Soho

Oorja Indian Dining

I dined here last week Thursday and honestly, it was an absolutely spectacular meal. Thank you to Ashish who looked after us all evening - The service,  food, presentation of food, atmosphere… everything was brilliant 👏🏼 Hats off to the team

Food was decent, modern Indian with variety of choices and well executed. The atmosphere was chic/spacious but service/operation was all over the place….Ive been told they’ve only been open for a week … so Hopefully it will get better 😋

We went to Oorja Indian restaurant 2 weeks after it was opened. It was by far the best indian food we had in 3 years after coming to the UK. We ordered Butter Chicken, Garlic naan, Mango Lassi, Chili chicken, and Aloo tikki.
The service and the ambiance were very, very nice, and the location of the restaurant is just cherry on the top. Would highly recommend this place.

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Oorja this evening. From the moment I stepped inside, I was struck by the contemporary yet inviting design, which seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with traditional Indian artifacts. For a restaurant that has only been open for three weeks, the staff operated like a well-oiled machine—warm, professional, and incredibly attentive.

Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted and escorted to a charming corner table on the street-level floor. Later, on my way to the restroom, I discovered a lower level, but I was glad to have been seated upstairs, as it offered a wonderful ambiance.

The meal itself was a journey of bold and exciting flavors. I started with the agriki aloo tikki chaat, a potato-based dish bursting with vibrant spices and textures. As a delightful surprise, the waiter brought out a box of assorted poppadoms in various shapes and textures, accompanied by three distinct dipping sauces—an imaginative and delicious touch.

For my main course, I opted for the chicken tikka chops with mint chutney and onion salad. The flavors were already excellent, but I couldn’t resist experimenting with some of the poppadom sauces, which elevated the dish even further.

To round off the meal, I chose a trio of kulfi scoops for dessert, paired with an espresso. Just when I thought the experience was complete, the waiter presented a palate cleanser—an aromatic mix of fennel seeds with sweet and salty elements that left a refreshing finish.

Oorja, which fittingly means energy, strength, and power, truly lives up to its name. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a meal with such an incredible depth of flavor. I can’t wait to return!

Booked a table for family of 7 pre-theatre. Had a great meal here, all the food was cooked to perfection and Devanchu (unsure of spelling) was an excellent member of staff, very friendly and helpful. Some of us ordered the pre-theatre express menu which was great value for money and tasted amazing. Service was a little slow but understandable as it had just opened and we could not complain when our food arrived!

Oorja

North African dishes served in souk-like rooms with tiles, lanterns, shishas and exotic fabrics.

Souk

Have been wanting to come here for a year and finally came and am so happy I did! Came with my Moroccan friend and we all loved the food and atmosphere! So lovely, so pretty and such generous portions! Would for sure recommend - also has vegetarian options. ♥️

The food were really great. We ordered lamb coucous and a platter of mezze. Even my Palestinian friend said that they tasted original. Sadly the service was a bit down due to error in the ordering machine hence the food came after waiting for an hour. The place is really accessible and the atmosphere is homey.

**Where would you find the best Moroccan food?**

Why, in Central London, of course! Nestled on Lichfield Street, Souk brings an authentic taste of Morocco to the heart of the city.

**What sets Souk apart from other restaurants?**

The authentically themed decor at Souk is a breath of fresh air compared to the myriad of restaurants that lack creativity and imagination. Walking in, you'll feel like you've been transported to a bustling Moroccan bazaar.

**How was the customer service?**

Exceptional! We were warmly welcomed by Walid, the friendly and hospitable manager. He added a personal touch to our experience by offering us homemade sweets his mother had sent from Morocco and even gave us fezzes to wear during our meal, he even let us take a fez home with us!

Lighthearted fun like this is always welcome and made our visit even more special.

**And the food?**

The food was excellent! The portions were generous, and every dish was bursting with flavor. We opted for the 3-course prix fixe menu. For starters, we enjoyed Labneh, Hummus, Falafel, and a thimble of harissa paste. The mains, consisting of chicken tagine and lamb tagine, were slow-cooked to perfection—soft and incredibly flavorsome. Desserts included a delightful selection of homemade baklava, Turkish delights, all finished off with a pot of Moroccan mint tea.

**Was it value for money?**

Absolutely. The entire meal, which was competitively priced at £95 for the two of us, offered excellent value. Coupled with the outstanding food and impeccable customer service, Souk is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic Moroccan dining experience in Central London.

The restaurant is so cozy, quiet and allows for privacy. A very beautiful Moroccan vibe. The waiter was very smiley and kind, the food wasn’t late at all. We tried the sea-bass and couscous and it was amazing!! Reasonable prices, would definitely go again.

The food is really tasty and transports you to North Africa.. A hidden gem in central London that I wish I'd discovered sooner.
The ambience is really warm and cosy, with very charming decor..
The staff are also super welcoming and make you feel completely at home :)

A Halal sign is clearly visible on the premises of this restaurant.

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Madhu's of Mayfair

Great setting with incredible decor, service was very friendly too but unfortunately poorly executed. The food is mediocre at best, with many of the signature dishes being bland. As a group of 2, we ordered a main dish each - they forgot to bring out one of the dishes which meant that my friend watched me eat until his dish was brought out, at which point I had already finished my food and then had to watch him eat. Unfortunately I wouldn’t recommend or return.

Impressive venue with lovely decor but the service and food wasn't great.
To be honest I don't expect food to be great in these fancy restaurants but expected a much better service. The staff wasn't attentive enough even though it wasn't that busy. Hope they can improve on the service as customer's expect a good service when you visit these high end restaurants.

