We had wonderful service here! Dishoom is a popular place but the dinner line for 3 on a weeknight…read morewasn't too bad (they don't take reservations), I thought the line moved fairly fast and at some point they handed out small sample cups of chai to us which was nice. It's very spacious inside. Although their black bean dish Black House Daal is popular, I don't think it's something I'd reorder because I don't like beans that much in general. As a chicken tikka masala fan, I enjoyed their butter chicken the most. It's the closest thing they have to chicken tikka masala--which they don't have, they only have chicken tikka which is dry and quite spicy, has no creamy sauce. I also liked the okra fried, which is a type of fry I'm not used to seeing! It's got flavor, and I also loved the chutney and sauces on the table! I enjoyed a Dishoom Margarita which was strong in alcohol content and flavor, and a nice addition to the meal. They have an interesting drink menu, where you will find lots of nonalcoholic and rather healthy options! They have a small shelf in the middle of the room where they sell some of their chai and cookbooks amongst other things.

I just do not understand the hype surrounding this restaurant. It's hard to get a reservation and…read morethere's a long queue to get a table without one. I just don't get it. In my opinion, there are 2 main things to know about Dishoom: it's an Indian restaurant that is a chain, with 11 locations worldwide. The food is really good for a chain, bit it doesn't begin to come close to a restaurant that takes care of of its individual customers. Walking in, there's lots of energy. People are having a good time, there's no question. We were seated upstairs where there must have been around 40 tables. All of the staff are walking around in a hurry, cause everything here is in a hurry. The intention is to get you our in less than an hour. They want you in, through, and out. I saw this with multiple tables. Our server Yanko came to our table quite promptly and helped us make selections, both for food and drinks. For the first time in my experience eating in a restaurant, the appetizers arrived minutes before our cocktails. They came so fast that we didn't even think it was our order. And then moments after the drinks arrived, all of the main dishes and sides were placed on the table. With no way to keep anything warm. All of this with 10 minutes of placing the order. I appreciate prompt service, but this takes it to an absurd extreme. Our appetizers included the house Chaat and prawn koliwada. I enjoyed the prawns more but the flavors were facile, not close to what I expect and have enjoyed in excellent Indian restaurants. The main dishes were the Goan monkfish curry and Sali Goan. These were also just OK, absolutely nothing special. The cheese naan was soggy, though the flavor was good. This was an unacceptable texture for a naan. Dessert was Basmati Kheer, flavorful Basmati rice with fruit compote on top. In between and unneeded, was a thin layer of creme brulee. I did enjoy my tea: ginger, lemon and honey and my wife liked her mint tea. I do not know the restaurant scene in Edinburgh, we've been here for 4 days. But this is just not a place I'deven consider returning to. It's really a factory that feeds folks, not a restaurant that cares for its customers. The business model had been optimized to maximize income with lots of throughput. What's been almost completely lost in my opinion, is the heart and soul of the dining experience.

Food = phenomenal, service = outstanding! We arrived almost at closing and they were incredibly…read moreaccommodating!!! Would go here again & again!

Wow, wow wow!!! first of all, after we walked in the hotel, the woman in the front said you look…read morecold, have some hot wine. From there another person asked, would you like to take a picture underneath the lights with the Christmas tree. In other words, the service for the minute you walk in the Corinthian Hotel is phenomenal. I had the fish and chips was which was spectacular. The sourdough bread with the butter is probably the best sourdough I've ever had in my life. Lori had the strip steak, which was very good. But the fish and chips was this show stealer along with the sourdough bread. The wine and the Prosecco was spectacular. This place is definitely worth numerous repeats.

