Haidilao delivers an outstanding experience from start to finish. The service is incredible, the…read morefood quality is top-tier, and the whole experience feels like dinner and a show rolled into one. It's lively, welcoming, and genuinely fun for the entire family. Even the waiting area is unique and thoughtfully done, which says a lot about how much they care about the customer experience. The staff and waitresses were all lovely, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly. We ordered a huge spread--pretty much the entire menu and then some--and everything was delicious. If you're sensitive to spice, I'd recommend staying away from the Sichuan soup. On the other hand, the clam-based soup was one of our favorites--comforting, flavorful, and perfect for balancing out the meal. Amazing food, amazing service, and a great atmosphere. Haidilao is absolutely worth the visit while in London.

Fun hot pot spot to try with a large group while visiting London! We were a group of 8 and there…read morewas perfectly sized tables for groups of this size where we wrap around and are close enough to talk to everyone. Sharing hot pots are divided into four quadrants - we got half and half mala spice and the mild but super savory mushroom broth. Very different but both excellent! Individual dishes are ordered via iPad. We got a large selection of meats, veggies, noodles, and some more unusual delicacies like beef cheek and colon(?). There are self serve stations for sauce making, and some small sides and desserts/fruits. I LOVED the seaweed salad there and got three helpings... not sure what goes into this but it was so yummy. Tissue boxes at the table are a nice touch for runny noses with the spicy broth! There's a bit of a show that comes with ordered hand pulled noodles! A staffer comes out and pulls and spins and dances with the noodles table side. I think they also sing for birthdays (seemed to be a couple of those around us). For tourists, this is located in a nice area for a bit of a site walking tour before or after dinner! (To either work up an appetite or walk off a bit meal.) We strolled - Trafalgar Square, Big Ben & viewing Parliament/Westminster, St James Park, and Buckingham Palace.

We brought 2 young kids to dinner here twice and we had a wonderful time. They were extremely…read moreaccommodating with the kids and totally understanding. Sergio was a great server. Kesi up front was awesome! She came down to us and was playing with our 3 year old. Would highly recommend.

This is simply a happening place with good food. The server was informative and guided our choices…read more(which I love) Service was excellent and the ambiance is exciting. I'd wanted a proper English Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding. But that is not what it was. It was a grilled rib-eye in cast iron perfectly prepared. When the food and service are this good, I never resent paying for it. Make no mistake this place is expensive, but worth every penny.

3.5/5 Let's face…read moreit...you can't expect a Jason Atherton or Heston Blumenthal experience at an all-you-can-eat spot for £8.50 in downtown London. With that being said, MW Chinese Buffet is a well-run (and busy) Chinese buffet with above average food. If you're a meat lover this is definitely your kind of spot- roast duck, sweet & sour chicken, honey bqq pork ribs, pork cakes with thai sauce, etc. There's veggie options too, but not as prominent or appetizing as the meat selections. The downfall to the MW would be its dessert section, which is 90% fruit (most likely from a can) and 10% of this mysterious "jelly" dish- my friend had the honor to eat before I did and...I wasn't pushed at all to try it myself. Service is nothing to rave about (it *is* a self-service buffet)- as long as they weren't rude I don't really care. Not sure if this is the best Chinese buffet in all of London, but it satisfied this relatively picky eater.

I've been there twice (heading back there again with some friends tonight) and I really can't rate…read morethe place enough. Excellent selection of food and it's all for just over £11. The only thing that is a slight draw back is that it is cash only, other than that, it's all great.

Very busy restaurant, make sure to make a reservation. We ate here around 5:30 PM and it was fully…read morepacked. We were pretty full from eating all day as tourists so we just wanted to try the food. Okra fries were nice, chili chicken was good but I don't handle spices well to judge. Chefs special prawn Pathia was very good.

Was recommended to come here by a lot of people!…read more Food: The food was so warm and tasted to fresh. The chicken ruby tasted so good with the rice and garlic nan! I loved the lentils with the nan! The sauces they gave were very lovely paired with everything. Service: Our waitress was very sweet and knowledgeable with the menu. We told her it is our first time and she broke down the menu items for us! Very sweet of her to do so. Overall: I would recommend this place to other people and possibly come back in the future when I revisit London! Food was pretty high quality and so were the people working there. The restaurant is pretty big and spacious too!

food: dint grab food only drinks but the were yum and barely tasted like alcohol. also they were…read moreobviously presented super uniquely service: the staff was nice but kinda slow getting to us at a table and there was a lot of chaos like a bartender dropping glasses the whole time ambiance: really cool lighting and interior, gets very busy though

