We had a big family lunch at Dishoom when we were in London last month, and it was everything I…read morehoped for, an Indian restaurant unlike any I've encountered at home. I feel like all my friends who've been to London have come back talking about this place, and I'm happy to join their ranks. Dishoom was also one of a handful of dining options recommended by my hotel concierge for a party of 11, including kids. Booking was easy, via SevenRooms, no phone calls or emails necessary. It's a large restaurant, and part of a popular chain--I guess they have things figured out. The space was great, open and casual, exposed ceilings and eclectic decor. Lots of fans, which my three-year-old appreciated. Service was friendly and attentive. I started my lunch with a drink, a refreshing green India Gimlet, gin and Rose's lime with celery bitters and fresh dill. I also tried and liked a sip of the New Permit Room Old-Fashioned, a slightly sweet cocktail with coconut-washed bourbon, Pedo Ximénez sherry, and Medjool date liqueur. There was only one menu available for a party of our size, a pre-set family-style group feast for eight adults, to which we added a pre-ordered platter of lamb chops. I loved the variety of dishes that came with this meal, and every one of them was ridiculously delicious. (There was less available for the three small American children, but they loaded up on hotel breakfast and snacked on naan and colorful puffed crackers.) The first round brought trays loaded with keema pau, okra fries, and bhel, along with lime, cilantro, and sauces for serving. The keema pau was incredible, probably my favorite dish of our lunch, if in part because it was 100% new to me. It was a spicy, aromatic blend of minced lamb and peas with dill and lindi pepper, served with toasted, buttered buns to make little sliders. So much flavor, it almost explained, by itself, why the British could never leave India alone. The okra fries were warm and crispy, and I loved the bhel, a crunchy snack of puffed rice, peanuts, and Bombay Mix tossed with pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, and mint. The main course was another giant spread: chicken ruby, house black daal, awadhi jackfruit biryani, and chilled broccoli salad, plus our charred lamb chops, with sides of roti, naan, and raita. The chicken ruby was the highlight here, a fragrant, comforting curry Chicken Ruby Tender chicken in a rich, silky makhani sauce. A good and proper curry redolent with spice and flavour. ~ House Black Daal (V) A Dishoom signature dish - dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony. ~ Awadhi Jackfruit Biryani (V) Sturdy, savoury jackfruit and delicately flavoured rice, potted, sealed and cooked the traditional way. Adorned with barberries and sultanas. ~ Chilli Broccoli Salad (Ve, V) Toasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime. CHARRED LAMB CHOPS 19.90 Two chops of generous proportions lie overnight in raw papaya, yoghurt and humble spices. Blackened on the grill and finished with a thrilling Kashmiri chilli sauce. A speciality of new standing. ~ Roomali Roti (Ve, V) Soft handkerchief-thin bread, thrown, stretched and griddled to order on an upturned tawa. ~ Plain Naan (V) freshly baked in the tandoor ~ Raita (V) Delicate minty yoghurt, cool as a cucumber END WITH YOUR CHOICE OF Mango Kulfi (V) ~ Pistachio Kulfi (V) ~ Malai Kulfi (V) original with caramel

I was finally able to try Dishoom on my last trip to London and we came by with a large group so…read morewere lucky to try a variety of dishes. First, I started with the mango lassi which was so fresh and naturally sweet. I loved the fennel seeds on top for added flavor. Such a great start to the meal. My favorites of the night were the chicken ruby (a must order and crowd pleaser), lamb biryani, and black daal. The chilli chicken was also a super flavorful app to share and the garlic naan was great as well. Everything is nicely flavored and I appreciate how patient and understanding the staff were with the food allergies and restrictions our group had. Definitely a must in London!

Great cafe This cosy cafe-restaurant is a good solid option…read morefor a meal. There's an excellent menu and it offers some all day breakfast items. We had dinner there - the food was good and the portions were generous. The shakshuka and the roast chicken was excellent and the service was efficient and friendly.