The food is great, the staff are super friendly but be prepared To pay a premium for the location. Firstly there are limited vegetarian options but there some. We are both vegetarian and the food they presented was of a very high quality and it tasted superb. With drinks, service charge and tax we paid roughly £25 per person which I think is decent in this part of town. They also had a live band playing which was very nice touch. The atmosphere, ambiance and generally the architecture of the building was also very nice. It’s a great place for a special date meals. I don’t think I will eat here again, though it’s a very nice experience, I think they’re a lot better Indian restaurants in London and do the food better for A lot less.

Indian restaurant in London with fairly good tasting food at a premium price as I suppose that is due to its location.  Not too impressed with the cocktails however the service and presentation on a whole is very good. Good to try out atleast once for a special occasion or if you are in Central London and fancy some Indian food.

Definitely pricey! But good food. Christmas menu works out to be more expensive than a la carte. Even though 4 items are shown on set menu, only allowed to choose 3. Fantastic decor.

Madhu's

Patty&Bun - Old Compton Street

Had the monthly special burger forgot the name but it had a juicy fried chicken burger  with Welsh Rarebit! and the brisket loaded fries. Taste was supreme. The brisket fries hit different 😋

A fun experience. Brilliant quality food. A nice ambiance. They accepted us in as a walk in and didn't judge us when we needed occasional help with dismembering our lobster. It was a fun experience. I recommend it. Great date place.

A bit pricey in my opinion comparing with the amount of food that you get. The burger was tasty indeed.  Good service and great music.

The atmosphere is very good, the music always puts me in a great mood!
The service is very attentive and friendly.
And the burgers are just amazing!
Fantastic place!

Everything from the cocktails to the burgers to the fries is amazing! Rum punch definitely packs a punch but is really tasty. The vegan options are really lovely, one of the best burgers i’ve had. Staff are really friendly.

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

Patty&Bun

Kanada-Ya

Lovely quaint little place. Love the vibe. Polite welcoming staff, nice turnover of customers so not a place to linger long. It’s very small. Small cozy tables. Think it can seat up to 22/24 people guessing. Food was tasty! And I want to try more dishes! Loved the pork noodles spring onions and egg in the tonkotsu x I opted not to have the ear fungus in my dish. If you’ve never had it it has a cartilage kind of crunch to it. Just not for me. It’s well deserving of its name.
I 100 percent recommend the crepe dessert paired with a tea!
I was seated at table 10 where there was an under table vent letting in the cold winter air which had to be taped up as the plastic kept falling off. Apart from that lil issue I love the place!

Very good ramen, great staff and attentive!

Things went downstream when I went to their toilets, flies around the walls, very dirty, very disgusting and it says a lot to the hygiene, so kind of didn’t feel the best leaving. It is right next to their kitchen downstairs. Please refurbish your toilets and get them to a nice standard. Especially since it is right next to the kitchen. The taps were in pretty bad shape.

Their payment system says discretionary 12.5% fee. I tried paying online and maybe changing this and it didn’t allow me. Please give users to add more or remove it completely since this charge is completely optional.

The staff there though were great.

Good ramen at a decent price, service is quick, order came exactly as ordered.

Noodles cooked exactly as I requested, the tonkotsu broth was amazing, gyoza was perfect and the toppings were perfectly portioned.

I have been here 3 times now and it is seriously the best ramen I have ever eaten. We had the Tonkotsu X and the Gekikara (first photo) and if I could rate it higher I would. The egg is amazing, I always order extra everytime and can’t recommend it enough. The pork is fantastic and the broth is to die for. Amazing service by all staff members, quick wait times and really freaking good food. Definitely worth visiting. 100/100.

amazing authentic ramen + they do student discount!

surprisingly there wasn’t a queue when i visited so we were seated very quickly and service was very quick. the staff are very friendly also.

the broth is very rich and yummy and the cha siu is great too!
the egg does cost extra but i highly recommend you get one! they have perfectly jammy egg yolks and so much flavour has absorbed into the whites.

we both got the noodles cooked hard (the recommended firmness) and honestly no complaints.

i think this is also quite a budget friendly place. i believe after student discount, the truffle ramen + egg was about £16 and the tonkotsu x was around £11. overall very good value for money!

this is somewhere i will be sure to visit again and i highly recommend others to visit too!

Macellaio RC Soho - Teatro della carne

One of the best steak I've ever had in London.
No words in the world would make justice to the flavors that you get the honor to enjoy here.
For sure it's a place not to be missed and should definitely be on your bucket list.
The service was outstanding and I'd like to say a big "Thank you" to Maria, our waitress, she was always there wen needed and never intrusive.
If you want one steak, only, in your life, this is the place to have it.
Highly recommend!

Food is good. Steaks are very well cooked. The other Macellaio restaurants are nicer (feel more authentic). Prices for meat range from £10-£15/100grams. If you are a meat lover, the final bill can get fairly high!

If you love meat, be careful not to get too greedy, as prices are per 100g, so you can end up paying over £100 for one steak. It is a once in a year experience as final bill was too much. The starters were delicious so if you want to stick to starters only, you will be fine. Steak tartare was amazing, truffle chips as well. It is a great place, good service, food, atmosphere and all but I would still go to a really nice all you can eat style steakhouse and pay much less for good quality food. But if you want to indulge on a special occasion, this is the place!

Went there on the 19th of Feb with my girlfriend. We managed to get a table at short notice and boy was it the best choice we made.

We were served by Angela, who was incredibly friendly and helpful and she made our stay very welcoming.

The food was delicious and the wine to go with it was superb. Will definitely be back again when we're next in London

First time visiting Macellaio as they have the option for two halal steaks on their menu. Unfortunately one wasn't available so we could only have the T-bone which was superb. We opted for oysters and the burrata and pesto salad for starters which were nice. The T-bone was melt in the mouth delicious. We had these with the truffle fries which were just the right amount of crispness to softness. We followed this with the raspberry millofoglie - really nothing to write home about or worth getting again. We were looked after by Catherine who was very lovely and just showed the right amount of attentiveness - great service from the door on arrival to leaving. Would I go again is the key? Probably not until they have more halal options on the starters side. Worth a try though.

