Lancaster Gate Station

Queen of Sheba (Malekat Saba') specialises in Yemeni food

Queen of Sheba London

Yemeni restaurant.
Food was flavourful, tried Mandi, Haneth and Kabsa with baby chicken, well cooked, and generous portions, balanced tastes.
Service was quick and done well. Menu was broad and covered most Yemni dishes, missing out on Zurbian. The soup was nice yet in a group of 5 some had much more actual spices than others, we felt inconsistenty in that. Generally proper authentic Yemeni vibes, the seats are a combination of chairs and Yemeni seats mixing bother traditios and modernity. The bill was as expected no added hidden costs, very transparent. Toilets clean and well maintained. Staff very polite, and makes you feel welcom. For a calm cozy Yemni vibes and authentic flavours recommended.

Some reflections for the management. As a Yemni restaurant some dishes are new to the Western customers even some Arabs, would be great if the menu is somehow digital, would suggest keeping the paper menu additionally adding a QR code which includes images of the meals. Customers who are new to the culture have it difficult to see what they will get even with thorough explanation by the staff. I don't see this in Yemeni restaurant so you can stand out.
Additionally with Google reviews becoming more important now I would suggest keeping the review QR code on the table with a single request for a review, so it becomes more genuine by the customers.
Would be great to have the something in addition to the soup for starters, something small like a bread and a dip, expected from Arabic restaurants.

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Amazing experience at Queen of Sheba Yemeni Restaurant. The owner personally served us and even gave us complimentary soup, which was a really nice touch and showed genuine hospitality.

The service was outstanding from start to finish. The madfoon and lamb dish were absolutely delicious—full of flavour and cooked perfectly. The mint tea was also excellent and finished the meal off perfectly.

Highly recommend this place for authentic Yemeni food and top-class service.

Treated like family! What an unforgettable experience! I visited Queen of Sheba with my mom and sister, and the hospitality was just incredible. From the moment we walked in out of the cold, we were welcomed warmly and immediately offered a lovely, complimentary lamb soup to warm us up.The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were so generous. We left completely stuffed and happy! At the end of the meal, they even served us a fantastic tea on the house. The service was also impeccable; our waiter was an incredible human being who made us feel like family. He even refused to accept a tip, which speaks volumes about the genuine kindness of this place. We will always look back on this dinner fondly. I am honestly looking forward to coming back to London just to visit them again! ❤️

Food: The starters were excellent as the dishes were full of flavour and had a nice range of depth to them and we were able to get a number of different flavour profiles in all of them. However, when it came to the main that was more of a mixed bag. Due to it all being combined and cooked together, the range of cooking time unfortunately affected the dishes and the meat themselves but the flavour felt a bit one note as well sadly.

Service: Ali was our host on the day we went and he was nice and enthusiastic being able to show good hosting energy throughout the meal. Sadly, the rest of the team messed up some of the orders that we had for drinks or food  for one reason or another.

Atmosphere: It was a decent atmosphere in the restaurant, a bit quiet but everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves on the day!

There were great parts to this meal, but there were also unfortunately disappointing parts, if they are able to iron our some inconsistencies they'll do well!

You absolutely have to put this on the top of your list for Yemeni food. The service was brilliant and so lovely, they offered complimentary soup to start and tea to finish, which were so delicious. The interior is all made to look like a traditional Yemeni space and best of all, the food was absolutely perfect. The falafel, vine leaves, and main rice dishes were delicious and hit the spot. Portion sizes were huge and really good value for money. Super welcoming space and absolutely authentic. We will be back for sure

Queen of Sheba

Halal Asian cuisine. Formerly Bonda Kitchen

Bonda by Duck & Noodle

My girlfriend and I had the roasted duck noodles, siomay and bandung chia. The food was amazing, full of flavor and the duck was perfectly cooked! The waiter was also really friendly. Will definitely come here again

Halal Malaysian restaurant. Not sure about other dish but the duck here is very good. Order their duck rice. Duck is super juicy. You won’t regret it.  Ask for chili oil. Pro tip, request for breast rather than leg for more meaty juicier experience.
Plus point, toilet is clean with bidet. Prayer room as well.

