Russell Square

Swiss Butter - Holborn

Insane value, awesome atmosphere and efficient service. One of the best meals I've had at this price point (£19). You get a lot of value for money, the menu is simple and they work it well. Highly recommend paying a visit to this establishment

Very good restaurant and welcoming . I would highly recommend to visit . Faical very attentive  and highly respected man . When I needed extra sauce without hesitation he brought for me . I would definitely coming back again ..

Nice food and atmosphere. I asked if I could sit on a different table where there is more space and for me to being comfortable but waiter wouldn’t let us change tables as the restaurant wanted to keep it open for other larger groups so we were three of us cramped sitting on one table. Nevertheless, the chocolate cake for dessert was amazing!

Okay to try for one time! Waited for an hour to get a spot. The place was extremely busy and very loud. Staff is courteous and helpful. Order chicken plate and one beef skillet, each order comes with fries or a baked potatoes, salad, and four pieces of white or brown bread. Food came out in 20 minutes. The sauce definitely is tasty, but everything else is average when compared to other restaurants. The meat is cooked, but nothing special about it. Overall, the food is of average value.

Things got saucy! I was invited to dine in the restaurant and decided to make it a double date night! As we got there, I was surprised to see that it was fully occupied and 1h waiting time. The whole experience was a let down because the many waiters we’ve had forgot drinks or took the order and never came back. The food was ok, we’ve had steak which was made to order perfectly as requested and delicious, the chicken was on the dry side and the salmon was the tail which made it very thin and a bit drier than I’m used to. All the protein was dipped in the best butter sauce I’ve ever had and came accompanied by fresh baguette slices, we had brown and white, standard fries, delicious perfect to mash in the sauce baked potato with skin and a green salad with some dressing. Overall good main menu, good portion and the sauce was the highlight. For dessert, I’ve ordered the best lava cake which turned out to be the best I’ve had. I can’t even describe it as you have to try it for yourself! Huge cake with a delicious chocolate lava, paired with ice cream and caramel drizzle. That’s enough to make me want to come back! The hostess was so lovely she went to all tables to ask about the meal and thank the diners for their visit. Really nice touch and I’ll definitely come back for dinner!

Swiss Butter

Pelican State Bloomsbury

Good service and large portion was very filling. The food was not great though - the crispy boil items all tasted pretty much the same. The mussels were dry and calamari was very tough. The fish and shrimp were fine though, and the sauce was good. Overall perfectly fine for a lunch meal but probably won’t come back in a rush

I was very happy with the Boiled seafood combo and the delicious and well seasoned sauce on the bottom. The veggie burger however was bland. I think the way the ordering system works might have made some sense during covid but not now. During my stay (about an hour) there were 3 separate tables that had issues with it or needed explaining and is especially inconvenient for elderly people.

The place is a bit cold and not what you would expect from a seafood "let's get messy" restaurant.  Service is not very impressive but gets the job done. Food was somehow OK but calamari were chewy and the portions are not worth the money. Taste is decent though. Not a bad experience but simply not enough to come back for seconds.

First time eating at Pelican State, and I must say the food was very delicious. I ordered the XL boil combo with garlic sauce - which was definitely enough for two, and 2 portions of sweet potato fries as sides. I would highly recommend. The garlic sauce was super tasty :) Really friendly staff, and although it was quite busy around 1.30pm-ish, it wasn't a long wait for the food to arrive.

For your seafood cravings, Pelican state is one of the go to's. This branch is smaller than the one in Marylebone. The food is satisfactory and just hits you at the right spot.
They have a choice of seafood combos (boiled or fried) and now offer lunch menu combo.
The staff didn't smile too much but still served the orders.

Pelican State

Macellaio Fitzrovia

This place is an absolute gem in the central London with affordable prices & nicely presented high quality steak 🥩 plus great vibe and fun details everywhere in the restaurant. I love all the RC franchise but especially Fitzrovia branch. The staffs were all super friendly and helpful, food came out quickly as well, nothing more to ask ! Just pleasant experience :)))

Absolutely wonderful Italian restaurant. The staff were very welcoming and set us up a table to sit outside. The service was impeccable, but for one waitress who was the complete opposite of everyone else! Perhaps she was having a bad day.
I would highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely return.
The Poussin with a Green Salad was divine and the Tiramisu was lovely. Discovered an aperitif Montenegro! Delicious!

Steak tartare was good with bread, could use a little but of egg yolk and more sauce tho.

Hanger steak was alright, needed some more extra pepper to get more flavour.

The sides at this place are quite huge portioned so do beware when making orders (I had way too many potatoes that day)

Great quality meat, I particularly enjoyed their raw plates (steak tartare and beef carpaccio) however the Fiorentina steak did not meet my expectations especially with the price for it. *Order hand-cut chips and the best courgettes ive had in a while!

