Pleasantly surprised!…read more I went for the lamb biryani which was actually nice. I also tried the chicken tikka which was equally pleasant. the Garlic naan however is exceptionally chilli, so watch out for that! Try their chilli sauce and the onion sauce, both very nice and not too spicy. The food is good, but it's not exceptional, so yay, I'm a fan.

Great yummy food Very less use of oil in Biriyani which is…read moregreat Freshly made and right amount of spice Salad and mint sauce is great too Quantity /portion.. Just perfect

The entree and small plates (next time I'll skip th pate). were scrumptious. We also odered the…read moretasty deserts. Our server Nina was very friendly and hospitable...5 star service! The space was quite unique and fun. We will definitely go back and hopefully catch a show on either Friday or Saturday night.

The decor is hysterically amazing. I love the little pirate ships. I wish we were able to get a…read moretable but they were all taken. Because of all the fabrics and decor, I found it a little dusty underneath a ship and sneezed a little bit so be careful if you have a severe dust allergy. Now, onto the food: what a fabulous deal! There is a prix fixe menu which is super valuable or you could pick it a la carte and still save a bundle for eating out. The mussels appetizer was amazing. The duck I had for my main was so good. But that banoffee pie was out of this world (I love me some banoffee pie especially since it's hard to get in the States). Very impressed. If I lived in Croydon, this would definitely be one of my favorite spots!

I have been looking for a really long time for a good Chinese/Cantonese restaurant, and Dragon inn…read moreis now definitely one of my favourites. The food reminded me so much of when I stayed in Hong Kong. *** You can either order separate food from the main menu or go all in for a good fixed price. *** It's quite a small restaurant but that makes it very nice to eat in not too much noise and peace. *** The people who work there are super kind and nice too! Definitely 5 starts worth :)

Good Chinese restaurant, with a nice ambience. Used to be amazing but now just very good. Service…read morenot as good as it used to be. Has its own car park in rear and is easy to get to.

I'm not totally convinced by the whole concept of "all you can eat" and a visit to Cosmo did little…read moreto sway me. After hearing a few people rave about the place and reading some of the reviews I ventured in for a spot of Saturday lunch. It was fairly busy without being manic, we were seated quickly and our waitress explained the concept. (It's pretty rudimentary: Get a plate, help yourself, repeat ad nauseum) I found the food to be variable, some of the dishes were on par with what I would expect from a takeaway specialising in that particular type of cuisine whereas others tasted either bland or just plain bizarre compared with my expectation. The food containers seemed to be getting restocked fairly frequently and only one of the dishes I tried seemed like it may have been sitting on the hot plate a little too long. The selection was fairly average for this type of place. It's billed as Pan Asian, when I was there this translated to a selection of chinese and indian dishes with a couple of mexican offerings along with chips, pizza, onion rings and all that jazz. Desserts looked like some kind of diabetic coma inducing sugarfest which I chose to ignore, plenty of cake, jelly and ice cream to whet your appetite. All told the place is OK, but only OK. If I were nearby I would grab a bite to eat here over a fast food joint but if you want a decent sit down eating experience there are plenty of better options open to you within walking distance. Cost us about £12/head for lunch buffet and bottomless soft drink.

Definitely worth a visit. Staff are professional and informative. Great environment. And a range of…read moretasty food that caters to everyone. My friend and I absolutely plan on returning.

This was a wonderful find that resulted in a truly delightful experience. It is always interesting…read morewhen traveling to explore local restaurants and to find a true gem like this is exceptional. From the get-go when we entered the restaurant, we were welcomed and the staff was very attentive. They change their menu up often and there were several good options. Being low carb boy, I was looking at the choices, but after our waiter detailed their signature veal dish, we were hooked. It was outstanding and really blew our minds. True meaty goodness that was one of the most phenomenal things I have had in a long time. We are tempted to return just to have that dish again. It is a ball of veal stuffed with ham, Italian sausage and fontina cheese. It is covered in a peppercorn sauce that was incredibly yummy. I cannot recommend this dish more. Truly worth the trip to try. We tend to avoid sugar, but, it was a very special evening, so we tried the Eton Mess and were not disappointed. Not too sweet, with strawberries and blueberries immersed in rich, heavy cream that has roasted almonds and pieces of meringues. I am sure it blew my carb count for the day. I look forward to my return and encourage you to check it out.