I searched for a Halal Chinese restaurant, this was one of the restaurants suggested by google.
It’s not Chinese 🇨🇳 cuisine but Malaysian 🇲🇾 cuisine, very bland for my taste.
The place is very clean and welcoming.
The employees were very nice, they offered the drink on the house since I wasn’t a fan of the food.
I came in for a « hot & sour wonton soup », they don’t do it, so i thought why not mix 2 soups they do, hot and sour soup and chicken wonton soup.
The hot and sour is a mixture of a thick red soup, chicken slices, vegetables and 2 prawns. Soup was delicious just not sour nor hot.
The chicken wonton soup which was « wontons in boiled water and green onion (scallions) » not exaggerating, literally.
Service and atmosphere amazing.
Food not for me.
For £28, not a deal breaker

Will not return: decent duck but no alcohol.

We’ve
- Ma Po tofu 麻婆豆腐
- Duck noodle

Both are flavorful but slightly sweet, especially the tofu. The noodles are al dente.

This homey Malaysian restaurant is three minutes away from our hotel. After a long day of travel, the soup hits the spot.

The bonna brand porcelain hand-painted tableware from Turkey is quite attractive.

We came here after seeing the great reviews and were not disappointed. The waitress was so kind and welcoming and very helpful in making suggestions. We wanted dumplings and were very happy with the ones we got. They were very reasonably priced. They were delicious. I will definitely come back.

Asian-fusion steakhouse with cave-style decor

Meet Bros

We came here because it was close to our hotel and the reviews were good. We did not expect it to be our favourite meal of our trip to London, but it was.

We ordered Filet Mignon, Lamb shank, then the chocolate fondant and the banana fritters for dessert.

The atmosphere was wonderful, one star was deducted due to a child being loud but this is not the fault of the establishment. It did soil the experience slightly.

Everything we ordered was absolutely astounding. The chocolate fondant however was earth-shatteringly good. I couldn’t believe it.

Thank you so much to the people at Meet Bros, and thank you to the universe for having us book a hotel round the corner from here.

I went for a bday dinner and it was pretty nice, the food was like a 7/10 like the chicken burger was a bit poor but the prawn pasta and lasagne were nice, and pretty large portions for fine dining too! The assamenta drink was nice, I’d get it again but aftertaste is a bit mediciney.
The spring rolls are worth the hype and very nice! But the chutney dip is quite sweet

The service was quite poor and took us about 30mins after being sat to be given menus and another 40 or so minutes for It to come out, the food was warm however so that was nice. The lighting and atmosphere is very nice and everything was very clean.

However if you’re a girlie I will say the bathrooms aren’t very big and nice for photos 😕but the rest of the restaurant is nice so 😆

Overall I did enjoy I would maybe come again at a different time since it was peak Christmas evening time

A hidden gem indeed with a lovely ambience. We were treated with extremely friendly and polite staff especially AMU who assisted with deciding on our choice of meal. We would personally like to thank her too as she also ensured my daughters' birthday experience would always be remembered. Oh yes they also supplied extra heating to keep us cosy. Will definitely return! The beef spring rolls and steak are a must have!

This was out first time here and it was a very enjoyable experience. Our hostess was Amu and she paid attention to all our needs, especially to our 3 children. One child did not like the Mac and Cheese so much, Amu kindly took our request immediately to the manager if we could change this and within 10 minutes, a replacement dish was out for the kids.

Our mocktails were lovely, especially the Assamenta (best Mocktail I genuinely have ever had).

The starters were brilliant (we had the duck and the prawn crostinis). The mains we were a bit divided, firdtly thr negative, I had the Curry Lobster Spaghetti. It sounded great, but for the cost, I was slightly let down. The broth was too much and took away the taste of the lobster. The lobster was also overcooked. The broth also had aubergines and some weird chewy tofu blocks that did not go with the dish. For the cost, I wont order this again or any seafood main...

The positive, the angus ribeye steak was cooked to perfection, flavoursome and the sides and sauce were excellent and what Meet Bros probably do best.

The chocolate fondant dessert was divine.

The decor underground and ambiemce was lovely and as I mentioned, the staff were welcoming and Amu especially was brilliant.

Will definitely return... just nit for the seafood main, I will stick to the meats!

I'm a little confused on how this restaurant has such a high rating. We were recommended this restaurant by a friend, and were so eager to try it we booked it immediately.

I'll start with the starters, we ordered prawns, beef spring rolls and nachos. The prawns were cooked beautifully, the fried bread that was put on top was unfortunately so full of oil it was bordering on disgusting. Beef spring rolls lacked flavour, even with the dipping sauce. Nachos were our favourite, good combination of meat to tortilla ratio and the taste was nice.

