One of the things I miss most about living in Vancouver is living next to Whole Foods. I know, I…read moreknow, we have Whole Foods in London too - but seriously, the salad bar here has nothing on the ones back in North America. But enough about Whole Foods, I'm writing a review for Chop'd! I love salad bars...Why? Well I'll be honest with you, I'm lazy and hate buying and chopping everything up to make my own salads at home to bring to work - also I always forget to bring dressing and putting it on in the when you're making it makes it soggy by the time you're eating it. Thank god for Chop'd and it being 5 minutes from work. Long lines but they go quick - the staff are great. Prices are decent (under £6), portions are HUGE, bonus - skip getting a carry bag and get an extra veg for your salad!

I love this place! I've been here a few times and every time and loved it everytime! You can pick…read morethe Base (2 leave and about four different geains) and all the toppings. The house topping are lots of veg and an egg and you can pick three, or four if you take bag you can have four! Fab idea!!! Then you pick you protein, chicken, salmon, falafel.... And many many more. You can pick as many garnishes as you wish herbs and nuts and croutons and tortilla chips. There are about ten dressings to pick from the yogurt and mint is yum and so is the balsamic. They then mix it all up for you! Fabtastic! And for only £7. You can always pick a premade salad and then have small snack pots to pick from too. I have never tried any of these but they all look great! So go try and get mixing!

I think I'm addicted to salad from The Willow. I end up going there for lunch at least once week…read more I'm not sure I've ever seen salad as comfort food, but here it definitely is. They normally have 5 salads on the go and you get to choose which ones you want in a box. I normally go for all five! It's much more interesting stuff than just lettuce, tomato,onion, cucumber - the salads often contain roast squash, gnocchi, seeds, lentils, broccoli and lots of other nutritious ingredients. I normally go for the large box (£5.95) but the medium (£3.95) should be enough for most people. They also do freshly made soup for £2.50, and a soup+medium salad combo for (£5.95). The people who run it are very friendly too. The only down side is that the salad is so good, by peak lunch time (1pm) the queue can be 10-15 mins long. I try to beat it by getting there at 12:15, but even this tactic doesn't always work.

I am a regular and I would stake my life in defending this place. Amazing salad and amazing staff…read more One of the best places in the area by far for a good lunch!

Service was very attentive and helpful. Food was excellent, we particularly liked the vegetable…read moredishes of grilled broccolini and the roasted eggplant. We saw the desserts they had for takeaway, which were not all on the dessert menu, but they allowed us to order them anyway. We had a lovely meal for our last night in London.

Good spot for Middle Eastern / Mediterranean inspired dishes with a nice environment. I came for…read morelunch and while the lunch menu is quite limited, at least you can get 2 sides with each main dish. Mains: Chicken Pastilla - This was my favorite dish of the meal, as the chicken and other ingredients were enclosed within this crispy exterior - very tasty. Lamb Kofta - This was basically like lamb sausages, which were good but nothing that special, although the sauce did add some nice flavor as well. Sides (or as they call them, salads): Aubergine - Came with 2 slices of aubergine; I liked the white sauce on top which gave it a little extra creamy flavor Cauliflower- Very standard so not much to comment on here Mushrooms - Pretty nice pairing with the lentils as well Butternut Squash - Well cooked with some parmesan shavings on top My main issue here was the value, as each combo of main + 2 sides costs 29.50 GBP, and the portion sizes were rather small (refer to my photo). In fact, they even combined 2 sides into 1 small plate because the portions were so small. The interior is very nice though, as it is an elegant yet minimalistic type of design. It wasn't too busy for lunch even on a weekend. The staff are fairly friendly and attentive. The service speed is pretty quick. Overall, the pros of Ottolenghi are that the food is pretty good and the environment is nice. However, the cons are that the portion sizes are small (so value might not be great) and the lunch menu is fairly limited. Therefore, all things considered, I am giving Ottolenghi 4 stars.

