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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

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

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.

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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@halalfoodguy's review of Dishoom Covent Garden on Instagram

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

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

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

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.

Yum Bun

Buns From Home

Seeing them prepare the vanilla custard buns was exceptional! The buns were filled with cream and the pastry was meticulously separated in layers and layers.

We had a cinnamon bun and a vanilla custard bun; both were very delicious. Not too sweet but full of flavour. The texture of the pastry was one of a kind!

If you’re walking to Covent Garden from Piccadilly, you will walk past the smell of Buns from home. Just like how you baked a cake in the kitchen and it fills the room. Amazing! Really a good treat for yourself!

Finally managed to try Buns From Home for their delicious pastries/ buns and it was worth the wait! We had the Custard bun and the Cardamon bun, only then to find after paying that they had savoury buns too … So we also got the Spinach and Feta (which was a nice blend of sweet and savoury). Will definitely be returning to try the other flavours available. Friendly and quick service, looks forward to visiting again soon!

This little bakery has amazingly delicious buns! First I went for the classic bun but they were sold out so I got a cardamom bun that tasted heavenly. 10 minutes later I came back for the freshly baked classic cinnamon buns:-) All recommended! They have vegan buns too!

Please you can not miss this place if you are a cinnamon roll fan. I had the original flavour, it’s so tasty, the smell, the texture… all perfect! The dessert bun is bigger than the roll, my friend tried both of the cheese cake and the tiramisu flavour and recommend the tiramisu. The staff are very friendly as well. Will definitely return 😊

The bun with vanilla custard was truly exceptional. There was so much delicious cream inside and after a couple of hours the dough was still crusty. I definitely recommend this lovely spot

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. 

The South Bank in London has a multitude of wonderful places to eat. Here are just a couple of dining spots to whet your appetite.

@bunsik_london now have 3 locations, but the least manic location in terms of queues is on the Embankment, a stones throw away from the South Bank. If you want to try the best Halal Corn Dogs in London, then @bunsik_london is the place to visit. Halal items are clearly indicated on their menu.

After a leisurely stroll along the River Thames on the South Bank, another great place to try is @bobs_lobster, which currently has residency at the Terrace inside the @nationaltheatre. There are no Halal meat options, but most of their menu is Fish or Veg options. Dishes such as Lobster Roll and Crayfish Croquettes are amazing.

As the festive period is now approaching, there are so many awesome street Vendors you can checkout as well on the South Bank.

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@halal_chronicles's review of Bunsik on Instagram

Came here for a quick lunch as it's just a 5-minute walk from my office. Luckily there was no queue so I was able to order as soon as I walked in. I decided on the potato mozzarella corn dog as I was really looking forward to the cheese pull so I went ahead with that and got some sweet chilli sauce and mayo on top. Waiter was friendly and I waited for around 10 minutes as they were freshly deep frying the food according to order.

I enjoyed my corn dog a lot - it was crispy and hot and I got the cheese pull I wanted! Portion was perfect for me who has a smaller stomach than most people. The one thing that dragged the score down for me was that the stick fell off as soon as I had my first bite, so I ended up finishing the corn dog with my hands which was not ideal since it completely defeat the purpose of putting it on a stick.

I liked the overall atmosphere with K-pop songs running on a TV in the background when I was eating. Really brings back the good old days when I was a hardcore Kpop fan so that was super nostalgic for me!

I had very bad experience in this place. I ordered a vegetarian noodle, and when I was ready to eat it there was a little piece of meat in it, and I showed it to the front desk and she wouldn't admit it was meat and said it was mushrooms, and I was absolutely 100% sure it was meat, but they wouldn't admit it and they were so mean. I said give me my money back or make me a new one, but she said no , as a customer I did not have taste the noodle and they throw it away without any apology or compensation. They were just laughing at me and saying Chinese to each others. Never go there again and never recommend anyone else.

Staff is genuinely really friendly and the food is really good (although some are slightly on the salty side, so rice is a perfect companion with those that has sauces). Really recommend!

