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Canteen-style Indochinese venue with an open kitchen and communal tables 

I’m not a fan of Indochinese Food so I wasn’t really looking forward to this meal, but N had been here before and liked it so I trusted his choice 😬
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Food: Thankfully, the food wasn’t bad (well done babe! 😂) The Banana Tree Spiced Noodles that I asked for was full of flavour and so was the Malaysian Prawn Kari. We also ‘combo’d up’ our mains so we got Indo Salad, Corn Cakes and Indo Crackers with our meals. The Corn Cakes were delicious!
Service: Decent service at the restaurant.
Settings: 6/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 6.5/10
Overall: 6.5/10

@twopeasfoodies's review of Banana Tree Soho on Instagram

Quick Bite from @bananatreeuk who now have a fully halal menu now. Pictured is the chargrilled beef. My fav is still the beef rendang and the duck...and of course the chocolate fondant for dessert.

@halalfoodguy's review of Banana Tree Soho on Instagram

Banana Tree Soho

The quality of banana tree has gone down a bit from previous years. I did really like the laksa ramen, it was quite tasty although quite spicy. My friend didnt really like the katsu burger as said the bread was dry. The mango chicken was very sweet but I think she liked it. The coke was a bit flat. We ordered prawn crackers and never got them. However service was quite nice and still overall food was okay.

There's a lovely range of dishes with Southeast Asian flavours, including Curries, Stir Fries and Noodles.

I didn't have high expectations, but the Banana Tree Curry with Tofu was rich and creamy and it was really comforting. The Sweetcorn Fritters were crispy and crunchy and packed with flavours, a good little side.

The staff were lovely and the interior was aesthetically pleasing, perfect for a group catch up with friends.

I order the Sweet Mango and Lime Chicken. The food was very tasty and fresh. The chicken was soft and well cooked, and the mango and lime sauce had a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. The aroma was amazing and made the dish even more enjoyable.

The portion size was good and filling, and the food arrived warm and well packed. I really liked how flavorful the dish was without being too spicy. Overall, it was a great meal, and I would definitely order from Banana Tree again. I recommend this dish to anyone who enjoys sweet and tangy flavors.

If you want, I can also make it shorter, more casual, or more professional 😊
Best service from Dharshini :) 10/10

This was the first time I visited and it was really great. Alex was amazing and made sure to check everything we had was gluten free as I have coeliac disease. She was really kind and patient and we will definitely come back to try more dishes!

Pleasantly surprised by this little location in Soho! I've never seen a Banana Tree location before but chose to give it a go on a whim with a partner with no booking. Some other reviews say the place is a little slow on service, I found it fine but the place wasn't busy when I came. I imagine when it's busy, they are arguably understaffed.

The food, on the other hand, is amazing. It tastes great and is presented well and fast and the £10.50 meal deal is a good deal for the quality and portfoon of food you get with a drink.

Wish we had one of these in my home city Newcastle 🙏

Banana Tree

I think i ordered a bit too much! Took advantage of the 50% off at Dishoom in Carnaby Street (till Tuesday) @dishoom

Pictured is the Sali Bolti and the lamb chops. First time I tried the chief's special curry and it was really good. 
Lamb chops where a just a tad on the dry side but still very good nevertheless. 
The atmosphere and decor is not as good as the other branch's in my opinion. Didnt have that old school Indian vibe. 
The queue was around 30mins to get in. Special shout out to our waitress Shannon, who gave me the best and most personable service I've had. Make sure you ask for her. 
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@halalfoodguy's review of Dishoom Carnaby on Instagram

Dishoom Carnaby

I visited Dishoom with my family after hearing a lot about it. I recommend making a reservation, as it helps you avoid waiting in the queue outside the restaurant. The ambience is lovely, with a great vibe and thoughtfully designed décor.

Service was efficient, and the staff were polite, friendly, and helpful throughout our visit. We tried a couple of dishes, and the food was really good, with authentic traditional South Asian flavours. I highly recommend the Okra Fries, House Chaat, Methi Lamb Gosht, and Grilled Masala Prawns — all of them are a bit on the spicy side and full of flavour. If you prefer something milder, the Chicken Ruby is a great option. The Paratha and House Chai are also definitely worth trying and rounded off the meal nicely.

