Where to eat in London, England

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Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

DrAlexanderTobacco posted:

Went to "Flat Iron" in Soho yesterday. Absolutely fantastic. Great steak, Bearnaise sauce. Menu is simple, but it's clear that's so what they do cook is cooked well.

I recommend the roasted aubergine, too.

I adore Flat Iron, so delicious and such good value.

Speaking of which, I did the express menu (�26 for three courses) at Hawksmoor Seven Dials on the weekend and holy poo poo I need to go back ASAP.

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dcgrp posted:

I'll be chaperoning a small group (8 ish) of american high school kids near the covent garden area. Any recommendations? They probably won't be interested in spending too much. They will probably be interested in food that is stereotypically British.

Regent Street Tesco has a fantastic range of overpriced ready to eat pizza and the pavement right in front of the stairs down to Piccadilly Circus tube has a really nice atmosphere for eating and chilling in large or small groups.

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# ¿ Jun 26, 2014 10:13

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Can anyone comment on how good Foxlow is? Menu looks good but I've read some pretty bad reviews about it.

# ¿ Sep 1, 2014 09:46

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Hmmm thanks for that, will have to give it a try I think.

# ¿ Sep 2, 2014 14:07

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Time Out doesn't say anything about how good/bed a place is now- just really basic info and a vague star rating.

# ¿ Nov 24, 2014 18:10

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Heran Bago posted:

O'Neill's Muswell Hill
It�s a bit out of the way to the north and not near any underground stations. It�s a long walk from Highgate, East Finchley, Turnpike Lane, or Hornsey on the Overground. It�s accessible by quite a few buses though. This place is a former church that has been converted into a restaurant / bar. The atmosphere is great, the interior is spacious, and it has billiard tables that are free even on a busy night. The menu and food looked good but I was only there for drinks which were good but limited.

Of all the pubs in that area, you went to the worst one.

Also if you liked Sainsburys it's lucky that you didn't discover Waitrose because it would have blown your mind.

# ¿ Nov 25, 2014 18:00

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

I'm off to Little Social for my birthday- anyone from here been? Good?

# ¿ Jan 9, 2015 15:49

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_Dav posted:

Just throwing this out there:

Gokyuzu on Green Lanes is fantastic. Really top notch Turkish food, can't recommend it enough.

Fun fact: There is also a Gokyzu in Wood Green now!

# ¿ Jan 15, 2015 15:57

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Little Social was wonderful. Great food and ambience as well as music. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Primal Scream while I devoured all the deliciousness.

# ¿ Jan 26, 2015 15:10

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reality_groove posted:

Outside of Bodeans there's Duke's in Haggerston. More expensive and a smaller menu but what they do, they do very well.

I went to Made in Italy just off James Street this week. It's one of a small chain of maybe 8 restaurants around London, I've also been to the Earls Court one. They do pizza by the metre, and it's pretty authentic stuff. Seemed to be staffed by Italians and there were other Italians eating there. Ordered more pizza than we could eat, took it home and had it for breakfast the next day. Amazing. Made up for their surprisingly disappointing tiramisu.

I went to this branch about six months ago with a large group and when a couple in our group left early and tried to pay for what they had (the set menu price and a couple of drinks) the waiter and manager absolutely lost their poo poo when these people declined to pay the service charge (no idea why they didn't want to, this was going on at the till downstairs while the rest of us were still eating/drinking) and started interrogating the rest of our group quite aggressively until we assured them that we would pay for the service charge for everyone, including the two that declined. The pizza was good but I wouldn't go back due to the ferocity of the staff. The service was basic at best anyway.

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# ¿ Jan 29, 2015 15:55

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Yeah, in my experience 'optional service charge' is rarely optional.

# ¿ Jan 30, 2015 10:55

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therattle posted:

I just had extremely good tapas for lunch in Crouch End at Bar Esteban. I think it's the best Spanish food I've had in London. We just had V dishes: pan con tomate, tortilla, fried aubergine with honey and walnuts, crispy chickpeas, spinach with pine nuts and raisins. Everything was absolutely delicious. With a coffee and service, the bill was �24. Really really good. We are DEFINITELY going back. They also do weekend brunch.

This is around the corner from my house so definitely going to give it a go.

# ¿ Mar 1, 2015 15:19

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Brasserie Zedel near Piccadilly Circus is alright?

