Heard about this place from a friend that loved the food and we have to agree the food is very…read moregood, especially as Szechuan food is hard to find in this part of London. It is located at the back of the ground floor in the business centre, where there was previously a Japanese fusion place. It was totally empty while we were there, being Hollowe'en I guess people had other things to do. This did give us a chance to talk to the owner about the place the food. He can speak Chinese and good English. The name is a bit misleading, this new restaurant is not fusion. It is north east Chinese food, so that means lamb is on the menu and also lots of Szechuan pepper and spices you don't usually see in Chinese food such as cumin. We had seasonal vegetables with garlic, Chongqing Chicken, tofu and seafood and three types of bbq - pork, lamb and chicken wings. All very good. The vegetables were lovely (£6.50) with plenty of garlic, nice and crunchy stems with light oil. The bbq pork and lamb (£1 each) were flavoured with cumin and chili. Now my wife usually won't touch lamb (she is from Taiwan) but she took a bit and enjoyed it. The chicken wings (70p for 3 wings) were nice and juicy, certainly nothing wrong with them but nothing wild or exciting either, just good solid food and a great price. The tofu and seafood (£8) came in a bowl and was made with very soft tofu, almost like pudding tofu, lightly fried it seems. Seafood was squid, mussels, prawns and baby octopus. This wasn't spicy at all, although we did ask for some fresh chili to be added. The Chongqing chicken (£7.50) was made of fried bite size bits of chicken on the bone in chili and Szechaun pepper. It was spicy and very nice. Overall and lovely meal and we are sure to be back. Total bill for 2 was £35 inc. rice, tea and 10% service charge (cash only).

Quick glance: + wholesome Szechuan and Beijing flavours…read more+ passionate "host" + good for parties + karaoke wall - priced on the higher end Full review: After visiting Wing Yip supermarket next door, my other half and I popped in for a quick dinner one evening. Going to East Meets West is like walking into a homestay. We were greeted by the owner with a kind smile and warm welcome. He was very helpful in recommending and explaining the dishes on the menu, and the other staff, who were most likely family members, were kind and attentive. The restaurant isn't very big, but the tables are modular so they can accommodate parties of various sizes. In fact, on the evening that we were there, there was a birthday celebration of about 12-15 people in one corner with tables arranged in a square (rather than long and thin rectangular, if that makes sense) so everyone can see each other. Parties do share the same floorspace as all other patrons, but if you don't need privacy for whatever you're celebrating, it's a great venue. There's even a karaoke wall on one end, which was playing a selection of Chinese and English songs in the background as we dined. Prices are a little bit high. For a starter, two mains, a special fried rice, two bottles of beer and a tea, the bill came to £50 for our dinner, but this included a seafood starter and seafood main. It is worth paying a few extra pennies for tasty food.

Amazingly still a family-run business, Squire's is a pleasure to visit - especially on a beautiful…read moresun-bathed English summer's day. There's plenty to browse here with temptations around every corner and in each nook and cranny, from basics and practical items for the house and garden to awe-inspiring plants, herbs, trees and pots to contain them. Something gorgeous can be spotted here wherever you look, so you'll need to exercise restraint if you don't want to leave laden and spent-out Prices are reasonable though; staff are pleasant and very helpful if you have any queries on plant problems (such as nasty pest or bug infiltration) or deciding what will work best for you and your garden. The setting is lovely too, perfect for dreaming and idling away a beautiful British sunny day

Modern garden centre , not so easy to find. Particularly big range of plants, helful staff. All the…read moreusual garden centre things, conservatories, furniture, tools. Very nice cafe, popular with the locals.

The Weir pub has a couple of good qualities, and a few things that let it down. So, good stuff…read morefirst; - Location. This pub is sat next to the Thames. Its pub garden looks onto the weir (hence the name) of Walton On Thames. The garden itself is made up of about 30 wooden tables, so come the summer months, you can get your food, or your pint - I will take a large glass of Sauvignon - and sit and gaze out at the river; the boats going past, people ambling past with their families or their dogs, or even their fishing poles - it is a glorious place to be on a hot day. However, when it is not a hot summers day, this pub reverts to being quite a bog standard affair. It is perfectly decent, nothing wrong with it, but the food is typical pub fare, nothing to write home about (it is just that everything tastes better when eaten outdoors, in the sun, don't you think?) Also, this pub has the problem that it is near precisely nothing. It is down a long road which has nothing else on it, so you have to drive here. That means no more than two drinks and then it is back to the apple juice. If you were to come here for lunch on a warm day, you can walk or cycle or even sail up by coming along the towpath, but that does not sound very enticing on a winters day really. I would save a visit here until it is nice weather, and then bag an outdoor table as fast as you can!

