A rich and spicy goat curry, simmered with aromatic spices, creating a hearty and flavorful dish.
Pubs • Beer • Wine • Hotels
"We used to frequent this pub often in the past, but heard that it had changed ownership, so we decided to meet our friends here. We were excited to catch up with friends we hadn't seen in a while. However, when we arrived, my husband inquired about their ale selection and was informed they only had Harveys with no other options. The server who brought our drinks had dirty fingernails, which was off-putting. When it came time to order food, one of our friends asked about a Christmas menu and was told it needed to be pre-ordered, as stated on their website. Despite our frequent visits in the past, we had not checked the website. The food was tasty, but the service was lacking. We had to request drinks and were not asked about our meals once they arrived. At 9:40, a lady approached us with the bill and informed us they were closing soon. When we asked for another drink, we were denied. My husband requested to remove the service charge, which caused some tension with the lady taking payment. She questioned why he wouldn't pay it, stating that everyone charges it, which we found rude. Overall, the poor service has discouraged us from returning or recommending the pub to others, despite the delicious food. It's disappointing, as we had hoped the new management would focus on attracting and retaining customers."
Pubs • Beer • Asian • Indian
"The host/manager let the evening down, he had an egotistical attitude, when he was asked about the spice/hotness of the food and which regent of India it came from, he was very dismissive and spoke down, rather than elaborate on his food he served. The serving of the starters and main meal had no system, the starters were plated, however the main meal was placed in serving bowls and placed on our plates which meant mixing the side orders like rice and vegetables difficult to mix in the bowls. We had to ask for serving spons and reorganized our eating arrangement. During and after the main meal, there was no further service, for additional drinks and desert or coffee offered, by 22:15, it was uncomfortable sitting in the restaurant as the management was more interested in closing up. The premises entrance was uninviting with a cycle parked in the hallway abd carpets needed a good clean through the entire premises. Considering there was a lot of room in the restaurant, the tables for four people were very small and cramped. Shame to state the above, because the food was tasty and reasonably priced, and the two young waitress were very pleasant."
Cafés • Mexican • Seafood • European
"Had a Sunday roast here yesterday, everything was spot on, from the veg to the gravy to the chicken, it was very moist and delicious, service was quick great too, the pouring of the gravy on the sizzler was aesthetically pleasing. My friend had the roast beef she said it was very tender and moist. The huge Yorkshire puddings were very crispy and done just right! All in all a great experience and I will definitely come back again, keep up the good work!"
Pizza • Indian • Chicken • Delivery Services
"Had an incredible experience, the place has completely changed under the new management since last year. We happened to go in by chance and were really surprised by the great service. The team was very pleasant and brought ice cream for the little one. They were attentive and the taste was very delicious. We ordered the Tawa for two and thinking it may have a small portion ordered one dish extra too but the tawa was quite large."
Asian • Vegan • Indian • Sri Lankan
"I took the spontaneous decision to have dinner here tonight. I really enjoyed it. Very friendly service. The dishes January Specials: Jackfruit Kotthu, pineapplu dandu ? and an egg hopper, followed by a dirty turmeric latte were amazing just the right amount, good flavours with a lovely spicy kick. The music was a little bit too loud for my taste, although not in an annoying way and it is meant to be part of the island feeling. The prices for the food are reasonable. Cocktails look a bit pricey but if they are as good as the food, that would be worth it. May try one the next time I will certainly be back."
Cafés • Kebab • Mexican • Fast Food
"The dining experience was fantastic and simple. I have never had such a delicious meal before. The mushrooms were the standout dish, even though I typically don't like them. Whatever the chef did, it was outstanding. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The prices were great for the quality of the food. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a wonderful meal to enjoy with friends, family, or a partner."
