Roast Duck Roast Duck

Succulent roasted duck with crispy skin, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices for a rich and savory flavor.

Tai Pan

Tai Pan

Brunswick House, 81-97 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Vegan • Cakes • Chinese • Vegetarian


"I’m very sad to be writing this review to be truthful. We have been a few times before Covid lockdown for the lunch menu which was excellent and really good value in our opinion. We decided to give them a try for dinner and try...and support a local business rather than a big chain. We didn’t check it they were doing the eat out to help out and they weren’t which was a surprise but we did eat there knowing this in advance. The staff and restaurant were fully Covid compliant, but as there was only us and one other couple in there, it wasn’t a big concern. The restaurant which is normally buzzing lacked any atmosphere. The food was mediocre to poor and definitely overpriced. We both had a soup to start, and both felt that they were under seasoned two different soups). They weren’t unpleasant just bland and uninspired. For mains we ordered dishes a roast duck dish and a prawn and chilli dish my partner also asked for a side of pak Choi and was charged yes for some steamed pak Choi). The duck was in a nice sauce but it was very salty- and the skin/ batter was soft- not crispy like normal. My partners prawns were nicely cooked but he said the use seasoning made it taste like eating prawns in potpourri. The pak Choi was fine, but definitely not worth the money. We also had a boiled rice and a fried rice, a Diet Coke and a lemonade. Our total bill was over We did comment that it was much more expensive than we had expected and that the food hadn’t been as good as normal but the staff weren’t really bothered- just in a rush to get us out as we were by this point the only people in there at We did pay and leave but we wouldn’t ever go back for an evening meal and to be honest would probably now try somewhere else even for the lunch deal because we’re a bit disheartened by the whole experience ."

Daquise

Daquise

Kensington & Hyde Park, 20 Thurloe St, London, United Kingdom

Soup • Steak • Polish • Modern European


"I’ve been to Daquise with Italian friends as per usual, but this time it was for my birthday. I put my birthday present next to me under the table in a little bag and in the general mess it was stolen. When I realized it, I told the owner and we were the last ones left in the whole place, they had just finished cleaning and the staff hurried out of the place without saying anything. Unfortunately it is almost certain that it was one of the staff while cleaning as it was under the table and had a necklace inside, there were few customers besides us and there was always someone at the table, except the one time we were outside to say goodbye and leave, and the staff was cleaning. No customer would go around looking underneath the tables anyway, and grabbing a random plastic bag, especially as they are having dinner in south kensington. Besides us there were very few people, especially while we are all there. Unfortunately they don’t even have internal cameras, which means anything could happen in that place but they take no responsibility whatsoever. In all this the manager Ted was of a unique arrogance. He denied everything by refusing to cooperate and laughing at me. When I called him to ask if he had any news, he started screaming at me to overlap my voice, saying he did not care and hung up halfway through the phone call and told me not to come any more as this doesn’t change anything for him. Saying that they have no cameras and that the woman we suspect of is working there with her mother and sister, so if anything making it all even less credible on their part and easy to deny. All this to say it was an absurd and frustrating experience, especially given the emotional value of the gift. completely unreliable staff and the manager, Ted, of an immeasurable arrogance.<br br"

The Heathcock

The Heathcock

58-60 Bridge Street, CF5 2EN, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Wine • Fish • Steak • Breakfast


"Don't normally write reviews, but given the price of this place I feel compelled to. Booked for Sunday lunch as have had many great times here in the past, and don't mind paying a high price if the whole experience reflects this. Unfortunately, today's experience failed to meet with previous experience. Firstly, the table we were allocated should not be offered to anyone as it is extremely close to the adjoining table, meaning you have to disturb fellow diners in order to squeeze (literally) into your seat. Whilst the pork dish was fairly decent, the lamb arrived cooked vary rare. This was not advertised as such, otherwise I would have asked for it to be cooked to my liking when order was taken. Having said that, I immediately informed the server that I would like the lamb to be cooked more, which she obliged, and returned with the lamb slightly more cooked. Both meals were covered in a gravy which was very overpowering in taste (salty, thin and not very nice). This would have been better served in a separate pouring dish, which we discussed with the server on payment. He server admitted that the gravy is quite strong, mqybe she could have said this when we ordered, so we could have had the option for it to be served separately. Roast potatoes were overcooked, and were very difficult to cut they were so hard. The bill was incorrect in that the cheese board (which was delicious) was not included. We did inform them of this and a correct bill was delivered. In hindsight, we should have informed staff that our table was not fit for purpose but I hope they kindly take this under consideration now for future diners. All in all, I feel this was an overpriced dining experience for what we got. Sadly, I wont be rushing back anytime soon."