Don't you hate it when a really pretty person is really shy and you thus never get to know her?…read moreWell, this is how I feel about the "Dim Sum House" in Golders Green. Let me explain this analogy: When I talk about a pretty person, I actually mean the nice decor and the really welcoming and friendly staff at this place. In fact, I've yet to find a Chinese restaurant where the staff is more courteous and polite. And this prettiness also extends to the way the dishes look and how they're presented - beautiful! Especially the dim sum looks fantastic. Now, let's talk about the shy part of my analogy. And by shy I mean the flavours of the dishes. In fact, it feels like the chef was toning down the ingredient list to make it more appealing to a more European audience, but unfortunately that didn't work neither for me nor my Taiwanese partner in crime: we were looking for authentic and bold flavours, but they were just not there. (My triple-meatball noodle-soup not only lacked in flavour, but also in meat...I think I counted a total of 6 tiny meatballs.) So, as much as I usually make a fuss about how important really good service is, I have to say that if we could swap, I'd rather have the usually rude and ignorant staff of many Chinese establishments, but the boldness of a real Chinese meal in exchange! (Foodwise I really think they don't deserve three stars, but because the service was so nice, I would feel terrible not to give three stars...)

The dim sum is good. But the manager is an unfriendly boor who seems to hate his customers. He does…read morenot bother to dress properly, and greets his diners with an attitude of 'what are you doing in here? how dare you come in to my restaurant!' It is a pity because the dim sum is delicious, and the service of the other staff is generally decent. Yesterday the manager seemed reluctant to seat my party upon arrival because we had no reservation. This was in spite of there being many free tables all evening. At the end of the meal he accused my friend of giving him a counterfeit pound coin when it came to paying the bill. Although I have heard that around 20% of pound coins in circulation are counterfeit, I have never actually been accused of paying with one and it is surprising that the manager would choose to alienate a customer for the sake of a pound. I would recommend to the manager of this establishment that he learns to treat his customers with the respect and courtesy. He should also dress like a restaurant manager in a dark suit and tie. His attitude to customers and presentation lets the whole restaurant down. It is a real pity because the food is good.

Cool shisha garden at the back but horrible shisha. Staff can't speak much English which sucks but…read morethe owners are really friendly. Food is OK - I question the freshness though as they don't have a spit however serve shawarmas. Nearest place to smoke shisha around this area though so.... yeah.

I haven't been here for years so will most likely do a trip here soon to update but I absolutely…read morelove this place. It's private with being in the back with two levels of seating. The staff are fantastic and they have an amazing bellydancer on a Wednesday. Shisha is great quality and well priced, plus really good food.

Second review of this restaurant I left off a star last time because the place was not busy so…read morecouldn't tell if they would be as attentive if they were busy. Well as you can tell by the fact I have awarded 5 stars they were. We went to the restaurant on a Friday evening and the place was very busy. We were greeted and as we had not booked (I would advise you to do so) we had a 20 minute wait for a table. We were shown to a seating area and offered drinks while we waited. We were then shown to our table and met our waiter Damien. The evening was fantastic the food excellent the service excellent, all the staff were helpful and friendly. Damien, our waiter was attentive but not intrusive, he was knowledgable and provided assistance with the menu when needed. The food as I said was fantastic with the pizzas being an excellent choice. I would recommend Piccolino to anyone, it is a top restaurant and has proved that they deserve the 5 stars (and more) with a tick in every box and not a single negative point on either of my visits. Give it a try you will not be disappointed.... Well done Piccolino.

