Steamed Edamame: Fresh green soybeans lightly salted, served in their pods for a simple, nutritious, and delicious appetizer.
Thai • Asian • Sushi • Steak
"So once a month, my bestie and I treat us one night out and crazy bear was our choice for september. my friend was there several times, but it was my first time and I wanted to know what it was about! I ran as late as ever and my friend was patiently waiting for minutes. at the arrival I was greeted by the super friendly hosts who showed me to our table. to say I have starved was an understatement, and of course, my first thoughts were to flick through the menu and the order! it is always nice to begin after a long day with a glass prosecco! it was all the way that I was up for hours. Yes, this Prosecco glass was very necessary. my friend chose to have the pornstar martini that she highly recommends and added that it was one of the best pornstars she had in london. I have to say that the drinks have come very fast, which is a miracle in london, as they often wait for their drinks for ever! for beginners I decided for the jasmin tee smoked tacky gloucestershire old spots ripping and they had gone in about minutes, simply because they were so delicious. followed by prawn tempura maki roll and salmon sashimi- they should now know that I absolutely love salmon sashimi. for my main thing, I chose the moving butdeen Angus-Rind sirloin, and I love a bit of bark, but perhaps I would have asked the bark to be medium-sized, as it was very chewing and I like my steak to be tenderer. However, the combinations of paprika, oyster mushrooms and oyster sauce are only mouthwater! overall for the price of eating, it was worth definitiw, and I could not be filled anymore. we didn't have much time, but there is a cocktail bar down that seemed to dizz and there was a very cool DJ game music. a few people danced and I wanted to shake a bit, but I had worked pretty early the next day, sad times. I would advise to have dinner and then follow them with drinks down below."
Full • Wine • Asian • Fusion
"The host was excellent upon our arrival, but our table was not ready on time. This wasn't a big issue as we were able to stand and enjoy a drink while we waited. Unfortunately, there was no space at the bar and we had to stand right next to the DJ. The service was okay, but they forgot our order twice. The food was good, but I would say it was just average. Overall, the experience was okay, but not excellent as it should have been."
Asian • Buffet • Dining • Chinese
"Hospitality businesses have had it tough over the past few years, but even making allowances for that, there’s no excuse for probably the worst meal I’ve had for a very long time. I should have paid attention to other recent reviews. It takes a particular skill (and not a good one) to be able to serve up a meal so completely lacking in flavour and taste. First up, the restaurant lacks any atmosphere. Granted it was early evening but we were put in an empty room so cold we had to keep our coats on. A couple of small heaters had no impact at all. On the positive side, service was attentive. The mixed starter plate was the usual mixed starter in a Chinese restaurant. Not home made, all bought in, we’ve had it numerous times. The chicken satay was a particular low point but fairly typical of all the meat dishes, a rare combination of tough but watery. As for the sauces, absolutely a million miles away from even moderate flavour to coat the meats. And sesame toast and spring roll – how can you cook the flavour out of that? Crispy aromatic duck with pancakes – the pancakes were the only things as expected. A bit of a high point, almost. There was no crispy and no aromatic, the duck was bordering on tepid and again no flavour. We had a polite word with our server who said he would speak to the kitchen to see what could be done. Given they were unlikely to be preparing fresh for us, I doubted we’d get anything. Three dishes came out flavourless and barely warm. A chicken dish came out with the server proclaiming the hope that this dish would be different. Indeed it was. It was hot, for a start. Then we found out why, it seemed like in order to get some flavour into the dish, it had been given a quick go in a wok and doused in soy sauce. So, it did have flavour, just not the flavour of the dish. Given it was so cold in there we couldn’t really even laugh the experience off as ‘one of those things’. I can’t recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy."
Cafés • Sushi • Asiatic • European
"Our visit was for a birthday meal. The staff were friendly and efficient. The food was good. We chose quite spicy dishes. The food was not piled high (thank goodness) but in reasonable sized portions. We like to leave a restaurant wanting more not uncomfortably full or with a bag full of leftovers and that's exactly how it was. Will definitely book again."
Thai • Beer • Asian • Steak
"Group of 6 of us recently went to Beaconsfield crazy bear for Sunday lunch . Our meal and service at the table was absolutely great but then we were asked to move to the tent to have our teas /coffee’s there . Once having our drink a waitress came and literally brought a bill and said are you going to pay your bill now? Which was very rude ! I have never been approached like this for paying my bill ! Then we had a query about the bill and the Waitrose was so rude again , She literally said to us twice “I am not sure which places you go and eat but at crazy bear we do this ….” and again she was very very rude to the whole group ! Really unnecessary ! I asked to speak to the manager and she said I am the only manager which she was lying ! Anyways this ruined our whole experience of a lovely meal ! Our query was over £9 and if it had been explained well to us we would have been happy to pay it but we ended up leaving with asking her to take the service off the bill for being rude and also a very bad experience . We were there to celebrate a Birthday and that ruined our day ! We had been to CB so many times in previous years and to other branches and I have to say as a group we were greatly disappointed !!! We all decided we will not be going back again !"