This is the perfect brunch spot! Because of its popularity there is sometimes a line outside to be…read moreseated, but let that be a testament to how good it is! I went in with my friend while staying in the Whitechapel area and we got lucky and were seated within just a few minutes. I ordered a chai latte, and an avocado toast on sourdough with turkey bacon. Everything turned out delicious! I unfortunately ate it so fast that I didn't get any photos of the meal, only one of my beautiful (and tasty) chai latte. The overall vibe of the place is great too, there was good music playing the whole time, and our server was super friendly. Next time you're in the Whitechapel area you must try Grounded!

Again, mixed feelings about the breakfast club. Didn't realize it was a chain until I went on Yelp…read more Upon entering, my boyfriend and I were greeted and seated immediately. But afterwards, things went down hill. I saw online that behind the Smeg fridge was probably a speakeasy, but when I asked they immediately turned me away with an explanation. Service was prompt but no one checked on our table, or even asked if we had any food allergies. But others around us were serviced and asked these questions. We ended up finishing our food and had to ask for the check as well. I ordered the greasy spoon. I wasn't crazy about the sausage but everything else tasted good and my boyfriend ordered huevos rancheros. It's a very casual type of restaurant. Nice stop for breakfast overall.

It's The Breakfast Club!!! Reliable brunch food across the world. I got the Eggs Florentine…read moreBenedict add Salmon with a Sadie of Potatoes. Ended up being £20ish. I also got an absolutely delicious Hot Caramel Latte with Oatly Milk that came to £4. Service was solid! Note they add in a 12.5% tip, it's optional, but kind of awkward if you wanted to remove it

This was the first place I visited went to eat breakfast at when I lived in Shoreditch in 2017…read more Coming back in 2024 with another friend made me realize it was only great because of the memories of the people I was with as opposed to the food itself. The waiters were nice but the food was not the best. I got a scrambled egg on toast with smoked salmon & the salmon had a fishy smell to it, was flavorless and there was barely any hot sauce available. My friend also thought her burger was just okay as well with the biggest positive point being the bacon. That being said, the fried dough balls dipped in chocolate were really great and so were the holiday specials for alcoholic drinks. While the inside was spacious and retro and had a cool vibe, I have to knock down points for the actual food itself and wish that I had kept the memory of how much I enjoyed this place pre Covid as that since I wouldn't make my way out to this restaurant again even if I'm in the area.

Nice interior. This was my first London diner experience. Staff were friendly. Prices are average…read more I ordered the Full Monty, which is there English breakfast. I've had better. Bacon was too oily. Potatoes tasted over-seasoned. I'm not a fan of mushrooms in general, so I couldn't tell if they were good or not, I just don't like mushrooms. I was most disappointed in the beans. They were heavily seasoned in some kind of curry, when all I wanted was normal English beans. The food wasn't terrible, I was simply expecting better quality.

Mixed opinions. Cocktails were decent but bar was extremely limited. For example, I wanted a gin…read moremartini and they basically told me they couldn't make one. I appreciated the honesty but for a restaurant to not have a full bar program is surprising. The food was decent. Some dishes are excellent (the ceviche, for instance) and others (the chicken, calamari, and beef) were just okay. It was just a bit too monotone for me. Service was nice and the pacing of the dishes was good. I appreciated that they brought out a couple items at a time. The set menu (at £45) is an excellent value and we all left stuffed. The ambiance inside is nice - it feels decently upscale but not at all stuffy. I did find that the toilets were a bit dingy however. I was surprised that there was a massive downstairs area - it's huge inside. Overall we had a nice team event here and I would possibly return. Good spot for a large group.

Good gf food options! I really enjoyed the pancakes with bacon for brunch. I was dining by myself…read morebut the food still took almost 40 minutes with no apologies from the service staff. I would return but with caution for time.

This place is such a fun concept and is so well done - worth a visit for that alone. However,…read morewasn't super impressed with our shakes. We actually didn't like the lucky charms one at all.

So fun! What a great concept. I know there are a few around the London area already…read more There are many options - some pretty normal ones, like a bowl of cereal with milk. And then others that are more unique, like cereal with cereal milk ice cream. There is even coffee offered with a certain cereal milk. They also have non-cow milk offerings. I ordered a mix of the Reese's and cookie dough "special" bowls with almond milk. Took me right back to my 90s childhood. Literally the decor alone is enough to stop in - 90s cartoons on those old TVs that were super tiny; the menu came in magazine type books - my cover was Sabrina the teenage witch and my friends was Backstreet Boys. Even the seating - there were mainly normal chairs, but 2 tables even had the old beds kids used to have. Just go! It'll be an experience, even if it is just a bowl of cereal. I will say it could be a bit slow but it was jam packed on a Thursday morning.