Ask for a halal menu at our Soho and South Kensington locations only.

Macellaio RC

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen

Very good. £176 for lunch today with three people and 4 drinks. Not cheap, but very good food.

Service was excellent - although- we had to ask for empty plates to be removed several times, but a very minor thing. Staff were friendly and kind despite being very busy. Although we saw one or two walk-ins, booking is pretty much essential.

Food was excellent and really presented. The donuts were pretty amazing and highly recommended!!

Will return.

Amazing food! Amazing staff (especially Fabio)! The best Middle Eastern food I’ve had in London. I loved that the food was halal. The dessert was mouthwatering along with the Syrian coffee! Will be coming again for sure!

Great food in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff could not have done more for us, including getting a stain out of a sleeve when we had put it into the starter.
Excellent plates for sharing and lots of taste to savour.
We had four starters and one main between the two of us and it was plenty.
The restaurant is in the heart of Carnaby Street so very close to shopping and shows in the west end.
I would highly recommend a visit.

I visited with bated breath to have a lovely lunch from all the positive reviews. Sadly didn't live up to the bill. Slightly overpriced for average portions. I would recommend a combination of starters and the cauliflower roast( struggling with the recommendation!). Saroja - The aubergine was lukewarm and not crispy which did not set a good precedent.

The roasted cauliflower was average in terms of taste but very picturesque.

The lamb was again lukewarm and lacked a punch.
The pistachio ice cream was fair, don't see the hype about it.

In all, a place with a lot of style but lacking substance.

It is a comfortable place, the service staff introduced it very well, the environment is very comfortable, and the food is very amazing. I have never eaten such delicious Falafel. It is the first time I eat Syrian cuisine again. I feel the wonderful food flavor and feel very happy. Thank you！

Imad’s

Dave's Hot Chicken

The best chicken I’ve ever had! Generous portions and great you’re able to customise your spice level - although watch out on the Reaper! Love the interiors, the vibe and the staff are super friendly - 10/10 recommend!

Delicious slider with an extra tender served with cheesy chips. Went for medium spice but will up it to hot next time! Restaurant has a fun vibe & a great location in the heart of the West End.

Amazing food, so succulent and delicious, i will definitely be going back for more!

Fantastic chicken and friendly service. I went for hot seasoning and was perfect for someone who likes a bit of spice but not too wild. Generous serving sizes for the sliders too - surprisingly lived up to the hype!

Absolutely delicious...spicy loveliness in every bite and a heat level for everyone...you can even mix and match.. great vibe, love the décor...Dave's Hot Chicken you're my new favorite!

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

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

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

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Banana Tree Soho

We went here for late lunch after shopping on oxford street.
The ambience is okay but we really liked the food.
We tried calamari, chicken dumplings and wok tossed noodles.
Calamari and the dumplings were really good and very filling.
I believe they have happy hour throughout the day if you order in pairs and the drinks were good value for money.

We were club hopping and it was almost half 10 that we were looking for a restaurant that’s still open and we spot this. They were kind enough to let us in soon before they were closing. We tried, two dishes and a starter. Start was prawn crackers which was a bummer. We expected prawns but just got some crisps with prawns flavour on it. Coming to the two main dishes; we got the beef with another rice that came with salad and crackers. Which was outstanding. Except for the rice being a bit sticky. And the green Thai curry with jasmine rice was equally wonderful, we enjoyed it. My favourite combination would be the beef with jasmine rice. The Thai curry had such a beautiful fragrance. It was really good. Their jasmine rice is a must try with the beef. And to mention, Arvin served, really kind and nice.

It's a very nice experience, friendly staff, food served on banana leaf which looked very nice. Food was very tasty 😋 and drinks were at reasonable price too. Its a little tight seating don't have much room between 2 tables. It gets busy so I recommend to book the table before going there. Walk in are welcomed. Did get much time to try the deserts but will definitely visit again.

This is a very nice place. The food is really tasty. I will recommend to book in advance as it is in high demand.
The duck plate we had was exceptional and really filling.
Shreeya, who attended us, was a star, always quick to answer our questions and take our order with a smile. Service was fast.
We will definitely return in our next visit to the city.
We also made the most of the happy hour! 😊

Really good food. Turned up and didn’t realise it was happy hour. Great value and really good sized portions. You feel well fed and food is very fresh.

Banana Tree

Donia

The food was overall delicious!
Loved the dumplings, the chicken, salted egg salad, turbot.
Would prefer a bit more lamb in the pie and the skewers a bit more crust on the outside.
Ambience is nice and chilled.
Staff was friendly and efficient.
Good value for money.
Def recommend and would go back for sure !

Having heard good things I was super excited to try the food here! And it did not disappoint, honestly I thought the flavours were all so balanced and the sauces of every dish were so well rounded. Looking at the reviews I’m confused how anyone could give them low reviews. Each dish felt well thought out and rounded with are put into it. I think we’ll be back soon! This spot is pretty new so I feel like it’s going to boom soon enough so don’t walk, RUN

5 Star-quality and elevated Filipino dishes, chill vibes and good value for money. Chef Guillermo and his team's culinary skills are truly impressive. The dishes were delicious! Bravo!

Daniel, Ann and the front of the front-of-the-house team are engaging. ( managed to get their names by asking them :) )
I highly recommend Donia and will go back!

Came in the opening week of this restaurant to check it out. Overall glad I tried but there is obviously a few things they can improve on service-wise while the food was good but not incredible either.

