Poeken just finished their 2 weeks pop up in Suki Gerrard Street on the 24th July but the reason…read morewhy I am writing this review still is because I had they will be doing something else in the future, hopefully something more permanent. Their menu was short and sweet, listing their infamous fantastic value pokēs all £8 and under and all generously portioned too. It's shame I never actually met any of the staff or owners from Poeken so can't really comment on their service in the restaurant itself but communication via online was great. I asked for their menu before going and they sent it straight away and also responded to my feedback of the food too. Deconstructed Spicy Ahi Such a visually stunning and vibrant dish. Everything in it was a match in heaven except the horrible sharp cherry tomato where they need to find a better supplier. The avocado were ripe and buttery soft, cress added a lovely dimension with its earthy aromas, kaiso seaweed gave the dish a nice crunch whilst the daikon pickles added a nice zing. Now moving on to the best bits. One of the highlight of the dish was definitely the sweet potato salad which was basically mash sweet potato in Japanese Mayo. It was mashed till smooth and creamy and its honey like sweetness won me over. Of course the show of it all was the beautiful rich and silky chunky cuts of tuna, cut into good sizes so it wouldn't get lost among the other ingredients in the dish. From their springiness and delicate mild flavours you can tell they were fresh and of high quality. A fantastic pokē overall. Sake miso don The same pairings of ingredients except this one was with beautiful oily slices of salmon. The pieces were buttery and clean cut throughly showing skilful knife skills. The miso dressing was light but fragrant, just add depth and complexity through its umami and to flavour the lovely al dente sushi rice so no flavours were lost. Filled onigiri salmon belly Sadly this was too dry and bland for my liking. Somehow the curry flakes soaked up the moisture in the rice making it lose its fluffiness and stickiness. It became very dense and the small seaweed wrap wasn't enough to season it. This also meant that the salmon belly flavours was very much lost in the rice and were overcooked so it too became dry in the cooking process. Need a bit of soy sauce to save it. I think Poeken couldn't have picked a better time to open up their pop up in London. During the heatwave I think that was nothing more appealing than a refreshing poke, all made with excellent quality of ingredients, high grades of seafood and all dressed in it's unique dressing and perfectly seasoned too. Each ingredient was creatively paired so the flavours complemented each other creating a burst of delightful flavours. Can't wait till they open on 39 Gerrard Street. Heard they are adding more to the menu and hopefully they will keep their awesome prices too.

Did not disappoint. Walked in after Dishoom next door informed me it'd be a 2 hour wait. Didn't…read morefeel up for lining up solo. Claw had no wait when I popped over. I wasn't confident that this meal would be good as there were zero Yelp reviews to lean on. I was going in dark. The meal was very good. Aspects of it excellent. The grilled colchester oysters are to die for. I don't even like cooked oysters. Rockefeller oysters usually disappoint and besides, there is something sacrilegious about cooking delicate seafood until the merroir is nothing but a figment of your imagination. These oysters are baked with a light touch. They come out mostly raw with a buttery cheese melted atop them. And the accompaniment seems to draw out the flavours of the oysters perfectly. The fish fingers sound pretty basic and they are, but Claw executes it well. The fish is cooked but is soft and moist. And the salad is a well balanced, refreshing counterpoint to it all with layers of endives, chicory, basil (2 kinds), thin radish and heirloom leaves. Lots of eating options in the city, yes, but this is worth a stop in.

I really want to love CLAW, as I work nearby and I LOVE seafood. I've had many a lobster roll,…read morewhole crab, and ceviche in my life. I came to try their new summer menu, and they were also running 50% off the menu at this time. I came away feeling that it was acceptable value at 50% off, and I would have felt robbed at the full price. What was good? The crab roll was great - a spin on the traditional lobster roll, but it was tasty and good. What was not so good was the ceviche - in a city full of great ceviches, this dish is to be avoided here. Overall, I don't think I'll be back. Maybe for the crab roll. If someone else is paying the bill.

The Mercato Mayfair is essentially an indoor food court living in an old church…read more It's not particularly accessible, there are quite a few stairs to get to the second floor and upstairs patio (there is an elevator but it's for wheelchair users only) but they do have a nice array of restauraunts. We wished we'd known you can just sit at the patio and order and they'll deliver it to you, but you can also go up to each stall to order and receive a pager. We liked that it was an easy way to eat outdoors (which is what we tend to do while traveling) and that they had quite a bit to choose from. The stain glass window is also really gorgeous as you walk up and down the stairs. All in all, while maybe not a must-do, if you're staying in the area, it's definitely a good stop for eats if you're looking for something simple and easy.