I arrived to The Weir by boat on a Sunday. The Weir is a great big Victorian looking building, with…read morewooden tables with umbrellas attached to keep you cool in the sun. It situated by the river, so you can get their by boat, they also have a path which walkers and cyclist come down. I did see car parking as well. I ordered a lovely Pims for £3:95 and I also ordered a Lamb Shank with veg for £11:95. The meal was a lovely hearty meal, the Lamb was tender with the veg being well cooked, that you could taste the nutrients in it. The staff were lovely, and attentive. Being that the pub is near the Thames, with its lovely surroundings its great to take pictures around the area. The Weir is family friendly and has real nice atmosphere to the place. I don't know when I'll be down these sides again, but I would surely make a stop off.

Best Fish n Chips in the area. It is clean, fresh and never too oily! Make sure you bring cash as…read moreno card machine. Really lovely for a naughty dinner.

I live in Central Parade where this restaurant is. I am…read moresoooo impressed with their consistent quality and service. The fish is fresh - you can see how the fish is crispy, the golden yellow colour. They must change the oil very frequently. The price is reasonable too. No wonder there is a queue always. Fish and chips are not my favourite food but they do afantastic job and when I get fish and chips from them, it is a real treat!

Great fish and chips often pop in and get some freshly cooked Cod here making me hungry just…read morewriting about

I'm not a big fan of pizza but this place was amazing. I don't know who was cooking but they were…read moredoing an awesome job. Everything tasted so fresh and yummy! Thanks for the great night with my family and friends.

There are some great places to eat Italian food in Stroud Green. The Italian Farmers does amazing…read moresandwiches and great meats; Pizza Pappagone is constantly packed with a big crowd; La Porchetta is a staple for my birthday parties for the last 10 years; Fabrizio does the best pizza in London - please go there! I don't want it to close; but Il Piccolo Diavolo is so much more than all of those together. An intimate, unpretentious atmosphere in this family-run place makes it perfect for couples or small groups. It's never too busy - you may need to wait a few minutes on a Friday night but you should get seated. The owners are extremely friendly and I love capping the meal off with a Limoncello. But the food? Get the burrata if they have it on special. Get the mozzarella, antipasta platter or Arancini if not. For the main, look at the menu standards but get them to explain the specials. You won't understand it all but trust me it'll be great. If you can persuade one of your table to get a pizza do it. It won't be as good as Fabrizio's but that's more of a take away thing. Order 500ml of the house wine per couple. Top up with more or beers as you see fit. If you're still full get the panne cotta. This is pasta as it should be. With rich sauces. Lovely service. I just love, love, love this place. I was compelled to write this review when I saw nobody else had bothered to. The next time I go, which will be soon, I will get some photos to add to the review.

Nice pub far to pricey with the drinks £10 for a bottle of cider and a pint of lager is to much!…read moreThe food prices look reasonable but will not be coming back for a while as drink prices are far too high.

Too expensive with miserable bar staff. £3 for sweet potatoes fries and another £3 for 6 onion…read morerings. Both served in a VERY small dish. Seriously, you go for the view of the river in wonderful weather. BUT the service was crap and the bar staff were miserable bastards. If your paying £10 for a basic G&T the least they could do is smile when they rob you.

I noticed Suchef when I popped into Thai Express the other day. Went for lunch today as I was…read moreplanning for sometime. It's a quintessential work lunch place and most of the folks do a takeaway. They do salads, rice/noodles and soups. I noticed three broad categories - Su salad, Super Su Box (Tailoring options) and Su Hot (Specialised Hot Dishes). I opted for the Super Su Box. You create it by selecting a meat, rice/noodles and a sauce. I choose a Peri-Peri chicken with a Rice Quinoa mix with Teriyaki sauce. I was indeed quite apprehensive as to how these combination would taste but I shouldn't have worried. Did a take away which comes in a cardboard box. The food was pretty flavoursome and extremely fragrant. Few of the colleagues came and checked out my food. I loved the salad as well, very fresh and exotic. Over all a good meal for around £6 (no drinks). I am definitely go back to try the hot pork dish! The staff are very friendly, service is quick and food is tasty so highly recommended.

Delicious food, salmon tastes really fresh. Had not much time to explore as within my short lunch…read morebreak.