The small plates such as the croquettes and dumplings were great. From the larger plates we loved the aubergine and pork belly (lechon); the chicken could be improved in our opinion. Overall I thought it was very expensive for the portions but an interesting meal nonetheless as Filipino cuisine can be quite peculiar and here it felt like they modernized and fusioned it.

Donia was fantastic. The food and flavors took me back to the Philippines and I think they do a great job of being slightly more upscale while also not comprising on flavors. I especially loved the Chicken inasal, which had such a crispy texture that worked well with the vinegary salty broth. I’m excited to see Filipino food at this level in London and will most certainly be back!

Chick 'n' Sours

We were met with brand new tastes and textures accompanied by thoughtfully curated flavours we all know and love. The aubergine was a stand-out but the wings are a must. The sandwiches will have to wait for next time!

Thank you to the lovely waitstaff, everyone was friendly and while busy the service was extremely timely.

Absolutely love this restaurant, I went twice in one week. The general and the buffalo burgers are the best in my opinion, as the k-pop one gets quite soggy and tastes like a banh mi (still yummy but does not really suit the name). The staff are always extremely accommodating. Can’t wait to go again!

My food mates had been raving about this place but with a baby it’s fairly difficult to do dinner so we made the effort to cross London for the lunch service at seven dials and it was totally worth it

Does what it says on the tin - next level chicken. And it’s so nice to have some fun refreshing sides (at a very reasonable price) rather than just heavy traditional American side selection which are abit much after a large fill of fried chicken

The wings and burger were just oozing with juice and had a delicious crunch on the outside

We had a very nice lunch at Chick 'n' Sours. The staff was very welcoming and the chicken delicious. We enjoyed the cool but quiet music. Their chicken strips and fries option for children was ideal for our son while we could ourselves enjoy our spicy wings. Everything was quite copious too.

I have been wanting to visit Chick n Sours for ages. I was blown away by how it lived up to the high standards I’d imagined for it. All the chicken burgers (or “sandwiches”) look amazing but I had the K-Pop and it really was so delicious. The pickled watermelon salad is a must!

We use higher welfare British chickens from family farms in Suffolk. All our chicken is Halal.

Chotto Matte London

We went here for a birthday brunch, which is quite pricey compared to other bottomless brunches, but anyway....food was very nice and tasty, but portions are not big enough, especially for the price. Having cocktails on the bottomless brunch is a nice touch. However for the price, the food really needs to be a lot more.

The desserts look very good though, amd tasted very good too.

Recommend to get different dishes and share, as typically if two people get the same dish, it's going to come in a sharing plate anyway.

What an absolutely cracking spot! Found totally by accident when looking for a quick pre dinner drink in Soho - attracted in by the colourful neon lights on the wall and cool looking interior. We loved it! Enjoyed two absolutely cracking, and very unusual cocktails and a couple of small sharing plates. Great atmosphere - even on a cold Monday night. The loos were very cool too. Liked it so much that we have booked for the whole family to come for the chef’s tasting in December! Loved it!

Amazing Nikkei cuisine in a lively atmosphere. We did the Chef Experience, which is a set menu where the chef comes out with every course to explain the dish. Really great experience and the food is super well balanced. Make sure you're hungry, the set menus are enormous!

This is possibly my favourite restaurant.
The food is stunning and the service is lovely. We've been a couple of times already and nothing has ever disappointed, although we like to book earlier in the day before it gets crazy busy.
Their bottomless brunch is amazing and I recommend it to everyone.

Came here for an anniversary meal and we weren't disappointed. Tried the Nikkei #3 sharing menu which is reasonably good value for £75 per head. We certainly felt full by the end of the meal! Highlights were the ceviche and miso black cod - the cod was so tender it was sublime! Cocktails were also great and the service was attentive, friendly and fast. Comfortable seating and fun vibe with the volume just right to be able to enjoy both the music and conversation. The dessert platter was extremely generous with a bit of everything!

Chotto Matte

Real Beijing 風味食堂 Chinatown

What a delight! Real Beijing is always my go-to spot in Chinatown for hot pot and authentic Northern Chinese food. My favourite are the skewers: spice level is always on point, nice and crispy. But everything else is perfect too, never had an issue. Unlimited hotpot is also reasonably priced given the good quality of their food. Staff are friendly and very helpful, they are always willing to help when we needed suggestions (the menu covers a good range). Been there for years and more to come!

I was really excited to try the hotpot. I ended up choosing the half clear and half spicy broth. The clear one was tasteless and the spicy one tasted too much schechuan pepper but wasn't as spicy as I expected, nor flavoursome. Food was fresh which is positive, but I would expect better broths because that's where the flavour is supposed to be. It was also quite expensive (30 pounds/per) and for that reason I don't think it's worth another visit.

Decent food, the squid and noodles were nice. Good place for a group though as the hot pots are quite good for sharing, and will have to try that next time.

Ate here last night with a group of friends and had a great time! The food is very authentic and there is a huge range available - you can either choose the popular hot pot or order individual chinese dishes. We tried the beef skewers, stir fried cabbage, sweet & sour fish, as well as the beef hot and sour dish; really generous portions and delicious!  They also stock a really interesting mead drink here called 'Stoneforge' which we all ordered to try, and then ended up ordering another round :) definitely recommend trying it if you're stopping by!

We had a decadent Chinese New Year feast here, complete with the whole steamed fish tray, noodles, and lotus with sweet rice for dessert.

The fish is an absolute must. It comes in a big silver tray with heating below so it stays warm and stewing while you eat. The fish is tender and flavorful, having soaked up all the decadent chiles and spices. You can also order add-ins to include in the stew such as potatoes, bamboo, tofu… whatever you’re in the mood for.

The lotus stuffed with sweet sticky rice was a first for me but provided a nice light finish to the meal that was just the right balance of sweet and fresh.

