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KFC Bishopsgate

The day before yesterday, my friend and I ate our meal on the second floor here. I noticed that the gentleman in charge of cleaning on the second floor kept the entire small space very clean and tidy, and he promptly provided us with napkins. This is the most comfortable KFC I've ever experienced.

I don’t know what happened here. I placed the order around 22.30 on 15/01/2026 And the Might for One chicken was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly just flaking off the bone. Amazing
I meant to get a lucky batch then !!

Restaurant was not busy at the time maybe 5 customers at least the Asian bouncers looked bored anyway

The staff member who served me  the one in the photo was very rude and unprofessional. Their customer service was terrible, showing no kindness or willingness to help, which made my experience very unpleasant. They really need to improve the way their staff deal with customers

First I ordered the wings meal and Mighty Bucket For one food was good 👍 Chip was very low quality tasty was just OK but the table was so dirty and the service was very slow even 4 stuff on the floor seem all staff looking for something. Need to improve stuff training.

Thania was amazing. To start,  she tookntime with my order and explained what suited me and what didnt. As a chicken wing fan, she explained the options and.helped me choose what was right for me.

Very thankful for the time and effort especially when it was so busy.

Great service.

In our KFC Halal restaurants we do not handle any pork ingredients, and all the food and drink items served in these restaurants are approved by the Halal Food Authority. This ensures the very best Halal food standards but does mean that certain menu items and limited time offers may not be available.

Another key consideration for us was that we were able to ensure that the halal certified chicken would also meet the rigorous animal welfare standards we employ in the UK, and we consulted leading animal welfare groups about this.

There is no compromise to our welfare standards. We continue to insist that our poultry is stunned before slaughter, using a technique called 'stun-to-stun'. We only buy high quality, Grade A, farm-assured chicken from trustworthy suppliers, who are contractually required to meet or exceed all relevant UK and EU legislation and this will not change.

Pali Kitchen

Tried the Kathi rolls here and they were excellent - the paratha was soft yet slightly crisp on the edges holding together without getting soggy. The filling was generous, packed with flavour, and had the right mix of spice and freshness. The chicken tikka roll which I had was smoky and well-marinated, while the vegetarian option (Aubergine potato curry) had a nice flavour and heat
Portion size is satisfying and great for a quick meal on the go
Overall some of the best Kathi rolls

Pali Kitchen is a quick takeaway-style restaurant with very decent flavors. My rice bowl was fresh and well-prepared, but I found the seasoning a little mild possibly because I skipped the sauces to avoid adding extra calories. Without them, the flavors felt like they were tailored to a more subtle, English-friendly palate.

That said, I’m open to giving this place another try, this time with their sauces, to see if they elevate the overall flavor profile. For now, it’s a solid three stars, but I’ll happily revisit and update my review if my next experience packs more punch.

The Butter Chicken Rice Bowl from Pali Kitchen is an absolute winner!  The butter chicken itself is incredibly flavorful, with that perfect balance of creamy richness and a hint of tang, and the chicken pieces are tender and juicy. Paired with the perfectly cooked rice, it creates a comforting and utterly delicious combination.
What truly sets this bowl apart, besides the fantastic taste, is the generous portion size. You definitely get your money's worth, making it a satisfying and fulfilling meal. It's clear that Pali Kitchen doesn't skimp on quality or quantity.
If you're looking for a reliably tasty and substantial meal, the Butter Chicken Rice Bowl from Pali Kitchen is a highly recommended choice.

Delicious food and generous portions!! A great option for lunch if you work in the area. The butter chicken bowl is my favourite, but go early because they can run out!! I've told my coworkers about this place and they all love it as well! There is usually a long line, but it goes super quick.

Food taste is decent however question is the quantity. They have this rice bowl option. They just fill a quarter with rice & curry and another quarter is with salads. In summary, the bowl is only half filled for £9.95. Once I said, it is only half filled and their response was that any extra would cost you £3.95.
In summary, the quantity of food they offer is never enough for me. My 5 year old child eats more than what they offer as standard.
I will never visit there again.

Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - St Paul's

One of my last few lunches in London, and thought I would visit Gordon Ramsay's burger chain to give it a try.

Made a reservation for 1 at 11.30am when they opened, and came to an empty shop within the quiet mall.

Ordered the chicken breast with avocado, as I don't take beef, and it was served within 10 minutes.

Fries were great, while it did look like there's a lot of spice and would be a little too salty, i find it manageable though i did take a few gulps along the way.

The burger however, was nothing to shout about. While a chicken breast is understandably hard to impress, I did expect it to at least be unique, but it was very much like something i could prepare at home with a good quality chicken breast.. That said, there was nothing to complain about as it wasn't bad at all.

Overall a decent meal, but not one i would return for, at least for the chicken breast burger.

Food was really good (next level burger has been the best burger I’ve had this far), drinks are very well priced, you get more than a fair amount for the price you pay and isn’t overpriced like a lot of restaurants in London.
Food was warm, served immediately. Fries are still warm after eating the burger, really nicely seasoned as well.
Staff was really nice and welcoming. Came by often to check on us.

Love the vibe in the restaurant, would definitely recommend 😊

Friendly, fast, and delicious. The staff have always been absolutely delightful and incredibly helpful. The food is fast but without question tasty. I personally love the next level smash burger with sidewinder fries. They also had ice cream with an editable cup which was a fantastic surprise.

A brilliant date night where we are looked after with a smile and we know we will love the food. An awesome location and even better service.

Delicious burgers! Smashed chili grill and the frenchy burger. Along with Hotter then hell fries. Alex and his team served us extremely friendly. The burgers we're extremely tastefully!
I would definitely recommend this place and when im visiting Londen, no doubt we will eat here again!
Thank you Alex!

The best on this place is the staff. The Manager is an absolute professional. I was there The first time some 3 months ago and the gentleman still remembered where I sit and what I ate. The sweet fries are the best, but all in all you get what you expect.

Our halal options include the JFC chicken burger, our Not So Simple vegan burger as well as our vegetarian Butternut Bhaji burger.

Street Burger

The Ivy Asia St Paul's

We visited Ivy Asia St Paul’s for an early Christmas Eve dinner with friends at around 6:00 PM. As the restaurant was not very busy at that hour, they kindly accommodated us earlier than our reservation, which we appreciated.

The décor was charming and festive, and I was genuinely delighted to find a Christmas cracker waiting on the table — a small but thoughtful touch that immediately set a celebratory tone. The overall ambience felt lively yet comfortable.

The food itself was excellent — flavourful, beautifully presented, and with particularly strong menu options for vegetarians, which was a real highlight of the evening.

Unfortunately, the service significantly detracted from the experience. Our table server was slow and unorganised, leading to multiple mix-ups with our orders. From the end of our main course to settling the bill, the process took an astonishing 45 minutes — a time frame that included an unreasonably slow arrival of dessert.

