiance were very, very nice, and the location of the restaurant is just cherry on the top. Would highly recommend this place.

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Oorja this evening. From the moment I stepped inside, I was struck by the contemporary yet inviting design, which seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with traditional Indian artifacts. For a restaurant that has only been open for three weeks, the staff operated like a well-oiled machine—warm, professional, and incredibly attentive.

Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted and escorted to a charming corner table on the street-level floor. Later, on my way to the restroom, I discovered a lower level, but I was glad to have been seated upstairs, as it offered a wonderful ambiance.

The meal itself was a journey of bold and exciting flavors. I started with the agriki aloo tikki chaat, a potato-based dish bursting with vibrant spices and textures. As a delightful surprise, the waiter brought out a box of assorted poppadoms in various shapes and textures, accompanied by three distinct dipping sauces—an imaginative and delicious touch.

For my main course, I opted for the chicken tikka chops with mint chutney and onion salad. The flavors were already excellent, but I couldn’t resist experimenting with some of the poppadom sauces, which elevated the dish even further.

To round off the meal, I chose a trio of kulfi scoops for dessert, paired with an espresso. Just when I thought the experience was complete, the waiter presented a palate cleanser—an aromatic mix of fennel seeds with sweet and salty elements that left a refreshing finish.

Oorja, which fittingly means energy, strength, and power, truly lives up to its name. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a meal with such an incredible depth of flavor. I can’t wait to return!

Booked a table for family of 7 pre-theatre. Had a great meal here, all the food was cooked to perfection and Devanchu (unsure of spelling) was an excellent member of staff, very friendly and helpful. Some of us ordered the pre-theatre express menu which was great value for money and tasted amazing. Service was a little slow but understandable as it had just opened and we could not complain when our food arrived!

Oorja

Fatt Pundit

The fusion of Chinese and Indian food in this establishment is a gross understatement of what is possible in either kitchen separately. While navigating the complex favors of both cultures the chefs navigate it seamlessly and bring the best of both worlds. Through my wife's and my honeymoon through Paris and London this is by far one of the best meals we've had the pleasure of eating. We will definitely be returning to London just for this food and would recommend to anyone passing through or staying.

Delicious food and lovely service! Crackling Spinich was the best, ended up ordering another portion. Only gripe is their portion sizes are small. They could do with giving a slight bigger portion for the money they charge. Otherwise, overall food is superb.

We were attracted by the Chinese/Indian fusion concept, and went there with normal expectations. We ordered chicken and lamb momo, lamb chops, and other dishes, including 2 desserts -and I must say they we're quite tasty. Flavors are good, and service is great. Now, we payed over £180 for 3 people, and walked out half full. We ended up having a quick bite and drinks right after it. In conclusion, is too much money for what it is. Basic Chinese and Indian
street food, with small portions for what you pay.  Good lunch but not worth a second visit.

10 10 10 across the boards
Just a lovely place with freaking delicious food!
Crispy duck and lamb chops were probably the best we had in a while but everything was just amazing! Service is great as well, food came on time and got all questions answered!
Manisha was serving us and was very approachable and kind making sure all going as it should!
Loved it!
It was too good we barley took pictures sorry

What can we say - BEAUTIFUL meal, fantastic Asian Fusion with lots of smaller/medium sized dishes with lots of incredible flavour, amazing relaxed but very cool vibe, great decor, and very attentive service. We sat at the bar which was great fun. Clayton and Tenzin were fantastic! We LOVED our meal and would definitely come back when we are in London again. Thank you so much for a lovely evening! Lizzie and Mark from Bristol X

A lot of our dishes are halal. Please ask a member of staff to assist you when placing your order.

North African dishes served in souk-like rooms with tiles, lanterns, shishas and exotic fabrics.

Souk

Have been wanting to come here for a year and finally came and am so happy I did! Came with my Moroccan friend and we all loved the food and atmosphere! So lovely, so pretty and such generous portions! Would for sure recommend - also has vegetarian options. ♥️

The food were really great. We ordered lamb coucous and a platter of mezze. Even my Palestinian friend said that they tasted original. Sadly the service was a bit down due to error in the ordering machine hence the food came after waiting for an hour. The place is really accessible and the atmosphere is homey.

**Where would you find the best Moroccan food?**

Why, in Central London, of course! Nestled on Lichfield Street, Souk brings an authentic taste of Morocco to the heart of the city.

**What sets Souk apart from other restaurants?**

The authentically themed decor at Souk is a breath of fresh air compared to the myriad of restaurants that lack creativity and imagination. Walking in, you'll feel like you've been transported to a bustling Moroccan bazaar.

**How was the customer service?**

Exceptional! We were warmly welcomed by Walid, the friendly and hospitable manager. He added a personal touch to our experience by offering us homemade sweets his mother had sent from Morocco and even gave us fezzes to wear during our meal, he even let us take a fez home with us!

Lighthearted fun like this is always welcome and made our visit even more special.

**And the food?**

The food was excellent! The portions were generous, and every dish was bursting with flavor. We opted for the 3-course prix fixe menu. For starters, we enjoyed Labneh, Hummus, Falafel, and a thimble of harissa paste. The mains, consisting of chicken tagine and lamb tagine, were slow-cooked to perfection—soft and incredibly flavorsome. Desserts included a delightful selection of homemade baklava, Turkish delights, all finished off with a pot of Moroccan mint tea.

**Was it value for money?**

Absolutely. The entire meal, which was competitively priced at £95 for the two of us, offered excellent value. Coupled with the outstanding food and impeccable customer service, Souk is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic Moroccan dining experience in Central London.

The restaurant is so cozy, quiet and allows for privacy. A very beautiful Moroccan vibe. The waiter was very smiley and kind, the food wasn’t late at all. We tried the sea-bass and couscous and it was amazing!! Reasonable prices, would definitely go again.

