A surprisingly stylish restaurant in the heart of rural Kent. Looking very new and spotlessly clean…read morewhen we visited, the welcome at 1ThirtySix was warm and the service impeccable. Despite claiming to be a fusion of Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine I think it was 80% Japanese, as were the staff. Not being hugely adventurous we had teriyaki chicken and sweet tangy lamb, which were excellent (could have been served hotter, my wife said). The desserts were good too my chocolate volcano was wonderful, just like the choccy pudding my old mum used to make (a tad pricey though at £4.95). A few minor gripes: our plates were whipped away as soon as we put down our knives & forks. They weren't doing it to hurry us despite being Saturday night they weren't that busy; it was just the staff's enthusiasm but it made us a trifle uncomfortable. The menus were largely in dark type on a black background all but impossible to read in the subdued lighting. And the 10% added to the bill for service is a habit that I thought had died out. I prefer to decide for myself how much of a tip I want to leave, and make sure it goes to the right person. As an aside: why don't foreign restaurants get a native English speaker to proof-read their menus? Some of the errors can be hilarious!

I stopped by for lunch around 2pm on a Saturday -- the place was still packed, but I was able to…read moresnag a cosy seat at the window since I was dining by myself. In a related and very lovely gesture, the server brought me a complimentary mutton roll (with chilli ketchup) and said they usually send something on the house for solo diners :) The roll was delicious -- savoury mutton without a strong game-y flavour that went really nicely with the mildly spicy ketchup. I decided to have an order of the Lankan chicken kari paired with a hopper. I did not know what a hopper was before then (let alone seen one), so it was an interesting surprise when I was served this unevenly thick, bowl-shaped rice pancake. Fortunately, I did not go wrong with this choice, as the hopper was so delicious. The light rice-based flavour of the hopper paired so nicely with the rich, slightly spicy curry and the tender and savoury chicken, and I really liked the textural variety of the hopper itself (thicker, spongier base and thinner, crispier sides). The ratio of hopper to curry was not quite right, though, so I ended up ordering another roti to enjoy the remaining half of my curry and chicken. The roti was really delicious -- fluffy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside -- and similarly paired super well in carrying the curry flavour. All in all, price point was pretty solid for the quality and amount of food. I thought the hopper was pricier than expected, but conversely the curry was less so -- so overall it all seemed quite reasonable. I would love the chance to come visit again and try more of their deliciously fragrant curry options next time.

My coworkers suggested we try Hoppers on a recent business trip. None of us had ever had Sri Lankan…read morefood, so we opted for the Group Menu. The server was a great help in guiding us through and helping us to order a good sample of items. The food was brought out a good pace. We had ti.e to eat each course and never felt overwhelmed. The food was delicious. There was no item we did not like. The items we ordered offered a balance of heat and cool.

Always incredible foods - feel very light and almost healthy!…read more Would recommend as the best Thai in the area. Service is always very polite too!

Great stop for a tasty lunch! The lunch menu here is great!…read moreThe food is tasty and although there is a lunch menu, there is a lot food choice! Great food would definitely recommend! I had the vegetable rice rolls to start! With chicken in a pork and pepper sauce for main! Delicious!

Incredible Pan Asian cuisine. Had the chance to speak to the owner and really enjoyed hearing the…read morestory of the place. Service and decor was on point.

From the owner: gamma gamma celebrates the flavour and colour of asia and beyond, giving you a unique tapas…read moreexperience, complimented by cocktails that are just a bit special. the ingredients are all responsibly sourced too, with many gluten and dairy free options.

First time at moonstone and wow what a great experience ! The food is totally on point and a nice…read moredeparture from standard Indian restaurant. The black pork curry was delightful as were the traditional curry dishes we tried , which were more of a coconut vibe. Every plate empty at the end ! Service was great , lovely cost atmosphere and priced right. What's not to like. Vegan , pesca , carnivore - they have everyone covered.

Moonstone is a proper authentic Ski Lankan restaurant, never having eaten it before i was dragged…read morethere by a pal who spent a year in Ski Lanka and we were both very impressed. The food involved alot of seasoned curry, noodles and seafood dishes all of which were amazing. Ski Lankin as a cuisine is difficult to describe but if you like Thai and/or Indian food then this it's sure to be a winner for you. If your a foody thats into your ethnic foods or just looking for something different then Moonstone is the place for you.

This was recommended by a fellow foodie. As there is literally no sushi places I know of within a…read more10 mile radius of Romford that is considered decent enough to even attempt to try. The pricing is pretty fair. Most rolls range from £6-8 and there's an average of 6 pieces in each roll. It's much better than going all the way into central with the astronomical pricing. As of right now it is all takeaway. We called to order ahead and we arrived 20 minutes later and it was already ready for us! They pack them in with a generous heaping of prawn crackers so that's quite lovely! My friends get the volcano roll, they love it a lot and is their go to roll. I got the classic rainbow roll and a salmon mango roll. Both had 6 pieces. The rainbow roll was good, with the usual California roll, it was topped with 2 prawns, 2 tuna, and 2 salmon. The portions themselves are massive as I saw some photos on Google reviews. I was afraid it would just be all rice, but it's a fair balance! The mango in the salmon mango roll was very sweet and had generous chunks along with nice cuts of fresh salmon. Service as far as I can see is decent. We should have checked though as my friends only got one set of chopsticks and we didn't get tissues. So make sure to check/ask when you order out! TL;DR Rolls are good, price is fair. Definitely worth trying it!

Excellent meal, excellent service. Very clean restaurant. We went in at 3:00pm on a Saturday and…read moredespite being a vegetarian I was perfectly catered for.

A good chinese buffet. Does what it says on the tin. Nothing spectacular but far from offensive…read more If you get what you expect you will enjoy it.

This used to be not bad food but was always very busy and noisy place to eat.now the food is not…read morethat great.I won't be going back.

Very cute little family run noodle bar with friendly service. The staff were helpful and flexible…read morewith the menu. I ordered a stir fry for mains and spring rolls as a starter. The spring rolls were ok, nothing exceptional, but I was very happy with the stir fry. It was loaded with different flavours, crunchy vegetables (how I like it) and a lovely soy sauce. Every time I pass this restaurant I'm glad to see it's always busy! Definitely not a good place for a romantic evening, has quite a casual atmosphere, but for me this adds to the character of the restaurant. The service is fast and its a nice place to grab a takeaway if you don't fancy eating in. Although they do have a BYOB option with only a £1.50 corkage which makes it really reasonable!

I am very happy with my coffee experience everytime I go there. They are very welcoming and…read morefriendly and the shop is very clean.