We finished with the Pistachio Kulfi, which brought back nostalgic memories and was a perfect way to end the meal.

Overall, Dishoom offers a great atmosphere with strong branding. The place can feel quite lively and a bit noisy due to the crowds and music, but that adds to the buzz. I would definitely visit again.

Special thanks to Marcin for taking such good care of us.

Worth the hype!!!!
Food waa simply amazing. Berry chicken biryani, ruby chicken, charred lamb chops and lassi. Everything was just perfect. Only thing we did not like was the okra fries, it was a bit plain for my taste.
Amazing interiors and great vibe all around. Staff was very friendly and also helped us with explaining the menu.
Dont forget to book a reservation in advance.

Hurts to say this as the dinner is really good here but the breakfast was poor. Maybe what I ordered. Once we got some chilli sauce and added salt is was okay. Ordered the Christmas breakfast. Was poor. The vegan breakfast was good. Cheese toast was not hot so the cheese was a lump not soft and stringy. Also lacking any spice or flavour. We had the omelette which was okay. The saving grace was the refill chai. That was amazing. Great service. Staff and decor was good.

As expected, we had a joyful culinary experience at Dishoon's lately. The decent relaxing atmosphere, the quick and friendly service and, of course not to mention at last, the excellent and intensely flavored food convinced the whole family. Especially, the Mutton Pepper Fry and the Fish Amritsari were explicitly mouthwatering. Will come again.

Finally made it to Dishoom Carnaby after hearing it recommended over and over — and even on a rainy Wednesday evening there was still a wait, which definitely says something about its reputation.

The food overall was solid. We were recommended the Goan Monkfish Curry and Methi Lamb Gosht, and also ordered the House Chaat, Garlic Naan, and a couple of drinks. The monkfish curry was interesting — worth trying once, but monkfish is a slightly odd protein for such a great curry base. The Methi Lamb Gosht, on the other hand, was great: tender, deeply flavored, and beautifully cooked (though definitely not as spicy as advertised).

The Garlic Naan was underwhelming, but the House Chaat absolutely stole the show — bright, crunchy, flavorful, and easily the star of the meal.

Overall, a good experience with some real highlights, and I can see why people are loyal to this spot — just go in knowing the menu has a few hits and a few misses.

Our lamb and chicken is Halal. Alcohol is served. Bacon is served on our breakfast menu. Ask a member of staff for details.

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Mahdi Restaurant

Absolutely fantastic Persian restaurant near Hammersmith station. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was warm and generous ,  we were treated to complimentary daal adas soup and traditional Persian tea, which was such a lovely touch and set the tone for the meal.

We started with mast moosir, which was creamy, perfectly balanced, and full of flavour, along with tahdig that was beautifully crisp and exactly how it should be. For mains, we had the koobide, which was juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection.

Everything tasted authentic and clearly made with care. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere , highly recommend Mahdi to anyone looking for excellent Persian cuisine in London. Will definitely be back!

Everything was absolutely delicious — from the mixed grill and biryani to the meze platter and naan bread. Every dish was exceptional.  You won't regret visiting this place!!!

The vibe was great and the team was attentive overall, but one team member truly stood out. While some seemed a bit stressed, she remained consistently calm, positive, and welcoming, which made a huge difference to our experience despite not being offered dessert/coffee menu

Thank you so much, ✨️Alena✨ (unsure if it's correctly spelled) for your warm hospitality, Our Italian guests and us really appreciated it and can’t praise you enough!

Mid range Persian restaurant in Hammersmith.  Kebabs were tasty and flavoursome and the starters were fresh and good too.

Decent drinks menu and plenty of fresh juices and mocktails served too.

Location is somewhat awkward (minimal parking and about 10 mins walk from
Hammersmith tube) however the food was decent and service was good.  Very reasonably priced too and service was great even tho the restaurant was full.

