Where to eat in London, England

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The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

tentish klown posted:

Bone Daddies in Soho. Not strictly Chinese - Japanese ramen in fact, but it's great.

I ended up going to Hung's on Wardour St, this tiny place with about 4 tables. Their wontons had actual prawns in, and were delicious!

# ¿ Jan 18, 2013 13:34

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# ¿ May 16, 2024 03:02

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

I saw the BBQ meats hanging in the window and was very tempted... Next time! Their tea wasn't jasmine, though, which, while not unpleasant, wasn't what I expected.

# ¿ Jan 18, 2013 15:30

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

peanut- posted:

Has anyone tried Patty & Bun yet? It seems to be getting reviewed as the new king of the burger scene (at least until Shake Shack arrives anyway). The picture in Time Out today looks mouth-watering.

Ooh, looks good. A quick squit at the menu rams home something that's starting to annoy me about gourmet burger places. If I'm paying �8 for the privilege of enjoying a single burger, you could throw in a few fries with it.

# ¿ Jan 22, 2013 11:47

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Bodean's have a decent beer selection, but yes.

# ¿ Jan 22, 2013 12:24

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Paradise by way of Kensal Green accepts the TasteCard and is very good. Can be a little hipstery, but the food makes up for it. Good bar, too.

Although last time I went, I was waiting for my food and saw there's a pub next door that does all sorts of burgers and ribs and barbecue, so I'll have to give that a look soon.

# ¿ Jan 26, 2013 16:16

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Bone Daddies is next to, like, 7 porn shops too. Bone broth, anyone?

# ¿ Jan 29, 2013 01:19

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Spuckuk posted:

Try The Whistling Shop, should be right up your alley.

Did... did you read his post?

# ¿ Feb 1, 2013 13:56

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Rolled Cabbage posted:

It's a bit apples to oranges, but so much better than a recent Yautcha trip. Worst service I've ever recieved in a restaurant, this place used to be so great, so sad .

I went to Yauatcha with a couple of friends for dinner once, just a Tuesday evening about 6pm. It was the warm bit of summer last year, so we were just in t-shirts. The maitre'd woman gave us this disdainful once over look, and we asked for a table for 3. She turned to her companion, they exchanged a look, and then told us they had nothing till at least 10pm. The place was barely half full. We laughed and walked out. I have no desire to return.

# ¿ Feb 10, 2013 15:10

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

I haven't been to Bodean's in forever. I need to fix that, especially after last time when I realised they have a surprisingly decent American beer selection.

# ¿ Feb 13, 2013 16:06

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Kaiho posted:

Sam Adams lager, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Blue Moon and Odell porter? I guess that's covering the types of beer pretty well but poo poo the bed, that's not "decent".

They have more than that. I had an Arrogant Bastard smoked porter there last time.

# ¿ Feb 13, 2013 16:45

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

My favourite is HK Diner (try the 5 spice braised beef brisket), but also Wong Kei, Four Seasons, and Hung's.

# ¿ Feb 15, 2013 20:20

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Steakandchips posted:

I'm up for a run at Bodeans next weekend, if any of youse are in the mood.

Hmm, I could be down for this. Around 5 or 6 on Saturday, beat the crowds? Also, I realised last time I've never been downstairs, what goes on there? Is it just more seating?

# ¿ Feb 16, 2013 23:54

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Steakandchips posted:

Excellent!

Saturday 23rd February, 5pm at the Bodean's Tower Hill, 16 Byward Street, London, EC3R 5BA - good with you?

Yes, downstairs it's just more seating, the loos and a tiny bar.

Gah, you and your crazy tower hill Bodean's. Soho, man!

# ¿ Feb 17, 2013 00:47

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Any more takers?

# ¿ Feb 20, 2013 11:02

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Steakandchips posted:

The_Doctor, we still on for 5pm at Soho on Saturday, yes?

Sure, why not? Don't be weird. I don't put out on the first date.