Thai • Asian • Steak • Hotels
"had booked 2 nights, 1 in a deluxe room and 1 in a suite. the suite was huge! but incredibly dark, even in the middle of the day, could not see a **** thing! the very dark carpet asked me how clean the place...was because the bathroom was not very clean. the deluxe room was very small, the money was not worth at all, so if you want to stay here, just splash out for the suite, it is the only room worth it. the bathroom in the deluxe was very dirty and you could see the thick layers of the dust. first night had the 12 curs thai, it was very disappointing, expected for the pad thai that was quite good! second night the 7 curs English, much better and everything was very tasty and well cooked. the water on the table is a cheeky art, additional money from them to get £5 a bottle! although if they stay over water is free and no one told us the water on the dining table was not free. tee and coffee is also accepted to be free during their stay, although no one told us again, it is free only when they order it in their room. overall the rooms for such an expensive stay are too expensive and eating is not great. 99% of the employees were fantastic, very friendly and attentive. the actual building is amazing and so a labyrinth of lights and only a great atmosphere. I'd come back, but not for one."
Thai • Asian • Fusion • Malaysian
"I was left for 15 minutes before my friend arrived without being offered even a glass of water! We had to ask for vegetarian menus (I eat meat but fancied veg). Don’t bother going if you are vegetarian… you have 2 main course options … veg Green curry or tofu Pad Thai. The waiter wasn’t happy with my friend ordering two sides instead of a main … not a good attitude! All in all we definitely won’t be going back … the place is extremely average the service attitude is terrible!"
Vegan • Breakfast • Vegetarian • New Zealand
"A little bit noisy for a Saturday brunch but bearable. I am a regular customer at Caravan during the week and was disappointed to be limited to a brunch menu rather than the comprehensive and delicious regular menu. The staff are always nice but could have better eye contact with customers at tables as they walk around. The food is always delicious and interesting."
Fish • Meat • Steak • Chinese
"My hubby treated us both to the Carvery lunch in Harrod's Georgian Restaurant.We had a buyagift voucher. WOW! It was lovely. The atmosphere was fab. The staff were friendly and not overbearing. We had an amazing selection of starters. Fish, meat, a variety of salads, cheeses, breads, the list is endless. We then had the most delicious carvery lunch the meat was the best I have ever tasted! It's well worth a visit. Go on treat yourself!!!!"
Pizza • Coffee • Healthy • Japanese
"We had a great team breakfast at Caravan this morning. Service was very good attentive to members of our group as we turned up individually over the course of half an hour or so due to train delays. Coffee was excellent as always and the food was prepared and delivered very quickly considering our group size and how busy the restaurant was this morning. We all agreed the quality of the food was excellent. I had the hot smoked salmon scrambled eggs and I would happily say this was the best breakfast I have had in the City over the past few years. We will definitely be back!"
Thai • Wine • Vegan • Vegetarian
"we had booked a table of 12 which had been well booked in advance. when we arrived, there was not enough space for our party. after a 10-minute discussion with the waiter and to talk to him with the owner, we were moved to another table with room for us to actually sit comfortably and enjoy a meal. the drink order was quickly taken, the actual place is beautiful and a very beautiful environment. eating was nice, but rather pricy compared to other Thai restaurants I had visited. I had seen the menu before the hand, so I was aware. they brought a drink to the birthday child and sorbet with a glittering candle, in which was a very nice additional note. overall we enjoyed all our nights as soon as the seat question was resolved and recommended to others."
Hawaiian • Favourites • Meal Deals • House Bowls
"as someone who grew up eating poke is this place top notch. we stumbled over this restaurant while we walk in soho around picadilly circus. I didn't expect me to find a Poke shop, and here it is, right in front of kingly food court. the whole mood in the restaurant is beautiful and intimate, with plenty of seating for a few people as well as sitting outside. eating is really good. I have the classic ahi thunfish bowl that comes with a portion rice, nori (dried seatang,) a few creatures of the ahi thunfisch, edamame or ananas salsa. renalda was very helpful and friendly. she is someone who embodies the Aloha spirit even after she only worked 3 weeks here. her warm personality made it a joy to order. we'll be back when we're in london!"