When we requested takeaway boxes for our leftovers, we were told none were available, which was disappointing for a restaurant of this calibre.

The manager, however, deserves recognition for being prompt, decisive, and effective in addressing the issues caused by the service lapses. That said, it was frustrating that throughout the meal I repeatedly had to request managerial intervention just to keep things moving. Eventually, service was progressing so slowly that I had to get up myself to make payment.

While I understand that the festive season can be demanding for restaurants, the lack of efficiency and basic service training was difficult to overlook. Except for the service, the entire experience was wonderful — however, for me, service is a fundamental prerequisite when choosing to return to a restaurant.

Not worth the price. We went for lunch at St Pauls as a date and that was a mistake, it’s full of business people lunching and you are sat close together. I got the rib eye steak medium and it was verging on well done.
There was nothing particularly wrong with the food but at £180 for 2 people with one soft drink each and 3 courses it’s way too expensive for what you get.
Also the one in Mayfair is better for a date.
The menu has a good selection for vegans however.

I had an amazing experience at Ivy Asia St Paul’s. The ambience was stunning, and the food was absolutely superb. Service from Matthew was exceptional — he was kind, attentive, and truly went above and beyond our expectations. His expertise and recommendations were spot on; the seared beef and chicken teriyaki were both outstanding, and the cheesecake dessert was super delicious.

Thank you so much for a fantastic dining experience! Highly recommend.

The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and very authentic, with an incredible view of St. Paul’s Cathedral — that alone makes the visit worthwhile. The food was good and enjoyable, but not particularly memorable; I would describe it as solid, well-executed Asian cuisine rather than something truly outstanding.

Unfortunately, the service felt quite flat. All of the staff, including the managers, seemed very serious, tired, and not very welcoming — no smiles, and at times they even appeared a bit irritated. It was noticeable that they were understaffed or overwhelmed by the workload, which clearly affected the overall experience.

I would still recommend the place if service is not your top priority and you are mainly looking for a beautiful setting with a stunning view rather than a culinary revelation.

Tip: there is a corner table by the window in the corner of the dining room with the best view (shown in the last photo) — if possible, try to reserve that one.

This is our daughter’s favourite restaurant, and one of our favourites too, so what better place to come and celebrate her graduation! It is a beautiful venue that simply never disappoints! The service is perfect, and the staff are very friendly and professional. The food is exceptionally good, very well presented and tastes great too! We also had a great view of St Paul’s Cathedral , which was an added bonus! Will we come again? Of course we will, and I would highly recommend that you do too! 😀

The Ivy Asia

KoKoDoo - Korean Fried Chicken (Shoreditch)

I really love the honey glazed fried chicken, very crispy and the sweetness is just right. Regular size is already in generous large portion which should be enough for everyone. It was 12:30pm  near 10 people waiting at the shop plus the delivery app orders. However I had my food on hand just in few minutes. So they prepared it amazingly fast.

My colleague took me here surprised when I talked to the owner in their language. Actually they are from Hong Kong to escape from the nonsenses and seek for a brighter future.

Just to say 香港人加油 to this shop and the lovely hardworking people!

very yummy fried chicken,
i tried sweet and spicy while my friend tried honey glazed, both are nice with a reletively big portion!
will try again definitely.
we have lunch there.

I bought lunch from here twice.
The chicken was tasty and service was quick. There were a few seats in the restaurant. Its busy there during lunch hours.
I had sweet and spicy chicken, also tried honey glazed one.
Both were nice

The sweet and spicy chicken is amazing and straddles the line between a little spicy and sweetness so well. Portion sizes are generous. The rice is done well for it to soak up the extra sauce from the chickren. The staff are super friendly as well.
It used to be a regular workplace lunch for myself and have fond memories of grabbing some food then eating it in the church garden just around the corner but I switched jobs so that came to an end. I popped by today though as a treat and can confirm that everything that kept me going back is still as true as when I was here last.

We had a wonderful lunch at Koko Doo, located just opposite the hotel. This small but welcoming Korean restaurant, seemingly run as a family business by a lovely couple, offers fresh and flavorful authentic Korean dishes. The owners were incredibly helpful and accommodating, making us feel right at home. A major highlight for us was that they serve halal food, which was an important consideration during our trip. Every dish was prepared with care, and the warm, friendly service made the experience truly memorable.

KoKoDoo

Spotlit, contemporary dining room for Turkish mezze, char-grilled kebabs and casseroles.

I visited Haz Bishopsgate this week with a group of eight colleagues for an early evening booking. The restaurant was reasonably busy, and we were seated upstairs quickly which was a good start. There was a brief wait before we managed to get someones attention for drinks, as our first request was missed, but once the waiter came over things picked up. Fresh bread, olives and drinks followed shortly after. We ordered a mixed starter platter and had asked for the vegetarian items to be served separately for one colleague. This was acknowledged, although everything eventually arrived across two platters rather than fully separated. Not a major issue, but worth noting. For my main, I had the Chicken Shish Kofte which was soft and succulent. The mains arrived promptly, and by this point the staff were much more attentive. It is a busy restaurant and, unlike some places where waiters check in regularly, there was naturally less of that here given the pace and volume of diners. Overall, a good experience with tasty food and the atmosphere you would expect from a popular City restaurant during the evening rush.

Really nice food. The starters and the mains were great. I had the sikander chicken dish. It was really nice. The only thing is that it's very loud when full (as you'd expect) so not the best place for having a full fledged conversation but otherwise really nice restaurant.

The meat here is halal.

Popped in for a drink and ordered a snack.  Nice bar area, didnt go into the restarant, cocktail was made well, snack was mediocre the one with goats cheese and spinach.  I would try the restaurant though as it wouldn't put me off trying it as the spicy sauce was delicious

Good service. Good food. Booked this restaurant for my wife birthday 🎂 had a great time. Love the interior. Staff were great. Very friendly. However, the price maybe a little too high for some. Other than that, we had a great time.

Haz Turkish was recommended to us, and I am so glad we took the advice. We hit the jackpot almost immediately: Happy Hour with 2-for-1 cocktails! My experience began with the  Jack Sparrow drink — it was absolutely delicious and the perfect start to the evening.

Then the appetizers:  the Babaganoush was truly the star of the show. It was incredibly creamy, wonderfully smoky, and bursting with flavor — truly divine. We also enjoyed the fresh octopus and prawns, alongside a side savory potatoes...and the fresh bread is incredibly filling! We were almost too full to appreciate our meals when they arrived.

Despite our full stomachs, I was incredibly happy to finally enjoy a properly executed Chicken Tagine. The seasoning with the apricots, nuts, and prunes was spot on, and the chicken was tender.  Unfortunately, there was absolutely no room left for dessert.

