Ultimate Cafe Kingston Upon Thames

La Dolce Vita

➤ 195 Waldegrave Road, Teddington I-TW11 8LX, United Kingdom

Pizza • Seafood • Italian • European

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"as always eating was amazing, I had the buffalo mozzarella, which was more like a burrata (just better) then had the lachs tagliatelle, which was even better than expected (generated portions) would definitiw back. brot and oliven were provided as free and the waiter was very attentive and even a bowl of ice with a candle when he said we celebrated a birthday! the restaurant was very quiet and it is hidden behind a bus stop, but a very good hidden shade it was!"

Umi

➤ 30 York Street, Twickenham I-TW1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Sushi • Asian • Asiatic • Seafood

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"mmm, crunchy. But seriously, the tempura are great and anything that are crunchy are crunchy. Service was great too. Although the place look quite dark from outside, the food are great and I didn't expect that. This place is underrated, I would definitely recommend you to come here to try them out! Kid-friendliness: You get sweets! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box, Miso Soup, Roll, Spicy Chicken Ramen, Dragon Sushi, Prawn Tempura, Black Cod, Sushi Platter"

Mezzet Dar Tapas

➤ 39 Bridge Road, East Molesey, United Kingdom

Full • Cafe • Wine • Spanish

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"Lovely family dinner with our 15 year old son. There is something on this “tapas with a twist” menu for everyone. Cosy atmosphere. We had 7 plates between the 3 of us which was perfect. The Lebanese wines by the glass are pretty good, but there is a fine selection of wines by the bottle as well. Well worth a visit if you are looking for somewhere to eat for dinner while visiting Hampton Court."

The French Table

➤ 85 Maple Road Surbiton, Greater London KT6 4AW, United Kingdom

Cafés • French • European • Vegetarian

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"a juicy, humble little caffe that serves excellent breakfast and lunch. I decided to have a brunch of hearty creampes, with ham, cheese, kartoffel and fried egg and a flat white. everything was delicious. they also have a lot to go baked and freshly baked bread. they also sell Christmas gift ham, so they visit their website for more information."

Obon

➤ 42 Richmond Rd, Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom, Kingston upon Thames

Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood • Japanese

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"Obon: a petit Japanese udon restaurant that supplies a sense of Japan that cannot be found anywhere else in the whole of the Uk. (5 stars) Location: Obon is located close to the heart of Kingston but the road it’s on is considerably quieter. You must make sure to have a basic knowledge of Kingston in order to find an area to park and to also make sure you leave yourself enough time, taking the unpredictability of the traffic into acount. Even on a week day there can be traffic jams which can put a halt to your plans and due to the small amount of customers Obon can take its important that you not only book but make sure that you arrive at the agreed booking time. With this being said the staff are all lovely so if you are running late, a quick call is all that is required to just give Obon a chance to understand your position. The food: The array of exquisitely prepared sashimi will be sure to create the sensation that you are in a top Japanese restaurant in japan and the flavour of the fish does not fail to match expectations, which will be very high after just one glance at your meal. The fish is delicately seasoned and practically melts on your tongue, this causes a lovely sensation and is genuinely the finest sushi I have tasted in the uk and even matches a lot of the top restaurants in japan. On top of just the traditional types of sushi, which to many is maki rolls Obon also offers many other delicious options such as soft shell crab and even Unagi don, which I must highly recommend due to it consistently being the highlight of my meal. For those of you that were interested in the quality of the basic Japanese dishes such as miso soup or edamame they do not fail to leave you in grand anticipation for what is to come for they are, simply speaking, incredibly good. The miso, in my opinion, is truly remarkable and creates a lasting feeling of warmth throughout your entire body, on top of that it is far superior to other miso’s that I have tasted in all other areas of the world. Overall the quality of the food is something you would expect from a world famous Michelin star restaurant and if you want Japanese food it’s the only place I can recommend. The Restaurant: The restaurant itself is small but authentic in nature and because it only has a enough tables to host around 20 people at the most, the service is exceptionally good and your food is always out quickly so you will not be left hungry for very long. The staff are kind and friendly. And it’s always an enjoyable experience being waves goodbye as you leave the restaurant. You’re also able to watch as they prepare the food, which for some could be entertaining. There are Japanese photos scattered around the room and this further creates an authentic feel. The atmosphere is not lively but it is a restaurant and not a bar so is an ideal location if you are wanting high quality food. With this being said it is still a great place to go with friends and I consistently am able to have a great time no matter the occasion. Price: Obviously, the price of the food is always an important topic to come to and despite the cost of the sushi being slightly higher than you may expect from a small restaurant in Kingston, I would have to say that for the quality of the food it is ultimately a bargain. For three people, you would be spending around £100 so it isn’t cheap but you can go for cheaper types of food such as udon, which is still amazing quality and won’t set you back as much money. Overall: Obon is still my favourite restaurant in the whole of the Uk and is perfect for a special occasion but it isn’t the sort of place you’d go for a casual night out. The food is beyond incredible and thus they can cater for both children and adults by meeting every bodies needs. For anybody that enjoys sushi, I would urge you to give it a go, you won’t regret it"