The food is really tasty and transports you to North Africa.. A hidden gem in central London that I wish I'd discovered sooner.
The ambience is really warm and cosy, with very charming decor..
The staff are also super welcoming and make you feel completely at home :)

A Halal sign is clearly visible on the premises of this restaurant.

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Madhu's of Mayfair

Great setting with incredible decor, service was very friendly too but unfortunately poorly executed. The food is mediocre at best, with many of the signature dishes being bland. As a group of 2, we ordered a main dish each - they forgot to bring out one of the dishes which meant that my friend watched me eat until his dish was brought out, at which point I had already finished my food and then had to watch him eat. Unfortunately I wouldn’t recommend or return.

Impressive venue with lovely decor but the service and food wasn't great.
To be honest I don't expect food to be great in these fancy restaurants but expected a much better service. The staff wasn't attentive enough even though it wasn't that busy. Hope they can improve on the service as customer's expect a good service when you visit these high end restaurants.

The food is great, the staff are super friendly but be prepared To pay a premium for the location. Firstly there are limited vegetarian options but there some. We are both vegetarian and the food they presented was of a very high quality and it tasted superb. With drinks, service charge and tax we paid roughly £25 per person which I think is decent in this part of town. They also had a live band playing which was very nice touch. The atmosphere, ambiance and generally the architecture of the building was also very nice. It’s a great place for a special date meals. I don’t think I will eat here again, though it’s a very nice experience, I think they’re a lot better Indian restaurants in London and do the food better for A lot less.

Indian restaurant in London with fairly good tasting food at a premium price as I suppose that is due to its location.  Not too impressed with the cocktails however the service and presentation on a whole is very good. Good to try out atleast once for a special occasion or if you are in Central London and fancy some Indian food.

Definitely pricey! But good food. Christmas menu works out to be more expensive than a la carte. Even though 4 items are shown on set menu, only allowed to choose 3. Fantastic decor.

Madhu's

Patty&Bun - Old Compton Street

Had the monthly special burger forgot the name but it had a juicy fried chicken burger  with Welsh Rarebit! and the brisket loaded fries. Taste was supreme. The brisket fries hit different 😋

A fun experience. Brilliant quality food. A nice ambiance. They accepted us in as a walk in and didn't judge us when we needed occasional help with dismembering our lobster. It was a fun experience. I recommend it. Great date place.

A bit pricey in my opinion comparing with the amount of food that you get. The burger was tasty indeed.  Good service and great music.

The atmosphere is very good, the music always puts me in a great mood!
The service is very attentive and friendly.
And the burgers are just amazing!
Fantastic place!

Everything from the cocktails to the burgers to the fries is amazing! Rum punch definitely packs a punch but is really tasty. The vegan options are really lovely, one of the best burgers i’ve had. Staff are really friendly.

Our lamb and chicken is Halal at all locations. Our beef is Halal at Kingly and James St.

Patty&Bun

Kanada-Ya

Lovely quaint little place. Love the vibe. Polite welcoming staff, nice turnover of customers so not a place to linger long. It’s very small. Small cozy tables. Think it can seat up to 22/24 people guessing. Food was tasty! And I want to try more dishes! Loved the pork noodles spring onions and egg in the tonkotsu x I opted not to have the ear fungus in my dish. If you’ve never had it it has a cartilage kind of crunch to it. Just not for me. It’s well deserving of its name.
I 100 percent recommend the crepe dessert paired with a tea!
I was seated at table 10 where there was an under table vent letting in the cold winter air which had to be taped up as the plastic kept falling off. Apart from that lil issue I love the place!

Very good ramen, great staff and attentive!

Things went downstream when I went to their toilets, flies around the walls, very dirty, very disgusting and it says a lot to the hygiene, so kind of didn’t feel the best leaving. It is right next to their kitchen downstairs. Please refurbish your toilets and get them to a nice standard. Especially since it is right next to the kitchen. The taps were in pretty bad shape.

Their payment system says discretionary 12.5% fee. I tried paying online and maybe changing this and it didn’t allow me. Please give users to add more or remove it completely since this charge is completely optional.

The staff there though were great.

Good ramen at a decent price, service is quick, order came exactly as ordered.

Noodles cooked exactly as I requested, the tonkotsu broth was amazing, gyoza was perfect and the toppings were perfectly portioned.

I have been here 3 times now and it is seriously the best ramen I have ever eaten. We had the Tonkotsu X and the Gekikara (first photo) and if I could rate it higher I would. The egg is amazing, I always order extra everytime and can’t recommend it enough. The pork is fantastic and the broth is to die for. Amazing service by all staff members, quick wait times and really freaking good food. Definitely worth visiting. 100/100.

amazing authentic ramen + they do student discount!

surprisingly there wasn’t a queue when i visited so we were seated very quickly and service was very quick. the staff are very friendly also.

the broth is very rich and yummy and the cha siu is great too!
the egg does cost extra but i highly recommend you get one! they have perfectly jammy egg yolks and so much flavour has absorbed into the whites.

we both got the noodles cooked hard (the recommended firmness) and honestly no complaints.

i think this is also quite a budget friendly place. i believe after student discount, the truffle ramen + egg was about £16 and the tonkotsu x was around £11. overall very good value for money!

this is somewhere i will be sure to visit again and i highly recommend others to visit too!

Macellaio RC Soho - Teatro della carne

One of the best steak I've ever had in London.
No words in the world would make justice to the flavors that you get the honor to enjoy here.
For sure it's a place not to be missed and should definitely be on your bucket list.
The service was outstanding and I'd like to say a big "Thank you" to Maria, our waitress, she was always there wen needed and never intrusive.
If you want one steak, only, in your life, this is the place to have it.
Highly recommend!