Omg probably the best food hall I've ever been to! This place is a church turned food hall. It is…read morefascinating and amazing how they utilized the space to make it a place to enjoy food rather then Jesus! Lool It is multiple stories floors etc etc...when you first walk in you are greeted with all these cute succulents for sale and other foliage. It smells great. There is also a banana pudding place to the right. They have signage on the wall that indicates what is available on each respective floor. They literally have everything to choose from. Mexican, Italian, English food and Gelato! Plus coffee! Since I was visiting London I decided to try fish & chips! Wow fried to perfection! The fries were so good, and the fish needs some Lowrys. There was literally no seasoning. There is also a outdoor seating area with a bar the 3rd floor ample seating. I really enjoyed this place. They also have cool renovated bathrooms in the basement.

The food was very good and the people were polite. I definitely would come back and try more food.read more

A group of us went to dinner here last night and we're so glad we did. The dining room has a lovely…read moreambiance. We were welcomed by staff who took our orders efficiently and indulged picking various items on the menu. Unfortunately none of us had room for dessert. Stop by and enjoy!

AMAZING chicken gordita- Roasted chicken with jalapeños, almonds & pistachios in a creamy pecan…read moresauce. Made my Mexicans. It is inside a pub. The address is correct. I ate in, but they are brought to you piping hot in a bag to take away. I found this on Yelp. There were only 3 reviews. All 5 stars. Now I am the fourth 5 star review. The ingredients and flavors were sublimely perfect.

From the owner: Gorditas are hand-made Mexican flatbreads stuffed with different kinds of yummy fillings. We're the…read morefirst and only place selling gorditas in London! Our Gourmet Gorditas are made with a variety of carefully selected, locally sourced ingredients. We've created recipes that take inspiration from authentic Mexican dishes, but have given them a 'foodie' spin by using the best gourmet ingredients.

We used them for our wedding, amazing!!! Great staff, made the pizzas right in front of us to…read moreorder. They tasted great.

Wow!! Leo and his fabulous pizza van visited our School Fete at the weekend and his pizzas were…read moredelicious, lovely fresh ingredients, catered for a variety of dietary needs and freshly made from scratch! Can't wait to see you again soon. Thank you! Highly recommend!

I had already eaten lunch but Nilly's Turkish Kitchen caught my eye as I was walking by. They were…read moremaking Turkish stuffed flatbread, gozleme, and they looked delicious! I ordered the Nilly's Special (9.50) with spinach, cheese and potatoes. It was cut into eight pieces (perfect for sharing) and came with couscous and a tiny salad. The flatbread was nice and light, delicious and not too heavy. My husband, who doesn't normally like couscous, was eager to finish it off. I wish I knew what their secret was! The gozleme are also available with lamb or chicken, and they also do lavash wraps and lunch boxes with bulger wheat. Don't forget to pick up some baklava. I did and regret it. Next time!

12/08/2018: I saw Nilly's Turkish Kitchen off in the distance after inspecting a leather goods…read moreartist's satchels and handbags; as soon as I finished perusing the satchels,I made a beeline for Nilly's. The awesome aroma of roasted lamb was heavenly; I ordered the Bulgar Wheat Lamb Lunch Box to go: Wow, Nilly gave me so much food, I have leftovers for tomorrow's breakfast and lunch! Funny~I showed Nilly her photo I posted via YELP; however, she had no clue or idea YELP exists: I showed her the YELP app and she looked so astonished especially, when Nilly has been conducting her food truck business at Spitalfields Market for FIVE YEARS! HAH! Anyway, the lamb lunch box was delicious; I know I'll return stopping by Nilly's on my way to Heathrow Airport via taking Bus #35-Shoreditch, hop off, go to Nilly's, necessary pit stop, buy coffee at Nude Coffee Roasters, and hop on Bus #205-Paddington catching the Heathrow Express Train! Thank you, Nilly for giving me too much food!

**vegetarian review**…read more I walked in here for a late lunch and was immediately seated. I ordered the vegan laksa. I hadn't had laksa before. The food was so damn good. The tofu puffs were awesome! The tofu skin wraps were delicious. The flavour was just perfect. The quality is really good as well. Also minor note - 12.5% service charge was added to my order by default.

Excellent food . It's so delicious . No regret to come and eat here. The crew are very friendlyread more