Went there a second time and first time trying corn dogs. They are really good👍

Hot dog tasted really soft, not my type. The cheese & cheese one with potatoes is really cheesy. Fried chicken looks better, might try that next time.

Alternative location if you want to try their famous corndogs but don’t fancy the long queues near Leicester Sq.

Updated with fried chicken - great portion, good price and delicious

Glad they had a chicken option. I tried it with mustard and spicy mayo. The chicken sausage was delicious and the sauces also very good. The spicy mayo for me wasn’t spicy but that’s probably me.

I wish the corn batter was crispier and not as thick but that’s a personal preference.

I recommend trying it at least once for the corn dogs.

But if I visit again, I’d be more inclined to try the other dishes they have there.

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 separately to our non-Halal products.

The BEST Seafood Hot Plate 🙌🏽
We popped into the London Bridge Branch of Rosa’s Thai after work for a quick dinner. We were really impressed with the food, especially the Calamari, which was light and crispy. We also got the Chicken Wings which weren’t bad. For mains we asked for the Grilled Steak Strips and Seafood Hot Plate. Both were delicious; we requested the steak be cooked to a medium so it wasn’t chewy, and it was cooked perfectly. The Seafood Hot Plate was amazing 🤤. A mixture of prawns, mussels, calamari and veg, drenched in a yummy spicy sauce. Customer service was also excellent, our waitress really went the extra mile to ensure we were having a good time and enjoying the food! 👌🏽
Settings: 6.5/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8.5/10
Overall: 8/10

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@twopeasfoodies's review of Rosa's Soho on Instagram

Amazingly I'd never actually been to @rosasthaicafe before. Well, now I have. Had some nice Thai food here, pictured is the beef stir fry and the famous prawn pad thai .

A simple and casual place with good food and vibes. I ate at the Carnaby location, but they have serveral around town. .

The chicken and beef are halal here. There is pork, but its limited to 2 dishes and cooked separately .

I paid for my meal in full.

@halalfoodguy's review of Rosa's Soho on Instagram

Rosa's Thai Soho

Great food with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Also wide range of spice levels from mild to heavy, highly recommend sharing dishes across the entire group.

Recommend reservations - Soho district gets crowded in evenings.  There is extra seating located downstairs.

As usual a lovely experience.  Staff friendly,  I had Thai fried rice with chicken and extra chicken satay, delicious & yummy, and good portions!  The home made lemon ice tea is very nice, proper. Tad strong so I diluted it with some water.

I come here every once in a while,  always a happy customer.

Excellent food and excellent service. But it is small and it is busy, but that it is so busy is a testament to how good it is. I think given the current inflation pressure the food is reasonably priced and is incredibly tasty. It is well decorated and I really enjoy the colourful aesthetic. I was happy for the amount of King prawns I received with my pad thai and the crispy onions in the pad thai absolutely took it to another level.

I have been to different Rosa around London for quick meals, and this branch definitely standouts in service and taste.

The food was very nice. I ordered glass noodles salad, grilled pork salad, and sweetcorn salad from the special menu and they were all fantastic. The service was great. The staff, Billy, was very friendly and attentive.

Delicious food, tasty drinks and service with a smile. I would recommend booking as they tend to get busy, I walked up and luckily managed to get a table outside (there are a couple). Very much enjoyed this visit, will be coming back for sure!

Our chicken and beef across all stores is Halal.

Rosa's Thai

Izakaya pub-style venue with a rock soundtrack, serving steamed buns with meat or seafood fillings

If you’re looking for a restaurant with relaxed vibes and mouth-watering food, Flesh and Buns is a definite shout.