Between a 3 and 4, but going with four because the food was above average pub grub and the drinks…read morewere good even if they were better looking than tasting. Came here for pre-theater anniversary dinner with my wife. The ambiance was somewhere between that of a trendy club and nice bar. There was a mad scientist vibe with the lights being industrial vibe and some metal decor. The music was thumpy and loud enough to remind you it was there. It made me feel a bit out-of-place as somebody well past my 20s, but also a bit cool or being there. You really come here for the drinks. We got the pipe dream, smokey old fashioned, honeypot picante, and one other I can't remember the name of, but which came in a flower pot. The pipe dream and smokey old fashioned were likely the best. Overall the drinks were more visually appealing than traditionally good and the visually appealing ones tended to have ingredients that weren't as top shelf and/or they were just too sweet. Not bad, but disappointing for what we'd hope. The food was the opposite. I had low expectations and the food wasn't amazing, but was better than average. We got the bao buns, crispy duck pancakes, panko halloumi, katsu curry, and hot honey pork tacos. They arranged for it all to come out in time for us to make our theater show, which was nice. The bao buns and pork tacos were probably the best. Neither blew me away, but both were solid. The katsu curry and halloumi were standard of what you might expect. The crispy duck pancakes was maybe as advertised, but it would have been nice to have some moistness or substance to the dug vs. it basically being crunchy salty bits of something. Overall, this wasn't a bad meal, but it wasn't quite what I was hoping for either. We may be back, but we'll probably try other things first.

Great pub in the heart of London with a fantastic ale assortment, as well as cider and liquor. It…read morehas a traditional, local charm and when we visited on a Sunday night was packed by locals and visitors. Luckily we found some stool seating by the front and were able to enjoy some beers and take in the ambiance. There's an upstairs that is accessible by a very very narrow staircase which even has handles for support, all part of the fun lol!! Beer: We tried out the Guinness (great pouring process!), peroni, and a local ale which the bartender allowed me to sample. He was very helpful and walked me through the different ciders they had in stock and even how you could add fruit syrups to sweeten the flavor. What makes this place even more memorable was the helpfulness of the young guy bartending. He helped us plan how to get to Gatwick airport extremely early the next morning and we owe him a big one!

Typical London pub experience. No food except for crisps etc. Prompt and attentive bar service…read moreonly.

It's hot downstairs. They don't offer water unless asked for. The Kimchi Jjigae was good and all…read morebut forgot to ask for Pork additions. They don't have or offer sides like you would think. You have to order your sides. We did order the Radish kimchi and it was well made. The Beef Purim-galbi was not served with any ride. Odd place and experience. I would go again but just know what to expect. The sauce that came with my galbi was delicious and all. That alone reminded me of home. Bright inside, hot until they turned on the fan.

Everything at this restaurant is delicious. I had beef bulgogi, kimbap, kimchi fried rice and…read moretteok-bokki. I was so excited to eat here after seeing the reviews and I hope this one helps you decide to eat here if you enjoy Korean food.

We popped in here on a rainy day, and after reading reviews about how spicy the food was, I asked…read morefor recommendations on what WASN'T spicy. She pointed to the toastie. I'm not really a sandwich girl but I gave it a go, and now, 3 weeks later, I can't stop thinking about it. I am sad nothing like it exists here where I live, and sadder that I am not a clever enough person to replicate it.

Located on the third (top) floor of the Kingly Court off Carnaby Street. This Indian restaurant is…read morea must visit. The Chili Cheese Toastie is served on perfectly grilled bread, with melted cheese, green chili chutney, chopped onions, and chili. Mild in heat and a delightful way to stay off your meal. The paneer korma had cubes of paneer cheese that was perfect in texture (had the bite and texture of firm tofu) and was bathing in a luscious coconut cream and tomato gravy. Ma's Chingri was most excellent! Perfectly grilled prawns in a wonderfully flavoured panchoran curry. Both mains were served with pulao rice. Light, fluffy, and a perfect base to sop up the yummy curries.

Incredible! My husband and I loved it, and our three kids (6-14) ate everything on their plate for…read moredinner. We've tried a few high end restaurants while here and this one has been our favorite. Every detail was thought of. And the women's bathroom, unforgettable.

This was my first time at the ivy. Came here because I got gifted a voucher. The decor is very…read morecool. Plenty of seating outside but we opted to sit indoors. The waitstaff were very friendly. 3/5 Bloody Mary - I didn't like the mix. I've had better at pubs, but the presentation was great 3/5 Eggs Benedict - the ham on this was shredded and I've never had it this way before. I prefer slices. The decor is great but the food is average. Maybe dinner might be better.

Been wanting to stop here the last couple of trips here, but never happened. I was walking to the…read morestation to head to the airport and there it was. Since I had time to kill decided to stop for a pint. Since it was 11:30 am, place was slow, but they have a decent menu. Had friendly service and like the English pub vibes.

Was searching for a traditional pub specifically for our first fish 'n chips in London. Happen to…read morebe staying in Covent Garden and fortunate to come upon this wonderfully decorated traditional pub. Outdoor seating available with the downstairs pub, full dining upstairs, albeit a bit of a cramped space, but so completely charming with outstandingly friendly staff, we simply loved our experience! Fish was a huge portion, standard chips, good tartar sauce with a small portion of smashed peas. Simply couldn't finish it all. The Manger chatted us up, making recs for our next destination in Dublin. Highly recommend you seek out The White Lion. It's worth it!