I enjoyed my cheese and tomato toastie. My friends did not enjoy their pastrami sandwiches, maybe…read morethose weren't the safest bet! Would likely come back here again to try the grab and go style foods.

Oh. My. Goodness…read more This place is so beyond good that I have literally just finished my meal and have rushed to write a review. So I live around the corner and have always popped in, in an attempt to try their legendary burgers. I've always arrived on the last day etc etc and left it. The open hours that come up online and are not accurate and need updating, they were certainly open later than 8 when I visited on a Wednesday. Alas, today. The lovely chef/gentleman working behind the counter in 34 degree heat talked me through the options. I went for the Veg Thai green curry with rice and a beef steak (in some delicious sauce and Parmesan). The Thai green curry had unbelievable depth of flavour - actually rivalling many Thai restaurants in my opinion. The beef steak. So flipping soft. HOW!? Simply blown away. I don't really know what else to say to be honest. So much love and care has gone into this food - you can really tell - I'm serious. If you find yourself walking by and are tempted - please give it a go. Their lasagne looked amazing too... I haven't even mentioned the price - dirt cheap considering the area and far superior.. Go! Go now!! Grazie Cafe Twelve.

We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

I've been looking forward to visiting Duck & Waffle for quite some time. The views are incredible,…read morethe space itself is striking, and on paper it promises that perfect London mix of skyline, late-night energy, and elevated comfort food. Unfortunately, our experience was soured before it even had a chance to begin. My girlfriend and I walked in excited, completely amicable, simply hoping to head upstairs for a bite and drinks. We were greeted by the doorman with an immediate, dismissive "Are you good?" -- not in a welcoming or helpful tone, but in a way that felt skeptical and unnecessarily confrontational. There was no warmth, no "welcome in," no attempt at hospitality. It immediately set an uncomfortable tone. He then proceeded to call upstairs as though he were doing us some sort of favor just by allowing us to go up. The entire interaction felt transactional and judgmental rather than gracious. First impressions matter, especially at a place that positions itself as a premium dining destination. Hospitality begins at the door, not at the table. When we finally made it upstairs, the room was filled with visibly drunk, rowdy groups -- which only made the earlier attitude feel even more misplaced. If that environment is acceptable (and profitable), then two polite guests looking for drinks and food shouldn't be met with suspicion at the entrance. By that point, the damage was done. The initial interaction had already rubbed us the wrong way, and the energy upstairs didn't help. We ultimately decided to leave before even sitting at our table. That's how strongly the first impression impacted us. It's difficult to justify staying somewhere when you don't feel genuinely welcomed from the outset. Duck & Waffle has the potential to be memorable for all the right reasons. But someone representing the brand at the very front needs to understand that hospitality isn't optional -- it's foundational. A simple, respectful welcome would have changed everything. I hope management takes this seriously, because no guest should feel judged or dismissed before they even step inside.

Great Quiche and Espresso. Best to walk over here if you don't have time to queue up for a seat at…read moreGrounded.

Went here for breakfast, fast and friendly service. The full English was good. Warning no hot sauce…read moreavailable though. I though that was universal these days

Overall solid bagel, but won't be comparable to a NYC bagel if that's what you're expecting…read more Pretty sure I'm reviewing the proper place, will add a photo which suggests they updated their signage bit Food 3/5: Got a plain bagel with cream cheese and lox, the price for this bagel was fantastic coming in around £4 but wasn't overly spectacular to what I've had in NYC each time I've went Quick queue for service and some counter space to eat. Great location right on brick lane

Really good salt beef, REAL MUSTARD and crunchy gherkins on a great bagel, lovely…read more All the Americans on here knocking it and saying it's not like NY bagels, hey this place has been making beigels since 1855, maybe this is how they're really supposed to taste??