# ¿ Mar 10, 2015 12:40

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Went to Dishoom in King's Cross tonight. Was good but had to wait 45 minutes for a table after we arrived at 6pm.

# ¿ Mar 14, 2015 22:32

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BizarroAzrael posted:

Went to Herman Ze German in Soho yesterday, place is incredible. Cheap and tasty currywurst with a �2 glass bottle of really nice German cola. I already look forward to going back.

Agreed!

I went to Max's Sandwich Shop in Crouch Hill and had a bangin beef brisket sammich today. Highly recommend.

# ¿ Mar 28, 2015 18:23

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therattle posted:

Just tried La Fabrica on Stroud Green Rd. Very disappointing. Most dishes were mediocre to poor. Decor is ok; modern industrial trendy, inoffensive and pleasant enough but unimaginative. The food was not good though, and the tortilla was downright poor. Pimentios Padron also seemed lacking in freshness. Bar Esteban in Crouch End is leagues better and probably about the same price. No comparison between them though.

Was going to try this place but think I'll go with Bar Esteban instead. Thanks for the heads up.

# ¿ Apr 12, 2015 11:22

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Have been to Max's a couple of times now and can confirm it's really good. Four choices of sandwich, all you can drink Allpress in lovely mismatched cups, no plates (sandwiches come wrapped in greaseproof paper), decent booze and quick friendly service. Both times it has been busy and I think it's going to do well.

# ¿ Apr 14, 2015 17:18

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Had a cheap dinner at bunnychow in Soho tonight, basically a load of curry in half a hollowed out loaf of bread. Was awesome and dirt cheap, like a tenner including a drink.

# ¿ May 25, 2015 21:16

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Bollock Monkey posted:

Is there any particular time that it's best to call Dotori or are they just terrible at answering the phone?

Can confirm that they're poo poo at answering the phone but persistence is key and totally worth it. God I love that place.

Anyone had brunch at Modern Pantry? That's next on my list.

# ¿ Jun 25, 2015 12:07

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Going to Foxlow for dinner soon, has anyone from here been?

# ¿ Jul 9, 2015 16:58

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The_Doctor posted:

Jay Rayner doesn't like Smith & Wollensky's.

That chocolate cake looks like Wetherspoon's finest.

# ¿ Jul 13, 2015 15:50

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Ahdinko posted:

Where can me and the girlfriend go for a good steak in a nice place without me spending �150 for the pair of us in gaucho again?

http://www.hillandszrok.co.uk/

# ¿ Jul 29, 2015 10:48

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Ahdinko posted:

drat yeah a tenner for a steak is really good if its tasty

Can confirm, it is really tasty. However you'll either be faced with a long wait or communal tables depending on which branch you go to.

# ¿ Jul 29, 2015 16:31

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You can't book at either of them, Beak Street has communal tables, Denmark Street doesn't, they're both stupidly busy unless you go outside of peak meal times.

# ¿ Jul 29, 2015 17:10

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Brunched at Modern Pantry today, the best brunch in recent memory for sure. Also excited to hear they're opening a sort of tapas style place next month.

Had lunch at Chick N Sours in Dalston yesterday and holy poo poo it was good. The chicken was the best I've ever had but they serve this picked watermelon rind that I actually cannot stop thinking about. Must go back ASAP.

# ¿ Aug 9, 2015 18:34

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Any goons been to Kitty Fisher's or Som Saa yet? I'm planning on going to Som Saa next weekend and I guess Kitty Fisher's whenever I can get a reservation....

# ¿ Aug 21, 2015 08:59

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Months, supposedly although it may have calmed down a little bit now. Also you have to call them, no online reservations.

# ¿ Aug 24, 2015 15:08

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

I went to Som Saa tonight and it was fantastic- really fresh flavoursome northern Thai food. We arrived at 5:30 and had a drink at the bar until they started seating people at 6pm and it was completely full by 6:10pm.

Everything we had was brilliant but my favourites were the smoky aubergine dish and palm sugar ice cream with banana. Definitely worth a try if you like Asian cuisine.

# ¿ Aug 29, 2015 21:45

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If you eat fish and eggs you'll be ok but if not I wouldn't bother. Then again the people next to us brought along their child who is allergic to nuts and chilli (what a waste of a table setting)?

# ¿ Aug 30, 2015 09:20

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NLJP posted:

Have you been to The Heron? If so, how does it compare? Som Saa does sound more flash but the Heron is the best northern Thai I've had so far, though it's a bit weird now they've redecorated

No, but I've heard it's gotten more expensive and the quality has dropped a bit. Probably still worth a try when I eventually get around to it.