Food is good. Steaks are very well cooked. The other Macellaio restaurants are nicer (feel more authentic). Prices for meat range from £10-£15/100grams. If you are a meat lover, the final bill can get fairly high!

If you love meat, be careful not to get too greedy, as prices are per 100g, so you can end up paying over £100 for one steak. It is a once in a year experience as final bill was too much. The starters were delicious so if you want to stick to starters only, you will be fine. Steak tartare was amazing, truffle chips as well. It is a great place, good service, food, atmosphere and all but I would still go to a really nice all you can eat style steakhouse and pay much less for good quality food. But if you want to indulge on a special occasion, this is the place!

Went there on the 19th of Feb with my girlfriend. We managed to get a table at short notice and boy was it the best choice we made.

We were served by Angela, who was incredibly friendly and helpful and she made our stay very welcoming.

The food was delicious and the wine to go with it was superb. Will definitely be back again when we're next in London

First time visiting Macellaio as they have the option for two halal steaks on their menu. Unfortunately one wasn't available so we could only have the T-bone which was superb. We opted for oysters and the burrata and pesto salad for starters which were nice. The T-bone was melt in the mouth delicious. We had these with the truffle fries which were just the right amount of crispness to softness. We followed this with the raspberry millofoglie - really nothing to write home about or worth getting again. We were looked after by Catherine who was very lovely and just showed the right amount of attentiveness - great service from the door on arrival to leaving. Would I go again is the key? Probably not until they have more halal options on the starters side. Worth a try though.

Ask for a halal menu at our Soho and South Kensington locations only.

Macellaio RC

Koshari Street

Incredible flavors, simple decor, cozy interior

My only regret about this place is I wish they were bigger and had more space inside! The flavor & spice combinations are incredible and feel homey (having Egyptian & Lebanese family, this feels just like something they would've made for me)

It's a cute, cozy place, and you really can't go wrong with any of their options. I'd very gladly come again to try more of their options and can't wait for next time!

My first time trying this famous street food. Brilliant. Tastes amazing and the spicy tomato sauce adds a real punch. Very simple dish, will try to recreate at home. Limited seating inside restaurant. Pleasant service

I was walking along the street and I turned to look inside it because it had a Chipotle type vibe. Said eat like an Egyptian so I wanted to give it a try. Tried the plant power koshari and the classic koshari, and the woman working was incredibly helpful with the sauces and vege options! I will definitely return the ingredients were so fresh!

Absolutely delicious koshari— a must try if you haven’t had it before! I’ve had koshari in Cairo and homemade by my friend from Egypt. So glad to find Koshari Street so I can enjoy this in London!

We had two classic koshari then added chicken and beef each , the taste was similar to the original Egyptian dish except hot sauce that was missing ,

Great British burgers and homemade rosemary chips

Honest Burgers Covent Garden

A lovely Honest with fantastic staff that make you feel welcome. Ideal for a quick meal while shopping or visiting the theatres nearby.

My go-to at Honest is always the Honest Burger and onion rings, and they never let you down. Outside seats in the summer are also great if you want some air!

great Restaurant with several choices of burgers. had to wait several minutes to get a table but was wirth the wait. we tried the honest burger and the chili burger. both very juicy and delicious and by far the best burgers we had during our stay in London. the rosemary fries were also really tasty. the waiters were really friendly and attentive.

Amazing experience. Gabriel was a superb host and waiter. He made me feel so special and loved. Exactly what I needed after a long day of work. Will definitely be coming back 😭😘

Had a double covent garden special with fries and onion rings. By default the burgers are medium rare, which is what I went for. The burger was very nice. The rosemary fries weren't bad. However, the onion rings tasted weird - tastes like they put cumin or something on it.

WOW being gluten free it's always hard to find the best food ... Honest Burger didn't disappoint! From the onion rings to the burger all was out of this world. Amazing little spot - get there before opening! They are tiny but intimate. The service that was delivered truly was worth going back for. Thank you - I can't wait to visit again.

All of the chicken in our restaurants is halal. If you would like to see our supplier’s halal certificate please ask your server when you arrive. Halal products are stored separately with strict processes in place to stop cross-contamination. Halal chicken items are handled with separate utensils and gloves. Fried halal chicken burgers and wings do not share fryers with any non-halal items. Grilled halal chicken breast burgers are cooked on a reserved area of the grill separated by a grill divider. We do not offer halal beef at any of our restaurants.

12 of our restaurants (full list below) offer a halal Buffalo fried chicken burger. We will be rolling this out to more restaurants in the near future so watch this space. You can find our Buffalo fried chicken burger at Bank, Cardiff, Finsbury Park, Liverpool St, Manchester, Portobello, Reading, South Kensington, Spitalfields, St Katherine Docks, Tooting and Watford.

Honest Burgers

Bunsik

I'm not a fan of hot dogs but went to China Town with some friends that really want to try it, and oh my!! It was incredible. My only disappointment is that my partner and I shared it and didn't get one each.
We got the potato corn dog, and it was incredible. Every time I am ever near one, I will always make sure to pop in!!

I’ve always wanted to try this Korean hot dog and I can say I was not disappointed. It was really good. I got the potato hot dog with the buldak mayo [the best sauce for the hot dog in my opinion] TWICE; I went back to get another one. The batter is really light and crunchy and has a really subtle sweet taste.

So I went for the original and Doukbokki of cheddar. I have to say it definitely satisfies my hunger cravings it was the right consistency of dough, not too cakey. The sausage was nice and it was crispy on the outside. The sauces on top were all really nice, went for a trio of their house mayo, mustard and ketchup. I thought the original would have cheese in it but it must have been another item on the menu as it was just sausag, it wasn't the clearest. It came pretty quickly but I saw they are constantly being made and piled up and then someone just makes them to order. These should be eaten immediately because I walked out and tried to find a small corner outside by seven dials and it was luke-warm at that point. The doukbokki with cheddar was nice, didn't quite know exactly what it was but the rice pieces were like gnocchi texture shaped like penne pasta and I think it was kimchi style sauce and vegetables. Kinda spicy and didn't finish it.