Guilt-free, simple and nutritious dishes to enhance your mind, body and soul

Simple Health Kitchen

This place is a gold mine, the salad are amazing and the portions are big.

This is my new go to spot and what great value for money.

Have been here quite a few times for lunch and have not been disappointed.

Like it says in the name, the food is simple, healthy and actually tasty too, with a variety of options
(as long as you don't get there too late, as options do seem to sell out quickly).

Majority of the staff are very friendly and welcoming too.

Definitely a great clean alternative to stodgy lunches that wipe out your energy for the rest of the day.

Overall a very nice place for lunch. Great salad selection, and big portions if you go for the large box. I would of given them 5 stars but the chicken was very fatty. The spicy mayo is VERY spicy!

Cold chicken and undercooked brocolies. Service is fast and queue even on Friday is short. But extremely disappointing food. Ordered pesto chicken, but it was not able to taste any pesto at all. It had only a bit of green herbs on it. No trace of nuts :(

All veggies on the side were super raw. Had to bin brocolies and beatroot and microwave chicken back in the office.

At checkout they pack order, but don't put catlery in the bag.

The layout of the menu is all the rage right now in the city lunchtime market - choice of protein and x amount of sides. Having only been once I do not know whether there is a rotating menu. I did visit after lunch and found the food to be quite fresh, meaning that they probably restock often.

All Meat is Halal, Measures are taken to avoid Cross contamination with Pork. Locally sourced ingredients.

PizzaExpress

Nice Pizza Express with a surprising amount of space downstairs. Good service for our table of 9 on a Saturday lunch time. Generous Blue Light discount of 20% off all food.

Great pizza and an amazing beautiful place to have a quick bite. There are several options to choose.
There are also sits in the basement so keep that in mind of you see that the place is full from the outside. I do not know if you need a reservation to sit in the basement.
The toilets do need an upgrade. Also there is no trash bin in the toilets to throw a paper after you wash your hands.

Padana is our favourite vegetarian choice. The staff is really friendly and this seems to be the best pizza express experience in london so far. Christmas office - 2 for 12 £. Location is middle of this beautiful market .

A delicious escape in the heart of Leadenhall Market!

We had an absolutely fantastic meal at Pizza Express Leadenhall Market. From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere was vibrant and inviting—nestled perfectly among the historic charm of the market’s architecture.

I started with the Dough Balls PizzaExpress, paired with their freshly made garlic butter. And let me tell you: this garlic butter is next-level. Creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor—it sets the gold standard. I’ve had garlic butter before, but this one rewrites the rules. I could eat those Dough Balls every day and still crave more.

My wife went classic with the Margherita pizza, and it was spot-on. Fresh ingredients, a perfectly crisp base, and just the right balance of tomato and mozzarella. Simple, elegant, and delicious—she loved every bite.

The service was quick, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. It’s clear the team here takes pride in what they do. Whether you're popping in for a casual lunch or a cozy dinner, this spot delivers on all fronts.

Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates great food, great service, and a touch of London Pizza.

Stopped for lunch, great pizza, excellent service, efficient, friendly with a good sense of humour.  Note for senior management, showing signs of wear so a little refurb would be good!

PizzaExpress has used halal-slaughtered chicken for several years, but we have never been able to offer a finished dish that was Halal-certified, due to the presence of pork and other non-halal meats in our restaurants and as our kitchens do not operate halal procedures.

Whilst our previous suppliers provided halal slaughtered chicken, it was never our policy for that to be our only option. Since the launch of our Autumn Menu on the 21st September our chicken now comes from accredited suppliers that use both non-halal and halal slaughter methods, because we have recently increased our sourcing options on chicken to ensure continuity of supply during the current challenges within all supply chains.

Where halal slaughter is used, the animals are stunned before slaughter. All our meat suppliers are approved by the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards, a globally renowned safety standard and, all comply with EU or local animal welfare regulations.

If asked our teams in restaurants are trained to provide customers with accurate menu and ingredient information. In addition, this information is available on the customer support section of our website.

Please be aware that none of our other meats are halal and we do not have any halal kitchens or restaurants.

Pizza Express

Patty&Bun Liverpool Street

Patty & Bun do really good #Gluten Free Burgers and take a lot of caution by labelling the packaging GF so it doesn't get mixed. The fries are Gluten Free so can be shared which is awesome. The service is fantastic, friendly staff, quick service. The Burgers are always tasty. I did feel the Gluten Free Burger at the Canary Wharf outlet was slightly tastier though but couldn't put my finger on why maybe extra sauce? But overall I'd never hesitate to eat at Patty n Bun as the food and service are great especially for #GF options.

Crazy to say, but this was the second best burger (incl. fries) that I ever had. Great flair, nice music but not too loud, and some really delicious Burgers - Medium if you want. The fries with chili are insane.

Placed a delivery order and was pleasantly surprised! The salty chips were incredible—just like fries back in the States. The truffle dipping sauce and chicken sandwich were definite highlights. The burger was decent, though not as memorable. Overall, it was a great, quick dinner—especially after striking out at a few places not serving food on a Monday.

Our server was Jasmine, and she was the kindest person we met during our trip in the UK. The food was absolutely delicious as well. We would love to visit again if we have more time!! Thanks jasmine ☺️❤️

Me and my Boyfriend had a lovely meal here on the off chance being hungry and wanting something filling. We were greeted by a lovely host named Jasmine who was very knowledgeable about the menu and got us seated quickly. My only hiccup was that the seats were a little uncomfy after a while but maybe that’s just my taste! We will come again thank you Jasmine and all of the team :)

Our lamb and chicken is Halal at all locations. Our beef is Halal at Kingly and James St.

Patty&Bun

Baraka London

The food was delicious and tender. We enjoyed it and it was tasty and the waiters were very welcoming. The atmosphere of the place was fantastic with lovely outdoor setting.
My experience with Turkish restaurants is that the portions are large; this wasn’t as large.
Also, no bread was brought while awaiting the mains.

Came for our birthday celebration lunch and I couldn’t have asked for more. Amazing service, food, drinks and ambience. The restaurant was beautiful and all staff welcoming and hospitable. Thank you to our wonderful waiter for looking after us so well. Fantastic dining experience!

Food was really good. I had the calamari and the chef’s special spicy chicken—both were flavorful and cooked perfectly.

The staff were amazing, and the ambiance wa

Pretty good Turkish food. The Centik special was a generous portion and had plenty of flavour. Probably more than I could eat. The tomato juice was quite watery.
Service was prompt and efficient. Both the quietest venue so it was hard to hear across a large table.