The drinks - when I pay £11 for a mocktail, I expect to get more than 3 sips. I understand the extortionate price for an alcoholic drink, not for some syrup and lemonade you put into a tiny glass. Extremely disappointing that I then had to order cola on top of the £22 I paid for 2 drinks.

The mains - the steak was basic, not worth the £45, especially when I can go to Cristina's in Barking and get a full sear on my steak. I really enjoyed the broccolini, but again... £8 for broccoli is a bit steep. We also got marrow, which for some reason was mixed with their house gravy when we didn't ask for that?

All in all, we left disappointed and £200 poorer from an experience that we won't want to see again. I like to be able to see my food when I'm eating, and not having to pay an arm and a leg for lemonade with a bit of syrup. The tables were also dangerously close together, so much so that I made friends lol

Maybe the Instagram kids and tiktok snappers will enjoy this place, but if you want a good meal and quality food - then look elsewhere.

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KFC Paddington - Praed Street

This one is a very busy spot, with a lot of foot traffic. Easy to order via their kiosks and just wait.

It was already closing when I ordered so the sit in wasn’t an option but the food was good as expected even as a to go order.

I’d come back here again to try their other menu items.

We made the mistake of ordering the corn and the coleslaw. The corn was so old and brown. The coleslaw was a salad. I ordered a pop that tasted funny and was so flate. I should've looked at the ratings first before ordering.  Chips were very few and cold. There is usually more coating on the chicken didn't get a picture.

The wings were disgusting (sorry). Chicken hair, most of it was fatty skin and it was bland. Most KFC wings roughly taste similar to me, you know because they are presumably using the same recipe. But these wings did not taste nor look like KFC wings. Staff were kind but the wings were horrific and the tables weren’t clean, other meals were just left there. The worst KFC I’ve ever had.

Last used a UK kfc three years ago, For what it is, it was fine… only a few mins to wait for our meal for three people, restaurant fairly clean, although tables could be wiped better and staff polite enough when handing over the order.
Male toilets not fantastic, toilet seat blocks flush buttons and was a bit messy.
Food was acceptable, kfc gravy seems very thin these days, Jolibee is much better for that.

Worst services i had here in this store the women in a photo is soo rude
Didn’t even care to give a tray even it was a dinin order  no thankyou no smile no calling of order number i have to ask for the food
I don’t think she deserve to be on a front counter

HFA has certified KFC's products in these stores, and the store environments, as halal. KFC has also ensured that the halal certified chicken would also meet the rigorous animal welfare standards employed in the UK, and has consulted leading animal welfare groups about this. KFC insists that all poultry is stunned before slaughter. HFA allows the use of a technique called 'stun-to-stun' - a pain free process that makes the animal insensible to pain and suffering. A verse is also recited from the Quran at the point of slaughter by an appropriate person and the poultry will not come into contact with non-halal meat at any point in the supply chain. KFC only buys high quality, Grade A, farm-assured chicken from trustworthy suppliers, and this will not change.

High-end Indian restaurant with contemporary chandeliers and modern art decorating the dining room.

Bombay Palace

👑 Bombay Palace, London:
We recently hosted a dinner for a corporate group of 40 people at Bombay Palace in London, and the experience was truly outstanding from start to finish. Organizing an event for this many people can be challenging, but the staff and venue made it seamless and memorable.
🍽️ The Service & Coordination
The communication leading up to the event was excellent. The management team was incredibly accommodating in helping us plan a custom, fixed-price menu that catered to various dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free).

🍛 The Food Quality
The quality of the food was the star of the show. For large group catering, one often expects a dip in standard, but Bombay Palace maintained a very high culinary bar:
• Starters: The mixed platters, including the succulent Peshwari Lamb Chops and perfectly spiced Vegetable Samosas, were a huge hit.
• Mains: The group favorites were the rich and creamy Butter Chicken and the aromatic Lamb Rogan Josh. Our vegetarian guests raved about the vibrant Palak Paneer and Black Dal (Dal Makhani).
• Bread & Rice: The Naan breads (especially the Garlic and Peshwari) were soft and fresh, and the Pilau Rice was fluffy and fragrant.
The portions were generous, ensuring everyone left feeling fully satisfied.