I'd definitely go again and try the other hotdog item WITH CHEESE and with potato pieces. I think it's also fairly priced too.

It's fairly congested inside and awkward area to stand waiting for your food but they make it work pretty well. Also staff are super friendly!

Decent, but definitely overhyped. Waited for about 20 minutes to order, which I anticipated. I ordered the potato dog and the original corn dog. Both were not as savoury as I excepted. It’s probably worth a try just for the experience!

Tried corndogs for the first time in my life and really loved them! They are super filling and delicious. The queue is usually quite long and you have to wait for a while to get your corndogs so would not recommend if you are in a rush.

We are Halal certified and serve a range of delicious Halal treats including our signature chicken corn dog. All of our Halal products are prepared and cooked seperately to our non-Halal products.

Ong Ong Buns

The most friendly bakery for Cantonese pastry. Family run business provides family like vibe. Lovely freshly baked pastries. Please support them and hope them find the next location very very soon!

Nice buns and offers fun flavours. However they are so over priced for what it is, pretty greasy as well.
I bought 3 for £11, one Chinese pork and 2 custard and coconut. It was definitely more bun than filling.
Fun to try, but probably won't be buying again at this price.

First visit here, staff was so polite, friendly and helpful.

Ordered the Korean Garlic bun, heard good things about it. Cost £3.80 and they popped it in a box for me with a fork.

I couldn't wait to try it, soft bun, with an abundance of garlic and flavours, only slight upset was, I thought it'd be a little more moist.

Will visit again to try out the other goodies.

Super friendly staff and really yummy food. Affordable prices and food is prepared quickly. A small seating area inside with cute decor. Lots of veggie options available too which is great. One of my favourites was the vegan steamed bar. Would love to visit again and try out more of the menu!

Ong Ong Buns leaves a lot to be desired given its current rating. I hate to give anything lower than 4 stars but this place needs to step up its game. The quality and taste are only average.

Adding a few ‘toes’ to the pork bun as decoration is corny at best. Better to just use that extra dough to size up the bun. Moreover, those toes get stale and dry rather quick.

The fillings were nothing special. The pork bun that came off the rack and the curry bun which was reheated at their stand (microwave under the till?) were still only lukewarm at best.

There are many better bakeries in terms of quality and price in the area / Chinatown that have a higher turnaround and baked fresh taste. I didn’t even want to finish what I ordered and hope to reheat them in a oven hoping I might be able to salvage the 8 plus quid I spent on them.

Reply to owner: there are bakeries where baked goods actually come out warm and fresh. I've decided to throw away the rest and prefer not using a microwave on food. No hard feelings. Hope your business can improve and take this as constructive criticism.

Our chicken curry bun is halal. Sometimes we have kimchi cheeseburger and the beef is halal.

Managed to walk in a get a table with no wait yesterday. I had brunch at a place near by but it didn't hit the spot. So being the fatty I am I went to @dishoom and got the lamb biryani. Such a good choice, my first time I've had it. I found it delicious. Lamb cooked perfectly, moist fluffy rice, spices all balanced out and really flavoursome. Definitely a top biryani and for less than a tenner

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Dishoom Covent Garden

Thank you for such a lovely pre-theatre dining experience.

I booked in advance and requested a quiet spot as my guest wore hearing aids. We were seated in a lovely quiet spot by the window. The venue is easy to find. The restaurant is huge, the decor resembles a British brasserie. The serving staff are very kind. They are cautious to all food allergies. The waitress was very attentive and smiled lots. The menu is extensive. Fresh tap water is provided without asking. The food is served quickly and piping hot.

I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. It is family and disabled friendly.

The best Indian food I’ve ever had! Every dish was packed with flavour. You could really taste every ingredient put into the dishes. The roti wraps were well worth the try as they are so unique and easy to eat. Samosas we’re also a must try. So fresh! I’d highly recommend eating here if you can find a table!

Perfect place to come with friends! Everything was family style so you get to try a little bit of everything. Food was really delicious and so were the drinks. The wait can be long so be prepared to wait in line for about 30 min during dinner time. 10/10 would recommend!

Since I have no much experience with Indian food, my judgment is not too trustworthy. I found most of the dishes too spicy, which prevented me to enjoy the dinner (it is highly likely my fault I am not used to this spiciness). There were only 2 kind of curries together with a few Iranian dishes,  which surprised me as the restaurant is advertised as Indian. The portion are also a bit small, whereas I have always found them abundant in other restaurants. About the location: were seated downstairs and the smell of incense was a bit too strong, the light was too soft so reading the menu was not easy. The service was good. I believe there are better places than this to eat Indian food, although there was a very long queue outside so...there must be a reason I do not grasp.

What can I say? It was one of the best experiences in any restaurant I've been to. Table booked for 11:30 so I got to try the breakfast and lunch menus. Food was absolutely delicious and the ales they have go perfectly with the food. Everything was well cooked and the service was exceptional.

Our lamb and chicken is Halal. Alcohol is served. Bacon is served on our breakfast menu. Ask a member of staff for details.

Dishoom

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen

Very good. £176 for lunch today with three people and 4 drinks. Not cheap, but very good food.

Service was excellent - although- we had to ask for empty plates to be removed several times, but a very minor thing. Staff were friendly and kind despite being very busy. Although we saw one or two walk-ins, booking is pretty much essential.

Food was excellent and really presented. The donuts were pretty amazing and highly recommended!!

Will return.

Amazing food! Amazing staff (especially Fabio)! The best Middle Eastern food I’ve had in London. I loved that the food was halal. The dessert was mouthwatering along with the Syrian coffee! Will be coming again for sure!