A lovely restaurant with even lovelier food and staff! The manager and waiters were all friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious. We got the Goats Cheese with salad as a starter which was delicious, for our mains we got the Baraka Special and the Yogortlu Kofte which were both flavourful and perfectly cooked, and finished with a Baklava for dessert. The atmosphere was great - the perfect place for a business lunch or a quiet date. Looking forward to my next visit!

All meat served here is halal. No pork but alcohol present.

Baraka

Doughballs were very crisp on outside but still super soft inside which was great. Definitely recommend the raspberry cosmo cocktails doing the 2 for £12 offer currently available. As always used my gold membership rewards to get a great deal. Located around the corner from Liverpool Street station is very convenient.

Business meal for 150 GBP for 5 people. Good and tasty food, excellent service and able to talk without too much noise.
They have several dishes and even daily menu for 29 GBP with starter, main course and dessert.
Good, cheap and quick option.

Delicious pizza — thin crust, great ingredients, honestly even tastier than in Italy! The atmosphere is lovely, and the service is fast and friendly. The only thing — the name ‘Pizza Express’ doesn’t do it justice, it sounds too simple for such high-quality food!

Very attentive service and the food arrived surprisingly quickly despite it being very busy. Everything tasted great.

Service was quick and my waiter, Valdemar, was really friendly!! He showed me how to use the app to add a free side and helped with any other questions I had. Food was also yummy :)

Great British burgers and homemade rosemary chips

Honest Burgers 😍 now serve halal chicken across all of their sites! They have just been certified by @halalfriendlylist_ , our new halal certification which provides a thorough breakdown of a restaurants halal status for ALL sects to use! 🥳 We felt that there was a huge gap in certifying partially halal venues, so we created this certification to provide you with confidence that what you are eating is actually halal!🙏🏼 we tried @honestburgers pesto grilled chicken burger & their buffalo fried chicken burger- both were delicious and we especially loved the pesto 🍔 they also serve crispy chicken wings which go great with their chipotle mayo 🍗 for sides, you have to get their signature rosemary fries (included with any burger) & their onion rings which are the best you can find in any restaurant 🧅 p.s. make sure you try their lemonade too 🍋 #halalfriendlylist #halalfoodlondon #honestburgers
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🍴: Check our more info about their halal status at www.halalfriendlylist.com/honestburgers (link in bio)
📍: 43 branches around the UK
💷: Prices around £13 per person for a burger + fries
🕌: Nearest place to pray for each branch listed on www.halalfriendlylist.com/honestburgers
⭐️: All restaurants have simple decor and are nice places to sit

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@HonestBurgers ups the #halal burger game with some outstanding burgers & more.

#FtLion was one of the first to report the exciting news earlier this year of 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 having introduced Halal chicken across all their branches.

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Honest Smash + Grab Liverpool St

Great spot for a bite to eat, with ample seating downstairs and an open kitchen. We visited on a Friday evening, and it was surprisingly quiet.

We enjoyed the Smash Plant: with Symplicity plant-based burger, vegan cheese, vegan burger sauce, homemade pickles, and diced onions. On this occasion, Honest Smash’d their veggie patties quite thin, making the edges almost too crispy to enjoy. Next up, Loaded Chips: Honest’s signature rosemary chips, with 5-cheese sauce, cajun spice, and spring onions. They had good flavour, but I had hoped for more depth in the 5-cheese sauce! All washed down with a creamy chocolate shake.

With the Smash Plant being the only vegan option, as well as the only veggie burger option, I’d love to see more offerings on the menu for non-meat eaters. Flavour combos such as BBQ, chipotle, or truffle — the menu already has these additional sauces for their meat offerings, it would make sense to use them to expand their veggie offering too.

For a fast food burger franchise, these are really nice burgers. Of course, if you want a restaurant experience, this is not it. But as an alternative to other Fast Good Chains this is great. Ordering is easy via screens or at the counter. There is some seating upstairs and a lot more downstairs. The toilets were clean.

The burgers are very juicy and filling. The fries with rosemary where so good. There is ketchup and mayo as much as you want for free, but do try the chipotle mayo. You can also refill your drink if you want. The chicken tenders were so soft and also crunchy. We went here twice during our holiday for a quick bite and it was good both times. Prices are decent for being right next to Liverpool Street Station.

It is great being able to pick up Honest Burger as fast food - I was served within 5 minutes of ordering. The staff were helpful and very kind. The place is kept clean. I paid £11.25 for a refillable drink, single patty smash burger and rosemary fries. The only downside was the burger was not as hot as the fries which were fresh out of the fryer.

I've heard a lot about this franchise.
Wanted to see what the fuss was about.
Upon entering its quite dark, with a red glowing appearance.

Super clean, I was impressed. Tables were spotless and no sign of rubbish anywhere!
Ordered a few meals and they were ready in around 15 minutes.

Packaging focused on recycling, which I can appreciate.

My tribute burger was average, thus the reason I gave three stars. I found it quite oily, the patty had some harder pieces which I could taste throughout the burger. It was medium well and that's how I like it.

Fries were fresh, I'm not a big fan of rosemary on fries, so that's a personal preference.

On a whole I would say the beef has room for improvement. I have had better quality beef patties for less.

The chicken tenders were a force to be reckoned with! Juicy meat with a crunchy outer skin.

Tried this place for lunch and really liked it. The Hot Bun burger was great, not greasy at all, and the shoestring fries inside were super crunchy, which made it even better. Service was fast and the place felt clean. Definitely I’ll go back.

All of the chicken in our restaurants is halal. If you would like to see our supplier’s halal certificate please ask your server when you arrive. Halal products are stored separately with strict processes in place to stop cross-contamination. Halal chicken items are handled with separate utensils and gloves. Fried halal chicken burgers and wings do not share fryers with any non-halal items. Grilled halal chicken breast burgers are cooked on a reserved area of the grill separated by a grill divider. We do not offer halal beef at any of our restaurants.

12 of our restaurants (full list below) offer a halal Buffalo fried chicken burger. We will be rolling this out to more restaurants in the near future so watch this space. You can find our Buffalo fried chicken burger at Bank, Cardiff, Finsbury Park, Liverpool St, Manchester, Portobello, Reading, South Kensington, Spitalfields, St Katherine Docks, Tooting and Watford.

Honest Burgers

Honest Burgers Bank

Honest Burgers in Change Alley is exactly what you want when life’s too short to count calories. Yes, it’s a burger—calories included—but how can you resist that juicy patty? The buns practically beg you to indulge, and those rosemary chips? Pure happiness on the side. It’s the kind of place where diets take a back seat, and the only math you need is how many bites until the next one. Perfect for anyone who believes life’s about enjoyment, not restrictions.

