We popped in here for a lunchtime snack. But, seeing the menu, it turned into a main meal. Lovely…read morerestaurant with attentive service. As already said the menu is fantastic with a great choice of starters, some for sharing. The main menu makes the mouth water with such a choice of excellent meals. Good wine selection available. Needless to say, we didn't need an evening meal.

From the owner: Our menu is made up of tasty Italian dishes from pizza, pasta and risotto to salads and indulgent…read moredesserts but always with a twist - like a classic Carbonara with a chorizo crumb or a traditional garlic bread with mozzarella & 'Nduja sausage. We strive to bring out our customer's inner foodies by constantly innovating our menu and adding delicious & exciting ingredients like vegan jackfruit pepperoni, wild boar meatballs and 'Nduja sausage to name a few. Whether you're a meat-eater, veggie, vegan or gluten-free we have a dish to suit all tastes & requirements.

*reviewing for us picky Americans traveling abroad*…read more Fantastic Lanzhou noodle bar, actually got recommended this place after visiting the Chinese pharmacist for my back. I googled most of the restaurants in Chinatown and it looked like my high school GPA (not even a 4.0) so this place coming directly from the mouth of my pharmacist. Great broth, meat quality is superb, noodles were okay. Chili oil 8/10. Small bistro style, so prepare to share a table.

After 10 days in the UK, we were ready for a break from pub food and stumbled upon Lanzhou Noodle…read moreBar in Covent Garden -- such a great find! It's a tiny spot with just two communal tables inside (seating about six each) and a few outdoor tables. Definitely not the place for a long, lingering dinner -- this is quick, tasty, and casual dining. The noodles are made fresh on-site, and you can actually watch them being pulled, which is really fun to see. I ordered the chicken and peanut noodle soup -- it was flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot. The staff was friendly, though you can tell they like to keep things moving since there's usually a line out the door (and sometimes down the street!). If you're in the area and want something fresh, fast, and different from the usual London fare, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

As I was in the famous 'Korea-town' of New Malden tonight, I decided to continue my education in…read moreKorean food. After looking at the windows of several Korean restaurants on Burlington Road, I settled on Me You as having the best local reviews up in the window. The atmosphere was like a local family restaurant with no rush to turn tables over. Although the waitresses didn't speak good English, I was eventually able to get the advice I was seeking on the food. It helped that the menu had a picture of every dish available. I was also impressed that the waitress taking my order gently suggested that 3 dishes might be too much for even a greedy pig like me! And she was right as the portions were big. I started with the Haemul Pajeon (Korean Seafood Pancake). This was lovely - crispy on the outside with small bits of seafood and spring onion. I also had a bowl of seafood with noodles in a spicy soup - I think it was called koppongi. I was startled to find not just a mussel in its shell but also whelks still in their shell in the soup - proves that the seafood was fresh and not frozen! The soup was spicy enough to wake up the tastebuds I'm starting to get a feel for Korean food after a few visits to Korean restaurants. Their food philosophy is the opposite to the Japanese, which rely on few flavours and ingredients but each flavour is distinct and obvious. On the other hand, Korean food is a whole melange of everything thrown together - meat, seafood, vegetables, flavourings. Even bibimbap, which is served with all the ingredients in separate piles in the bowl, must be all mixed together and coalesced before you tuck in. I enjoyed my visit here and have spotted a few dishes I would like to return and try.

BACKGROUND - I'm from the States, more specifically the west coast aka home to the best Korean…read morerestaurants. Since moving to London, I had been having great difficulty finding authentic Asian cuisines (Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, etc.). After being let down at Jee Cee Neh on the same block, I decided to give You Me a try, given the favourable reviews. PROS - Very comfortable, intimate and inviting space. Greeted warmly when we stepped in and immediately had a table cleaned up for us. The menu had pictures for EACH item, making the process of deciding which item to get extremely hard because well shit, I wanted everything. My date and I finally narrowed it down to an order of the large dumplings, spicy black bean sauce with noodles and the oxtail soup. We were blown away. The "large dumplings" weren't really "dumplings" per se, but actually hot fluffy buns filled with a generous amount of yummy pork and veggie filling, served with an equally yummy (soy sauce/vinegar/hint of red pepper) dipping sauce. It was such a good deal as well for those suckers. For about £6, you get 6 large hot and fluffy buns. That alone could be a meal but that was filed under "appetizers" in their menu. The spicy black bean noodles was done perfectly, I don't know what else to say about that except the noodles were fresh and the sauce was just so freaking good. The oxtail soup was not bland, but just a sip of it will let you know they have stewed it for a long time. The soup was no instant bouillon type of nonsense. It was the real deal. The soup was served with complimentary Korean rice. Another HUGE PRO - Complimentary refills on your BAN CHAN. That's right, not only did we get more banchan (the side dishes they serve you to refresh your palate) here than at Jee Cee Neh, they immediately restocked our banchan, free of charge when we ran out. How awesome is that? That alone would make me come back to try their dishes but will everything going to fabulously, I would be crazy NOT to go back. CONS - Absolutely none. I was so pleased with the quick service, the amazing food for great prices, and the portions (above average!). Shoot, even the bathrooms were really clean. Everything was so great. POINTERS - You Me kicks Jee Cee Neh's hind quarters out of the bush ..........yup. Pictures to come!

