A delightful assortment of fresh vegetables, hummus, and crispy falafel, served with warm pita bread and tahini sauce.
Full • English • Chicken • High Tea
"Congratulations Holiday Inn, you 've managed to completely ruin a lovely restaurant. When you are given a menu on a clipboard you know that standards are falling. The restaurant was booked for 7pm and after waiting for over 20 minutes they took our order. After 15 minutes the 'waitress ' came back to say there were no lamb chops left and did we like to re-order. Why couldn 't she have told us before we ordered? The main meal Chicken stir fry tasted like it had been microwaved judging by the steam and heat coming from the dish. No Yorkshire beers just Budweiser or Bass. My dessert had to be sent back as it was cold, and you got the feeling they couldn 't be bothered. So, congratulations Holiday Inn you have ruined a fine establishment and I certainly will not be recommending or visiting ."
Sushi • Mexican • Seafood • Burgers
"Brunch aside, which is usually quite good (like the coffee in Tusk! The food here is usually average. BUT service was very courteous and friendly, cocktails were great, and the Sharing Board is a safe option for sociable food with friends if you want to sit somewhere and pick up for an evening on the bog for a few hours. Food could and should be better, but it is still a decent option if you stay on the more basic options. In addition, they are switched on to nutritional requirements such as GF with a special GF menu on request and GF bread pizza options etc."
Dining • Bar/lounge • Middle Eastern
Cafe • Bagels • Western • Bakeries
"For the longest time, I viewed bagels as unsweetened donuts that didn't quite make sense with pastrami and cream cheese. Then I visited the Bagel Factory and voila! They were not donuts at all, but rather the ideal breakfast I had been craving for a while. The great thing about bagels is that they can be enjoyed anywhere. The Bagel Factory always has amazing deals with a cup of coffee ready to go, making it the perfect start to my day."
Beer • Indian • Seafood • Fast Food
"We are a family from Sweden with two young kids and had dinner at Chutney. Food was fine but we hated the ambience and the service. Restaurant is so bland and empty that there was a lot of echo when people were talking. It became very noisy due to this and was hard to talk.The waiters were in some kind of hurry as they were not ready to wait for even 5 min to let us decide the drinks and when we decided they gave us wrong drink we were ordering mango lassi but that was finished so waiter suggested lemonade but we got sprite instead of lemonade. When we said it was wrong we wanted lemonade then he said no it was not available As mentioned earlier, It seemed they were in hurry and even though kids had food in their plates they wanted to clear the table. We did not feel Welcome at all and will never go there again."
Thai • Wine • Full • Mexican
"Excellent food but a curious staff attitude. Reserved a table on “Open Table” and arrived to a cold lifeless reception. The restaurant was not full but we were shown to an awkward table between the main traffic flow and a table of six guys in dirty work attire, thanks but no thanks we will have that nice romantic big table over there… much better! Do staff not think what does the customer want? Who wants to sit there? Good food well presented and tasty. Decent wine list. All hand sanitisers were empty and dirty. The toilets need a damn good cleaning. The whole place needs a revamp, poor lighting, no background music and it feels like a school dining room with pictures. We would return but only if no where else was available, previous reviews are much too generous in their comments and lack any critical review. We rated it 5/10, could do much better and be much happier."
Pizza • Cafés • Seafood • Fast Food
"I visited my elderly Mum today, she suggested going to the Derby Arms for a roast dinner as she'd eaten there recently with my sister. However they were fully booked, so I looked online and found Galu. The reviews were great and my Mum has only ever heard good things from friends and neighbours. So I called and booked for 12:45 Sunday 21st Jan 2024. We were both pleasantly surprised to see roast dinners on the menu ... Mum order lamb and I ordered beef part of their set menu. When the dinners arrived, you could see straight away that the lamb was Very Fatty (not even crispy) when my my tried eating it, it was both tough and chewy! As for the beef, this was cooked ok and edible, although I asked for the beef to be medium, but it was more well done. The waiter came over to ask if the meal was ok, I highlighted how the lamb was... the manager then came over and offered my Mum a slice of beef to compensate, bearing in mind she ordered lamb. Mum subsequently found that some of her roast potatoes were hard inside! I finished my meal, but could see Mum really didn't enjoy hers leaving a substantial amount on her plate, and having tried her lamb it really was inedible! We were then offered a full list of desserts rather than the set menu, having chocolate brownie and creme brûlée (both were gorgeous) When the bill arrived, I was hoping they would have somehow made amends, but alas no ... as Mum doesn't like to cause a fuss and it was her treat, I decided not to say anything, although the staff manager could tell we weren't happy. Having come from East Sussex for the day and regularly have great Sunday roasts in local pubs, I was hoping for something special in this restaurant, but sadly that wasn't the case. In fact it's probably one of the worst roast dinners I've had in a long time. I very much doubt we'll return ..."
