Temple Lounge Canary Wharf

Today, thirteen of us visited Coco in Canary Wharf for a team meal. This review reflects my personal experience as well as feedback from my colleagues. It is not intended as criticism, but as constructive feedback that we hope the owner will view positively. Coco Mix Grill I ordered the Coco Mix Grill, which included marinated chicken leg, lamb chop, chicken cubes (chicken shish), lamb kofte kebab and additional lamb chops, served with Coco’s sriracha sauce. The lamb chops were excellent—very tender and full of flavour. However, the chicken leg and chicken cubes were disappointing. They tasted quite ordinary, and I’ve had better mix grills elsewhere. Considering the price, the dish didn’t feel special enough. That said, the presentation was outstanding—visually very impressive. Kuro Prawns The Kuro prawns looked stunning on the plate—colourful and beautifully presented. * While the flavours were nice, at the end of the day it felt like fried prawns with decorative toppings. * I did enjoy the dish, but I felt it was overpriced for what it was. Strawberry Skyline My favourite item of the evening. * The drink was vibrant, refreshing and incredibly well presented. * I would definitely return just for this drink, although again, the price felt high. Sticky Mango Dessert This dessert was visually beautiful and quite enjoyable overall. * I loved the sticky rice with milk powder and the ice cream coated with mango pulp. * My only disappointment was the mango slices, which were tangy rather than sweet.
My colleagues all enjoyed their desserts as well. Overall Feedback from the Group As a group, we all agreed: * Desserts and drinks were the highlight. * Main dishes were just okay, nothing particularly special. * We were disappointed by the 40+ minute wait for the food, especially given the price point. Service & Atmosphere The atmosphere was amazing stylish, modern and welcoming.The customer service was brilliant. The waiters were friendly, attentive and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Final Thoughts We spent over £800, and considering the size of our group, we felt it would have been a nice gesture to receive something complimentary. The location of the restaurant is fantastic, and there is so much potential. We truly hope the owner will consider reviewing the pricing and possibly improving the quality of the main dishes to match the high standard of the presentation and the desserts. Thank you, and we genuinely hope our feedback helps make future experiences even better.