10/10 Just utterly delicious and always a blast to celebrate…read morehere with friends and family. The non-spicy broth is so flavorful that ingredients soaked in it barely need dipping sauce to taste good. The space is clean and bright, and service is friendly. This spot is also so close to the center of the city, which makes it perfect to grab dinner after some shopping.

I had the privilege of spending my birthday in London this year. If you go through my reviews, you…read moreknow that I eat a lot of hot pot. So of course, that's what I wanted for my birthday. We were seeing a musical just down the street so we stopped in before. If you've had happy lamb in the US, it's definitely different in London. Happy Lambs in the US have buffets and sauce bars. In London, you order everything from the menu including the dipping sauces. There were some fun differences like some amazing chicken wing options that we don't have in the US. They were really, really good! Overall, a great experience and a great way to celebrate my birthday!

Came to eat dinner at Mamuska on a whim while looking for places around the Big Ben and did not…read moreregret it! Its short walk from the bridge and is situated in a cool, old fashioned bunker-looking type setting thats far away enough from the tourist chaos around the river Sienna walked us in and took great care of us. With a very pleasant and cheerful character, she made our meal quite a delight. Attentiveness, helpful suggestions and communication, and fun conversation really set her apart as a server during our time in the UK I got the Tower Temptation and the pork was cooked perfectly. The cheese and sauce/sausages from the stew really complimented the meat well. Fun fact: Mamuska has served the best slaw ive ever had, and im normally not a fan of cole slaw. You get a complimentary visit to their salad bar - its small and has 4 options but the slaw and carrots were simple yet somehow unmatched Despite being in the heart of London, the food here tasted authentic and this would be a place id recommend to others visiting London that want a break from classic English food! PS: their menu is hella cute (its a newspaper)

Polish food is a rarity back home, so I appreciate taking opportunities to visit Eastern European…read morerestaurants while traveling. Our server got us a table immediately because the restaurant is spacious. Then, we ordered pork gulasz and the mixed set of pierogis. It did take a long time for our orders to arrive because there was a logistical error on their side. The staff could've taken more of an initiative to communicate the delay. The pork gulasz, designated as a big plate, was a hearty stew with tender pieces of meat, mushrooms, and capsicum. For each order of a big plate or pierogi set, you get one visit to the salad bar. There, you can fill up a small plate with a small assortment of pickled vegetables. The mixed set of pierogis included pork, goat cheese with spinach, and sauerkraut with mushrooms fillings. I really enjoyed the boiled pierogis with their substantial fillings. For a nice experience with Polish food, I'd recommend visiting here. The newspaper menu is fun to read, and the atmosphere is good for big groups if needed. Multiple water closets are upstairs. This restaurant is also near major tourist attractions, including the London Eye and Westminster Bridge. It's also near Waterloo Station, a major transit hub connecting the South Bank to other parts of the city and country.

Came here with two friends for FirstTable!…read more Good: - the truffle soup dumplings were amazing! The soup was fun to suck out of the dumpling and there was this fun flipping spoon thing to do afterwards as well - The pacman dumplings were fun - I didn't think they tasted the best but the presentation was delightful - The duck ho fen was amazing - I loved the flavor, the noodles were so chewy and the duck itself was a little dry though. - The bavette fried rice was good- meat still dry - Food came out so fast! great service and nice staff - The place was very fun ambiance-wise and I enjoyed the casual but upscale asian fusion theme - Super reasonably priced! Bad: - The meat was dry in all the dishes we had, too chewy and not juicy enough Overall I enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend!

