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Whyte & Brown

3.7 (47 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Sabah A.

This restaurant is located in the Kingly Court in Carnaby Street. The atmosphere is amazing and the service is quick though I did feel rushed with the staff in a hurry to clear the plates. Food was good - I tried the buttermilk chicken option which was delish though lacking mayo (very stingy with their mayo). Also the burgers don't come with fries - you have to order these separately. So, overall good food but not impressed with the service. Don't think I will go back

The Full English
Chris I.

Stumbled across here whilst looking for somewhere for brunch on a bank holiday Monday. Went for the full English and was pretty impressed. My expectations weren't high, however it was really good. Great tasty bacon and yummy sausages. Service was good. Reasonably priced for the west end. Lovely little venue.

Chicken- Leek burger. Yum!
Simone M.

I've only actually eaten here once, but as far as that trip was concerned I'd go again. I ordered the chicken-leek burger and it was really good (just a bit messy to eat - but that's fine!), so I'd recommend that. The coffee was good too! The only thing that was a bit weird was that we got there at 11.50 so my friend ordered from the brunch menu (after a bit of negotiating that she could still order as brunch was till midday), then I was going to order off the main menu, but was then told that it wasn't midday yet (when the man menu starts apparently) so I had to wait till the clock past 12pm so I could order. Weirdness aside, the burger and sweet potato fries (which come with feta and chorizo) were really yum so I'd definitely go back, albeit not so close to the midday mark as it seemed to throw them off.

Rustic contemporary wooden interior
Wendy L.

Low key, restful lighting, rustic DIY style contemporary wooden decor all widely spread out in a clean spacious setting. It is indeed a very beautiful restaurant. Sadly food was not as impressive and did not make much of an impact compared to the decor. During the tube strike Whyte and Brown was offering a very good 50% off food deal for those who came in with the secret code "Keep calm". Somehow we also offered a free drink so it was a very good value evening for us. The moment we stepped in we knew it was the place to be the during the chaotic tube strike out there. It was a good few hours of calmness with excellent service from the staff who were very accommodating and patience with us and we slowly went through the menu. I do like the wacky concept of specialising in chicken or egg, each dish made with egg or chicken or both. The menu became very global with dishes from Vietnamese like the Hanoi Chicken Noodle Soup and Mediterranean dishes like the Two Way Chicken Souvlaki. However I always find with such a wide variety of dishes on a menu and all so different, quality and flavours drops a little as there isn't a focus. And that was the problem with Whyte and Brown. Most of the dishes but the basic of flavours but lacked the depth. We started with the Marinated Olives and Caperberries. Personally I found the green olives a bit too salty whilst the black were fine but too soft and squidgy for my liking. The caperberries were a nice unusual addition to the dish and they tasted fine in the garlicky marinade they came in. We also ordered the 'Croquettes balls with smoky tomato sauce'. Although it said smoky the tomato sauce was not smoky at all instead we preferred the lightness and rawness of it as it came thick and chunky with bits. Sadly the croquettes tasted slightly over cooked, either that or it was re-fried and ended up too dry on the outside as crispy as they were. The filling was fine, a nice thick creamy inside of shredded chicken and pancetta but once again it lacked that oomph. Luckily the sauce filled some of that dryness and gave it some of that flavour it needed. The Parmigiana was more successfully, beautifully baked aubergine with a good layer of stringy mozzarella cheese. The tomato sauce it was cooked in was seasoned well, light to allow the aubergine and mozzarella to shine. The richness of the cheese was nicely contrasted by the sliced egg in between especially the egg whites and also added a different layer of texture. i wished the dish was ruined by the overly salted side salad of rocket and lettuce leaves though which didn't do the dish any favour. Eating this made my mouthful bitter and drowned in olive oil. In the end I ended up scraping the plate clean without the salad. The chicken was a bit of a mix, some more succulent than others, breast a bit dry but saved by the nicely homemade gravy. However the dish somewhat became forgettable. It tasted like a good chicken but sadly that is all I can say. Better though was the awesome mash we ordered as a side. I'm guessing the secret ingredient was mayonnaise as it was that extra creamy smooth texture that got me scooping up for more after each bite of chicken. It also helped the dryness of the chicken and provided the dish a nice coating. It's a shame these weren't included in the main but I think it's hoping to be viewed up a upmarket dining located in Carnaby Street, the West End area. My boyfriend ordered the pulled chicken bap which I wasn't keen on the moment I saw 'bap' and not 'brioche bun' like the burger selection they had, But he was intrigued what pulled chicken taste like compared to the usual pulled pork. I only took a bite out of this and glad it was just a bite as i already felt the failure of the bun being too doughy and dense for the heavier filling of pulled chicken The pulled chicken lost all its flavour to the overwhelmingly sweet BBQ sauce that tasted too synthetic and strong for my liking. Our opposite table ordered their actual burger and I must say, it looked more appetising and interesting that my boyfriend's bap. So I think we've established that the food wasn't all fantastic but everything else was. Its another place with potential and as it is relatively new I believe with a bit more experimenting with each dish I'm sure it can get better. With so much competition in the area like Polpo it definitely needs to step a mark if they want to stay in the game.