For starters we ordered the Fried Squid (a must if it’s ever on the menu and we didn’t regret it 🤤), the Chicken Yakitori and the Korean Fried Chicken Wings. The sauce on the wings was spicy and scrumptious, and the Chicken Yakitori was flavoured deliciously. As a main, the Salmon Teriyaki initially seemed as if it wouldn’t be very filling but we sure were wrong! The flavoursome salmon steak was cooked perfectly, and served with pickled veg. I ordered the Grilled Aubergine, which was surprisingly good! 
The best thing about the place was the loud but friendly atmosphere, you could tell everyone was having a good time! 👏🏽 Quick note, the chicken is halal!
Settings: 8.5/10
Food: 8.5/10
Service: 9/10
Overall: 8.7/10

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@twopeasfoodies's review of Flesh & Buns Covent Garden on Instagram

*only the chicken is halal* Found out that all the chicken served @fleshandbuns and buns is halal. So in went and checked it out. Pictured are the Korean fried chicken wings which where absolutely fantastic. Really sticky and messy but the heat and flavour made these the best things I had. Please not that alcohol and pork is served here, so of course that will not appeal to some people. #food #foodie #foodgasam #foodpic #foodporn #halalfoodguy #halalfood #halal #instagood #instafood #photooftheday #foodreview #review #foodblog #bdsnaps

@halalfoodguy's review of Flesh & Buns Covent Garden on Instagram

@fleshandbuns 

The Korean wings were by far some of the best we’ve ever had. Succulent and falling off the bone.  The grilled broccoli is also a must, flavoursome with a slight crunch. For mains, the chicken boas were crisp and tender paired perfectly with the creamy sauce. The salmon was soft and really well cooked with a slightly salty teriyaki sauce and fresh cucumber and lemon.

This place is slightly on the pricier side but definitely worth it and we would highly recommend visiting ! 

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@cravinghalal's review of Flesh & Buns Covent Garden on Instagram

Flesh & Buns Covent Garden

Lots of different things on the menu.  They also have a pre or post theater prix fixe menu.
Food is hot and delicious.  I recommend bringing friends and trying different things.  The mains don't look they are a lot of food but it was filling!  The pork belly was great!

Really tasty relaxed dining with good service. The food is delicious, the octopus was not to my taste though, it was a little chewy, but to be honest we could have done without that dish.

We had the three course dinner and was so stuffed. Don’t be fooled by the words small plate!

Would highly recommend and especially since it’s been such a long since I’ve had such a smiley, welcoming service in a popular restaurant.

Highly recommend and go with an empty stomach! Will be back!

Came here for a birthday meal, we go the calamari, Korean wings and Tempur prawns as the started which was really nice apart from the calamari which was very salty. For our main I got the boa buns but the sauce that's came with it did not go which put me off my meal. My friend got the poke done which they said was really good which I wish I had gotten instead.
This place does get very busy so I would book in advance. Staff are also very friendly

This is a great restaurant for if you're a bun fan the atmosphere is very authentic and they have lovely staff too.

As for the food it was delicious! 😃

This is a good place for a birthday 🎂, date or catch up with friends. The sound levels are fine for talking and the location is easy to get to from local stations.

A hidden gem!

Went to this place on a Sunday, they have a 3-course menu for £26 which includes a starter, main and dessert which offers decent value in central London. The Korean chicken wings are crispy and flavoursome, however, the fish in the ceviche is not the freshest and lacks flavour. They also ran out of their crispy duck leg buns before 6 pm which was quite disappointing, however, the pork piglet belly was so tender and delicious! Desserts were warming and tasty as well.

The restaurant was nice and laid back and the service was attentive.

Flesh & Buns

Casual Thai eatery with group tables and benches

Busaba Covent Garden

Food tasted divine. It was a good sized portion and I felt full to bursting. The combination of spices and the presentation was very appealing visually.The staff were accommodating and ensured that items were prepared for the palate of the diner. A dish we requested was served mild rather than hot as the finer was unable to eat 'spicy' food. The dining experience was comfortable and we were not hemmed in by others and did not feel rushed to complete our meal. Overall a good first experience. The restaurant was recommended to me, and I myself would not hesitate to recommend to others. I did not use the bathroom as this was downstairs (to be fair, I  did not enquire whether they had a WC for disabled persons, I just could not manage the stairs and left it at that).

The restaurant is well ventilated which is perfect for warmer weather. We chose the pre-theatre special, which was £16 for two courses. The spring rolls were excellent and definitely the best dish. The Thai green curry was full of flavour but lacked any curry so the rice was coated but there was no visible sauce. The Pad Thai was good, however the Tofu had the texture of rubber.