Great service! You won’t go wrong with honest burger. The burger is really awesome, we went for the tribute, Patty to be medium well. It’s so juicy! but the onion rings really nothing too special. If you download the honest app, you get a free onion rings for the first time too. Chilled place to drink and relax. ☺️

Some friends told me I had to try so I finally did it and it was a really good meal! Everything was tasty, the wait was average. I would have liked the burger to be a bit bigger, but it's still a decent size and there was a lot of fries
A bit pricey but I would recommend it if you want a craft burger better than your everyday fast food.

You can always count on Honest Burgers for a great meal. The burgers here are fantastic, made with high-quality British beef, and the signature rosemary-salted fries are always a highlight. It's a simple menu, but they do it exceptionally well. The atmosphere is casual and the service is always efficient.
The only small downside is that it can feel a little expensive for a burger joint, but given the quality of the food, it's a price worth paying. It's a reliable and very tasty option if you're in the mood for a proper burger.
Definitely Recommended 👌🏼.

Nice burger but slightly on the expensive side. Fries are decent.chicken wings are nice too! But more than £1 for 1 wing. Also a jug of lemonade cause almost £10, very expensive but food quality overall are good.

Truffle Burger | Liverpool Street

Probably one of the best chicken burgers I’ve had! I can see some reviews there is too much sauce which I do understand even though I love goats cheese I wish there was a little less to taste the honey truffle glaze on the chicken but having said that I still devoured it because I love goats cheese!

Walking past and it was empty I didn’t know what to expect but I’m glad I gave it a shot!

Friendly service but the Truffle burger is a bit of a miss. The bacon is ground with the beef, which makes the patty appear pink and the concept didn’t 100% work. Unless you’re a fan of Truffle oil, i would personally avoid the truffle chips and get the regular ones.

Small place, original, young, a typical burger heaven. Very friendly staff. The truffle burger was perfectly cooked, and had the ultimate quantity of truffle, especially for an ingredient that can quickly become overwhelming. Fries with truffle cheese were very delicious. I definitely recommend it here.

The burgers here are absolutely delightful! I went the first time on the day they opened and they were giving away free burgers. I paid £9.50 for the burger the second time. Tastes significantly better than the nearby Five Guys. I feel bad for the restaurant because, as a new establishment, they haven't been able to attract a large number of customers. Come on in and give it a try! Burgers are tasty; however, they are a little pricey.

Truffle Burger | Liverpool Street easily in my top 3 best burgers of all time. The guys were amazing and friendly. Chef cooked the burgers perfectly, not overcooked. Chicken burgers can be easily dry but, they cooked it beautiful. Never had such a crispy, and still juicy on the inside, chicken burger. Definitely got to get the truffle + parmesan fries. Also, DOUBLE-UP! I keep forgetting you can when I go there. Haha!

Our chicken and beef is Halal. The beef is cooked on the same grill as the bacon. The chicken is cooked separately.

Truffle Burger

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Honest Burgers Spitalfields

The place, part of a well-known chain, suffers from its rather small size and, coupled with company that wasn’t exactly chatty, made the experience fall short of expectations. My sandwich was overly seasoned and salty. On the other hand, the burger — ordered medium — wasn’t as juicy or tasty as usual. Am I wrong, or have the portions got smaller?

The place is cozy. It suffers a bit from being so small, so table options can get limited depending on how busy it is. The food however was great. The seasoning and cook on the burger was awesome.

Excellent. The staff was very helpful with my needs. Being gluten-free and vegan with multiple allergies makes it difficult to find a burger, but I finally managed to enjoy a good burger at this honest burger branch. They even went out of their way to show me the burger bun label, which most restaurants fail to do.

I’m not usually a huge burger lover.. but this was actually REALLY good! I had the chicken pesto burger and it was delicious. My husband also loved his beef burger and our friend loved the vegetarian option. Definitely a new favorite burger place in London - we even ended up going to one of the locations twice on our trip!

The only negative is that it gets quite loud in there, so in the end we were practically yelling to each other at the table.

But the food was great and we had the sweetest server :)

Really enjoyed my visit to Honest Burgers – Spitalfields (12 Widegate St, London E1 7HP). The Buffalo chicken burger was tasty, and the free onion rings from the app were a nice touch. Jack was great—friendly and attentive. Glad to know their chicken is halal. Will come again.

Pizza express' Apollo pesto pasta is one of my fav next to their margherita pizza! If you haven't tried the pasta, you should! Generally pizza express is great and with all the offers that are available it's value for money. This particular branch is great for weekday lunch and if you're on O2 network then you can get £5 main with the priority app... You can't go wrong.

As you would expect from pizza express, great food and service!

OMG......The FOOD was beyond amazing, very tasty. i am a fan. The waiters and waitress were very attentive and friendly throughout our dining experience. I was greeted on arrival from a beautiful young lady who i believe was the manager, extremely welcoming and engaging. She had a smile that lite up the room and she helped with our orders as soon as we sat ( i believe the waiter we had was busy at the time) so grateful. i could also be a little needy, needy at times, but i felt whenever anything was needed from me or the guest there were waiters or waitress to take care of it. There was one thing i LOVED which was the aura and environment they had created, very chilled, happy, fun, loving., professional and comfortable.

And from now on, this is the NO.1 SPOT in London for me and my mates.. What a pleasant experience. :) These people are truly great workers who project great experiences!!!

This pizza express is absolutely rammed on a weekday lunchtime. If you intend to visit between 12-2 Mon-Fri then I would recommend you make a reservation or you will be joining quite a long queue.

As it's so busy you would expect the service to go down but the waiters and waitresses are always really nice if not a little rushed.

The food is always up to usual Pizza Express standard and if you like this chain then you wont be disappointed.

On the day we visited, it was really busy but we were able to get a table without a reservation. We ordered starters AND pizzas so we were surprised when our pizzas arrived just after we had received our starters. I was even more annoyed when the waitress tried to bring the same pizzas to us again a few minutes later whilst we were still eating our starters. She gave us the impression that we should have accepted the pizzas but I asked her to take them away as we were still eating. When the pizzas eventually came, I asked if they were the same pizzas that she tried to bring to us 10 mins ago, she said they were fresh ones - luckily they tasted fresh and did not taste reheated otherwise I would have sent them back. The pizzas were great as usual but the low score reflects the poor service.

Moshi Moshi Sushi

Such a wonderful hidden gem. Moshi Moshi is everything you want from a Sushi restaurant. Has a sushi belt which looked awesome. Me & my sister had the set menu for lunch & was a great choice to pick especially if it's your first time there as it gives plenty variety for fish & flavours. I highly recommend this place & will definitely return to try some more!

My must go for sushi in City.
Always fresh and delicious. You can choose what kind of experience you want today - a table or the sushi conveyor line. Wide menu to satisfy any demanding taste) Such a great place! 🍣✨

This place made me smile, I only wish I discovered it sooner. Perhaps one of the most authentic Japanese in London at this price point (I appreciate there is limited competition).