Great ambience, great service! Loved the drink suggestions. Nice place to stop in and try new…read morethings!

food: dint grab food only drinks but the were yum and barely tasted like alcohol. also they were…read moreobviously presented super uniquely service: the staff was nice but kinda slow getting to us at a table and there was a lot of chaos like a bartender dropping glasses the whole time ambiance: really cool lighting and interior, gets very busy though

Flat Iron is quirky with delicious steaks. I saw great reviews on Yelp and made reservations for…read moredinner last night. If you don't have reservations, you can expect a wait. The cafe is super cute in Covent Garden. We were seated quickly at a small table and given a complementary cup of fresh popcorn. Jessi Juan, our server, was attentive and friendly. We ordered a glass of wine and a beer. The menu is fairly simple, steaks and sides. Other steak and wine specials are listed on a board. Steaks start at £15 and sides are £4-5. Food comes out super quick. My husband and I had Flat Iron steaks and shared sides of Roasted Aubergine, Tomatoes and Mozzarella and Bone Marrow Mash. I also ordered the Bearnaise sauce to compliment my steak. Everything tasted excellent. My husband LOVED the Bone Marrow Mash potatoes with fried onion bits. I loved the aubergine. You receive a token for a complementary ice cream cone, which you pick up when you leave. The ice cream is topped with chocolate powder. The free cone is delicious and a nice touch. I'd return, heck, I'd even stand in line.

I must say that this is truly a unique experience for me when it comes to steaks. We were around…read morethe night before and saw the crazy line outside. So, we knew better this time and made a reservation. Highly recommend making one before coming here. The ambiance is a Very cool, trendy vibe. Once seated, they put seasoned popcorn on the table while you wait. Here's what we ordered: - Truffles Mac and Cheese - Crispy Bone Marrow Garlic Mash - Wagyu cuts of the day: Fore Fillet and sirloin - Salted caramel ice cream with original beans Virunga chocolate shavings Everything was exceptional from making the reservation, the wait to be seated, the service, to the free ice cream. Highly recommend!

Prolly one of the best Fish and Chips place I've encountered in my travels. Friendly service and…read morethe food was top notch. I would come back here to try the other menu items. 1000% Cin cin!

We felt obligated to stop by here because well, when in London. . . right? And there were a couple…read moreof locations nearby where we were staying. Also, I was pleased to read that they had vegan fish! The kid and husband shared some regular fish and chips and I had the vegan variety. I think the kid and husband liked their selection quite all right, but it wasn't anything stupendous. Like, it didn't "beat" any of the fish and chips they previously had in the United States but we didn't expect it to. My vegan fish was a tad creepy, not going to lie, but that's likely because I don't often consume vegan fish. It had a flaky texture, attempting to be reminisce of fish with a slight seafoody flavor. It was served with tartar sauce, which I assumed was not vegan, so I opted for ketchup. The chips were decent short chunky bites of potato. I decided to take my leftovers back to the hotel and as you might expect, they were not very delectable once they were cold, hah. As expected, everything was really fried and greasy, because duh but everything came out quickly and piping hot. Our server was pretty attentive and prompt, which I appreciated. This is sort of between a 3 and a 4 stars for me, but I'm rounding up to a 4 as it's not often that I have the opportunity to consume vegan fish.

*reviewing for us picky Americans traveling abroad*…read more Fantastic Lanzhou noodle bar, actually got recommended this place after visiting the Chinese pharmacist for my back. I googled most of the restaurants in Chinatown and it looked like my high school GPA (not even a 4.0) so this place coming directly from the mouth of my pharmacist. Great broth, meat quality is superb, noodles were okay. Chili oil 8/10. Small bistro style, so prepare to share a table.

After 10 days in the UK, we were ready for a break from pub food and stumbled upon Lanzhou Noodle…read moreBar in Covent Garden -- such a great find! It's a tiny spot with just two communal tables inside (seating about six each) and a few outdoor tables. Definitely not the place for a long, lingering dinner -- this is quick, tasty, and casual dining. The noodles are made fresh on-site, and you can actually watch them being pulled, which is really fun to see. I ordered the chicken and peanut noodle soup -- it was flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot. The staff was friendly, though you can tell they like to keep things moving since there's usually a line out the door (and sometimes down the street!). If you're in the area and want something fresh, fast, and different from the usual London fare, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

Caffe Concerto is just up the street from our hotel. We were exploring the Trafalger Square area,…read moreand on our return, stopped by for dinner. The pastry display in the front window was impressive enough to attract me...after being seated and looking over the menu, I knew we had made a good choice. Staff were professional and friendly. The food well prepared and well presented. The nicely decorated interior was pleasant and amazingly quiet. They have a full bar, and we had a Cosmo while we looked over the menu. I loved my Spaghetti Pesto with mushrooms (3 types!), and my wife enjoyed her Salmon Nicoise salad. For desert, we shared a Mille-fueille and it was as good as it had looked in the window display! Reasonable prices, attentive staff and wonderful food made for a great meal.