Steak • Vegan • Caribbean • Vegetarian
"I've been going to Oxford for 3 years now and in that time to be frank struggled to find a decent go to restaurant. I can now say with delight i've found my destination. I present SPICED ROOTS a little caribbean culinary gem. The fresh perfectly cooked food is absolutely delicious and gives off that home cooked by mummy vibe and is beautifully presented. The chilli and garlic prawns had my eyes closed Mark Weins style (if you know you know) so juicy with an incredible depth of flavour, the Trini doubles not only were seasoned to perfection they left you wanting more and the Jerk chicken spring rolls were an absolute triumph. For mains we had the ackee and callaloo Jerk Tempah (vegetarian) and the Jerk chicken. Both came with rice peas, plaintain and salad. Not only were the portions huge the flavours of both dishes were just mind blowingly delicious. Then we embarked on dessert and had the beautiful spiced rum cake and a selection of 3 home made ice creams namely Coconut, Guinness and the old Caribbean favourite Rum and Raisin, all recommended by the owner. It's at this point I feel compelled to speak about the rum raisin ice cream. I've eaten this ice cream on numerous occasions at numerous locations in Jamaica over my many years and I tell you no word of a lie this was hands down the best rum and raisin ice cream I've ever tasted, it literally left us speechless. So to summarise, this place has great food, great music, great service and a wonderfully charming owner who's totally invested in serving great, incredibly tasty, authentic Caribbean food clearly prepared with love. What more could you ask for. Fair to say it was meant to be. Uncle Jay."
Tapas • Indian Curries • Vegetarian Tapas • Sharing Platters And Mixed Grill
"We were looking to try a new restaurant for dinner tonight, and after passing by the New Talbot several times, we finally decided to give it a go. We were not disappointed! The service from the staff was excellent, and the food was fantastic. Our meals arrived quickly and were served hot and fresh! As curry lovers who have dined at some well-known places, I can confidently say that the New Talbot ranks among the best. We highly recommend it, and we can’t wait to return to try the mixed grill. Thanks, Jo and Neil! x"
Wraps • Indian • Drinks • Indo Chinese
Bars • Fish • Jamaican • Caribbean
"I visited three little birds last week, and it was a great experience. from a fast and easy booking until when I arrived, took my order and made me feel comfortable when I waited for my friend to come. we were not sure what to order, but we asked our waiter who proposed the special that was sweet potato croquettes. the ambiente was perfect, music in the background as well as dimly illuminated candles and tables socially distanced so that they can now feel safe in the current covid19 pandemic, on which came the codfish butter with a beautiful sweet chili sauce, which was extremely beautiful. it complicated it well because the calamari was also simply perfectly cooked with an outer layer of broth crumbs. Finally, and above all, the dessert (not depicted as we had not time to take a picture of it) was divine. strawberry cake with lime/sorrell was the highlight. it ended what was a perfect start with a friend, not seen for 5 months. I can not recommend manuel and three little birds in brixton, I went away feeling nourished and so satisfied by the service and taste."
Food • Seafood • European • Fast Food
"I have been searching for a venue to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday next year. He is of Jamaican descent, and we found June Plum and decided to take him there for a meal this year. Upon our arrival at 5:15pm, my daughter gave a cake to a staff member to hide in the kitchen as a surprise for my husband. We requested to place our food order at 5:25pm, but even after our drinks order had been taken and served, our food order was not taken. After a second request, we finally placed our food order. By 6:15pm, we still had not received our food and when we inquired about the delay, we were given a story about the table before us still not being served. At this time, there were only them and us in the restaurant. We were told maybe another 15 minutes for our food, but by 6:30pm, we were still waiting. The front of house manager apologized and could not give us a definite time for our food, mentioning that the table before us would take another 10-15 minutes. After two hours of waiting, we were still not able to eat. The staff mentioned attending a cricket match the day before, but we were unsure how that was relevant to our wait. When we finally asked for the bill and received it along with the surprise birthday cake for my husband, which was supposed to be a surprise, we were disappointed. Although the front of house manager apologized and offered us the drinks on the house, we have decided not to return to June Plum and will not be booking it for my husband's 60th birthday meal. While we appreciate supporting small businesses, we cannot tolerate such long waits for service."
Indian • Mexican • Asiatic • European
"You have missed out if you've not eaten here. It's authentic cuisine. Lots of choice and especially vegetarian food. Great service. I can't rate it..."
Kebab • Mexican • European • Fast Food
"Peaches was an absolute gem, the best service ever and she knows how to work the area. She took time with our order explaining everything and we felt very comfortable. The food was amazing and we sure enjoyed the atmosphere and environment love x"
Cafés • Asiatic • Mexican • European
"I come here every so often and the staff even though different each time are very professional, always smiling, polite and welcoming. It's a refreshing change to some places where staff are stuck to their phones and not really up to speed with customer care. Thanks again, the food was good, and the tea just as I like it. I will obviously pop in again when I'm around this way again."