Enjoyed a fantastic meal with work colleagues. The food was served quickly and tasted fantastic. Drinks were regularly replenished and lots of great options to choose from. The restaurant is accommodating to dieting requirements, however these separate meals were slower to come out from the kitchen. Had a lovely evening. Thank you

Great food as always in this 5 star restaurant. You will never be disappointed. Went for a meal on Diwali and had an amazing time. Lots of ppl were there and the ambience was buzzing yet chilled. It was the right mix. Service was excellent from the minute we stepped in with everyone smiling and politely saying hello or wishing us a Happy Diwali. Melbourn was our waiter and he was pleasant throughout. Attended all our needs with a postive attitude and never rushed us at any moment. He even went above and beyond at the end and took pictures of us at our request as we were leaving. He showed patience as we asked for quite a few! Bless him. Ordered Gol Gappe, Chilli Paneer and Chilli Momos as starters and they were 10/10. For mains we ordered Jeera Pulao, Chilli Naan, Potato Kulcha along with Daal Makhani and Paneer Makhani. Everything was sensational. Beautiful taste and the flavours were spot on. Compliments to the chef!

The food here is delicious and one of the first signs to know that is seeing Indian people eating here.

We trusted the recommendations of our waiter Robert and everything was really delicious, I felt like we are in 🇮🇳

Thank you for the great service and hospitality! It is definitely a place we will be saving for our next trips to London and recommend to friends and family!!

We had buffer lunch at this restaurant for 2 days. Their food was good but the service was not to the mark. The staff were quite rude saying not to go that side and this side. Their gulab Jamun was amazing. And the ice cream alongside was best. I asked for little sugar which they refused saying its not on our menu. I wish they speak with their guests a bit more politely.

Small Iraqi shisha cafe, restaurant and cafe

Masgouf - مطعم مسكوف

The best Arabic food ever, delicious food, friendly staff, cosy place 🤍🤍

My buddy and I tried this place when we stayed nearby in London. I have had Middle Eastern food many times, but Masgouf specialized in Iraqi-style preparations. I never had that, but I loved it.

We were welcomed like family and treated like tru guests. I always appreciate that. The hummus was expertly prepared, and lamb mains were just as good. I'll come back.

I find immense joy in savoring the vibrant flavors of Iraqi cuisine, especially when it comes to kebabs. The tender, succulent meat, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, combined with fragrant rice and an array of fresh herbs and vegetables, creates an unforgettable culinary experience that beautifully reflects the rich heritage and hospitality of Iraq.

We visited Masgouf for lunch, and it was great. We were the only ones in at that time, so we managed to get a good table by the doors. The staff are great and we got served very quickly. We went for a mix of starters: hoummos with meat, which was amazing, rich lentil soup, and a fresh beetroot salad with lemon juice. The mains were brilliant, I went for Kouzi with fall off the bone meat and soft puffy saffron rice. My better half went for Masgouf, which was a grilled seabass that tasted great. We also received a Mohalabiah on the house, which was sweet and fresh. Overall, a nice filling lunch for two for under £100, highly recommended!

Impeccable service by Ramy and his team! Every single visit has been mind blowing. They all treat you so well and with so much respect. The food itself is tasteful, atmosphere is amazing. Everyone is so welcoming, the team is so warm and always in good spirits.

Definitely recommend.

Le Chef Masgouf

Tukdin

It was my first time having Malaysian food. It was absolutely amazing, the flavours were really powerful and I especially loved the salted egg chicken. The service was really good: friendly and knowledgeable staff, I also loved the milo iced drink and condensed milk iced tea. Would definitely go again and try other options on the menu.

Quiet Gem in London!
The food was delicious, and the service from all the lovely staff (Syaza, Izzat and Maz) was outstanding! So thoughtful and nice and everything done with a smile. May Allah reward them for their effort!

Really great neighborhood restaurant if you’re craving authentic Malaysian food. All the dishes we ordered were solid and we can’t wait to come back to try more dishes. Really liked the noodle dish as well as the peanut sauce with vegetables and fried tofu. Only thing that could’ve been better would be the roti canai and was a bit on the pricier side (came out to £82 for the two of us) but otherwise a great dining experience!

Such a gem! The food is sooo tasty, the restaurant is authentic and atmosphere is chill. You can share dish no 31 between two people as well as homemade bread which they make in front of you!! and hummus.

Been to this place a few times now, and never disappointed. The dishes were authentic, delicious, and came in big portions. Very good value for the price for sure. Absolutely loved their oxtails soup, and their weekend special - Nasi Ayam was really nice as well. Will definitely come back for more soon.

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