Busaba Covent Garden is my absolute favourite restaurant. The food is always fantastic and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my meal; especially the calamari from the small plates! All the staff are friendly and always efficient, happy and polite. My friend wanted to take home the chef. Can’t wait to return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat in Covent Garden.

Beautiful calm almost zen-like restaurant in the middle of Soho. Keen to check out somewhere a bit different and not one of the major chains. Got a walk in table for 2 with no wait and you have the choice of joining others on a big table or sitting looking out the window side by side. We chose the latter for no other reason than we like people watching! Good selection of food but we settled on starters of thai fish cake and pork ribs and a couple of pad Thai. I had the Jay (veggie) and my wife the Classic. Both arrived piping hot and delicious. The prawn crackers were also top quality. Great venue, lovely food and friendly efficient service and all in a little over £70 with a bottle of wine and a tip (incl in the bill). Would definitely recommend.

They brought the dessert before the mains for some reason. I don’t know if you can see from the pictures but the portions were really tiny. Food was delicious though

Most of our chicken dishes are halal! Just check with the manager on duty to find out which ones.

Busaba

Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream (Chinatown London)

What a hype and what a queue for this ice cream parlour. My friend gave it two stars but I think it deserved 3 stars. The flavour of Ube ice cream was very mild. Not as flavourful as I expected.  I enjoyed the toasted Pandesel ube ice cream but not enough to go back for second at £6.50 a piece. Overall, it was nice to try it once just to see what it was all about.

It was pretty good. A little taste from home but I must admit that the ube was a little too sweet for my taste. My Australian friends loved it. It’s mostly crowded so expect long waiting time. Would probably come to try other products.

Ube ice cream is too sweet for my liking and lacking taro flavour. The bun is plain and a bit dry. Definitely not the taro flavour in my favorite 香芋脆皮 back in childhood…. Super busy and crowded on a Saturday afternoon.

It is a good place, good environment, a bit small but not a big deal for me to be honest. Long queue so get ready to wait for a bit. Some things are good prices and some others are a bit overpriced. Overall the service is straight forward, order at the iPad/front and wait to get your call.

Really delicious and tasty desserts! The bun was still warm and the ice cream was delicious! Really sweet dessert, just what I wanted! I just think the space is a bit too small, that would be nice to have more place to sit. I’ll go back for sure!

All our items are suitable for a halal diet.

Mamasons

Modern Indian restaurants by Chef Vivek Singh

Cinnamon Bazaar

Amazing experience! Every single dish and drink was exceptional. The service was friendly, cracking jokes and making everyone feel at home. We will be back! The veggie dishes are incredible and in my opinion even better than the meat ones! So it’s a good options for vegetarians and groups of people with mixed diets!

We stopped here unplanned and were pleasantly surprised. Food was tasty and not like we had had before. My main curry dish was a very rich korma so just a little creamy for my liking. We ate at a bar stool area as was very busy.

A lovely restaurant with beautiful interior design and nice relaxing music. The set three course lunch was delicious and excellent value for money, and the staff welcoming. I'll be coming back! Possibly to try their twist on Afternoon Tea! 🙂

Visited Cinnamon Bazaar for the first time and definitely won't be the last. The food was authentic in taste and flavour and was the menu was very creative. Staff were lovely and friendly and made us feel very welcome.
We ordered the Samosa chaat, watermelon chaat,  Delhi chicken biryani and lamb roganjosh shepards pie based on recommendations and it didn't disappoint.
Special thanks to Hari for getting us a table last minute.

Came here for a birthday for the first time. The food is amazing and the service is great. The flavours are so good. They have the right mix of sweet and sour in their chaat dishes. Their Cinnamon Prosecco with gold flakes was amazing. Decor is good and the staff are attentive, although it is a Monday afternoon so they are quiet today.

Casual Korean diner located on the lower ground floor of Golden Square Mart

Mukbang

Our halal chicken and beef options are clearly labelled in our menu.

Trafalgar Square

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