🤵🏻‍♂️Service: 9/10
🎶Ambiance: 4/10
🥩Food: 7/10

🌟Overall rating: 6.5/10
I would love to go back for the raw dishes (which were quite filing in their own tbh!)

Good environment and simple yet unique style. Food was good, really liked the enthusiasm of the waiter who served us. We were also brought a small starter (bread and cured meat slices) free of charge, really appreciated it. Would definitely go there again

Macellaio RC

Deliveroo UK

Inspired by Korea's chicken-and-beer “chimaek” joints

Can't get your fix of KFC? Then you can try some Korean Fried Chicken from @sojuandco who serve halal chicken. .

We orderd the garlic and soy half chicken which comes in 9 peices.  I didn't find the chicken very flavoursome, I couldn't taste the garlic or soy. The chicken was crispy, but not that juicy or tender. .

We also got some a seafood pan cake and a Tteokboki, which were really different but really good. Definitely better than that chicken. .
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I wouldn't really come back, as there was a smell of pork being cooked as this is a Korean BBQ. The fried chicken is cooked separately from the BBQ pork. You can check their instagram page for a picture of the halal chicken box/supplier. .
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Food Hygiene Rating 3/5 .

Also, i much prefer @wearewingwing

@halalfoodguy's review of WingWing Bloomsbury on Instagram

WingWing Krispy Chicken

Have been coming here since they opened and I love it so much! Crispy, juicy and full of flavour wings and drumsticks. Love the battered green beans and the seaweed fries, something different. A little bit on the pricey side but have found getting the hot wings box with calamari and prawns is a better deal. Would be good if there were different box deal combinations as we always tend to have the wings and drumsticks. Would definitely recommend coming here. All good here is halal.

Wanted to try this place, heard the hype, wanted to see what all the fuss was about.

I ordered a portion of the 6 wings with honey and soy. Also wanted to try calamari and prawns but was told they didn't have any prawns so I ordered a portion of 3 drumsticks in liquorice flavour which I haven't tried before (I was told its sweetish).  Total came to £15, didn't order any sides.

Take a look at the photos, looks amazing but sadly the taste didn't meet my expectations.

Chicken was very oily and with just one serviette, I had to get more to to absorb the excess grease. The chicken didn't seem cooked through, tastes bland too. The portion of wings wasn't all wings either.

To be fair the honey and soy tasted nicer than the liquorice and the skin was as crispy as can be.

There was toilets and a disabled toilet too.

Plenty of seats. Seating outside too.

Not sure if I would return though.

You should definitely try this chicken!!! This is so far my best chicken wing in the UK. Their chicken wings are different with other restaurant in the UK.
Usually in the UK the chicken wings are tasteless, but here I can even lick my finger because it taste so good! You must try the garlic chicken wing. The chicken strip is not as good as the chicken wing.
There are promos during lunch! You should not miss the promo. I have provide menu on my photo.

I was super excited about going to wing wing because of the hype it was getting because of the Korean fried chicken. I ordered whizzards soy-garlic and hot chicken, hot krispy battered calamari and prawns and sea weed fries.
To be honest, it was a mixed feeling, the hot chicken was not hot at all, soy garlic had no taste of garlic. But the chicken itself being deep fried had a good crunch and was very juicy despite me ordering boneless ones.
The hot prawn and calamari were the same as the chicken, was not hot in any sort, just like any batter fried ones. But i must admit the calamari was amazing in texture. Not like the rubbery once which we get when ppl deep fry it.
The seaweed fries was a let down, dint do justice to seaweed at all. Well, it was long thin krispy fries, with a splash of powdered seaweed and spices on it.
The quality was good, but flavour wise a let down.

Went on a weekday afternoon, ordered soy-garlic chicken drumsticks, calamari and a chicken burger. All fried food had a pale white flour coating, drumsticks are weirdly pale on the inside, probably marinated for 3-4 days ago in a warm environment. Burger buns drenched in oil while the soy-garlic sauce that goes along with most food tasted odd, with no garlicky flavour at all. With due respect to the staff they were kind, but it’s fair to say that the shop achieved the unachevable of poor tasting fast food.

Korean fried chicken, everything on the menu is Halal. Alcohol is served.

WingWing

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JustEat UK

KFC London - Southampton Row

2nd Edit: Avoid this place like COVID. Third strike, went today, waited half an hour at lunch because they had no staff, no ticket printed out of self service machine, all I wanted was a wrap of the day and when it eventually was ready (they had a system error and all the numbers disappeared off the board and I needed to go up to chase it) chicken was dry and burnt and didn't contain any pickled coleslaw, just a couple of bits of lettuce. Never step foot in here! Reduced to 1 star again.