# ¿ Aug 30, 2015 13:54

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Definitely go Modern Pantry or Kopapa (be sure to book), I was at Dishoom for brunch a couple of weeks ago and while the food was good, the service was poor.

# ¿ Sep 16, 2015 16:28

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Anyone here been to Paradise Garage yet? I'm planning on going in a couple of weeks for the tasting menu....

# ¿ Sep 21, 2015 11:41

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Went to Shotgun BBQ for their soft launch and was quite impressed. We had the combination plates (�19 inc 2 sides Boston Butt, pork belly and Iberico ribs) with potato salad, green salad and coleslaw as well as some duck breast. Their sauces to accompany the meat were decent although the hot BBQ sauce could have done with a bit more of a kick. Greengage sauce to go with the duck was inspired. LOVED the slaw as it wasn't drowning in creamy dressing. I wasn't drinking but the cocktails looked delicious and their blueberry limeade was really really tasty. Decor is really nice and atmosphere cosy.

Desserts were excellent, pecan brownie was one of the best I've ever had and their soft serve ice cream was as smooth as the stuff made by that liquid nitrogen ice cream place in Camden, Top notch.

This weekend, very excited to be trying the tasting menu at Paradise Garage!

# ¿ Oct 12, 2015 09:37

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

I'm glad I went but they've got some stiff competition.

# ¿ Oct 12, 2015 15:45

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Artificial Idiocy posted:

I'm going there for the tasting menu tomorrow for a work party. I'll let you know what my experience is like.

What's the verdict then?

# ¿ Oct 15, 2015 14:08

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Artificial Idiocy posted:

Right sorry, it became a very late night afterwards and I had to go to Nottingham at 730am with a rotten hangover Thursday after getting home at 330. Back in the game now.

Paradise Garage itself was nice - being in a literal former train garage the industrial-chic aesthetic is interesting. There's some construction going on across the street so the view is currently either very authentic or a bit poo poo depending on your point of view.

Overall I think the tasting menu had some real highlights - the lamb main was delicious, and it came with lamb fry as well, which I know can be a few different organs, but I'm pretty sure it was a testicle. It was crispy and tasted good though, and now I can say I eat balls which is a solid bonus.

The bread and butter are also really good; they serve a whiskey infused smoked butter that's made in house, which was quite good. I did, however, go through a fair amount of it because the portions on the tasting menu are, as expected, quite small, and I left hungry after (which made me glad I wasn't the one paying �45 for it). There was a fish course which was excellent as well, perfectly cooked with a great texture.

I was lucky enough to have a pescatarian with a small appetite beside me, so she also gave me some nibbles from her plates including the cockles which tasted like eating the sea, in a good way.

I enjoyed the meal quite a lot, and there was no course that I didn't enjoy, but at the end I'm not sure if I'd pay that amount again for what I got. It wasn't outrageously expensive by any means, but it was also only very good and not actually amazing. Worth a try though.

We ended up postponing our visit as the other half had some friends staying this weekend so based on your review I think I might suss out something else for Date Night.

# ¿ Oct 17, 2015 18:52

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Had a lovely roast dinner at Heirloom http://www.heirloomn8.co.uk/ last night, their treacle loaf was to die for. Keen to go back and try the tasting menu now.

# ¿ Oct 26, 2015 17:43

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sweat poteto posted:

Where's the best fruit ice cream in London? All the supermarkets are pushing vanilla / chocolate / caramel or B&J marshmellow cookie dough junk. Where can I get a good raspberry ripple (or blackberry, blueberry, apricot, boysenberry (!) ripple for that matter)

Riley Ice Cream Cafe in Crouch End is good (albeit wildly overpriced) and as someone else said, Ruby Violet.

# ¿ Nov 24, 2015 16:55

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

Apparently you need to keep an eye on your bill as lots of random poo poo you didn't order get tends to get put on it.

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# ¿ May 14, 2024 13:19

Brand New Malaysian Wife: Apr 5, 2007; I encourage children who are bullied to kill themselves. In fact, I get off to it. Pedophilia-snuff films are the best. More abused children need to kill themselves.

I haven't been, but a friend has had it happen three times (she works nearby so goes there for business lunches sometimes).

# ¿ Feb 4, 2016 16:16

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