Also, if you’re directionally challenged like me, yes the restaurant is the one with all the hotpot signs in front! We saw many people doing different styles of hotpot as well as grilled skewers which we will definitely be returning for.

All of our beef, chicken and lamb dishes are Halal.

Real Beijing

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JustEat UK

Gourmet burgers and popcorn shrimp in small, first-floor, American-run cafe with food-tin lighting.

The original chicken and waffles from @staxdiner. Yummy.

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Stax Diner

Lovely restaurant. Got super fast service from Anna, lovely lady. Also Justine was super kind. Great experience. Thank you

Chris served me and my friends today some damned good Buffalo wings. We ordered the Stax set which has a Burger, 4pcs buffalo wings and fries. We opted to have cheese on our frues and let me tell you it sent me to the atmosphere! It was so good! Definitely going back for seconds!

Visited yesterday with my husband and my two sons, absolutely amazing food, amazing service, the friendliest staff we have ever met, and the atmosphere is awesome enjoyed every moment at the diner, will definitely visit again next time we're in London💕

Love this burger place. The portion is huge and it is halal! Such a cozy place in the vicinity of Carnaby Street

Great restaurant for burgers! Absolutely delicious burgers and highly recommend eating here! Please do note that the burgers are massive... so don't order too much as the burger alone can fill a hungry lion! The atmosphere is buzzing and the interior gives you an American feeling! Overall a great experience and recommend this restaurant!

📍Aqua Kyoto - Argyll Street 
⭐️ 4/5
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🥢 Giiiiiirrrls night at Aqua Kyoto last Saturday ~ Good company, good vibes and good food 🍣✨

We ordered (From what I can remember 🫣);
* Rock Shrimp Tempura 
* Prawn Tempura with Tentsuyu Broth
* Salmon and Tuna Sashimi
* Maki; Prawn Tempura
* Maki; Lobster Tempura
* Aqua Kyoto omakase sashimi 

Gorgeous interior, with a rooftop bar overlooking Regents Street 😍 Save this one for a special occasion!!! 💃🏽✨

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Aqua Kyoto

This place is STUNNING. We went for bottomless brunch with bubbles and cocktails and they never stopped filling them up. The food was unbelievably well presented and tasted incredible, there were plenty of courses, appetizers, dessert and three choices of mains. It is definitely priced for a special occasion however, at £85/pp. But cannot fault it. The location is very easy to get to via tube and the decor including the balcony is elaborately designed to look amazing on photos.

Booked this restaurant for my son's 21st . Had gone in a few days before to see the place & notify them of dietary allergies. All was noted down .
On the day we were seated as per my request in a booth .
Took awhile for our drinks order to be taken. When ordering the appetizers I informed the waitress about the lactose & shellfish allergies. Was told that they can't give guarantee that there will be no  cross contamination. Which we understood. The waitress however failed to take the food order and only took the cocktails order.
I then called another guy Massimo explained re the allergy . He was helpful & took the order.
Food was really good with regards to presentation & taste.
The reason for give only 3 stars is due to the service . For a restaurant of this level I would have expected more attentive service we had to ask for our wine glasses to be refilled twice.
There was no shortage of staff from what I could see.
Danilo was also helpful by getting us a table at the bar after we had payed the bill in the restaurant .
If the service had been better I would def give this place 5 🌟.
Food , decor, atmosphere is amazing .

The Experience Menu was incredible.
Even got the Mrs eating the tempura Rock Shrimp and she hates shellfish usually!
Service was top notch and as you can see from the piks, the tables were well lit for those who like to actually see or snap what they're eating! 🙌🏻

Staff were lovely, the door lady complimented me & all of the other staff said hello and goodbye as me and my friend walked through. Beautiful restaurant, good portion sizes and lovely food. The servers were attentive and asked if we would like desserts or other drinks etc. We had 2 cocktails, 3 appetizers, 2 mains and 2 desserts for £140. They also brought out a small extra for my friends 20th birthday with a candle which I thought was very sweet.

A really nice evening dinner at this restaurant. Staff were friendly, we didn’t have a booking on a Friday night but they kindly seated us. Sushi was very nice, drinks were good. There was a DJ in the bar section but our table was near the bar so the music was quite loud, perhaps not the best place to go on a Friday night if you prefer a quieter vibe.

All meat is halal (except Wagyu). Alcohol is served.

Ping Pong Soho

The food is amazing, would give 5* but the staff lack communication and you have to repeat everything 5 times to different staff to get your drink or the bill. I canceled an order and they failed to remove it!
The food is really good! Must try it! But need keep calm an keep repeating if you want anything after the first order. Before 6  dim sum menu is half price and also on Sundays you can eat all you want for £26.50 sounds like a good bargain

The bottomless brunch was pretty nice, loved the cocktails and the DJ, but I didn’t enjoy the food that much. Had the regular Dim Sum Set and the vegetarian one, but it wasn’t quite my taste.

We enjoyed the stay in this restaurant a lot. The food was great and definitely delicious. The service was good as well. Just the music was a bit too loud to talk to each other.

I visited Ping Pong a week ago for the first time and was delighted. The food was delicious and the drinks were also very nice. My GF and I were served by a person called Paul who had a calming nature and ensured that we were happy. Overall very nice, I would recommend.

Beautiful place and vibe. Food has highlights and misses. Dumplings and fried tofu were amazing. Veggie noodles weren’t great. Anyway,  would 10/10 recommend to take advantage of the happy hour! IMO worth in that case.

Our chicken and beef is Halal. The Soy marinated chicken skewers are certified by The Central Islamic Council of Thailand. Our chicken is Halal slaughtered in the UK. And our chicken wings are from a Halal-certified supplier in Poland. All beef is raised and slaughtered Halal in Ireland. We serve non-Halal items including Pork, Duck and alcohol however each menu item is cooked separately.