This is a fantastic restaurant. I have been here 3 times and had new things everytime (not…read moresomething I do often). The menu is amazingly varied with choices for any taste. There are good vegetarian choices, but plently of good meat dishes. Some of the meals are quite unusual: I have had Venison and Rabbit there. The meals are not cheap (roughly £12-15 per main meal) but I can honestly say they are worth every penny, so worth a special trip. The atmosphere is quiet and cosy; perfect for a romantic dinner. Although I am sure they could cope with bigger groups, they didn't seem to be set up for it so you may need to book ahead. If there are just 2 you should be find without booking on a week night, but I wouldn't risk it on the weekend. The staff are friendly and attentive and will make recommendations from the menu if you want. The wine list is extensive and (althought I am not a wine expert) seemed good. I have always been happy with my choice.

I just visited Loch Fyne for the first time with a group of out-of-town colleagues who had all been…read morethere multiple times before (ironic given that I'm the only UK-based one!). The Reading location is pleasantly situated along the canal and has a warm, cosy feel to it. Although I wasn't able to sample most of the menu given my shellfish issues, the menu has a lot to offer for seafood die-hards. I ordered the poached smoked haddock with spinach, peas and mash in a grain mustard sauce. I wouldn't order it again, but that has more to do with me than the dish - I often find myself gravitating to a dish based on the sides rather than the main attraction. That strategy pays off a majority of the time, but even though I keep thinking I'll develop a taste for smoked fish, that penchant has yet to transpire. That said, my colleague who ordered the same dish loved it. And the spinach and grain mustard sauce were yummy (although I would have liked more of it)! Loch Fyne is a good option for chain restaurant-laden Reading. I wouldn't mind going back.

Asked for take-away and was told that there was only 1 option - fish and chips. I have to say, it…read morewas a good set of fish and chips but nothing astronomical. The battered haddock was decently fried but nothing special and the chips were... well chips. I was less than satisfied with the mashed peas. However, the reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the service while I was at Loch Fyne was fantastic. All of the staff were very courteous and the ambiance felt great. Next time, I will have a sit-down meal instead.

L'Auberge is the perfect place for you if you like Belgian-French food…read more I go there for their mussels with fries or their delicious soups. This restaurant is situated on the top floor in the whitgift shopping centre in Croydon.

I quite liked this place, whilst the food was nothing I have not had before, it was extremely…read morefilling. It's not the biggest Mexican Resturant but it's local(ish) and as you can use Tastecard there that makes it even better. So pointers, Tastecard cannot be used to access the happy hour cocktails, Tastecard cannot be applied to the house specials . Anyway it is a small friendly restaurant the staff were very welcoming and the actual environment of the restaurant is ok, painted walls with Mexican imagery along with pictures of Hollywood legends in action mood, think Charles Bronson and Clint Eastwood (to name a few) and so the list goes on. Except there is a picture of Gregory Peck in his civvies, which I really did not get. The cocktails were very good I will be going back without the car to sample more. The fact that you can order a pitcher of the cocktail you have is cool, the Mexican Banger is good The food is served in good portion sizes, except my starter of butterflied king prawns, could have used more than 3!!! The mains were all of good size and very filling. They could use slightly more spice but I guess that is a personal taste thing. All in all I will go back just to sample a pitcher of the Mexican Banger

Fantastic Mexican. I'm an expat Californian and I've found it hard to get authentic tasting Mexican…read morefood in London but El Sombrero delivers! We had burritos, chimichangas, and fajitas. Everyone was happy. Everyone is happy. Also, drinks menu. If you like variety, this is your jam. Take the bus from East Croydon.