I was particularly impressed that the sashimi of the day item specifically makes clear tuna and salmon will not be making an appearance. But if you insist on salmon, they offer wild salmon. Revolutionary!!

We came for lunch as a group of five and had a fun experience sitting by the conveyor belt. The fresh sashimi we ordered was excellent, and overall we enjoyed the meal. However, one thing I didn’t appreciate was the service charge. It felt overpriced and exaggerated, especially considering that sitting at the conveyor belt is mostly self-service. Aside from bringing drinks, there wasn’t much service involved to justify the extra cost. Because of this, I don’t think I would return.

Very delicious sushi and Japanese food directly at the Liverpool Street Station - just perfect if you are just coming from the airport and are hungry!

Apart from our chicken gyoza all our meat is halal.

Slim Chickens

Slim salad is so so good I had it with blue cheese and they go together so well. Staff was very friendly and I like the refillable drink. Will be back soon.

Absolutely love slims chicken. Never had a bad meal! The lotus milkshake omg. I love that you can go in order on the touch panel, pick up a number and get table service.

I was greeted by Ashley who was very positive and upbeat and guided me around the menu. The food and atmosphere was inclusive clean and friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience I would definitely call again👍

The server barely said anything to us. The chicken was perfectly and the chips were seasoned. Good music and the refillable drink is a bonus! Would come again!

Amazing location. Was in the city to check out The Lookout observation deck and noticed this location nearby. It's conveniently close to Liverpool Street station and local police station. The location is super clean and spacious. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The site was open at 10:30 am on the weekday Thursday that I visited, so was able to avoid the lunch time rush. Food was prepared very fast and the portions were great for the meal I had. The batter was paperthin and fried just right, golden brown. Not oily at all and very fresh. Just the right level of crispness on the outside and very juicy, well done white meat on the inside. Great ratio of 1% batter outside and 99% chicken inside on all the tenders. Fries and toast were done very well. Solid seasoning on the fries and the correct toast for the bread. I selected the Slim Original Sauce and Original Ranch. They were a nice compliment to the chicken. Overall awesome experience. This was my first experience at a Slim Chickens location while visiting overseas and couldn't have been better. Would recommend coming again.Thank you!

We serve chicken from a supplier certified as Halal by HFA.

Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurants in London and the UK. Our menu has healthy & fresh Lebanese food with great vegan/vegetarian options.

Comptoir Libanais Liverpool Street

Really good food! There is a great selection of tapas and main courses, aswell as veg options like the aubergine tagine which was delicious. The servers are kind and its a really beautiful place to eat. It was a little loud with the music but overall absolutely amazing.

Lovely atmosphere outside. Rose and mint tea not as good as previous visits but Priyanka kindly replaced with a new pot. Great food as always. 4 stars as tea not great.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and they dealt with out big group amazingly.
Despite a mix up over pre-ordering the food they were able to accommodate 25 of us and got all of the food out at the same time.

I would definitely recommend!

I was really impressed with my experience at this Lebanese food chain! Despite being a commercial chain, the service was quick and efficient, which I appreciated. The food was fresh, tasty, and packed with authentic flavors. Every dish, from the mezze to the main courses, was delicious and clearly made with care. The ambiance was a standout as well—there’s a great mix of modern vibes with touches of traditional Lebanese folk decor, creating a cool, welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a casual meal without compromising on quality. Highly recommend for anyone craving tasty Lebanese food!

Food is delicious and good value for money. It was very busy and loud inside but it is the festive period with lots of parties and groups. I will definitely visit again when not so busy.

The meat in all of our restaurants comes from approved and certified halal suppliers. All our restaurants hold alcohol licenses.

Comptoir Libanais

Goodman City

Generally very good, lives up to the name and reputation, with nice cuts of meat cooked well. Seafood starters also nice, freshly prepared. Sides and sauces complement the meat dishes nicely and the environment is lively, typical for a City steakhouse.

A good location for a business dinner or after work with friends/colleagues.

Excellent evening with the lads. Food was excellent as always! Steaks clocked perfectly. Service was a little slow, but Eric stepped in and bossed it from then on.

Very accommodating and looked after us very well!

We took my 15 year old cousin here as he loves steak (cooking and eating) and I've had good experiences in the past at the Mayfair location.

Prices are, like many steak places, eye watering. It was a Saturday evening and the restaurant was quiet, even when we were leaving at 8pm.

I don't object to paying for good quality food and service but I must say, we got a very mixed bag with this place.

On arrival, we were seated in a nice booth at the front.. Our server was helpful and pleasant, we were offered drinks and menus immediately, and shown the customary raw meat selection.

Interestingly most of the starters are seafood based (prawn, crab, tuna) which is a problem if you have a slightly picky teenager with you. He had the bread basket to himself (which you're charged for, which in and of itself, I find astonishing). Over 30 years of going to all kinds of higher end restaurants and this is the only time I've been charged for bread other than specialised bread baskets. Last year's teenager birthday meal was The Ivy, the year before The Savoy Grill. On neither occasion did either restaurant charge for the standard, pre-meal bread. In fact, the Savoy provided a second basket for the teenager free of charge.

To start I had the prawn tempura and the other guest had the burrata. The burrata was good quality and tasty. The prawns were generous but I found the creamy sauce and batter a sickly combination. I felt in needed more citrus, sharpness.

I ordered the sirloin as my main, teen had the Australian Ribeye and the other guest has the fillet. We ordered fries, chips and green beans to accompany alongside 2 x peppercorn sauce and 1 x Stilton.

The sirloin was beautifully cooked and very tasty. As was the Fillet. However, the ribeye was underdone and the Stilton sauce tasted only of beef gravy. We sent both back. The ribeye was refunded and the Stilton sauce left unimproved and replaced with a bernaise (at our request) in the end.

On taking the ribeye away the manager (? I assume, she never introduced herself) asked if we wanted another. We said no as we were half way through out meals. She did not return to follow up or establish what the outcome of the complaint would be. And she did not apologise.

Super disappointing.

Our waiter was very good, though, and apologetic. They did provide a Birthday sundae for the teenager but we opted not to order anything further.

In the end, the ribeye had been removed from our bill, as had the sauce.

Its worth noting that this place adds a 15% service charge. I once again implore all visitors to London restaurants to ask for service charges to be removed.

Restaurants that charge £40 for their cheapest steak and £9 for each side order should not be expecting guests to plump up staff wages. We have a living wage in the UK and, whilst I continue to (and encourage others to) tip for very good service, I don't believe in the ever growing trend on foisting service charging on customers.

And 15% is ludicrous.