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? "
Beer • Wine • Asian • Chinese
"I read a lot of great reviews on line and I thought I would experience a lovely time with my 18 month old daughter and best friend. I was really disappointed with how we were treated. I am also 8 and a half months pregnant and I’ve been to several restaurants in the past where I have taken mini snacks for my daughter just incase she did not like the food provided at the restaurant. Several restaurants had no issues with it. I was so disappointed with how we were approached. I was approached by a stern man who instructed me to put away the Pringles I gave my daughter to distract her whilst we ordered our food. It was very unprofessional of him and he was incredibly rude in the process when I tried to explain to him that my daughter is quite hungry and needs something He walked off in the midst of the conversation. He said it was not his problem if the child refused to eat the food they had at his restaurant but he was not prepared for us to have other food not purchased at the restaurant. As a mother, I have never heard of such a thing and felt very disappointed with how we were treated honestly. The service wasn’t great for the rest of the evening and very little attention was paid to detail. The other waiter at the bar was also quite rude and got frustrated with me when I got up to ask for cutlery. The service overall was just really heartbreakingly disappointing. We are as quickly as possible and left. I will not recommended this restaurant if you have a little child, as they do not seem to want to cater for certain people. I was quite disappointed as I saw the first waiter speak with people from his background quite nicely and served them nicely too."
Full • Wine • Sushi • Asian
"Unfortunately, we did not enjoy the experience at BEJU as it was over rated and the restaurant was trying to reach a 5 star standard it is far from. Myself, my boyfriend and two of our friends were very much looking forward to the food and drinks. It was expensive and I was expecting a better service from the staff. We were sat at the bottom of the restaurant where the DJ stand is. This was the main problem of the meal due to the fact, we felt like it was a nightclub and had to literally shout across the table to have a conversation. Several times we asked the staff if we could move up the room if it would make any difference as it wasn’t worth it. The manager would turn down the music and the DJ would turn it back up. Seen as it wasn’t a cheap meal and we wanted the full experience we ordered the starters and then cancelled the mains. It was a shame as if the atmosphere would of been correct, it would of been brilliant. Don’t get me wrong the music choice and playlist were top tier but I came out with an headache. After the staff apologised to us plenty of times we found it more frustrating as they were not solving the situation. By the end of the meal which were only starters, I asked for a reduction of the receipt. They took off the service charge which is optional anyways. By all means come for cocktails and nibbles but we will certainly not be returning."
Thai • Asian • Drinks • Asiatic
"Upon arriving at the restaurant, the ambiance was delightful and the menu offered a wide variety of dishes. The staff provided excellent service, and the food was simply delicious. The starter was especially enjoyable. I opted for the set menu for two, but it's important to confirm the total cost before ordering. I would definitely revisit this restaurant if I find myself in the area again."
Sushi • Japanese • Delivery Services
"Nozomi is the newest Asian restaurant to open in Birmingham and is situated on Fleet Street, just around the corner from Summer Row."
Bars • Cafés • Peruvian • Japanese
"We have heard of this place and wanted to try it out. I ordered Ceviche and it was a 2 out of 10. Chunks of red peppers, raw cauliflower (when did this dish ever come with such vegetable?? , thickly sliced onions and some hard corn. I asked waiter if they sell Peru's iconic drinks Inka Kola and Chicha Morada. He didn't even know what they were!!! The starters were Nachos but like every other Nachos dry and tasteless. The overall flavours of the dishes were very poor. My friend ordered the Qinoua Chicken and again very tasteless and it was slightly undercooked. Shockingly terrible seasoning and just bland bland bland. I will never go again and if anyone gives this place a 5 star then they obviously never eaten real Peruvian food or anything similar. Oh and the men's cloakroom was filthy."
Wine • Dining • Burgers • European
"The service was excellent from the moment we arrived to the end of our meal. The staff regularly checked in to ensure everything was okay and if we needed anything else. The shared loaf of bread with butter and oil made for a great start to the meal. The burger with blue cheese was fantastic, and the sticky toffee pudding was just perfect. Pairing it with a few Marlow breweries IPAs might not qualify it as the healthiest meal on the planet, but it was truly delicious. We also enjoyed another burger and two orders of fish and chips, which were just as satisfying."
Pizza • Kitchen • Pizzeria • American Express
"This review is based on visiting this restaurant for a dinner time coffee. And not based on staying in the hotel. The decor is spot on and extremely clean and tidy, plenty of seating inc private enclosed seating. We wanted a dinner time drink only so the coffee supplied is Starbucks brand only. They normally have all selections of milks from Oatley, cocunut, soya, almond so plenty to choose from. When we visited it was an extremely quite and peacefuly, air-cooled area made it more pleasant due to recent hot temperatures. Not a great selection of cakes or sponges which today restaurants should have. Prices of food is very much on level with hotel costs so slightky more expensive. The honey theme is great to see and wish this was more available for sides or even honey coffee or even to add honey to your hot drink as a natural sweetners. Keepers is an unknown local restaurant which deserves to be busier than it is for those just wanting a afternoon drink. Just bare in mind prices are higher due to being an IBIS HOTEL. Parking is free when you sign in as quest on the main reception table, 20min is free after this signing in is required. Staff absolutely brilliant, helpful and polite 10/10 Seating and cleanliness 10/10. Coffe and cake 9/10 Location perfect and just a few minutes off the m5 motorway. Don't miss out on this restaurant if you want pleasant and upmarket afternoon drink or food. I can not base my review on staying in the hotel to experience and review the breakfast or evening meals."