Their service was excellent and most importantly, I would like to introduce you to a girl there who will memorize your food order no matter how many people you are. And most importantly, the women is a very young girl who also understands a little Arabic and is very helpful. We went there with our family on Friday and enjoyed the food and service very much. I highly recommend the place.😁😁

I've been to Mahdi before and was looking very forward to returning. I came yesterday and was met with generous portions of food with bursting flavours. As it's London expect it to be on the pricey side but well worth it. Complimentary pickles, olives and soups. I would happily of given five starts but, unfortunately, we had a waitress who expressed great dissatisfaction (sighing, huffing and puffing) when we made any requests. The rest of the staff were great. I will return but, due to high prices it won't be anytime soon. Reccomended to all.

We are HMC approved. This means our entire menu and supply-chain is certified Halal according to HMC standards. No traces of pork or alcohol in the store.

Mahdi

Beef steak sandwich from @potbelly_uk 
I'm not a sandwich, wrap kina guy, I rarely get these types of foods for lunch. But i was kindly invited to try one of their sandwiches. Potbelly, (yes it sounds like porkbelly) is a famous sandwich shop in Chicago and has opened a the first in Europe in good old Westfield. 
They made the decision to use all halal meats on their menu. 
I went for a beef sandwich. It just was not for me. I like soft breads, but this is hard. And at £5.95 I don't think its a replacement for a subway which is pretty much the same. What is nicer is the service and decor of the place. Plus they do nice milkshakes. 
A good alternative to try if you are in Westfield and like sandwiches. But its just don't my personal favourite... Gimme a burger! Lol

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@halalfoodguy's review of Potbelly Stratford on Instagram

Potbelly

I had the chance Chicken sandwich with blue cheese and salad and mayo.  Great sandwich I loved this, I usually eat my staff cables but when I saw this it looked really good.  There's is a very large dining area, bright decor.  The do soft drinks such as Coke which. are refillable as well as milkshakes, tea. They have good desert menu to.  Sandwich is fresh and the bread is great, I loved the flavours. Staff are friendly and service is quick and efficient.

Sadly this has now closed in Stratford.

Essentially a better subway. Slightly more expensive (a large sandwich cost me £7.7) but tastier and fresher. I had The Wreck, a mix of different meats which was pretty good. Staff were friendly and the seats were very comfy. I was also impressed to find out everything is halal in here. 

Delicious sandwiches. Always quiet. Sweet, accommodating staff. Free peanut butter and chocolate shake for my birthday. Just fabulous. 

Great if you have no taste buds and have the urge to spend £6 on a sandwich. Absolute hogshite.

Great place to sit down with friends and eat. Tables can accomodate groups of 6 people. Try the buffallo chicken sandwich, it is delicious and the filling is generous.

Only the best vibes for one of N’s MANY Birthday Meals!
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Food: I feel really bad saying this because we actually really enjoyed ourselves at Novikov, but the food just didn’t live up to our expectations. The Singapore Noodles and Prawn Fried Rice were bland and flavourless, and the Sweet and Sour Prawns weren’t as good as they are at the Chinese down the road. The Prawn Tempura was okay, quite oily though, but the Baby Squid was probably the best thing we ate that night.
Service: The atmosphere at Novikov is incredible! We really did enjoy every second there and would definitely go back, more for the lovely service rather than the food though, haha. 😬
Settings: 7.5/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 8/10
Overall: 6.8/10

@twopeasfoodies's review of Novikov Mayfair on Instagram

Cracking open the Chocolate Fondant from @novikovrestaurant 
Price £11.50. It definitely wasn't the best chocolate fondant I have tried. But nice enough. 
Which place does the best one your opinion? Leave me a suggestion below! 
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@halalfoodguy's review of Novikov Mayfair on Instagram

•NOVIKOV•
📍Berkeley St, Mayfair

Ordered:
🐓 Miso Baby Chicken
🐟 Black Cod
🥟 Prawn Moneybags
🌮 Wagyu Tacos
🦐 Fresh Grilled Prawn
🍚 Egg Fried Rice
🥥 Fresh Coconut Water
🍍 Fresh Pineapple Juice

@novikovrestaurant is the perfect fine dining spot for a date night or any events. We visit here for almost every occasion! It has two elegant dining rooms; Asian and Italian. We opted for the finest Asian fusion culinary experience. The open kitchen was so fun to see along with all the fresh seafood and vegetables being used.