Chinese
"My partner and I were really looking forward to this meal. She mentioned that she hadn't had Chinese food in a while and wanted to satisfy her craving. Unfortunately, this wasn't the right place for it. The food was just average, and while the service was decent, the atmosphere felt lacking since it was a midweek visit. However, when we received the bill, I found it quite excessive for what we had. Overall, it was a bit of an anticlimax and didn't convince me to choose Chinese over a Thai meal."
Tea • Pasta • Coffee • British
"We have been to this establishment a number of times. although the service is very good , they had forgotten it was our Anniversary , although mentioned on the booking form.The place was very quite and looking very tired. food was acceptable but not exciting"
Fish • Salad • Vegan • Indian
"Initially, we found ourselves sitting next to a rowdy crowd, but they quickly arranged a special table for us in a quieter area. They went above and beyond to accommodate us with genuine smiles. To top it off, they surprised us by pairing our good beers with champagne and a delightful assortment of vegetarian appetizers. Above all, the service was gracious and cheerful. The food exceeded all our expectations—it was, without a doubt, the best Indian cuisine any of us had ever tasted. Our group of seven, hailing from various food-centric cities in the USA, including Portland, Oregon, and New York City, was truly awakened by Mala's culinary offerings. During our five-day trip, which included lunch at Ottolenghi, we unanimously declared Mala our favorite dining experience."
Pizza • Cafés • Asian • Indian
"We ordered takeaway which we picked up, seemed to take ages. Food portions were good but they missed an item on the order, and not as good as anticipated, was hot in spice but not flavour for a patia I had. I think we went on a busy night"
Cafés • Pizza • Kebab • Fast Food
"Al Khayma is the best hidden secret in Illford! I had been wanting to eat Lebanese food for a while and knew there were a few decent restaurants in the city but my partner convinced me that his colleagues swore by this ‘fantastic’ restaurant in Illford but I was not convinced! However since he insisted and I wanted to eat, I begrudgingly took his suggestion and he booked us in for dinner. The place was easy to find. Just 7 minutes walking from Illford train station on the newly Elizabeth Line or 2-3 bus stop if one does not fancy the walk. There we were greeted by Saad who was super friendly and accommodating. He was extremely helpful and helped us with some choices on the menu while offering excellent suggestions! The restaurant had an ambient atmosphere and the gentle traditional music playing in the background gave it a relaxing vide that travelled the mind to exotic destinations. It also had a well decorated flower wall that would look great for those #hashtags on Instagram (if anyone is up to that kind of stuff! So when the food arrived, the restaurant offered little appetising sides with Lebanese bread that was warm and homely. I ordered the Shish Tawook (charcoal grilled skewers of chicken which was juicy and cooked to perfection with a side of chips but it also came with a complimentary salad. My partner ordered a grilled boneless baby chicken that he said it was crispy on the outside with a soft interior that was super tender and flavoursome. But wait. There is more..! Since it was B.H Monday and were were out-out, we decided to do a little extra and ordered a Halloumi side and another one called Batara Harra. In one word I would describe it as mind blowing! The portion of the Halloumi was surprisingly generous and the Batara Harra was a dish of potato cubes marinated in all sorts of flavours and served on a bed of sweet peppers and chilly. It came with a quartered lemon (which I thought was odd but after a few bites I decided to drizzle some on top of the potatoes (assuming that it might serve a specific purpose and boy was I right about that! I genuinely don’t understand how a few drops of lemon can transform a dish so much but honestly if you order this food, just use the lemon! You won’t regret it. After completion of dinner we were offered free of charge a traditional Lebanese tea which unfortunately did not have the time to be taste but that was not a problem as we were already decided that we would be visiting this place again. Overall lovely staff, great food with generous portions and a relatively reasonable bill that would work out about £20-25 per person including drinks. Extra bonus is the Valentine’s Park across the street. A huge park with a central lake for an evening stroll, that also includes a large playground area if you are visiting the area with children. So yes, that was our culinary experience at the Al Khayma. Friendly service, great food, clean establishment and reasonable prices. Really nothing more to ask. Highly recommended!"
