What a place. The food is on point. An institution . Must go if you in London…read more The staff was friendly.

3 years later and it's just as good as I remember…read more 1. I don't update my reviews often, but I think about the sticky toffee pudding too often not to. 2. It was my partner's first time trying it, and he was blown away from the very first bite - I honestly think he was in shock at how good it was. 3. It's still as warm, sticky, and sweet as I remember. I love the contrast between the hot pudding and the cold clotted cream. The toffee sauce is divine - I would happily accept a cup of it on the side for extra pouring. 4. I also love that most of the time, you can walk in without a reservation and get seated for dessert. I honestly think it'd be a crime to visit London and not stop by Hawksmoor.

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!

The food was to die for. I came here for a networking event so we had a set menu of shared plates…read more Everything was delicious. The main dishes are cook We had : VOL AU VENTS smoked Montgomery cheddar, truffle Chicken Liver Pâté parsley, shallot, melba toast Wood Smoked Mackerel green cucumber relish, sourdough crisp Ash Baked Beetroot goat's curd, bitter leaves, aged balsamic ALL SERVED WITH ROAST POTATOES & SEASONAL GREENS Slow Roasted West Country Beef gravy, horseradish, watercress & shallot salad Grilled Leeks shallot, miso capers, garlic butter Truffle Mac & Cheese gruyere, parmesan, crispy shallot Burnt Cheesecake wood roast berries Dark Chocolate Brownie and Sticky Toffee Pudding My favorite was the appetizers were the beetroot salad And chicken pate. The burnt cheesecake was ok, but the toffee sticky pudding sent my tastebuds straight to heaven- it was so good!! The beef was exceptional (goes without saying) I tried to take pics of the food but their events' room was lit too dimly. Also the glass doors don't really keep the noise from the restaurant out which made it difficult for us to hear each other, it was a bit annoying. Thankfully we were an energetic bunch so we didn't mind shouting at each other. The servers were friendly, but not super attentive. There was a time when we ran out of water and no one came to refill for at least 15 min. Not sure if this is the norm or if it was a one of because they were very busy that night.

Amazing onion soup, burger was normal, good steaks and spicy mango is good. The squid is calamari,…read moredo flag down your waiter as they are busy. Odd interaction was carded at the door. Dim light and nice bar. Recommend the rump cut that was the best.

Sadly Coco Bamboo has closed its doors. But in its place is now Touro, another brazillian…read morerestaurant that opened about three weeks ago, or so I was told. This time, instead of an a la carte menu they do rodizio (unlimited buffet + unlimited meat cuts). It's the second restaurant of this kind I've been to and it's quite nice. The meat cuts are tender, there are plenty of options (salads, cheese, breads, chips, vegetables, ...) in the free buffet and quite a few desserts, too. It's impossible to go away hungry, hehe. Staff were very attentive and kind, and the local itself is small but cosy. The only minus for me is that being on the basement level, there's virtually no phone signal (so no sharing photos of your dishes right there on the spot!). I suppose in a way it's a plus, so you get to socialize more with your peers, but if you're a lone eater like me who likes to have something to read while eating, best remember to take a book (or download one before hand!).

I felt the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We came with a Groupon for two and we were…read morefull within half an hour. I was hoping we would be able to have a more relaxing dinner but it was very EAT EAT EAT! There was a lot of choices of meat and there is a help yourself salad bar with a few good options but we tried to save room for the meat. I would say definitely make a reservation just to make sure if your party is larger than 4. They have enough room to accommodate large parties. All the food came out hot. If you're starving, come.

The food was excellent, th service was great, the ambiance was as good exceptional, would try againread more

Joined with colleagues for a traditional Japanese hibachi dinner on a Saturday evening. Something…read morefor everyone...beef, chicken, prawns and veggies. We ordered the complete dinner for around £30/person including VAT for miso soup, salad, prawns with veggies, rice and entree. Gratuity/service charge is extra. There are more specialty dinners of lobster, wagyu beef, and cod. Variety of Japanese beers. We chose Kirin Ichiban in large bottle size. Full bar. Enjoyed most: The appetizer of Sushi Rolls. Part of the fun is the chef entertains with his culinary skills--part showman. In the Grange Hotel on Carter Lane. Easy to miss since sign is small. Two Small Gripes: No beer on draught, and missing a selection of a Steak and Prawn combo dinner as is common in the US.

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.

Having Sunday Roast!! - I had never experienced that mates, and I missed doing this, even with…read moremultiple trips to the British Isles. But finally being back in London, this was the perfect opportunity to have this epic meal. We did our research and Blacklock does an excellent job for this meal....They have a few locations throughout England but their Shoreditch location has the highest Yelp and Google ratings. They get booked up very quickly so we made a reservation through Open Table and committed to that date and time.... When we got here, we were seated promptly and there were several tourists that eventually came, so they have a great reputation...evidently... I really enjoyed the chicharron cracklings, the pork, and beef. I'm sorry but I don't get into lamb at all, never have and never will - so I focused on the other meats with my Yorkshire pudding (which is a fluffy bread)... They provide a lot of gravy and it comes out of the decanter, piping hot!! I really enjoyed the three (3) sauces - applesauce, horseradish, and chimichurri, get extra sauces if you must...get extra gravy too!! Finally, we were here to celebrate and they generously and kindly hooked us up with their infamous cheesecake which was incredible!! We came out really full but we had walked 45 minutes to get here so it was a well deserved meal for Sunday at 12:00 noon. :)

Wow, this is a must-eat-at for an meat lovers! They offer such a varitey of cuts of meats and all…read morethe ones we tried were cooked to perfection. And for the quality of food you get, I think this place is reasonably priced. The restaurant is not far from Old Street station and has a pub feel, but slightly more refined. The staff was really friendly, attentive and knowledgeable on the menu. I highly recommend a reservation though as even when we came here on a Monday night, it was busy. I don't think you can go wrong with almost anything on the menu. Everything we had was delicious, and you can tell the chef's really know how and understand how to cook and flavor meat to perfection. The most surprising item though, is the White Chocolate Cheesecake. It is served out of a dish, tiramisu style, and is one of the best desserts I have had in a while. It was not too rich but so flavorful. So when you come here, make sure to save room for dessert!

Steak was cooked to perfection. All the sides were amazing. Would love to have those mashed…read morepotatoes daily.

I'm not a steak person, but I am a burger gal. And both food choices here wowed my mouth. The menu…read morehere is super simple, but the food quality makes up for it. My mouth is watering from remembering the experience here. The green chili cheeseburger was messy to consume. The shredded lettuce was more like a slaw with how saucy it was. Even looking at the burger, you can see a sheen on the bun as if oil was smeared everywhere. It was tough to truly taste the burger itself with all the flavors going on. The green chili and pickles worked so well with the juiciness of the burger though. The 35 day aged ribeye was super juicy, fatty, and delicious. I think there was a perfect ratio of fat and meat going on here. There was a nice chew with each bite. I'm not a steak person, but with it being aged for that long, there was a nice subtle flavor. The hubs thoroughly his pick very much. The creamed spinach was surprisingly good. I'm not sure if it would rate high on the healthy scale, but it was indeed creamy and tasty. Veggies is the last thing I'd pick, but this pick was great. We overheard a local taking their friends here so this seemed to be a good spot. There was even a line forming before the business opened so get here early before the lunch crowd comes. Everything we ate was a 5 and had such a wowing moment. The complimentary popcorn at the beginning and soft serve ice cream at the end made everything that much more perfect. I would definitely come back if I'm in London again.