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Sabai Sabai

Sabai Sabai

25 Woodbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B138EH, B17 9PT, United Kingdom

Thai • Seafood • Thai Salads • Delivery Services


"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sabai Sabai in Harborne, and I must say, it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The restaurant has a lovely, welcoming atmosphere that immediately put me at ease, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout the meal. But of course, the real star of the show was the food. I tried several different dishes, but the one that really stood out to me was the Seabass in Garlic and Pepper. This dish was an absolute masterpiece the fish was cooked to perfection, with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy flesh inside, and the garlic and pepper seasoning was absolutely divine. It was one of the most delicious dishes I have ever had the pleasure of eating, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sabai Sabai. But the Seabass in Garlic and Pepper was just one of many highlights on the menu at Sabai Sabai. Every dish I tried was full of bold, vibrant flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. The chefs clearly take great pride in their work, and it shows in every bite. Overall, I would give Sabai Sabai a five star rating without hesitation. From the friendly staff to the cozy atmosphere to the absolutely amazing food, everything about this restaurant was truly outstanding. If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Harborne, be sure to pay Sabai Sabai a visit you won't be disappointed."

Maxim Chinese Restaurant

Maxim Chinese Restaurant

153 - 155 Northfield Avenue West Ealing London, W13 9QT, W13 9RN, United Kingdom

Beer • Cafés • Seafood • Chinese


"I treated my hubby to a meal here for his birthday. Some of the food here is better than average. I’d give an overall score of 4. 5 for dishes like the salt and pepper squid and the soft shell crab. Both were very well cooked. The chicken satay was ok but didn’t look particularly appetising. The main courses were also quite good but could be improved. The fried rice was mediocre and bland. The sizzling prawn dish was over prepared with the chilli dried out which caused the sauce to dry out and it made all surrounding tables cough. The chilli fish was nice but my hubby wouldn’t have chosen it had he been aware it was sweet chilli sauce. However it was beautifully cooked. The vegetables dishes were well prepared but slightly underseasoned. The let down is the service it feels very inexperienced and hesitant. The staff are polite but they didn’t have the confidence in communication to make us feel settled. We were told not to order further dishes after the starters, then whilst eating the mains another waiter came to ask if we wanted to order, bringing a dish he’d said we should order late. Whilst we ate they seemed to hover and as if they were impatient for us to get to the next course. It was hard to relax. The choice of drinks could be improved I ordered a lemonade I wasn’t asked if I wanted ice or lemon, it came with both and it was low cal which I didn’t want but I didn’t ask for a change but I should have. The dining area was a little chilly so we wanted go drinks to start. They only serve jasmine tea or coffee so hubby opted for the Chinese beer- which we said was nice. Other minus points. The upholstery on the Chairs could do with being changed or cleaned. The layout is not ideal for an intimate dinner for couples there is an upper floor where other diners seem to be sitting almost on top of us, we sat just under a couple and it was possible to hear all their conversations and it ruined the ambience a little. I think clever screening with nice plants could resolve this. Overall at over £60 per head excluding service charge we expected much more."

Sushiya

Sushiya

19 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH112BQ, EH11 2BQ, United Kingdom