Edit: I went back today and the burger was still dry and they gave me regular burger when I ordered a zinger. The hot wings were small but cooked fresh. Improved slightly since last time so adding an extra star...

Horrible outlet. Second time I've been stung here. My burger must've been left on the shelf for hours because the bun was hard and chewy and the lettuce was grey, seriously, grey and limp. The chicken itself was dried out, shrivelled and small. I didn't even bother to complain because it was so busy and I'd already had to wait so long and had to go back to work. Be warned.

I would say the best customer service I received in any KFC, this one definitely stands out. Moroccan lady served me like it was her house, amazed👏 .

Food was good and can't complain. Excellent customer service.

Very poor. Well below what is expected from KFC. Twice since beginning of the year, I've had confirmed food poisoning/symptoms as a direct result of eating from this store. Serious work is needed here until such time I will not eat there.
Thought staff would have made more of an effort considering the prices have gone up. All I asked was for freshly cooked food instead of that which had been in hotplate for however long. Upon asking the manager for fresh food because my order was as good as frozen I was given a refund & told by the Asian gentleman acting in charge he didn't care about my opinion. Great customer service

Conveniently located in Holborn, not so tidy. Be prepared to wait for more than half an hour if you're ordering the Party Bucket. There's no guarantee that your order would be prepared swiftly even after ordering and checking in from the KFC app. They also seem to be short of staff as only one person was taking the orders and serving them at the same time.
Won't be visiting that branch again.

Hot wings don't seem to be of the day. They are more oily and their color is darker than usual. It leads to believe that it is the lack of quality of the oil or it will be a product that when left over during the day is refried.

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.

Slim Chickens

Great place for a quick bite. Somewhere different and feels like it’s a bit healthier. All good was freshly cooked and the chicken tenders were soo juicy and tender inside! Customer service was great too, Shanika was really helpful and welcoming, and the whole place was immaculately clean! Definitely going to come back!

Great customer service served by a friendly staff called Tim, I asked for flavours to try so I tried their tenders, chicken wings and milkshake. I would say I would come back for the tenders and chips only. The sauces they offer is really good servings!! Wings were okay but I think other places does it better, the milkshake was very sweet, I would reccommend to ask them to put less syrup in your milkshake. Overall a good atmosphere.

Food was incredible, one of the best burgers I’ve ever tasted. My friends chicken salad was fresh with a generous portion. Incredible sauces. Great staff, will go back again. :)

I think this is the best slims to go to in London, it’s quiet, there’s more tables, there’s more space to eat and the food I feel is much better here. Make sure to download the app and get 20% off your meal as a new user! I got the double bbq sandwich which was really great and saucy, it is very large so only order it if you don’t mind making a mess. The fries were great aswell. I also got 7 tenders on top, I chose sriracha garlic slims sauce (kind of like burger sauce) and spicy bbq as my sauces . All three sauces were great. My meal cost about £18 which isn’t too bad for what I got. This place is halal and just a good place overall in London. I even got my tenders takeaway, they do give boxes.

Delicious chicken tenders, perfectly spiced. No need for any dips. Fries were very crispy.

I ordered at the kiosk and was served at the table. Very convenient. I always prefer the kiosks so I can go through the menu.

However, the soda fountain area did not look like it had been cleaned recently.

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

Award-winning Mexican street food restaurant

Plan Burrito London

Dropped by this newly opened place searching for a good lunch. The burrito was amazing, fresh and juicy, stuffed with great ingridients. Probably the best burrito I tasted so far. Kept me energetic the whole day! There is a great choice what would you like to add, and can choose the sizes. Good addition: they also have a coffee machine! Should be great for business lunch.

Solid burrito. Portions and burrito sizes are pretty good. Got the regular, which was big, but they still offer an even bigger size.

No extra charges for things like guacamole etc, so no surprises.

Churros were some of the best I've had.  Fresh, warm and comes with a nice chocolate sauce.

Brilliant experience! The southwest burrito is of the charts in terms of flavour and the tenderness of the beef brisket. Steve and Usman were kind and welcoming hosts. Would highly recommend!

Perfect delicious burritos. Fresh churros to die for 😊.
Friendly team and good atmosphere.
Thank you guys.

Absolutely amazing food and experience.  Great guys working there. Loved it.

We serve Halal beef and chicken with certificates available on request. Our menu is entirely pork-free, with no alcohol being used as an ingredient.

Plan Burrito

Fuwa Fuwa- Brunswick 

@fuwafuwalondon 

Tried out the pistachio flavour this time & all I can say is if you haven’t been here yet you are fully missing out, best soufflé pancakes you’ll have in your life, this flavour is just the one. No more to be said. 