A disappointment in the end, especially as it was the teenager who didn't enjoy his steak and it was his birthday. Won't be returning.

We enjoyed the Christmas menu on our company management Xmas lunch.
The ribeye was tender and very aromatic!
Service was very attentive and friendly, the wine recommendations great.
Thank you, looking forward to visit you in 2026

We were alone in the restaurant and had to wait for drinks when the meat was already on the table (the bartender was too busy talking), and then the waiters forgot about us and didn't come over.
The meat was of good quality, but the taste was ruined by the burning due to the cooking method.

The dessert and tart-tart were delicious

We have Canadian steak available as a halal option.

Goodman

Chic contemporary restaurant for innovative Indian cooking influenced by classic British traditions

Cinnamon Kitchen

7 course tasting menu was fantastic.
Food is incredibly tasty and flavours matched perfectly with every dish
Servers Ash and Dom were knowledgeable and attentive and made sure we were very well looked after
Cinnamon has a fabulous vibe catering for young and old in equal measure.

We recently visited for the BBQ brunch as a group of nine, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Aishwarya deserves a special mention for her warm hospitality—she explained every dish in such detail and ensured we felt well taken care of throughout. Her weaving together of flavors, stories, and recommendations made the meal even more enjoyable.

The food itself was outstanding—truly the best Indian food we’ve had. The grilled pink aubergine was exceptional, the pithod saag was rich and flavorful, and the masala uthapam was perfectly made. Even the chai was ausumn! The service was smooth, friendly, and attentive from start to finish.

Overall, a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommended!

Been wanting to go here for a while, so dropped for early dinner. Very near Liverpool Street station, just a couple of minutes walk. Very helpful staff and great choice of dishes that are not  standard offerings. Pretty spicy 🔥 dishes but you can still taste the flavours. Went for the veg biryani and spicy white peas. Fish starter was fantastic. £85 for two was worth paying to get some different and well thought out flavours and food.

Good quality food and service. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and went for the brunch option.
To be honest I wasn't expecting much for the price however I was pleasantly surprised. There were a number of different dishes included and good portion sizes.
The brunch option was £29 per person and I think it's definitely worth the money. The quality and flavours of the food were excellent. I would definitely recommend visiting and going for the brunch menu.
I will be visiting again in the near future.

An absolutely outstanding Asian dining experience. The food was a masterpiece; every dish, like the Prawn Curry, Lamb Mince, Laknow Biryani, Fry Fish, Grilled Chicken showed a deep respect for its historical and cultural roots and delivered phenomenal, authentic flavors.

The high level of hospitality and service was impeccable, thanks specially Joshua and Roshni whose services made us feel like honored guests. The impressive ambiance is both elegant and authentic, and the overall hygiene standards were visibly excellent. With stunning presentation and the best taste we've had in a long time, this is a must-visit."

Our chicken and lamb is Halal. Halal meat orders will be cooked away from pork and non-Halal meats.

Hand-made udon kitchen popular in the United States

Have you checked out the Japanese Udon Kitchen @marugameuk yet?!

There are currently 4 London locations: Canary Warf, Liverpool St, The 02 & St. Christopher’s place… soon to be 7 in total by Summer 2022 😍 

We went for the salmon teriyaki bowl, the chicken katsu curry & a selection of the tempura 🥟 Everything was delicious and served in very generous portions 🤤 There’s even a self serve condiment station to meet all of your pickled ginger & red chilli needs 🌶 

Please note that all of the chicken is حلال and 30% of the menu is vegan friendly 🌱 

Highly recommend for a catch up w/ friends over some hearty food that doesn’t break the bank 🤩

#hfblondon

@halalfoodbae's review of Marugame Udon Spitalfields on Instagram

Marugame Udon - Japanese Noodles & Tempura (Liverpool Street)

The food is fresh, delicious and filling. You get a big portion even with the regular sized meal and might have some to still takeaway. What makes this place stand out is the quality of food and the attentiveness of the restaurant to anticipated customer needs at their add on station with sauces and other herbs as well as takeaway boxes. Bathrooms were also clean upon my visit to this branch.

Would definitely recommend!

I know these restaurant chain very well I first time I tried there this branch it was plenty sitting area stuff very fast. Food was nice and it was really nice and clean. Definitely recommended

Reasonably priced noodle and rice chain. Fast canteen-style service. Tempura prawns, soft-shell crab and fried chicken dumplings are tasty extras. There's a table of garnishes you can add after you pay.

First time visiting—and I’ll definitely be coming back!

I really enjoyed my experience at Marugame Udon on Middlesex Street. The layout of the restaurant is great, and I liked the way you can pick exactly what you want as you move along. The menu has loads of appealing options. The food was fresh, tasty, and served quickly. Portion sizes were generous, and everything was hot and well-prepared.

Staff were friendly and polite, which added to the overall positive vibe. A great first impression—I’ll definitely return.

The food is here is terrible. Cold noodles and cold tempura. I didnt even really feel like the staff cared tbh. Please avoid. There are other noodle places near liverpool street that are better.

All our chicken is from a Halal supplier. However, whilst products are prepared separately due to our open kitchen and fresh prep we cannot guarantee there is no risk of cross contamination within our kitchens. Please also note that all fried meat and seafood are fried in the same fryer. We have a separate fryer for vegan products.

Please also note mirin and soy sauce are used in a number of our dishes which contain alcohol.

Marugame Udon

Grilled chicken marinated with South American inspiration

Assenheims 56

Another favourite of mine during work lunch. I always get their chicken rice box which comes with a choice of 2 from rice, vegetables, and potatoes, and a generous portion of marinated chicken thighs. The chicken is always super tender and doused in a delicious zingy sauce. They also always provide their signature green sauce which I’m not too big of a fan off so I usually opt for their free hot sauce which is amazing. Overall, amidst the lunch options in the City, Assenheim’s is one of the more flavourful and filling options and would definitely recommend.

Decent sized portions - did me lunch and dinner. Loads of vegan options. Really tasty too, especially the sauce.  Gets busy around lunchtime so be prepared.

The recent menu update has been a disaster. They used to serve broccoli and carrot as veg option but now the fajita veg doesn’t have great taste, looks sad, and I just don’t think it’s a very good veg option.

Chicken tastes good as before the portion size has dramatically decreased. The box used to be full even when ordering a normal size but now it’s not even full. Very sad to see how things are changing here at this place.

They have recently increased the price but it’s shocking that they’ve also downgraded the vegetable option. It is very disappointing to see a merchant going down both route reducing costs. Probably won’t go back again.

This place used to be my favourite place to eat lunch in the city. But since the change of team recently, the value for money has dramatically decreased. I have just paid £13 for a teaspoon of rice. The quantities have massively dropped and unfortunately seems as if our beloved assenheims is falling into the same trap as the other food franchises in the city.