Ping Pong

Buns From Home

Delicious flaky bun, amazing creamy filling, not too sweet, not to heavy, hugely indulgent, over the top but perfect: very, very good

2nd visit: Pistachio Bun - still completely amazing, packed with a lush nutty paste

Not all flavours are available daily. Only had sweet ones when we went there. They were quite good but nothing amazing. The coffee was not bad as well.

Divine. Honestly I hadn’t noticed the shop passing by it however I was drown to it by the smell. Allow yourself to indulge to their buns and you won’t be disappointed!

Delicious buns. The dolce leche was divine and the banna and walnut are a must 😋

Had this place on my list for a long time but I thought I would not get to taste their products. We stumbled upon the one in carnaby 30 minutes before closing time and they only had cinnamon rolls, cardamom rolls and classic vanilla filled buns. They were super good they really deserve their fame and reviews. Next time I am in London I will definitely return to one of their locations

The only two buns flavours on our permanent menu that aren’t vegetarian are our ham and cheese bun and our tiramisu bun (pork gelatine). We are currently trying to switch over to fish gelatine but it’s proving harder than we expected. None of the permanent flavours contain alcohol. Occasionally, weekend specials will contain one or both of these ingredients, in which case we will be sure to mention this on the instagram announcement. 

Coqbull Soho

The atmosphere was great with very lovely decor. I sat with my friends at the rooftop and
I particularly loved the cocktail.
I suppose we also paid a little for the name and location 😅 because I think the burger and fries may be a tiny lil bit overpriced.

Visited here for a weekday evening meal as a group of twelve. Unfortunately we all left feeling pretty disappointed with the experience. The table was spacious given the number of us and everything seemed clean enough. Orders for drinks was taken quickly and it was nice for them to all be served to the correct people who ordered each. The food menu isn’t massive but has a good range for the type of restaurant and is easy to choose from. There seemed to be a lot of confusion when the dishes arrived though, with the waiting staff a little unsure of what some of the items were, They also arrived at varying points over a long time period, with some individuals finishing their meals before others had even been served.

The raging bull burger was fine flavour wise, but no where near as spicy as the name would suggest, and it wasn’t very large. Given it was nearly twenty pounds the actual patties weren’t much meat, so fortunately they serve with two as standard. Lots of salad and a thick bun makes it very tall though, so if you prefer to eat your burger by hand you’ll need to deconstruct to make it possible!

Sides of chips come as standard which is good and they were crispy how I like, which is fortunate since there was never an offer of sauces or condiments. It was also annoying that every salt grinder across the table was empty. Of course you’d usually ask a member of staff for an alternative, but once the dishes were served we never saw anyone again. No drink refills, no checking if things were okay, no clearing of plates, no offer of a desert menu. Given we were all getting rather thirsty after just the initial arrival drink we decided it would be quicker and easier to pay up and head somewhere else.

Seen as we never got the chance to have more drinks or more than the main course it ended up being considerably cheaper than we’d expected. However even so it didn’t feel like good value, either for the portion sizes or the service. It’s a nice easy going place with fun decor and a good menu, but I doubt we’ll be returning any time soon.

This place was great! We chose it due to its location and its easy menu but the food was really good, the cocktails were nice and the staff were extremely attentive. Excellent service! Best onion rings in London 😉

The place has a nice atmosphere, especially their rooftop seating. I think the restaurant could gain from obtaining some higher quality ingredients as certain elements of their food took away from it having that wow factor. The staff were sweet and attentive, and they had a good drinks menu.

Great restaurant located perfectly!
The service is excellent and so does the food!!! Will definitely be coming back on my next trip!
The rooftop is perfect for dinner!

Only the chicken is Halal. Alcohol and pork are on the menu.

Coqbull

The BEST Seafood Hot Plate 🙌🏽
We popped into the London Bridge Branch of Rosa’s Thai after work for a quick dinner. We were really impressed with the food, especially the Calamari, which was light and crispy. We also got the Chicken Wings which weren’t bad. For mains we asked for the Grilled Steak Strips and Seafood Hot Plate. Both were delicious; we requested the steak be cooked to a medium so it wasn’t chewy, and it was cooked perfectly. The Seafood Hot Plate was amazing 🤤. A mixture of prawns, mussels, calamari and veg, drenched in a yummy spicy sauce. Customer service was also excellent, our waitress really went the extra mile to ensure we were having a good time and enjoying the food! 👌🏽
Settings: 6.5/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8.5/10
Overall: 8/10

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@twopeasfoodies's review of Rosa's Soho on Instagram

Amazingly I'd never actually been to @rosasthaicafe before. Well, now I have. Had some nice Thai food here, pictured is the beef stir fry and the famous prawn pad thai .

A simple and casual place with good food and vibes. I ate at the Carnaby location, but they have serveral around town. .

The chicken and beef are halal here. There is pork, but its limited to 2 dishes and cooked separately .

I paid for my meal in full.

@halalfoodguy's review of Rosa's Soho on Instagram

Rosa's Thai Soho

Great food with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Also wide range of spice levels from mild to heavy, highly recommend sharing dishes across the entire group.

Recommend reservations - Soho district gets crowded in evenings.  There is extra seating located downstairs.

As usual a lovely experience.  Staff friendly,  I had Thai fried rice with chicken and extra chicken satay, delicious & yummy, and good portions!  The home made lemon ice tea is very nice, proper. Tad strong so I diluted it with some water.

I come here every once in a while,  always a happy customer.

Excellent food and excellent service. But it is small and it is busy, but that it is so busy is a testament to how good it is. I think given the current inflation pressure the food is reasonably priced and is incredibly tasty. It is well decorated and I really enjoy the colourful aesthetic. I was happy for the amount of King prawns I received with my pad thai and the crispy onions in the pad thai absolutely took it to another level.