Great food in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff could not have done more for us, including getting a stain out of a sleeve when we had put it into the starter.
Excellent plates for sharing and lots of taste to savour.
We had four starters and one main between the two of us and it was plenty.
The restaurant is in the heart of Carnaby Street so very close to shopping and shows in the west end.
I would highly recommend a visit.

I visited with bated breath to have a lovely lunch from all the positive reviews. Sadly didn't live up to the bill. Slightly overpriced for average portions. I would recommend a combination of starters and the cauliflower roast( struggling with the recommendation!). Saroja - The aubergine was lukewarm and not crispy which did not set a good precedent.

The roasted cauliflower was average in terms of taste but very picturesque.

The lamb was again lukewarm and lacked a punch.
The pistachio ice cream was fair, don't see the hype about it.

In all, a place with a lot of style but lacking substance.

It is a comfortable place, the service staff introduced it very well, the environment is very comfortable, and the food is very amazing. I have never eaten such delicious Falafel. It is the first time I eat Syrian cuisine again. I feel the wonderful food flavor and feel very happy. Thank you！

Imad’s

Dave's Hot Chicken

The best chicken I’ve ever had! Generous portions and great you’re able to customise your spice level - although watch out on the Reaper! Love the interiors, the vibe and the staff are super friendly - 10/10 recommend!

Delicious slider with an extra tender served with cheesy chips. Went for medium spice but will up it to hot next time! Restaurant has a fun vibe & a great location in the heart of the West End.

Amazing food, so succulent and delicious, i will definitely be going back for more!

Fantastic chicken and friendly service. I went for hot seasoning and was perfect for someone who likes a bit of spice but not too wild. Generous serving sizes for the sliders too - surprisingly lived up to the hype!

Absolutely delicious...spicy loveliness in every bite and a heat level for everyone...you can even mix and match.. great vibe, love the décor...Dave's Hot Chicken you're my new favorite!

Winner of London's most romantic French-inspired restaurant

Clos Maggiore

We came here for our wedding anniversary and sat upstairs. The food was wonderful, I don’t think words can describe how brilliant and creative it was. The atmosphere was very romantic. The upstairs room was smaller than it looked on photos, but very cozy and made us feel at home. The waiting stuff were very helpful and extremely attentive.

This is one of the best restaurants I have ever visited in London. It's romantic, the food is amazing and the service is impeccable. All the dishes we have ordered were absolutely delicious, with desserts being an absolute top class. The place is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a romantic restaurant. We had the pleasure of sitting in the conservatory, so we might have been less delighted if sat elsewhere, as some of the tables doesn't seem to have the same atmosphere, especially with the top floor being closed (at least when we have visited). The only downside was the wine that we were offered, as it wasn't quite what we expected and didn't like it very much, but got offered a replacement, which really saved our evening and made us very happy. We will definitely be returning and have already booked a Table for September. I cannot wait to be back. If you haven't visited this place yet, you definitely should!

After wanting to go for dinner here for years, I finally went last night and it lived up to my extremely high recommendations. The atmosphere was sensational, the service was truly impeccable, and the food was absolutely exquisite! I wanted to give a special thank you to one of our waiters called Ali - he was funny, down to earth and really personable!

The food and service were amazing. But when the desserts arrived I was expecting something special as it was my partner’s birthday which I specified when I booked the table...but nothing. I was a bit disappointed as I could see that some other couple next to us had a little chocolate cake to share but I didn’t dare asking for something.

We went for a birthday yesterday ( Sunday ) and the experience was overall good, the only disappointing part was that, despite having noted on the reservation that this is for a birthday celebration ( the server did asked and greeted us that this is for a birthday), there has been no candles and treats offered as shown by other customers here. We didn't asked about that as we are not sure whether their custom changed for them after the pandemic, bit still can't help but feeling a bit disappointed as quite frank, we chose this partly based on what they do for celebrations.

We ended up getting gelato elsewhere to celebrate though!

Chicken can be preordered when booking. Pork and alcohol served.

Canteen-style Indochinese venue with an open kitchen and communal tables 

I’m not a fan of Indochinese Food so I wasn’t really looking forward to this meal, but N had been here before and liked it so I trusted his choice 😬
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Food: Thankfully, the food wasn’t bad (well done babe! 😂) The Banana Tree Spiced Noodles that I asked for was full of flavour and so was the Malaysian Prawn Kari. We also ‘combo’d up’ our mains so we got Indo Salad, Corn Cakes and Indo Crackers with our meals. The Corn Cakes were delicious!
Service: Decent service at the restaurant.
Settings: 6/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 6.5/10
Overall: 6.5/10

@twopeasfoodies's review of Banana Tree Soho on Instagram

Quick Bite from @bananatreeuk who now have a fully halal menu now. Pictured is the chargrilled beef. My fav is still the beef rendang and the duck...and of course the chocolate fondant for dessert.

@halalfoodguy's review of Banana Tree Soho on Instagram

Banana Tree Soho

We went here for late lunch after shopping on oxford street.
The ambience is okay but we really liked the food.
We tried calamari, chicken dumplings and wok tossed noodles.
Calamari and the dumplings were really good and very filling.
I believe they have happy hour throughout the day if you order in pairs and the drinks were good value for money.

We were club hopping and it was almost half 10 that we were looking for a restaurant that’s still open and we spot this. They were kind enough to let us in soon before they were closing. We tried, two dishes and a starter. Start was prawn crackers which was a bummer. We expected prawns but just got some crisps with prawns flavour on it. Coming to the two main dishes; we got the beef with another rice that came with salad and crackers. Which was outstanding. Except for the rice being a bit sticky. And the green Thai curry with jasmine rice was equally wonderful, we enjoyed it. My favourite combination would be the beef with jasmine rice. The Thai curry had such a beautiful fragrance. It was really good. Their jasmine rice is a must try with the beef. And to mention, Arvin served, really kind and nice.