Dropped by Salad Junction again recently. Salads still…read moreamazing as ever, although i made a little faux pas and ordered over my alotted amount. The staff should have warned me of the extra cost, but they didnt so i ended up paying £7 instead of £6. They also didnt warn the woman in front of me who clearly had no idea of the rules. Problem is they've done a refurb on the place, which although looks wonderful, they havent put the vital information, rules and cost up on any boards yet and dont tell you as you order what the deal is. I'm sure they'll have it all back up there soon though. And the salad was amazingly delicious as ever

It's lunchtime again, and althrough Shoreditch I'm getting…read moreso hungry, my stomach will glitch What's this place? So close and so function Why it's the one and only, Salad Junction! Love me a good, bespoke salad Fresh veggies all mixed, make my hunger invalid! I get in queue and immediately see The workers are hurried, helping people impatiently I was rushed, I was pushed, I had to order with haste Even if the salad is good, the people leave me with distate Had a falafel salad that was a little above bleh Combine that with the people, and this place is just meh I went to the website and as an upside You can order online, and rude people, nullified!! Not a horrible place and since it's so close I would come again, but only online, my order I'll compose

Franze and Evan's is truly THE BEST!!! I had to go back 3x during my 3 day stay because everything…read morewas THAT AMAZING! This review is coming from a New York foodie, so when I tell you from the BLT to the pasta all was DELICIOUS, I'm not exaggerating. It's truly the restaurant that puts quality and presentation at the helm. I can't wait to go back or better yet open a spot in Brooklyn!

Yes yes and yes. The French toast and the cappuccino were off the hook. And sweet places attract…read moresweet people- Had lovely conversations with other guests at the close-seated tables (both times I went) and it was all delightful. The f&e eggs dish my friend ate was tremendous in its textures and flavors, and the mushroom however prepared was otherworldly. Don't even hesitate to go.

How are you supposed to order when you want basically everything on the menu?…read more We rolled in with a party of 6 at 10:20pm -- right before closing -- and they still welcomed us in and didn't rush us at all. The vibe was great, a little chaotic in a fun way, and the staff was genuinely kind and fun to be around. Honestly, this place is a must try. The food was so good I didn't even take pictures, but I recommend the chicken wings, tom yum, and ORDER ROTI! But everything was amazing.

The food is pretty good albeit pricey given the portion sizes. Highlights were the chicken wings,…read moresea trout and fried chicken. The curries were also tasty but I found them slightly salty. They could up the spice levels too. Everything was flavoursome but could have used more heat. A few minor tweaks could make the dining experience better. The tables are narrow which makes for a crowded dining experience when you're sharing dishes and the mostly stool seating is uncomfortable. The beer comes in cold glasses (great!) but the condensation it leaves on the tables means a watery mess as they don't have coasters. The burning incense also seems unnecessary and doesn't go well with an eating experience. Overall, a lovely restaurant with tasty food.

Had an amazing dinner at Amber tonight! We sat at the chefs counter and it was like watching a…read moresymphony. The kitchen is so well organized and it was so much fun watching them put all the dishes together. We got the atom (labneh dip), fried cauliflower, pita, smoked potatoes, steak, courgettes, hummus gnocchi, and the mango baklava, and cloud cheesecake for dessert. Every dish was amazing. Seriously don't sleep on the hummus gnocchi because it's a sleeper hit! Also the cauliflower might be the best I've ever had. The cocktails were ok and the service was friendly but not overly attentive. Highly recommend!

We had dinner at Amber and it was absolutely delicious. I can't even begin to describe how good the…read morecauliflower and the gnocchi was - the cauliflower was perfectly crispy and the gnocchi was so pillowy. The steak with chimichurri sauce was also perfectly cooked. We got the cloud cheesecake and the mango baklava and both were great without being too sweet. Prepare to tuck in for a long meal and enjoy anything you try!

Not just "hyped", dishoom deserves the recognition!…read more SERVICE Amazing service, easy to make reservations online, and easy to check in and get seated once your entire party has arrived. INSIDE Spacious, clean, and plenty of seating both upstairs and down. MENU For larger parties, they recommend their prefix menu which includes a various sampling of lots of delicious items. FOOD 10/10 I haven't eaten Indian food much, but was thoroughly impressed. From my mango lassi which was perfectly sweetened and tart to buttered buns, fried okra, black Dahl, garlic naan, and lamb skewers, everything was delicious. I esp loved the lamb skewers! We ordered a side of garlic naan with cheese which is basically a quesadilla and it was super cheesy and delicious as well. OVERALL Would def recommend Dishoom when visiting London. It'll definitely be a hit in your books!