# ¿ Feb 21, 2013 21:03

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

The MEATwhatever places' cheesesteaks are terrible. The one I had from MEATMarket was very subpar. A cheesesteak should have steak, green peppers, a little onion, then smothered in cheese. Theirs is 90% onion.

# ¿ Feb 22, 2013 22:29

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Oh wow, steak, I am so sorry. I'm clearly temporally challenged in some way. I looked back and we both said this Saturday, but I had it in my head it was next weekend. I'm in Brighton at the moment, back in London tomorrow.

Again, sincere apologies, I am the worst.

# ¿ Feb 23, 2013 23:16

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Mantle posted:

This was the most recent post on the Hawksmoor according to goon search so I thought I'd give a more recent report. I've been in London for about 2 weeks now, and lunch at the Hawksmoor has been my best meal here by far.

After that, we finished off with the sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream! Doc, you missed out. As a Canadian, I had no idea what clotted cream was, but it sounded delicious. I would describe it as a mixture between heavy whipped cream and butter, at the perfect temperature to be spread. It's coolness was a perfect match for the warm richness of the toffee pudding. If you like rich dessert, you MUST order this!

It was a really great lunch.

Oh, you bastard. Yeah, clotted cream is one of our English secrets we don't tell you guys about. It is the best thing for desserts ever. I want to go back to Hawksmoor and try this legendary French dip everyone raves about. And then I might have pudding too...

# ¿ Apr 10, 2013 00:03

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

It's like we don't have a super-informative OP about restaurants. < :mad:

# ¿ Apr 18, 2013 06:24

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Mr. Wiggles posted:

1. Spending a day at the British Museum

One thing to bear in mind is, that while the British Museum is absolutely chock full of some of the most amazing and varied artifacts from all over the world, and is undoubtedly the finest collection of such on the planet, the museum itself does have a maximum stuff attention span of about 3-4 hours. After that you're pretty much gliding from case to case through some sort of politeness coma where you just feel compelled to do so, without really taking in what you're looking at.

I'd suggest a long morning at the British Museum, possibly 9am to noon/1pm, and then do something much more engaging in the afternoon (starting with lunch at one of our many fine eateries).

# ¿ Apr 18, 2013 22:02

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Does the Meantime brewery still have that place in Greenwich?

# ¿ May 24, 2013 00:28

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

The Jenk posted:

Has anyone here been to NOLA in Shoreditch? http://nola-london.com/

The idea intrigues me, so I'm keen to hear if it's worth a visit.

What an awful website. But, as someone who lived just outside of New Orleans for 5 years, I have to say I'm intrigued. Also, eminently suited to go and try these things and scoff accordingly.

# ¿ Jun 3, 2013 19:55

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Go to Hach� in Camden! They've got a really good menu, and the burgers are pretty decent.

# ¿ Jun 24, 2013 12:20

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

GiantAmazonianOtter posted:

I thought Hache was overrated.

Bring on Five Guys and Shake Shack in a few weeks.

Five Guys? Now who's talking over-rated?

Americans seem to regard Five Guys as something insanely special, but it's really not all that. It's a decent burger, a cut above McDonald's, but not by that much. Tell me when they're bringing over Smashburger, then I'll get excited. I had one at Newark airport once, and goddamn, that was instantly in my top 5 burgers ever.

I'm definitely intrigued enough to try Shake Shack though.

# ¿ Jun 24, 2013 22:31

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Neris posted:

As da OP, my top burger in London remains the pricey-but-amazing Hawksmoore, for the record! God, I love that place...

I've still to try the famous French Dip of theirs. Sooooon.

# ¿ Jun 25, 2013 16:54

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Apparently I should be on some Bodean's mailing list?

# ¿ Jun 26, 2013 17:46

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Seconding the Pitt Cue recommendation. But at only 18 seats for the whole place, it feels like they shot themselves in the foot with that one.

# ¿ Jul 1, 2013 14:17

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Five Guys opens its doors at Longacre on Thursday!