Langoustine and chicken pie
Tim L.

The newest restaurant to the Soho / Carnaby Street food fest is an independent outfit who's tagline is all about the Free Range Egg and Chicken. They state that they don't care which came first because it doesn't matter. Located in the already crowded quadrangle of Kingly Court, the restaurant boasts outdoor/indoor seating with a Scandinavian furniture meets New York industrial loft chic (except for our little kids table apparently that had metal surfaces and antique school chairs). There's plenty of room for everyone, and the staff are über friendly and attentive. My swimming / noodle evening friend and I have graduated from noodle nights to a little more upmarket food - granted it was my birthday yesterday and we were celebrating. Anyway, food - since it's what Yelp's about right? We started off with a Bangkok Scotch Egg, made with free range chicken, lemongrass and coriander. I'd have to say that the presentation of food in this place is absolutely stunning and spot on for a top notch establishment. The egg was done perfectly, with the yolk just a little runny and the crust of the meat crispy and delightful. Where it did let down a little was in the flavoring of the meat. The Bangkok aspect was very subtle, so subtle that the vinegar from the pickled cucumber salad that the scotch egg rested on overpowered the genteel flavors of the egg. Also, the two slices of chili added nothing but a dash of color (not flavor which I was expecting) to the egg. Good, but not an amazing start. We then received our mains - which were the Light Chicken and Langoustine pie, and the Brick Chicken. The chicken and langoustine pie came with the langoustine poking it's cute (or ugly - depending on what your views are on the aesthetics of a crustacean) head through the puff pastry of the pie. The pie itself was lovely, and again very subtle in flavoring and delicate on the tastebuds. The puff pastry was dense and well done, but could have been a little more flaky (or French) which IMHO how I like puff pastry. I guess to each their own. The Brick Chicken is a dish of a half chicken done three ways, grilled, confit and roasted. The roasted and confit were absolutely delightful, though the plate was a bit wet from the jus of the chicken, thus requiring some work to ensure the grilled and roasted chicken didn't mix too much with the confit juice. It does get served with a lemon and gravy as well. Seems a bit too much liquid along side and the rookie eater might just over-dowse the chicken. They were all very flavorful, and the roast did well with thyme. A side of double cooked chips (or french fries) accompanied the meal. All in all, it was a very good experience, with prices a little higher than the scene in the area. Value for money isn't really there at the restaurant, since the half chicken and the pie each come in at about £12 - £13 without any sides included. Be ready, with drinks to be forking out about £25 per head at least. What most certainly redeem this place (since they opened only 3 weeks ago) is their willingness to listen to the customer, with comment cards. I filled mine in and got a personal visit from the manager about my suggestions with the scotch egg. She seemed to take the suggestions well and upon our departure was seen having a chat with the kitchen staff to perhaps discuss and try out adding more spice and flavor to the meat of the scotch egg. So kudos to the staff there and I certainly hope to be hearing about (or trying) the new recipe of the scotch egg if my suggestions were taken to heart. All in all, 4*s, It's a great place, and a novel concept, with decor and food quality to match, but it's higher than average price and overly subtle food do let it down just a little. I would likely come back, but it might be a while. UPDATE: I still haven't heard back from them regarding the Scotch Egg, it seems like they haven't taken my suggestion into account. Considering the manager was so intent on making sure her guests make suggestions, guess they're not willing to implement them. Knocking them down to 3*s considering.