I have been to different Rosa around London for quick meals, and this branch definitely standouts in service and taste.

The food was very nice. I ordered glass noodles salad, grilled pork salad, and sweetcorn salad from the special menu and they were all fantastic. The service was great. The staff, Billy, was very friendly and attentive.

Delicious food, tasty drinks and service with a smile. I would recommend booking as they tend to get busy, I walked up and luckily managed to get a table outside (there are a couple). Very much enjoyed this visit, will be coming back for sure!

Our chicken and beef across all stores is Halal.

Rosa's Thai

Casual Korean diner located on the lower ground floor of Golden Square Mart

Mukbang

A nice place to visit. Especially when you are a K-Pop fan. Good Korean food. We need to translate what everything is. So a menu card with description or pictures would be a big help.

Very good customer service, nice and polite staff and very kind. The food was delicious and service was fast! We got seated and staff was very patient explaining us about the food options. We ordered ramen, tteokbokki and the half and half corndog was so good. Nice Korean music in the background and K-pop pictures for all K-pop lovers. Definitely coming back :)

Fun K-pop atmosphere with lots of great Korean food options!

No given menu, slow service, 30mins waiting only for two ordered sets of chicken, service button pressed infinite times but no assitance at all

Our halal chicken and beef options are clearly labelled in our menu.

Flocafe Espresso Room

Large portions for each plate: quesadillas are continental-style so lots of chicken but not really spicy; French toast needed more syrup but it's double the size you get elsewhere. They do ibrik coffee, good deal at 3 quid including cardamom spice.

Service may be slow, especially for food so be patient. The place is clean and quiet with more tables downstairs. In conclusion, value brunch bar recommended to those who are not in a rush and eat more than average brunch portions.

Cozy Cafe with good pancakes!

As I stepped inside the cafe, I was instantly captivated by the shelf lined with an impressive collection of books, which created an ambiance that was perfect for unwinding and relaxing.

I decided to try the chicken quesadilla. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. While it was okay, it wasn't exceptional, and it lacked the burst of flavors that I had hoped for. Despite the quesadilla's shortcomings, I wasn't too disappointed because I knew I still had the pancake to look forward to.

When the pancake arrived, I could smell the sweet cinnamon aroma wafting from the plate. The first bite was a revelation. The pancake was light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness, and the cinnamon flavor was delightfully pronounced. The dish was served with a generous dollop of sweet cream and sauce with honey that elevated the pancake's taste to new heights.

The cold freddo cappuccino was delicious, great tasting food and good portions.

Service was good and definitely friendly employees. The wait for the food was a bit longer than expected, but the food was worth it.

4.2/5

We went on a quiet Sunday Afternoon. The lady server was really nice to ask our order from the table instead of us queuing at the till. I had their signature iced biscolato - good for non-coffee drinkers. Very chocolatey and creamy. They have their own version of tiramisu. The texture and taste is leaning towards a cheesecake but I am an not an expert on Tiramisu so don’t take my word for it. Nevertheless this place is worth a try. Also, the place is very accessible from chinatown so it is a great place for coffee and dessert after lunch.

We were there on a busy Saturday lunch time and while there was only one staff, she was extremely polite and remained friendly throughout the service. There was a delay in our food but it was worth the wait, my forest fruit pancake was beautifully presented and tasted just as good.

We confirm that all pork items are substituted with non pork items i.e turkey bacon (Flocafe do not actually sell any pork dishes) and these items are from suppliers with halal certificates.

Flocafe

Koya Soho

Very authentic Japanese hot cuisine in London. Udon are outstanding, try different combination until you find your favourite one.

Tempura dishes are great, always freshly made, just like the way they are in Japan. Also try the one on special menu on the black board.

There is almost always a long queue but we’ll worth the wait! Hopefully they can add more tables.

Authentic, no-frills Japanese cuisine. This isn't your modern "photogenic" bowl of Ramen that you might be used to, but everything is full of flavour and super well prepared.

Service is very fast and the chefs hand the food over the counter to you.

Super delicious and very reasonably priced.

Very small inside but service is so fast you'll be seated in no time.

Disappointing.

I found this place on Google and I decided to pay it a visit with a friend given the high number of vegan options. We got there around 9.30 and the restaurant is closing 10. We were told to wait and then, once seated, we were told that most of the items were sold out which was a bit disappointing. We ordered whatever was available and the food was actually ok.
Having said that, the customer service was a bit rude and uninterested which is not great given the prices. The lady who served us was very grumpy from the beginning till the end, and they even forgot one of the two drinks we ordered.

Overall, negative experience. Decent food but very poor customer service. They seemed to be annoyed that we came half an hour before closing but in that case they could've just told us and we would've found another Japanese restaurant, there's plenty of options nearby. If they decide to take in new customers at that time they should make sure the service is adequate otherwise they should just shut the restaurant and tell people that they are not taking in any more people.
I doubt I will be coming back to Koya.

I haven't been in London for 8 years... And my first had to be Koya: it is by far my favorite restaurant in London. The food is so perfectly delicious beyond its seeming simplicity. I had little tears of joy eating the pork belly braised in cider ❤️ the udons are the best I've had anywhere and I enjoyed so much my lunch that I came back a few hours later for a serving of cold udon with a hot soup 🥰 if you're visiting London, do not miss this place 🙏🏽

Always loved Koya for the most authentic Japanese hot cuisine in town. Udon is their specialty in my opinion, and they serve an especially delicious CURRY udon. It is out of the world.

Tempura dishes are also on point, always freshly made, just like the way they are in Japan.

There is almost always a long queue, so either go super early or late to avoid long queuing times.