# ¿ Jul 2, 2013 11:02

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

People should go and try Bodean's new tri-tip sandwich. It's surprisingly good.

Last time I was in, I was chatting to one of the servers, and asking why the barbecue (especially the pulled pork and brisket) often came up cold. He apologised and said it sat in the trays too long, rather than staying heated. He acknowledged that it was a problem, and didn't like it himself.

# ¿ Jul 2, 2013 18:05

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Snipeo posted:

Five Guys opening on Thursday, Shake Shack opening on Friday, its a good week to be a burger loving Londoner. Will be good to see what all the fuss is about.

When I lived in the US, there was a real hoo-ha about Five Guys opening in my town. So my friends and I went down there one evening just after it had opened, waited in line, full of antici... pation, and finally sat down with our food expecting angels to descend and jizz on our tongues. Sadly, it's just a burger. It's a lot better fast food burger than your McDonalds patty, but it really ain't all that.

I'll still go, and I'll check out Shake Shack too. :P

# ¿ Jul 2, 2013 23:47

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Neris posted:

He's been in that queue for over an hour now. There are enough people to make this happen. THAT'S INSANE.

But it's fast food! People should be in and out in 5 minutes!

# ¿ Jul 4, 2013 14:48

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

by.a.teammate posted:

Giles Coren gave it a pretty nasty review but then again he's more a oval office rather than food critic

Fixed for accuracy.

# ¿ Jul 4, 2013 15:27

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

I'm wondering whether to try and get there today as I'll be in town...

# ¿ Jul 5, 2013 15:27

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

angelicism posted:

Ended up going after work; line wasn't bad at 5:30pm (maybe 20 minutes?) but it was worse by ~6:30pm when I left.

Deeeeeelicious.

The line for both Five Guys and Shake Shack are ridiculously long right now.

# ¿ Jul 5, 2013 19:59

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Spuckuk posted:

Nobody got trip report on Five guys yet?

I'm almost over my weekend hangover enough to brave the queues.

I'm thinking about trying Wednesday. Considering I'm fairly dismissive of them when they're home in the US, we'll see how they fare here.

# ¿ Jul 8, 2013 15:53

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

The queues have vanished from Five Guys! I just walked right in and ordered! They have Dr Pepper as a soda option! The burger is surprisingly good, although it could use a little more seasoning, to be honest. I've had mine bunless and without fries because I'm going keto at the moment, so they wrapped it in about half a lettuce for me. :3:

# ¿ Jul 10, 2013 15:17

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Satsuma on Wardour St appears to have closed down. When I went a couple of weeks ago it appeared to thriving still. Anyone know anything?

# ¿ Jul 13, 2013 17:16

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

Hawksmoor all the way. I can't recommend it highly enough.

# ¿ Jul 24, 2013 13:04

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

So I took out a friend to Hawksmoor for a goodbye dinner last night (he's back off home to Australia for god knows how many years). I wanted to book a table at Seven Dials, but there was nothing free till 830, so I booked at Air Street instead. It's so different from Seven Dials, and is completely lacking in any sort of character. There's this sort of 70s rarified atmosphere in the place that's hard to describe, but it lacks any of the warmth of Seven Dials, and I really wish I'd been able to change it. Food was still drat good, of course.

# ¿ Aug 13, 2013 20:52

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# ¿ May 16, 2024 03:02

The_Doctor: Mar 29, 2007; "The entire history of this incarnation is one of temporal orbits, retcons, paradoxes, parallel time lines, reiterations, and divergences. How anyone can make head or tail of all this chaos, I don't know."

The Luxe in Spitalfields has surprisingly and rapidly shut up shop. It was there last Thursday with no indication they'd be closing, and now, gone. Something called Smiths is replacing it though. Shame, they did a very nice cup of coffee.

EDIT: Ah, Smith's owns the Luxe, so it's just rebranding. Ok, good.

The_Doctor fucked around with this message at 08:24 on Aug 15, 2013

# ¿ Aug 15, 2013 08:10

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