What a great find a few steps from Our Grand Trafalgar hotel. The pastries in the window looked…read moredelicious, and I was sold when we walked in and saw a full bar and an empty table. They ushered us to a table right away, and we enjoyed paging through the many menu options. Service was friendly and professional. Our cosmos were perfect, and my salad nicouse was tasty. My husband's pesto pasta looked delicious too. Brightly lit and open, with nice decor, many people had stopped in for tea and dessert, but several were enjoying their many pasta choices. We will definitely be back since my husband's mille-feuille dessert filled with custard was terrific.

Amazing food, high quality ingredients and creative recipes. Super kind and knowledgeable team…read moremembers. Great vibes overall - my partner and I enjoyed our favorite meal in England here.

Wasn't expecting to eat Mexican food while in London but we did. It was a spur of the moment…read moredecision but we were seated right away without reservations even with a full house. Food here is served tapas style so don't expect big portions. Service was quick and friendly and food was surprisingly good! It was just us two so we ordered from the shareable menu. We started off with cocktails first -- mojito for him and a jalapeno cucumber sptitz for me! Drinks were strong so I just stuck with just that one. Pico de gallo chips were delish.. again it's tapas style but enough to tithe us over before the main course. We shared the grilled antioche sea bass that was served on a banana leave. The sweetness of the charred pineapple salsa complimented the spiciness of the sea bass perfectly. Wahaca focuses on Mexican street food style cooking so keep that in mind when you decide to dine here. We didn't want to fill our bellies up so the portion size was perfect for the both of us.

Located towards the end of Strand, close to multiple shops and Charring Cross Station, I ordered…read moresome milk as a late night beverage with the branch around two miles from the Hilton London Bankside in which I was staying. This game to £0.79. As a 24-7 store in central London which is located next to the Sainsbury's Local on Strand, the location and opening times are pretty handy, so must earn points for that, it is one of the few 24-7 Mcdonald's in London with many stores closing sometime in the early morning between 1 am and 3 am, London is a busy city that is always moving and busy so this store is pretty handy. The packaging was pretty wasteful for one carton of milk which equalled 250ml with a huge paper bag and multiple Mcdelivery stickers making it slightly hard to get into, which in my opinion is rather small compared to their other drinks, and at £0.79 for half a pint (250ml) of Arla Organic Milk this means 2L worth would cost £6.32 compared to the average price of £1.92 for Sainsbury's (£1.09 for regular supermarket own brand milk), it is pretty expensive in that sense but if you're just ordering because you've forgotten to buy it from the supermarket etc or to go with a meal it really isn't that bad. Convenient location and opening hours but the insanely wasteful packaging let it down. A slightly generous three-star rating is the result.

All the seats were roped off which sucked. I have a bad knee. Ok, McD order shouldn't be long…read moreright? I stood for over 10 min while my son tried to get on the McDonalds customer WiFi. Our phones showed "no internet." The manager and security guard watched us. I showed them we had no internet, they said "we do" and showed their phones. Fine if they couldn't fix the WiFi but maybe give a sh*t? They're advertising all over about using their app but then no WiFi to get on it? Nice. Then he tried to pay with my credit card, it wanted a pin. It's not a debit card, there's no pin. We did this for awhile and then he went and stood in line to pay. It worked fine up there- so much for self service. We eat McD maybe 4x a year- it's clearly too much.

Ordered a burger and fries, it came out 90 seconds after I placed the order, and delicious. And the…read moreserver Ryan was the nicest most charismatic guy I've ever met. Give that guy a raise. Thank you for your London recs, Ryan!

Steak was very yummy, cooked to my liking (MR) and well portioned. The mashed potatoes were yummy…read moreand heavy. Probably would stick to a side salad next time. The service was quick and helpful. I loved the ambiance. It's dimly lit, small, not loud so it felt fancier than what it was. Affordable, simple, yummy, chill-- I'd take a date here.