Visited for lunch on a Wednesday in January. Decent queues around 1pm but moved along fairly quickly. NOTE WELL: the sandwich queue is much slower than the chicken box meal queue, probably four times slower, all things being equal. So keep that in mind if time is of the essence. I got the Cuban sandwich. It was very good, the pulled pork perhaps a touch on the sweet side but overall highly enjoyable. Service is efficient. The sandwich was £7.50, which I thought was a decent price given the quality and the fact that it’s a pretty big, hearty sandwich. I will definitely return for a takeaway lunch.

Chicken is Halal and HFA certified. Pork is served but prepared and handled separately to prevent cross-contamination.

Tortilla and burrito joint that charges extra for guacamole!

Tortilla Leadenhall

It’s usually good here but today I ordered four tacos and they were falling apart making them an absolute mess. Unsure if this is an error or a one off or a change in taco but felt I needed to raise awareness to be careful when ordering tacos

One of the employees Agnes who served us was so incredibly friendly and helpful. It was very nice meeting you. Vik was also great. Food was fresh and delicious!

Love this place. The staff it's so nice. I always visit when I am around. I specially like Paula (because she speaks portuguese) and Kayla or Kyle (I am sorry I forgot her name...) but she as a lovely irish accent and she is so polite and kind.
The burritos are to die for. I always want to eat at least two! Very delicious. Love the rice.
Everything is very clean. Which is **********!!!

Thank you to Agnes for being so kind and giving us such good recommendations, the burritos were delicious!

Tucked inside one of London’s most iconic buildings, this vibrant eatery serves up quesadillas, burrito bowls, and rice boxes with positive energy.

The staff are super friendly, making it a welcoming stop for tourists and the office workers!

A great spot to refuel before going back into your sightseeing adventures 🌏

Tortilla

Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a spacious wood-beamed restaurant hung with coloured lanterns.

The Iskelé Restaurant & Bar

I am always thrilled to discover a low key, modestly priced neighbourhood restaurant that serves terrific food.  Great attention to detail.  Everything freshly made, even sauces and salad dressings (though I cannot be sure the bread was made in house).  Our order was not adventurous but represented consistently excellent versions of Turkish classics.

We shared the baba ghanoush as a starter which came with bread for mopping it up.  A really great dip, where the aubergine mash was redolent with charcoal flavour and sesame and just very subtly lemony.  A good size portion for sharing.  Served at a pleasant temperature not straight from the fridge.

For mains I had the lamb cutlets and my companion had the lamb kofte.  I asked to replace the fries that normally come with cutlets with rice, and that was no problem.  Meats were cooked medium and were served with a very fresh, bright, fiery ezme dipping sauce.  Like a chilli-spiked tomato and onion salsa.  My cutlets were good if a little under seasoned for my taste, but nothing that couldn't be fixed with a salt shaker.  My companion's kofte were delicious, but some diners (not me) might find them on the salty side. Mince used for the koftes was lean.  My companion has a digestive disorder where fatty burgers, for example, make him nauseous a few hours later.  No problem with the koftes at Eskele.  The smokiness level of the meats was light, unlike the heavy charcoal flavour of the baba ghanoush starter.  Accompanying salad was dressed with olive oil and flavoured with lightly pickled slivers of red cabbage.  A step up from a lot of Turkish restaurants that serve only wedges of lemon with salad.  Rice looked plain but tasted very buttery.

Not being fussy about wine, we normally order the cheapest red at restaurants.  However my companion was distrustful of the house wine, because Turkish reds can be aggressively tannic so we had the Chilean Merlot for £27.90 which lovely, mellow and great value.

The restaurant was quiet despite containing a large group.  No music.  Dim lights but not dim enough to make reading the menu difficult.  Our server was very gracious.

Decent Turkish and Mediterranean food. The starters and mains came in good time. We e were a group of 5 and most enjoyed their meals.

The service was slightly off. We were hurried to order and encouraged to leave quickly after finishing our meals. I appreciate the staff wanted to finish earlier but left disappointed by their attitude.

This was a great find just minutes from Barbican Center. We were warmly greeted by Ali. The décor is very pleasant and the service was wonderful. We ordered 2 glasses of the Turkish red which we really liked. We ordered the baby broad beans as a starter. We had the Iskender plate with lamb and the lamb tagine as our mains. All dishes were delicious. Since we had a performance to get to we couldn't hang out for dessert.  Excellent Turkish food and highly recommended.

Lovely restaurant! The food was really yummy, and all the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout. I'm veggie and had a meze selection, the falafel and borek especially were very nice (probably the best borek I've had!). Others I was with had the chicken skewer and lamb cutlets, both enjoyed very much, and the desserts (Knafeh, tiramisu) and cocktails too. Special thank you to the staff for helping with my allergy related queries in a helpful and knowledgeable manner.

Will definitely look to visit again next time we're in the area!

Info - we were a table of three, we booked for 4:30 on a Saturday and it was pretty quiet when we first arrived, but started to fill up by the time we left an hour or two later, though wasn't completely full. Definitely worth trying for a walk in but if you want to go in the evening on a Sat I would recommend booking. It was very conveniently located for the barbican. The toilets were clean and well stocked!

We had a beautiful meal here and booked it through The Fork where we managed to get a generous discount. Staff were attentive and pleasant especially the lovely lady who made sure we had everything we needed.

The serving sizes aren't as big as we're used to at other Mediterranean restaurants, but found that it was enough to satisfy the whole family, but don't expect huge portions here. They however do not disappoint in taste so everyone's still very happy and looking forward to our next visit.

The staff of this restaurant has verbally confirmed Halal status.

website:zabihah.com:(https://www.zabihah.com/biz/zVjVfuUfrT)

The Iskelé

Korean BBQ House- Barbican

Finally, a fully halal Korean BBQ spot!

There are plenty of places in London that claim to be halal but still serve pork, so finding this place was a relief.

We had a great time here and left completely full and satisfied. The meat was tender, juicy, and packed with flavour. We even tried the dessert, which was absolutely delicious!

The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, they allowed me to pray in their downstairs seating area since it wasn’t open yet and provided a prayer mat to do so. May God bless them for that!

We booked in advance (which I definitely recommend, as it gets quite busy), and overall, it was a wonderful experience. I’ll definitely be coming back with friends!

Excellent restaurant!
Amazing food! Great and friendly staff! Gorgeous decoration!
Really really loved it!
Everything is so delicious ( and Halal )
I strongly recommend

Craving for halal BBQ and found this place.
Order this unlimited meat menu.
Meat was very well marinated and super tender with sauce. 😋
It was served with dumplings, fired shrimp and some kimchi. Their miso soup was very delicious.

I will give it 10/10.
Definitely going there again if I am in town.

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