It's a very nice experience, friendly staff, food served on banana leaf which looked very nice. Food was very tasty 😋 and drinks were at reasonable price too. Its a little tight seating don't have much room between 2 tables. It gets busy so I recommend to book the table before going there. Walk in are welcomed. Did get much time to try the deserts but will definitely visit again.

This is a very nice place. The food is really tasty. I will recommend to book in advance as it is in high demand.
The duck plate we had was exceptional and really filling.
Shreeya, who attended us, was a star, always quick to answer our questions and take our order with a smile. Service was fast.
We will definitely return in our next visit to the city.
We also made the most of the happy hour! 😊

Really good food. Turned up and didn’t realise it was happy hour. Great value and really good sized portions. You feel well fed and food is very fresh.

Banana Tree

Donia

The food was overall delicious!
Loved the dumplings, the chicken, salted egg salad, turbot.
Would prefer a bit more lamb in the pie and the skewers a bit more crust on the outside.
Ambience is nice and chilled.
Staff was friendly and efficient.
Good value for money.
Def recommend and would go back for sure !

Having heard good things I was super excited to try the food here! And it did not disappoint, honestly I thought the flavours were all so balanced and the sauces of every dish were so well rounded. Looking at the reviews I’m confused how anyone could give them low reviews. Each dish felt well thought out and rounded with are put into it. I think we’ll be back soon! This spot is pretty new so I feel like it’s going to boom soon enough so don’t walk, RUN

5 Star-quality and elevated Filipino dishes, chill vibes and good value for money. Chef Guillermo and his team's culinary skills are truly impressive. The dishes were delicious! Bravo!

Daniel, Ann and the front of the front-of-the-house team are engaging. ( managed to get their names by asking them :) )
I highly recommend Donia and will go back!

Came in the opening week of this restaurant to check it out. Overall glad I tried but there is obviously a few things they can improve on service-wise while the food was good but not incredible either.

The small plates such as the croquettes and dumplings were great. From the larger plates we loved the aubergine and pork belly (lechon); the chicken could be improved in our opinion. Overall I thought it was very expensive for the portions but an interesting meal nonetheless as Filipino cuisine can be quite peculiar and here it felt like they modernized and fusioned it.

Donia was fantastic. The food and flavors took me back to the Philippines and I think they do a great job of being slightly more upscale while also not comprising on flavors. I especially loved the Chicken inasal, which had such a crispy texture that worked well with the vinegary salty broth. I’m excited to see Filipino food at this level in London and will most certainly be back!

Chick 'n' Sours

We were met with brand new tastes and textures accompanied by thoughtfully curated flavours we all know and love. The aubergine was a stand-out but the wings are a must. The sandwiches will have to wait for next time!

Thank you to the lovely waitstaff, everyone was friendly and while busy the service was extremely timely.

Absolutely love this restaurant, I went twice in one week. The general and the buffalo burgers are the best in my opinion, as the k-pop one gets quite soggy and tastes like a banh mi (still yummy but does not really suit the name). The staff are always extremely accommodating. Can’t wait to go again!

My food mates had been raving about this place but with a baby it’s fairly difficult to do dinner so we made the effort to cross London for the lunch service at seven dials and it was totally worth it

Does what it says on the tin - next level chicken. And it’s so nice to have some fun refreshing sides (at a very reasonable price) rather than just heavy traditional American side selection which are abit much after a large fill of fried chicken

The wings and burger were just oozing with juice and had a delicious crunch on the outside

We had a very nice lunch at Chick 'n' Sours. The staff was very welcoming and the chicken delicious. We enjoyed the cool but quiet music. Their chicken strips and fries option for children was ideal for our son while we could ourselves enjoy our spicy wings. Everything was quite copious too.

I have been wanting to visit Chick n Sours for ages. I was blown away by how it lived up to the high standards I’d imagined for it. All the chicken burgers (or “sandwiches”) look amazing but I had the K-Pop and it really was so delicious. The pickled watermelon salad is a must!

We use higher welfare British chickens from family farms in Suffolk. All our chicken is Halal.

Chotto Matte London

We went here for a birthday brunch, which is quite pricey compared to other bottomless brunches, but anyway....food was very nice and tasty, but portions are not big enough, especially for the price. Having cocktails on the bottomless brunch is a nice touch. However for the price, the food really needs to be a lot more.

The desserts look very good though, amd tasted very good too.

Recommend to get different dishes and share, as typically if two people get the same dish, it's going to come in a sharing plate anyway.

What an absolutely cracking spot! Found totally by accident when looking for a quick pre dinner drink in Soho - attracted in by the colourful neon lights on the wall and cool looking interior. We loved it! Enjoyed two absolutely cracking, and very unusual cocktails and a couple of small sharing plates. Great atmosphere - even on a cold Monday night. The loos were very cool too. Liked it so much that we have booked for the whole family to come for the chef’s tasting in December! Loved it!

Amazing Nikkei cuisine in a lively atmosphere. We did the Chef Experience, which is a set menu where the chef comes out with every course to explain the dish. Really great experience and the food is super well balanced. Make sure you're hungry, the set menus are enormous!

This is possibly my favourite restaurant.
The food is stunning and the service is lovely. We've been a couple of times already and nothing has ever disappointed, although we like to book earlier in the day before it gets crazy busy.
Their bottomless brunch is amazing and I recommend it to everyone.

Came here for an anniversary meal and we weren't disappointed. Tried the Nikkei #3 sharing menu which is reasonably good value for £75 per head. We certainly felt full by the end of the meal! Highlights were the ceviche and miso black cod - the cod was so tender it was sublime! Cocktails were also great and the service was attentive, friendly and fast. Comfortable seating and fun vibe with the volume just right to be able to enjoy both the music and conversation. The dessert platter was extremely generous with a bit of everything!