Bbq • Grill • Seafood • Fast Food
"yesterday attended this old timepiece, the decor in the run of the years has not changed, but after I heard all the hype about the food, I was extremely disappointed. we ordered a small mix grill that was burned out when we complained to the owner (quality behind the...bar) was his answer: "they should have told us that they didn't want to do it well". I though ok, I wanted it cooked not burned, but as I didn't let it ruin the experience, so I thought I would then try the curries, so I went to the owner sohn to order on the counter) at which point I mentioned the burned grill again. this time was the answer: "oh, but they have to pay for the curry" I think the guy who thought I was after a freebie and did not recognize the burnt grill. I wanted to pay full for the curry and wanted to eat only half decent food that was not burned! as always the curry came and it was nice much better than this grill and it wasn't burned hey presto we get somewhere! so comes the cook to collect the dishes at the end. he sees the burned wings and claims, "they said it was all burned." Of course not, but these young people just didn't get it all night. frightening customer service, ambiente, burned eating, ok prices, but I wouldn't go with this shower- they go to the soho tavern instead of so much easier and better!"
Beer • Mexican • Seafood • Vegetarian
"A friend and I met up at Las Iguanas to catch up over some food. The person who greeted us asked if we wanted any of the vegan/vegetarian/gluten free menus, without us having to say anything, so we felt welcome and comfortable straight away. They found us a nice table so we settled down to pore over the options. The menus were a bit confusing (The veg/vegan menu has V' for vegan, while the others have the same symbol for vegetarian, with no vegan info). Some of the ask for vegan' combination options were then followed by a list where nothing was marked vegan, but a quick check with the staff revealed they could provide most of the marked options for us with appropriate changes to make them vegan. The staff member was very helpful about the food options, and had no problems with checking on the veganness of anything we weren't sure about. Eventually we settled on the taco sharing tray, which came with tacos, corn chips, guacamole, coconut butternut squash, and chickpea chilli. I got some extra guacamole too. It was the perfect amount for two and very, very yummy! Despite being almost bursting, we couldn't resist sharing the Tembleque (coconut pudding) which turned out to be a good thing as it was amazing! We'll definitely be back!"
Kebab • Cafés • Mexican • European
"12 of us went for a work Christmas dinner. Booked by someone else. I was the first person to arrive and was invited to either wait at the table or the bar I decided to get a drink drink first and before I’d finished ordering my drink everyone else started to arrive were told that we had the table for 2 hours. We all went to the table and had sent our food order 2 days before as requested, which they had lost so we then had to order individually from the menu and wait longer for the order to be cooked. The food on the whole was delicious, if I were to be picky the prawns were overcooked but they were still tasty, and everyone else enjoyed theirs. The waitress barely smiled the whole 2 hours we had the table and proceeded to come over with a card reader to ask for payment whilst we were all still eating stating we had 10 minutes! If they hadn’t of lost our order and the service was a little quicker we would’ve finished our food before the allotted time. If this had been the end of the visit the rating would have been lower, but 2 members of bar staff bumped it up. They couldn’t have been better, happy, helpful and highly efficient. We had moved to the bar area and they kept me topped up with iced water all night (designated driver) often coming over and just topping me up. I appreciate Christmas in the hospitality trade is manic at Xmas but rude staff are not acceptable when we spent a lot of money which we all worked hard to earn. It’s also not made clear that there is such a short time limit on the table."
Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • European
"Wanted to try this restaurant and so glad we did. We were staying nearby and the smells coming from the place as we walked towards it were great. Had jerk chicken whilst wife had the curry goat. Both were superbly cooked and we thought the...portions were generous with both coming with rice n peas and plantain. Meal was washed down with Stag lager, a glass of rum and a cocktail. Service was excellent and all staff very friendly. Shame that the restaurant was quiet as it deserves to be packed but not surprising given the time of year. As someone else has mentioned you cannot add a tip on your card when you pay your bill so make sure you have some cash in your pockets as food and staff are certainly worth it."
Jamaican • Caribbean • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"We popped in for a couple of 2-4-1 Mojitos on the Saturday before Christmas upon noticing the menu outside indicated all drinks (including cocktails) and food are clearly labelled as vegan (VE). This is essentially a Caribbean version of Las Iguanas. Very modern, artificially themed and vibrantly decorated . However, they do acknowledge that vegans exist in society."