Koya

Cabana

Food 🍲 was amazing 🤩 and super stuffy I felt totally full after one main 😃 interior design is very well done and atmosphere is very nice too. The team is great and very helpful and knowledgeable. The thing that made me cut one star to four stars is that in my opinion prices could be just a bit smaller than they are right now. For sure I’ll stop by again as this place screams word - alive !!! Cheers 🥂 to that 🥂

We had the set menu with guacamole as a starter and the chicken skewer / burger. Guac was nice, the chicken skewer had good flavor but was very chewy. The burger was sand dry and had no flavor.

Drinks were good though. All in all would not recommend for food but for drinks & snacks.

Place is good, the atmosphere is amazing, you definitely feel in the caribbean! The food was delicious, super tasty! we got baked cornbread, flat iron steak (super soft and delicious), flat iron chicken (with Barbecue sauce, it was on point) and delicious cinnamon churros. The staff was super kind. Prices are a bit higher than expected but in overall was worthy. I'm coming back to this place.

Had a lovely meal last night. Food was really nice. Food come of hot
Good atmosphere. In and out before a show in West end but wasn't rushed out :)

I came here on a weekday for lunch.
The place is beautifully decorated and so colourful.

I had the Three Corn Salad £12.50 with Blackened Prawns for an extra £4.50. It was a really delicious salad, especially the prawns but I feel like the price was quite high for what it was.

The staff member who served me was really friendly and attentive.

There's so much space, this place would be great for a large group get together or event. There a table near the back of the restaurant with 3 huge sofas and chairs, making it into a section of its own.

My only feedback for improvement would be cleanliness and the toilets. The table I sat at had not been cleaned from the previous customer and water was dripping from the ceiling, directly onto the toilet.
Other than this, I really enjoyed dining here and recommend it!

All our chicken is Halal as is our rib eye, and lamb.

Quality ramen.
Season Shifudo Ramen is too salty, but you can taste very condensed and sharp shrimps shell and head (I guess) soup.
Spicy Yuzu’s saltiness is just right.
Personally I prefer spicy one.
Fries chicken is also good to try. Crunchy and tender inside, very outstanding “chicken” taste.
The price is not low. If less expensive, I rate it a 4 stars.

Good ramen and good service, and was easy to find a table on a Wednesday night. However, not many options for someone who doesn’t eat pork, I’d recommend checking the menu before you go. Also, seating wasn’t too comfortable.

The pork char shu slices in the ramen bowls were delicious and marinated wonderfully. The soup is flavourful but lacking something truly authentic to Japanese ramen broth. Perhaps they tweaked it? Some may appreciate it but unfortunately I don’t.

Gyoza was good but nothing remarkable. Katsu curry unfortunately the sauce was not salty enough and chicken was a bit dry.

Good service and food quality price, they don’t do bookings and you need to walk in to find a table. Modern decoration and long menu with different options vegan included. Recommended to go with friends if are around Carnaby!

A nice place for a good Ramen. The venue is a bit unloved and feels a bit stark, I'd check out one of their other venues before going here. If you are in the area though and you're craving some nice hot tasty broth it's worth trying here as an alternative to the other establishment in nearby Kingly Court.

Korean Dinner Party

Great food and drinks, lovely staff. The small plates didn’t feel like they were great value for money, but the tacos were absolutely amazing! Went on a Saturday and it was completely full so make sure you book. Very noisy inside but a fun atmosphere. Would definitely come again!

Had a nice time in this place. It has a great vibe, quite dark and atmospheric. We got the tasting menu for £29: cheese-stuffed peppers, kimchi pancake and Korean fried chicken for starters, spicy stew and tacos for main, and a soft serve for dessert.

The food was great - obviously in a fusion vein, so be sure you’re looking for that. It was quite spicy, which I liked, but my friend found it a bit much.

Service was prompt, efficient and attentive.

Staff were overall friendly but at the time we were there everything seemed very chaotic and like the staff couldn't manage. We waited quite a long time to be served but once they took our orders after what seemed like ages it arrived quickly. The food was pretty and tasty but the menu was very limited and small. However overall definitely would come back and try other foods

Super fun spot for a boozy brunch! The food was super delicious. Grape and plum soju is so flavourful! It's situated in a great courtyard with a tonne of other eateries.

The bottomless brunch was delicious and fantastic value for money! 3 dishes and unlimited Prosecco with Soju! The food was really tasty and there was a lot of it. The staff were friendly letting us try the different flavours of soju - I will definitely be coming back here!

Casual Thai eatery with group tables and benches

Busaba

Good restaurant, great location and service is good overall. The staff at the door welcoming and seating people could have been better in communication with guests.

Very busy especially at weekends so definitely recommend booking ahead. Tables are shared with more than one group so you might end up seating next to people you don't know.

Food is good and good portions size and reasonably priced for central London prices, good variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

The best Thai food in London.  Every dish is a delight to your taste buds.  Perfectly spiced and bursting with flavour.  The calamari in particular was divine.  Meals come out quickly but you don't feel rushed.  Friendly service.  I can not recommend highly enough.

This place is in a great location, just off Soho. Despite being so central, it is actually priced really well.

The food is absolutely delicious and the set up inside fosters a friendly environment because you share your table with other guests which allows for some chatting with others -- for example, it's really easy to ask what someone else has got and if they'd recommend it.

Really good vibes and great food. Would recommend.

I came her a couple of times, but the doorman is very very rude and he doesn’t want people who are on the waiting list to sit on the bench outside the restaurant! Very strange and Impolite. The seat inside was also dirty and had crumbs from the customers before us. When we sat down nobody came to serve us and it took few minutes for anybody to even look at us. Unpleasant experience and we wish they can improve on these mistakes as we love the food here.

Most of our chicken dishes are halal! Just check with the manager on duty to find out which ones.

Halal restaurants in Soho