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Nando's

Nando's

106 Stroud Green Rd, London, N43HB, NW1 8AN, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Seafood


"I live very locally to this branch of Nando 's and have eaten here several times before with family members. I won 't be visiting ever again, and it 's making me think twice about ordering a delivery from any restaurant! I 've just walked past at about 7.30pm, and as I did, I saw a delivery driver standing in front of the delivery window, turn his head to the right and proceed to place his hand against his nose, blowing the snotty contents onto the pavement next to him. He then turned his head back in to the delivery window, and carried on waiting to take the order he was about to deliver to some poor, unfortunate, and unsuspecting customer! So, I 've telephoned the restaurant and asked for the Manager. Joao answered, and assured me that he is the Manager. I explained to him what I had just seen happen, and his response was that it was unfortunate that you had witnessed that, but, we are not responsible for the behaviour of the delivery drivers, and that it was a Deliveroo driver. I responded that it was Nando 's food that was being delivered, and that indeed he was responsible! He asked for my name. I declined. What difference does it make if he knows my name or not? This kind of disgusting and unhygienic behaviour was NOT OKAY pre Covid, let alone now! You 've definitely lost mine and my family as customers. Joao, quality control IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! It doesn 't stop when the food leaves that delivery window. This is why I always wash my hands after accepting a delivery from any restaurant, before plating up, and again before eating...and after seeing this foul behaviour, I really don 't think I 'm being too careful!"

Banyan On The Thames

Banyan On The Thames

34 Lombard Road Battersea London, SW11 3RF, United Kingdom

Thai • Asian • Steak • Chicken


"Banyan on the Thames is a nomenclatural inexactitude because the banyan tree is an inhabitant of the Indian subcontinent, rather than being passed off as a floating ficus on the Thames. Belonging as it does to the fig family, the original banyan drops spectacular aerial roots from its branches to the ground beneath its immense verdant canopy, producing a most unique treat for the eyes. The name of this tree has been appropriated by the Raphael on the Left Bank hotel in London for its restaurant. Maybe it aptly symbolises the roots of the restaurant being in the subcontinent. What strikes one about the place on first sight is someone's apparent obsession with the Medusa, signifying the Versace brand, which appears on every table top and virtually all over. The second striking feature is the artificial grass laid out both indoors and outside in the so called “garden” where there is a profusion of fake flowers, creepers and shrubs. It looks tacky and creepy and screams fake. The atmosphere in the so called garden, was not helped by the music played at decibels that are designed to hurt the ear drums. Food was fair to middling in quality, taste and presentation. The standard of service was reasonable. On the other hand, the location is magical. You can spend quite a while looking out through the large glass windows as the world goes by. The Thames flows quietly, more water under Battersea bridge, while you are people watching. And if you are feeling energetic, one has the opportunity of course to refresh oneself by striding along the Thames in the company of others who may be ambling, jogging and strolling. In conclusion, it’s really nothing to write home about"