Hole in the Wall restaurant in London. Very narrow cramped seating. We had the two course tasting…read morespecials for. 18.50 GBR. Wife tubor fish was typical whitefish with rice alongside a soup dumpling. Use the straw too sip up the soup out of the dumpling. Good dish for a cold day in rainy April. I have the chicken lollipop which was wrapped around shrimp. The whole thing was breaded and fried and came out well accompaniied by vermicelli noodles. These were both tasting dishes small and portion side. They're adding a 12.5% service charge and the total came out to $56 37, pricey for two double Course tasting dishes. Difficulty getting out of the seat and going to the restroom due to the close proximity of other occupied chairs on adjacent table.

4-ish stars rounded up. Pretty solid ramen shop!…read more I ordered the gekikara and it was pleasingly spicy; not chugging-water-spicy but still in-your-face-spicy. :p Very flavorful broth but as a nitpick it was a tad overly salty. Decent chashu pork belly; tasty but not the most succulent. Well-seasoned tan-tan minced pork but on the dry side. I requested kata (firm) noodles but the noodles were pretty soft.....still enjoyable to eat though. As for my drink I had the homemade jasmine tea lemonade. Kinda over-brewed-bitter lol. Very polite and attentive service (pretty much boosted my rating)! Overall I'd say this spot is a recommend from me if you already happen to be in the area.

The ramen shop is a bit tight but does have lots of seating. The service is good…read more The ramen. This a tonkotsu shop so the noodles are thin. The soup was really decent. I got the Cha-Mori. It was not worth it. The slices of meat were too thin. The regular tonkotsu x would have been good enough. The hanjuku egg was not worth the extra as well. Instead of paying extra for the meat and egg, order a bowl of rice. There is plenty of small chunks of chashu and would go well to eat together after the noodles are gone.

Love love love! I found this shop while strolling through the high street in Canterbury and I keep…read moregoing back. It's a cute little French cafe on a corner near the arch/end of the high street. The shop has amazing fresh baked pastries and other French foods that are ready for grab-and-go takeaway, as well as the best baguette sandwiches I've ever had. I usually get the baguette with prosciutto and it comes with lettuce, tomato, and I believe cheese mayo (?) depending on what you order. The baguette was the freshest I've ever had and has such a great flavor. It's getting a little cold out now but there is also dine in options in the cafe, including a nice garden area. The atmosphere is calming and peaceful and I love coming here whenever I'm in town. The prices are so affordable considering the quality and amount of food AND the lovely service you receive. I definitely recommend this place!!

Fabulous French cafe in the centre of Canterbury - as good as anything you'd find in France. Great…read morepattiserie, petit dejeuner and light lunches. Nice staff and lovely French owners. Chilled back garden courtyard - great spot on sunny days. Highly recommended.

This shop on Brick Lane was a great find for a light breakfast. Located in the midst of the street…read moremarket and the specialty shops that give Brick Lane its character, this establishment has a more work-a-day simplicity by comparison, yet is still extremely popular. It is strictly takeaway as there is really no place to sit and eat. The small shop is very straightforward with just a deli-like counter from which to see the goods and order. We were there on a very busy Saturday morning. We queued up in a line of people that extended out the door. They were pretty good about keeping the line moving, however, and we placed our order within 6 or 7 minutes of joining the queue. My wife had a Peanut Butter-Filled Plain Bagel, which she liked quite a lot. I had Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on an Everything Bagel. It was very good. The service was very efficient and reasonably pleasant and the prices were quite fair. We will go back if we ever have the chance to do so in the future.

I'm on the fence with this place. Stopped in for a beigel and got one salmon and one salt beef. I…read moreknow it's in the same but goodness the beef was so salty. I couldn't eat it. However my partner inhaled the salmon so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing? But surely the salt beef is their most popular item and I just couldn't take it. The staff didn't seem too friendly either. They were just all about business.

I love Costa coffee and while in WH Smith decided it was time for a refresher. Lovely, smaller,…read moreoutlet with a very pleasant young lady serving. Plenty of space between tables which helped in this pandemic crisis. Lovely clean tables always being sanitised after each customer left by a very willing, and able, young man. Track and trace taken by hand or, if you had it, by NHS app on the phone. Very safe environment and much safe than The Meadows outlet just down the road.

This costa is basically a pop in a get your coffee place. I do love the staff as they are friendly…read moreand remember faces and orders. It's fine for that early morning coffee on the go to take into work but I would stay in this costa to drink. The coffee is OK standard prices and the staff are friendly. So if you like costa and need to get a take away coffee pop in.