Food • Sushi • Ramen • Noodles


"So, recently, possibly the worst thing ever happened. When you hear what it is you'll know how sheltered my life has been. Also just how dramatic I can be. I developed an intolerance to latex fruits...NOOOOOOOOOOO! Ok, so it's not that bad but unfortunately avocados fall into this category. This is why, last Tuesday, in the kitschy surroundings I see in most Edinburgh sushi places, I could be found picking every last piece of avocado out of my meal with chopsticks. It was in everything except my noodles. I started with a green tea and the salad and prawn spring rolls, they were delicious, really fresh and cold in a rice paper round. Difficult to eat though! My first one burst out over the table! Luckily this warned me there was avocado in it so I was thankful I'd made such a fool of myself. For mains I had the breaded pork noodles. Honestly, I wasn't sure if it was pork or chicken which worried me slightly. But the noodles were fantastic and the broth delicious. Lucky for me, one of our party couldn't finish her tuna maki and prawn sushi rolls SCORE! I laid into them, looking like an absolute pig in the process. And then dessert, because there's always room for dessert, black sesame ice cream. Amazing. I'm partial to brown bread ice cream and the texture is very similar but with a subtle sesame taste it was the perfect way to end the meal. The drinks are a bit on the pricey side and there was no coffee. The service here was excellent, though possibly slightly over bearing. It's a small place so they go for quick turnover. The waitresses are always close at hand and keep your glasses full but they also take your plates away immediately and this means the meal is less relaxed and more hastened. As we were interviewing a potential new employee during the meal it wasn't the perfect setting and felt a bit rushed. 5 people, 3 courses, 90 minutes. The toilet is weird, I felt like I was walking up to a pedestal. Overall I enjoyed the meal but wasn't taken by the surroundings."

Robata

Robata

56 Old Compton St, London W1D 4UE, United Kingdom

Sushi • Grill • Asian • Japanese


"To manage one 's expectations, I would describe Robata as Japanese inspired rather than authentic Japanese food. To summarise, the service was good and the food was okay. Here are the pros and cons: Pros The waiting staff was attentive and gracious, even though 2 of our guests were VERY late. I really commend them for their patience. Service was fast. The waiting staff was well versed in allergens and there were plenty of dairy free and gluten free options The interior was quirky and reminded me of Japanese manga meets art nouveau which I liked very much! The general ambience and music were upbeat I can imagine Robata being a good option for pre going out dinner with friends or a casual first date, but some may find it a bit loud for intimate dinners The sake mojito was delicious! Cons The traditional Japanese menu items including sushi rolls and sashimi did not perform strongly. The robatayaki skewer items (Robata 's name sake) were better, but unfortunately did not steal my heart I felt the flavours and seasoning were too strong for my palate and this genre of food Neutral Observations The menu was eclectic with a mixture of Japanese (sushi, robatayaki) Korean (kimchi rice), Peruvian (ceviche) and other foods (I 'm not sure where tartare originates). There were some open 'bao ' options, which were some Asian inspired hot fillings wrapped in a flat piece of steamed bun. Personally, I 'm not a fan but I 've encountered this in a few restaurants in London so this seems to be a popular concept in recent times. Who knows? "

Tamnag Thai

Tamnag Thai

50-54 Westow Hill, London, SE191RX, SE19 1RX, United Kingdom

Thai • Fish • Meat • Chicken


"Upon entering the empty restaurant (which should of been a sign), a lady dressed in what looked like her home lounge wear, said to me and my partner , “yeh?!”, first shock! We asked for a table for . She says nothing and so we just followed her. My partner then asked where the toilets are , and the other lady put her finger up at him and said something along the lines of “one minute” in a rude tone. When he went upstairs to the toilet he had to walk over a plumber fixing a radiator at the top of the stairs !We then had to call over the first rude woman to order our food, she said nothing, she just stood at the table with the body language of a teenager have a strop! No thank you , no nothing fr her. She returns with our drinks and looks elsewhere whilst lazily casting them on to the table. My partner said thank you, and she ignored him. They had little heaters plugged in everywhere because it seemed their heating was not working . We were freezing . I turned one of the heaters to face us more, a few minutes later she stormed over huffing and puffing and turned it back away from us. The starters came and they were disgusting and my corn cakes were undercooked. Disgusting !!! By this point we weren’t going to stick around to be treated like scum anymore and to give ourselves food poisoning from the rubbish they were serving. My partner went up the the first rude lady, and said that we will not be continuing to eat there anymore , she said nothing and went to get the card reader, my partner paid and she still said nothing. I have never experienced something quite like this . Absolutely APPALLED!!!!"