Juice • Asian • Indian • Creperies
"Fantastic restaurant! We booked here for my friends hen party and they made it so special for us. They let us choose the music in the restaurant and were really efficient with the food and drinks considering there was 18 of us! Food was served hot and tasty. Waiting staff were all friendly and accommodating- and very patient when we asked them to take pictures of us at the table! Thank you all"
Meat • Indian • Drinks • Chinese
"Visited Saturday after England v SA rugby. Booked a table as we thought it might be busy but they had no record of booking so ended up on table near the toilets and cold entrance door. Busiest thing about the place was people leaving without eating! We observed at least 10 people leave within 20 minutes of sitting down and others who complained of waiting 45 minutes before being served. Fixed menu at £21 per head not exactly extensive but even then they struggled to bring the food in the right order and even then it was poor quality and/or cold. If the food had been served in Mumbai or Delhi 93 rupees £1) maximum cost but it would have been better quality and service. Avoid the place until someone learns how to manage a restaurant! Although one plus was the Bollywood singer who wasn't bad.... pity he couldn't cook food and serve the tables!!"
Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Mexican
"I’ve never had a bad experience at the quarter their decor is very cool and unique and their food and drinks are always made to a very high standard. They have an impressive amount of vegetarian and vegan options on both their daytime and evening menus (bagels, sandwiches, pasta, curry, salad, nachos, burgers etc) as well as dedicated vegetarian and vegan menus for their tapas nights on a Thursday and offer different plant-based milks for hot drinks. They genuinely have something for everybody only criticisms are that their portion sizes can be rather big so make sure you’re hungry !!"
Food • Store • Coffee • Bakeries
"This quick bagel shop has a wide variety of bagel options including plain, poppy, and multigrain, as well as a selection of toppings such as jam, peanut butter, and cream cheese. They also offer breakfast options like eggs benedict and frittatas, as well as lunch bagels such as smoked salmon. The service is efficient and they also have chips and beverages available. Overall, a great spot for a quick and tasty bite to eat."
Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • Vegetarian
Tea • Asian • Sushi • Japanese
"Zushi has a comprehensive Japanese menu with a couple of dishes also from Korea. I decided to have a beef Dolsot Bibimbap, a sizzling hot stone pot also containing rice and vegetables and Gochujang chilli paste. I felt the meal although hot in temperature, this wasn't reflected in the taste. I was concerned that ingredients seemed to be sticking to the side of the pot, so tried to eat fairly quickly, so as not to have to scrape from the sides, which meant I really had to eat the food whilst it was too hot. The restaurant was pretty busy for a Tuesday night, which is a good sign."
Meat • Wine • Steak • British
"The food was outstanding! We started with the pâté, which was delightful, and the pork belly was gorgeous—cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. The service was top-notch; we were made to feel very welcome, and both the waiter and the maître d' checked on us after every course. Surprisingly, the restaurant was quite empty, which is understandable for a Tuesday, but considering its central London location, it was a bit unusual. While this made the atmosphere feel somewhat lackluster, we actually enjoyed the peacefulness. I would definitely recommend this place! Before dinner, we also had drinks at the bar, where the cocktails were fantastic."
Kebab • Indian • Vegetarian • Full Available
"I called to make a reservation and the phone line was busy. However, they promptly returned my call, which was perfect. The welcome at the restaurant was friendly and welcoming, making us feel like regulars even though it was our first time there. The food was the best we have had in the KT area. The service was also exceptional. Overall, it was a wonderful evening with delicious food!"