Chotto Matte

Real Beijing 風味食堂 Chinatown

What a delight! Real Beijing is always my go-to spot in Chinatown for hot pot and authentic Northern Chinese food. My favourite are the skewers: spice level is always on point, nice and crispy. But everything else is perfect too, never had an issue. Unlimited hotpot is also reasonably priced given the good quality of their food. Staff are friendly and very helpful, they are always willing to help when we needed suggestions (the menu covers a good range). Been there for years and more to come!

I was really excited to try the hotpot. I ended up choosing the half clear and half spicy broth. The clear one was tasteless and the spicy one tasted too much schechuan pepper but wasn't as spicy as I expected, nor flavoursome. Food was fresh which is positive, but I would expect better broths because that's where the flavour is supposed to be. It was also quite expensive (30 pounds/per) and for that reason I don't think it's worth another visit.

Decent food, the squid and noodles were nice. Good place for a group though as the hot pots are quite good for sharing, and will have to try that next time.

Ate here last night with a group of friends and had a great time! The food is very authentic and there is a huge range available - you can either choose the popular hot pot or order individual chinese dishes. We tried the beef skewers, stir fried cabbage, sweet & sour fish, as well as the beef hot and sour dish; really generous portions and delicious!  They also stock a really interesting mead drink here called 'Stoneforge' which we all ordered to try, and then ended up ordering another round :) definitely recommend trying it if you're stopping by!

We had a decadent Chinese New Year feast here, complete with the whole steamed fish tray, noodles, and lotus with sweet rice for dessert.

The fish is an absolute must. It comes in a big silver tray with heating below so it stays warm and stewing while you eat. The fish is tender and flavorful, having soaked up all the decadent chiles and spices. You can also order add-ins to include in the stew such as potatoes, bamboo, tofu… whatever you’re in the mood for.

The lotus stuffed with sweet sticky rice was a first for me but provided a nice light finish to the meal that was just the right balance of sweet and fresh.

Also, if you’re directionally challenged like me, yes the restaurant is the one with all the hotpot signs in front! We saw many people doing different styles of hotpot as well as grilled skewers which we will definitely be returning for.

All of our beef, chicken and lamb dishes are Halal.

Real Beijing

UberEats UK

JustEat UK

Gourmet burgers and popcorn shrimp in small, first-floor, American-run cafe with food-tin lighting.

The original chicken and waffles from @staxdiner. Yummy.

@halalfoodguy's review of Stax Diner Carnaby on Instagram

Stax Diner

Lovely restaurant. Got super fast service from Anna, lovely lady. Also Justine was super kind. Great experience. Thank you

Chris served me and my friends today some damned good Buffalo wings. We ordered the Stax set which has a Burger, 4pcs buffalo wings and fries. We opted to have cheese on our frues and let me tell you it sent me to the atmosphere! It was so good! Definitely going back for seconds!

Visited yesterday with my husband and my two sons, absolutely amazing food, amazing service, the friendliest staff we have ever met, and the atmosphere is awesome enjoyed every moment at the diner, will definitely visit again next time we're in London💕

Love this burger place. The portion is huge and it is halal! Such a cozy place in the vicinity of Carnaby Street

Great restaurant for burgers! Absolutely delicious burgers and highly recommend eating here! Please do note that the burgers are massive... so don't order too much as the burger alone can fill a hungry lion! The atmosphere is buzzing and the interior gives you an American feeling! Overall a great experience and recommend this restaurant!

Ping Pong Soho

The food is amazing, would give 5* but the staff lack communication and you have to repeat everything 5 times to different staff to get your drink or the bill. I canceled an order and they failed to remove it!
The food is really good! Must try it! But need keep calm an keep repeating if you want anything after the first order. Before 6  dim sum menu is half price and also on Sundays you can eat all you want for £26.50 sounds like a good bargain

The bottomless brunch was pretty nice, loved the cocktails and the DJ, but I didn’t enjoy the food that much. Had the regular Dim Sum Set and the vegetarian one, but it wasn’t quite my taste.

We enjoyed the stay in this restaurant a lot. The food was great and definitely delicious. The service was good as well. Just the music was a bit too loud to talk to each other.

I visited Ping Pong a week ago for the first time and was delighted. The food was delicious and the drinks were also very nice. My GF and I were served by a person called Paul who had a calming nature and ensured that we were happy. Overall very nice, I would recommend.

Beautiful place and vibe. Food has highlights and misses. Dumplings and fried tofu were amazing. Veggie noodles weren’t great. Anyway,  would 10/10 recommend to take advantage of the happy hour! IMO worth in that case.

Our chicken and beef is Halal. The Soy marinated chicken skewers are certified by The Central Islamic Council of Thailand. Our chicken is Halal slaughtered in the UK. And our chicken wings are from a Halal-certified supplier in Poland. All beef is raised and slaughtered Halal in Ireland. We serve non-Halal items including Pork, Duck and alcohol however each menu item is cooked separately.

Ping Pong

Buns From Home

Delicious flaky bun, amazing creamy filling, not too sweet, not to heavy, hugely indulgent, over the top but perfect: very, very good

2nd visit: Pistachio Bun - still completely amazing, packed with a lush nutty paste

Not all flavours are available daily. Only had sweet ones when we went there. They were quite good but nothing amazing. The coffee was not bad as well.

Divine. Honestly I hadn’t noticed the shop passing by it however I was drown to it by the smell. Allow yourself to indulge to their buns and you won’t be disappointed!

