Tower Hamlets
Lahore Kebab House

Lahore Kebab House

2 Umberston Street, E1 1PY, Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom

Kebab • Sushi • Cafés • Seafood


"Ever-present Pakistani Cafe that raised their prices years ago to match the changing landscape in the City of London (a mile away). So from being an affordable, somewhat different place of choice, Lahore One became somewhere that tapped into a clientele that dipped deeper into their suited pockets although many of the reviews here claim it to be 'cheap '. Look around Whitechapel/Commercial Rd areas and you will find remarkably cheap, honest outfits, some as old as Lahore One. A meal for two at Shalamar House on New Road or Al Hambra on Whitechapel Road will set you back £12-17, the same at Lahore One will forfeit you around £40+. Granted the previous examples are incredibly cheap, but the food is good and does not claim to be anything more than cafe fare. This is where the comparison ends with Lahore. Lahore, a cafe with restaurant prices considers itself superior enough to charge so much more and it is here that I disagree. Chana at £7.50, Kebab rolls £5 or more. Meat Curries £10. Despite this disagreement, I would add that Lahore One IS unique. The taste, albeit oily, is quite something. The Chana one of the best in London, the Korai dishes superb. The selection of vegetarian dishes accommodating enough for non-meat eaters. I hear complaints that the Biryani is not Biryani? Ask at the counter and you will be informed how they make their Biryani. You will leave this restaurant full with the flavours lingering! It is cash only with 3 ATM 's nearby (hopefully operational). Some of the reviews complain about rudeness or staff confrontations. This is something I have never experienced. The staff here are patient and courteous and it is definitely a family run outfit. Make no mistake, despite my reservations and occasional annoyance at their prices, Lahore One is a jewel of the E1 area."

Captain Kidd

Captain Kidd

108 Wapping High Street, E1W 2PD, Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom

Wine • Cafés • Steak • Seafood


"Wapping £4.60 Double Four Warehouse An extraordinary Sam Smiths alcohol in the heart of Wapping. The Captain Kidd sits on a quiet paved street and is just a short two-minute walk from the Wapping upper floor station. From the outside you would hardly know that there is a pub here, unless you see the pub sign above the entrance. When you enter, go through a small courtyard and then through the pub listed in this Grade II. This pub used to be an old coffee store and was converted to the pub in the 80s when the area was transformed into the pub under a time of redesign. The pub is named after the notorious pirate William Kidd who was executed near the execution dock for murder and piracy. There is a nautical theme to this pub and the decor is very oldie worldie, there are large wooden beams spanning the pub held by renowned wood that resemble a ship. The atmosphere here was great, the pub was pretty busy this Saturday afternoon with a mix of drinkers and diners. The pub offers magnificent views over the Thames River and has a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy a drink in warmer days. The service was good and fast, I had a pint of Double Four warehouse, which was enjoyable and at £4.40 was good value. This Sam Smiths pub is full of charm and joy and I really enjoyed my visit here, which is an excellent atmospheric alcohol and a must to visit when in Wapping. Information about visit 12/03/22"