There isn't much I can add about Dishoom that hasn't already been said. As a huge fan of Indian…read morefood, I can honestly say I haven't had better. The food was exceptional -- aroma, flavors, spice levels, portions; everything was perfect. While visiting London, a local friend invited me to Dishoom, knowing how much I love Indian cuisine. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon around 5PM, and the place was already packed. They don't take reservations for dinner unless you're a large group, but trust me, the wait is worth it. They have a fantastic bar where you can grab drinks while you wait for a table (they give you buzzers). I tried the Negroni and another tequila-based cocktail (sadly I can't remember the name), and both were phenomenal. Shared plates are definitely the way to go at Dishoom. We ordered the gunpowder potatoes (incredible), an appetizer with potatoes and pineapple (not my favorite; the pineapple threw me off), monkfish curry (amazing), and chicken curry. It was a lot of food for just two of us, but I couldn't stop eating. I seriously wanted to bottle up that sauce! The service was surprisingly impeccable, especially considering how busy they were. We ended up spending about £110 for an incredible dinner, and we nearly couldn't finish everything. Lastly, the ambiance! Inspired by Iranian cafes in India, the atmosphere at Dishoom is eclectic. I loved the dim lighting, unique decor, and the lively pace of the restaurant. Just go!

As we were heading toward Spitalfields, my friend was telling me of an amazing Caribbean place…read morewhere her and her friend ate amazing wraps each Sunday. Supposedly, this was the only healthy food the friend would eat. Says a lot, right? We rounded the corner and I spotted *beetroot* and *carob & ginger* cubes! My taste buds are salivating and I'm looking around noticing all the brightly colored food. I may have been bouncing with foodcitement. My friend dryly said "this is it". I was only in a snacking mood, so I ordered their raw food sweets. They were £1 each and I tried the carob & ginger and beetroot with dates, almond, and fennel. The beetroot cube was the revelation. It actually made a worker behind the next counter stop and ask me what it was. The carob & ginger was good, but since I'm a ginger fanatic, I was hoping for more. It lacked the sweet or spicy bite I yearn for. Regardless, this is a must go to destination. I hope to go next Sunday with an appetite for a roti wrap or rainforest box. Yum!

The Caribbean Roti Wrap has to be one of the tastiest things I have ever erm.. tasted. Basically…read moreit's a Wholewheat CornSplit Lentil Roti spread with Sprouted Hummus, Salads & Dressing on the top. And only £5. It's made with raw, organic and living foods and it's truly amazing how one can really taste the difference in quality using these ingredients. The freshness makes my body sing. I'm being a bit dramatic here but they really make delicious food. The salad box is gorgeous with ingredients like quinoa, wild rice and avocado. Cakes are wheat, sugar and egg free. Rainforest sell at other markets as well: Wednesdays at Swiss Cottage Market & Old Spitalfields Market Thursdays at Hammersmith Lyric Square Saturdays at Chelsea Market Sundays at Alexandra Palace Farmers Market & Old Spitalfields

Very nice Burmese restaurant near Shoreditch High Street with elegant decor and good food…read more The jungle fried chicken (10 GBP) was pretty good as it was like an elevated version of normal fried chicken with a nice crispy exterior and a spicy sauce. The braised beef curry (21.50 GBP) had tender chunks of beef in a sauce but not too much other than that. I thought it could have benefited from a few more things on the plate. The coconut noodles with chicken (17.50 GBP) was sort of like a pho with the noodles and other ingredients in a flavorful coconut-infused broth. The noodles were cooked well and the chicken was tender. The interior of the restaurant is quite nice with a slightly upscale yet still casual vibe, good for a date or more intimate meal with friends. The staff are pretty friendly and the service speed is decent. Overall, Lahpet is a very good choice if you are looking for a slight twist on ordinary Southeast asian cuisine with a nice environment.

Solid Burmese restaurant with a lot of vegan friendly options and cute warm ambiance! Haven't had…read morethat much Burmese cuisine but the highlight was the tea leaf salad - sour, pickled flavors with crunch and tons of texture! So fun and dynamic to eat, I would definitely order this again. Service was great as well, I feel like the waiters came by just the right amount of times. Didn't feel rushed at all to finish the meal and they even let us overstay once already closed. Definitely curious to try other dishes on the menu