Overall: 

Taste: 10/10 
Service: 10/10

@eafoodbae's review of Fuwa Fuwa Russell Square on Instagram

It’s been a gooooood food week 😻✨

Also, guess who FINALLY got themselves down to @fuwafuwalondon 🙋🏽‍♀️

@londonfoodjourney's review of Fuwa Fuwa on Instagram

Fuwa Fuwa Café

The desserts here are actually incredible, really light and tasty. However the hygiene standards are quite appalling. The tables and chairs were dirty (there was a long hair on my chair) , there weren't any napkins available. Given the location and prices, you would expect a much cleaner culinary experience. Were this to be rectified, I would have no hesitation giving 5 stars.

Three words: Delicious cloud heaven

There are many moments that I am completely blown over by the taste of certain foods. But there are fewer times when the food has left me near speechless when it comes to its presentation and taste.

I had long researched a decent location for the fluffiest of Japanese pancakes and decided to take a gamble on this well-reviewed location. Having navigated through London, journeying by foot and rail to find this place of legends and delicate fluff, I finally came across the minimally decorated Fuwa Fuwa.

Located in the Grade II 1970s shopping centre, a little bit out of the way of the busier parts of London…. at first glance it doesn’t look like much. But I can assure you it is beyond worth visiting.

Surrounded by reminders of fluff (there are liberal placements of cotton on shelves and plant pots), one is presented with the softest, most fragile of pancakes. It arrives jiggling and covered in chocolate and a smattering of sugar, but it is beautiful. Not only is its appearance art itself, but the moment one bites into the pancake cotton, I do believe this is the closest one will ever get to consuming a literal cloud.

Every mouthful melts on your palette and I can only describe it was one of the most magical dining experiences that I have ever had.

To quote one noteworthy film: “It’s so fluffy I’m gonna DIE!”

Honestly, a complete must-visit for London.

Absolutely amazing, i've never had anything like it. It was expensive but I think it's worth trying once. The iced coffee was pretty small for the price but tasted great. I think the waitress gave our food to the table next to us as we had the same order and ordered before they sat down, but other than that I loved it. Only one toilet but was clean inside.

Pancakes looked good but tasted average. Drinks took very long to come, by the time we got our drinks we had finished the pancakes already. They were also served in paper and plastic cups which we thought were unusual for eating in. The interior decor of the cafe was very basic, looked like not much work had been put into it. Overall dining experience could be improved.

I was made to wait for like half an hour. The music also sucks and it doesn't fit with the theme of the cafe. Haven't had my pancakes yet I'm still waiting as we speak

Edit: I got my food like 5 minutes after. It was pretty good so overall like maybe 2 stars.

All our menu items are suitable for a Halal diet.

Fuwa Fuwa

Walkmisù

Really original concept, a telephone box turned into a tiramisu shop! It's by Russell Square, so perfect to grab it and enjoy it there with no rush! We tried the classic and the lemon one. Really really nice! Lemon was good but the classic was something else! Feels light and fluffy. Lovely treat!

A gem in Bloomsbury! The guy who served us was really friendly and there’s a student discount. The original tiramisu £4.75 was delicious, will come back again.

One of the best Tiramisus that I have tasted! It was perfectly moist, perfectly sweet and had a really good taste! I would highly recommend this place and I am planning to go there to try the rest of the Tiramisu flavors.

Had a latte here yesterday. It was fabulous. Well made and very much welcome. We also had a piece of the delicious lemon tiramisu. Light and fluffy. I love this idea and so convenient to the park. Well done and good luck. You deserve to do well.

All tiramisus are homemade from a gentleman straight from Italy! Absolutely lovely!!!! Also coffee for +£1 with a tiramisu. Any coffee you’d like! Highly recommend.

Walkmisu

Eat-in and takeaway restaurant, part of small chain, serving soft, filled tortillas and burritos.

Tortilla Russell Square

Great food, fast service and friendly staff. Wish there were more around London. Much more reasonably priced than some of it’s competitors like chipotle and tastes better. Win Win

Was here for dinner and I had a “large” naked burrito. I paid £8 for this. Their “large” burrito is £6.60 and that only includes rice and beans which I think is ridiculous. You have to pay extra for toppings including the beef which again I think is ridiculous. Portions are small and I Ieft the place feeling unsatisfied and still hungry. The flavours are nothing to write home about. Never coming back. 1 out of 5 stars.

Burritos and tacos are amazing!!! Staff is also nice. My suggestion: burrito large, rice, coriandro, Black peas, pork (carnitas), tomatoes, chili sauce. It May be a good idea also a bit of guacamole (but you have to add money).

Not bad, cheap but lacking in flavour.
Staff is lovely and some speak Spanish.

The staff was really nice and our nacho-cheese plate was great as well! We got 5 Coronas for only £15, which is great! Definitely recommend! 👍🏼

Halal restaurants in Russell Square