⚠️Only certain dishes are halal which are stated on the menu. Bar on site.

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@cravingthathalal's review of Novikov Mayfair on Instagram

It's the @novikovrestaurant review
baby! In my Top 2 restaurants and has remained there
for years. Silly of me after a good few visits I've never
actually posted a review of it! Here we are now.
There's plenty of pricey restaurants in London to
choose from but this is the best for me. There's two
sections to the restaurant, Asian or Italian. We always
opt for Asian.
Well as you're seated they serve you some vegetables
with some sauce which I believe is called shizu sauce
this sauce is pretty remarkable, and it's so tricky to
describe the taste but it's so good we finish it all up
and request another set of it. It certainly is special and
that just highlights the start of this tasteful experience.
Mains:
Korean Lamb Cutlets: A serving of 4 and these are a
must order. The way it's cooked, the tenderness is
unrivalled. Then there's the thick glaze of a teriyaki
type flavour which takes the flavour up a notch. You
can also get these cooked how you want I.e medium
rare. I'll be honest though on this occasion they arrived
warm and weren't as amazing but still damm delicious.
Black Cod with Miso sauce. Spectacular. Never had
black cod as good as this, cooked to perfection and
with that sauce just another level.
Sushi: We ordered 3 different types and all were really
really good, as you'd expect at this quality/level. Our
favorite was the salmon and cheese one - overall the
yummiest even though we also tried a truffle infused
one.
We've tried their wok


Also their wagyu tacos are nice but not amazing imo
compared to the above mains anyway.
Dessert is also great but nothing too special.
Overall Novikov offers food on such a high level of
quality and taste, the price really is worth it and makes
a great dinner spot for special occasions - the level of
flavours is up there.
Taste: 10, Quality: 10, Value: 8

@halalfoodtherapy's review of Novikov Mayfair on Instagram

Novikov Restaurant & Bar

Novikov Asian is one of my favorite restaurants in London, always offering a refined atmosphere with elegant décor that makes the dining experience feel special. The food is generally delicious, and their sushi remains outstanding with top quality and incredible taste that never disappoints. The service is excellent, with staff who are attentive, professional, and eager to make guests feel welcomed, which is one of the main reasons I always come back. This time I noticed that the quality of some dishes like the tacos and fried rice was slightly different from before, but overall the experience was still enjoyable. Novikov remains one of the best Asian dining options in London and is highly recommended for anyone who appreciates fine cuisine.

Very nice vibes in the place. The restaurant serves both italian and asian cuisines. I went for the asian restaurant. Sushi was really good. Recommended dishes are noodles, chicken sweet and sour and the top highlight was king prawns with the special cocktail sauce. Speacial NOVikola is recommended from mocktails menu and it has a special twist. Service was ok with minor delays in serving. Dessert was delicious, the special limited edition of chocolate cigar is highly recommended. The place is pricey but worth it

Service has gone down, kitchen is lazy and will not even tolerate a honey allergy.  Was quite disappointing. Quality and service has gone down drastically in the past few years. They charge you minimum charge of 100 pounds per person and the say they cannot  serve you any food. Very bad way to trap your clients.

Lovely food and service! Sushi is great, but be specific with that you order, it can be a bit greasy. The music was super loud like in a club,we asked twice to lower the volume but they only lowered it 2 percent. That was the most annoying part. Other than the super loud ear breaking music, food and service is great. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Thank you for a lovely experience.

My fav in London.. will be always my go to for food, but not the all types of sushi is delicious but it’s good..
Good atmosphere very helpful stuff
I enjoy every moment in here for real

All halal items are clearly marked on the menu including chicken, duck and lamb. Please ask a member of staff for assistance if anything is unclear.

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