What can you say about this place...we go to Windsor a lot and we needed somewhere close to the…read morehotel so we booked here...we had had a great meal in their London place so why not here When we mentioned where we were going, we got some funny looks from friends We went in and were shown to our table...nice but...the music was so loud we couldn't hear ourseves think - they asked if we wanted to move to the other side of the room...we moved...it was marginally quieter Service was slooow...it was pretty full so ok, we understood, at least for a while...the food finally arrived...it was very poor, awful in fact; they clearly were also hoping we would finish the Montepulciano so would order another...and while we were sitting we were abole to watch the people around us, especially the sheer number of young girls at the bar...most just about wearing something... The next day our friends asked how it went - we told them, far more than what I'm writing...they nodded, they knew, they told us what they hadn't said the day before...at least there wasn't any trouble...hmm We will not return

So I was gutted not to visit this place when it was Sushi Say as it was supposed to be amazing…read more Apparently the husband and wife who owned that have retired and it has been bought by another company - hence the name change to Sushi Masa. We came on a Monday night and were the only diners - a tad worrying but it's new and a Monday. A few more people did come in after us. Service was attentive and quick. The menu is extensive and a little overwhelming as there's a lot of stuff that sounds good. The actual decor of the place is pretty simple but perfectly pleasant. You can also eat at the bar if you want to watch the sushi being prepared. We had tuna sushi roll with jalapenos which I really enjoyed. They were generous with the amount of fish too. For main I had salmon teriyaki which again was a huge portion slathered in teriyaki sauce. I did enjoy this but it was a tad salty for my liking. It doesn't get 5 stars because it seems a little pricey for sushi - especially in Willesden - but I did enjoy it and would go back to try some of other sushi dishes.

Simple menu, but the spicy tuna roll and salmon avocado roll were fresh and delicious. We had them…read morecustom make a spicy cooked shrimp roll with avocado which was even more delicious. They need to add it to the menu! It was all so good we took another round of everything home to eat for lunch the next day. Some of the best sushi I've had in London, and I've lived in Los Angeles for 20+ years. Staff were all super nice and accommodating.

Such a gem! Everything we ate was authentically delicious. The lamb tikka though was the best I've…read moreever eaten.

I have lived on Old Kent road for 18 years now and have never come across anything so pleasant in…read morethe neighbourhood, I am pleasantly surprised with this lovely little gem. I went with a friend to try out the new restaurant and we both left full and more than pleased with our meals, starters were around £5 mains varied between £10-£15. Food was wonderfully cooked and tasted amazing, the wait was longer than expected but was well worth it as you can tell and taste that the food was made from scratch and not frozen crap. Staff were very attentive and friendly, place is a huge contrast to the previous businesses it was before. Will definitely be visiting again!

I ordered some Rice Noodles with Chargrilled Goat through Uber Eats which was very good value for…read morethe money. The portion was big, with a generous amount of meat and good flavor.

This Asian buffet claimed to be the biggest in UK. It is featured in a Prime series as a Mega…read moreBuffet. We went there, it was 0/10. There are no lines waiting to get in like in the show, and I almost though it was closed because we walked up 2 stories of steps and didn't see a soul. This is July, supposed to be the tourist season. Inside is much bigger than the door, but much smaller than in the show. The food variety and quality are both bad. I didn't find a single item that I can say it tastes good. Many are pretty bad. Nothing in the show that attracted us to here relates to it.

It's a huge buffet with so many options. I loved the rice dishes and the salads. They have dishes…read morefrom all over the world so you have loads of options. Save space for dessert though.

The Rose & Crown is to be found in the village of Thorpe, close to Thorpe Park Water Skiing, known…read morefor hosting the competitions on Virginia Water. Historically, the original building dates back to 1460. With gardens to the front and back you overlook a big Green. Very rural. They are known for being a popular destination food house but they also have local clientele who pop in for a quiet drink with friends or family. The food can be chosen from a main menu or unique Specials from the chalk boards which allow the Chefs to show their flair! You will be served meals which have been prepared from the freshest of ingredients and cooked to order. To complement your meal there is an extensive choice of quality wines or a good selection of real ales if preferred. This is a very friendly, welcoming place so do go along soon and sample some delicious Fayre, a quality pint and maybe some light entertainment, if you pick the right night.

Great outdoor space. The Rose and Crown has great parking, a…read morespacious interior and a great outdoor space. It gets crowded in the summer if you want to eat outside. The menu is large so there's something for everyone, the food is decent but nothing to rave about. In short, dependable but not one of the best in the area.