Delicious buns. The dolce leche was divine and the banna and walnut are a must 😋

Had this place on my list for a long time but I thought I would not get to taste their products. We stumbled upon the one in carnaby 30 minutes before closing time and they only had cinnamon rolls, cardamom rolls and classic vanilla filled buns. They were super good they really deserve their fame and reviews. Next time I am in London I will definitely return to one of their locations

The only two buns flavours on our permanent menu that aren’t vegetarian are our ham and cheese bun and our tiramisu bun (pork gelatine). We are currently trying to switch over to fish gelatine but it’s proving harder than we expected. None of the permanent flavours contain alcohol. Occasionally, weekend specials will contain one or both of these ingredients, in which case we will be sure to mention this on the instagram announcement. 

MNKY HSE

Great service inside the restaurant but door staff made my show COVID pass while letting another customer in without one right in front of me. That knocked off a star.

Food was real tasty - staff gave awesome recommendations.

Live entertainment on a Wednesday Eve is also a nice touch.

One of the best places I've visited so far in London and I've added it to my plans every weekend as a default. Good food, amazing DJ gets you moving, great service and perfect location if you're traveling by car or public transport. Highly recommended!

Excellent experience overall. Reception and seating were welcoming. The food was great in taste, quality and quantity. Music needs more update but it was ok. Recommended if you are in London.

Verry delicious food, perfect service and staff explain us the menu and recommendations! but the only thing that i didnt like that the service girl ask me to tip her, its one of the high level restaurants i didn't like this! I already wanted to tip her, really people who want to tip they wont wait someone to ask for it! BUT YOU SHOULD GO AND TRY IT!!!!!

Perfect place if you want some drinks or to party. We went for dinner and our experience was very unpleasant.
Our table was right behind the speaker so we even couldn’t talk nor hear the waiter.
We ordered a few dishes… not really recommended, all food was average and overpriced.
I’d definitely recommend it as a great party place.

Everything is Halal apart from the Wagyu.

Coqbull Soho

The atmosphere was great with very lovely decor. I sat with my friends at the rooftop and
I particularly loved the cocktail.
I suppose we also paid a little for the name and location 😅 because I think the burger and fries may be a tiny lil bit overpriced.

Visited here for a weekday evening meal as a group of twelve. Unfortunately we all left feeling pretty disappointed with the experience. The table was spacious given the number of us and everything seemed clean enough. Orders for drinks was taken quickly and it was nice for them to all be served to the correct people who ordered each. The food menu isn’t massive but has a good range for the type of restaurant and is easy to choose from. There seemed to be a lot of confusion when the dishes arrived though, with the waiting staff a little unsure of what some of the items were, They also arrived at varying points over a long time period, with some individuals finishing their meals before others had even been served.

The raging bull burger was fine flavour wise, but no where near as spicy as the name would suggest, and it wasn’t very large. Given it was nearly twenty pounds the actual patties weren’t much meat, so fortunately they serve with two as standard. Lots of salad and a thick bun makes it very tall though, so if you prefer to eat your burger by hand you’ll need to deconstruct to make it possible!

Sides of chips come as standard which is good and they were crispy how I like, which is fortunate since there was never an offer of sauces or condiments. It was also annoying that every salt grinder across the table was empty. Of course you’d usually ask a member of staff for an alternative, but once the dishes were served we never saw anyone again. No drink refills, no checking if things were okay, no clearing of plates, no offer of a desert menu. Given we were all getting rather thirsty after just the initial arrival drink we decided it would be quicker and easier to pay up and head somewhere else.

Seen as we never got the chance to have more drinks or more than the main course it ended up being considerably cheaper than we’d expected. However even so it didn’t feel like good value, either for the portion sizes or the service. It’s a nice easy going place with fun decor and a good menu, but I doubt we’ll be returning any time soon.

This place was great! We chose it due to its location and its easy menu but the food was really good, the cocktails were nice and the staff were extremely attentive. Excellent service! Best onion rings in London 😉

The place has a nice atmosphere, especially their rooftop seating. I think the restaurant could gain from obtaining some higher quality ingredients as certain elements of their food took away from it having that wow factor. The staff were sweet and attentive, and they had a good drinks menu.

Great restaurant located perfectly!
The service is excellent and so does the food!!! Will definitely be coming back on my next trip!
The rooftop is perfect for dinner!

Only the chicken is Halal. Alcohol and pork are on the menu.

Coqbull

Yum Bun - Seven Dials Market

Delicious and not too heavy tofu vegan bao bun! The seaweed fries were a treat too. The atmosphere in seven dials market is lovely with so much to choose from but I'm definitely going back to yum bun. Only request is they have vegan chilli sauce for those of us who like it spicy. Reasonable pricing too.

I was excited to try some food from this highly reviewed establishment. However, it left me very disappointed. I ordered the duck gyōza, which was a good portion size (6) and they were well cooked with a nice crispy exterior. However, the filling was terrible. I can only describe it as a brown, flavourless mush. It lacked texture, flavour and authenticity. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

Yum bun has their bao texture locked down! I dream about these buns on a regular.
They are consistently good and the filling options are divine, got something for everyone: meat, veggie, vegan.
10/10 recommend!

What a grim old day of weather it was yesterday!!! 😠
The only positive was for us was making an impromptu dash into Seven Dials Market to try and get dry for a little while!
Couldn’t believe we had never been here before!! 😮
There is a whole treasure chest of food vendors through that seven dials doorway!!
We plumped for Yum Bun to start, and these pics really do speak for themselves… EPIC!! 😍

Our fave things: The dumplings, if you do anything in 7D Market, eat these dumplings - maybe even get two portions!!! 🤩

📍🚇| 3-5 mins walk from either Covent Garden or Leicester Square tube stations

Downstairs at 7 dials you will find a bao bun joint serving gyozas (two, crispy, nice taste, would have been great with dip) a slaw (fresh and crunchy) and two bao buns stuffed with a marinaded pork belly or fried chicken for £11.50 if you want a lunch time special.
It’s quick, grab a seat and wait for a buzz.

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