Juria Y.

Managed to get a table for three with no booking on a Thursday evening. Cute little joint, lovely decor inside and there's also outdoor seating in the courtyard at Kingly Court. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was good aside from my friend chipping a tooth on a random stone found in the quinoa lentil salad.... That was unpleasant so dropping a star. Still, would come back.

Yotsuba C.

Excellent shakshuka for breakfast. You got a huge dish of eggs but only 2 halves of toasts. The environment and the view are perfect. Would love to comeback another time

Great whiskey cider!
Meni M.

Had the chicken cesar salad...had wayyyy too much dressing. The fiancé's chicken souvlaki though was very good.

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Cool place! Great Cocktails and the chicken entrees are awesome. The service was also spot on! I'd recommend this place to everyone.

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Great sophisticated food that takes chicken to the next level. Really nice service and cool interiors. Highly recommend this place.

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this place is a hiden gem. The food is absolutely delicious and it's really not expensive for what you get. total 5 star

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Rude manager would not let my daughter eat her take away despite the rest of the table ordering and empty restaurant.

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Quiet place out of the way in slower times. The court can get busy though. The food was fine, atmosphere nice.

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Mother Mash - Steak and black heart stout pie. Truly delicious and amazing!

Mother Mash

4.3(647 reviews)
0.0 miSoho
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Oh yeah! Americans…read morefrom California here. Who would've known that mashed potatoes, sausages, and gravy would go so well together! Loved every bite. Got the gravy on the side, didn't think I'd use all of it, before I knew it, it was all gone. And you wouldn't think that the type of mash or type of gravy or type of sausage would matter that much, but they really do all have distinct flavors! I will be mixing mustard into my mashed potatoes from now on. Originally came for the sticky toffee pudding, so of course we ended with that. Marvelous! The toffee sauce is so comforting and rich, the cake was so moist, and it was perfectly balanced with the ice cream. Didn't detect any dates, maybe they were too finely chopped. Also the apple and blackberry crumble just didn't hit the same; it was slightly dry and on the sour side (maybe don't take a bite directly after the pudding!) Service was so helpful and friendly; I'm sure they love watching people fall in love with their food. Quick with refills and offered extra condiments if needed. Great air conditioning as well (always a plus), and I loved the green blacksplash and blackboard caligraphy on the walls as well. Bangin'

Ultimate London comfort food!…read more On a Saturday night around 7:30PM, the wait for a party of five was 45 minutes. The food was well worth the wait. The Steak and Blackheart Stout Pie was delicious. The steak was tender and the mash was smooth. Definitely get the Sticky Toffee Pudding. The pudding was sweet, soft, and warm, pairing perfectly with the silky pudding and cold vanilla ice cream.

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4.6(200 reviews)
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I was in London for a short 4 days but landed on a Sunday so I knew I had to try a Sunday roast! By…read morethe time I was planning, the only open reservation was at 2pm so I ended up coming for a late lunch. I opted for the all-in which includes a portion of the beef, lamb and pork roasts. A really great way to try their variety of meats. First, the portion was absolutely huge - I definitely appreciated how much vegetables there were, the roasted brussels and carrots were delicious. Sides were all good - including the roasted potatoes and yorkshire pudding. The star was the meat of course, my favorite ended up being the lamb which was super tender and flavorful. Loved the crispy pork rind that comes with the pork roast slices and the gravy and sauces on the side really rounded out the meal, added a ton of flavor and made it fun to try the different sauces with the variety of meats. Service was great and everything came out really quickly! Definitely would recommend Blacklock to try the famous Sunday roast in London, you can't go wrong here!

Made a reservation weeks in advance for Sunday roast and it did not disappoint. Because we were two…read morepeople, we split the beef roast but our server recommended an extra portion of beef for £4.50 (and free extra Yorkshire pudding), which was definitely needed. The gravy was so delicious and paired well with the beef and vegetables. We also got the mushroom toast which was creamy and umami with the mushrooms - we even dipped our beef in the mushroom sauce too, excellent!

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