Fun hot pot spot to try with a large group while visiting London! We were a group of 8 and there…read morewas perfectly sized tables for groups of this size where we wrap around and are close enough to talk to everyone. Sharing hot pots are divided into four quadrants - we got half and half mala spice and the mild but super savory mushroom broth. Very different but both excellent! Individual dishes are ordered via iPad. We got a large selection of meats, veggies, noodles, and some more unusual delicacies like beef cheek and colon(?). There are self serve stations for sauce making, and some small sides and desserts/fruits. I LOVED the seaweed salad there and got three helpings... not sure what goes into this but it was so yummy. Tissue boxes at the table are a nice touch for runny noses with the spicy broth! There's a bit of a show that comes with ordered hand pulled noodles! A staffer comes out and pulls and spins and dances with the noodles table side. I think they also sing for birthdays (seemed to be a couple of those around us). For tourists, this is located in a nice area for a bit of a site walking tour before or after dinner! (To either work up an appetite or walk off a bit meal.) We strolled - Trafalgar Square, Big Ben & viewing Parliament/Westminster, St James Park, and Buckingham Palace.

I'm a huge fan of Haidilao as a chain restaurant concept. I've experienced it in China, Queens, and…read moreLondon, and it has always been consistently excellent, maintaining that signature Haidilao charm and outstanding customer service. This visit was no different. I came here with a friend during Chinese New Year week, and everything we ordered was extremely good. (Yes, I meant to say that twice!) The only thing worth noting is that the prices have definitely gone up since my last visit--especially for the hot pot base. Still, the quality and experience were top-notch, and I'd absolutely come back again!

If you're in the UK on a Sunday, it's a must to do Sunday roast dinner! Hawksmoor was an excellent…read moreplace for a roast dinner. It has a steakhouse vibe. It's two floors. The basement has a bar, lounge and restaurant. It was a little noisy. But we could still talk. The roasted scallops were cooked perfectly. The green sauce was tasty. I love the presentation. The Bill Marrow was also good. It was very rich. There were two kinds of Sunday roast a sirloin and a rump. Three of us had the rump roast dinner and three had the sirloin roast dinner. It was hard to tell the difference. All the dinners came with roasted potatoes greens and of course, Yorkshire pudding. It was all delicious. I have to say my favorite part is always the Yorkshire pudding. I also have a green salad, which is basically just lettuce with a light dressing. It was very fresh. We were too full for dessert. The service was excellent. We were seated right away and given water. In the UK, you can order sparkling, still or tap. Sparkling and still come with a charge. Tap is usually free. Our server was attentive without hovering. It's a good idea to make reservations at Hawksmoor especially for the Sunday roast. We got there at three by the time we left around 4:30 some of the roasts were already sold out. Just a note: Sunday roost is usually a late lunch not a dinner. It's good to go between two and four especially if you don't have a reservation.

The food is incredible--the steak was cooked to the most perfect rare…read more The sauce for the steak was definitely flavourful and definitely added a POW to the steak The restaurant is classy and clean--I like the vibe it brings to the table. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and definitely on top of things. Highly recommended!

3.5/5 Let's face…read moreit...you can't expect a Jason Atherton or Heston Blumenthal experience at an all-you-can-eat spot for £8.50 in downtown London. With that being said, MW Chinese Buffet is a well-run (and busy) Chinese buffet with above average food. If you're a meat lover this is definitely your kind of spot- roast duck, sweet & sour chicken, honey bqq pork ribs, pork cakes with thai sauce, etc. There's veggie options too, but not as prominent or appetizing as the meat selections. The downfall to the MW would be its dessert section, which is 90% fruit (most likely from a can) and 10% of this mysterious "jelly" dish- my friend had the honor to eat before I did and...I wasn't pushed at all to try it myself. Service is nothing to rave about (it *is* a self-service buffet)- as long as they weren't rude I don't really care. Not sure if this is the best Chinese buffet in all of London, but it satisfied this relatively picky eater.

I've been there twice (heading back there again with some friends tonight) and I really can't rate…read morethe place enough. Excellent selection of food and it's all for just over £11. The only thing that is a slight draw back is that it is cash only, other than that, it's all great.

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.

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

Typical London pub experience. No food except for crisps etc. Prompt and attentive bar service…read moreonly.

Great pub in the heart of London with a fantastic ale assortment, as well as cider and liquor. It…read morehas a traditional, local charm and when we visited on a Sunday night was packed by locals and visitors. Luckily we found some stool seating by the front and were able to enjoy some beers and take in the ambiance. There's an upstairs that is accessible by a very very narrow staircase which even has handles for support, all part of the fun lol!! Beer: We tried out the Guinness (great pouring process!), peroni, and a local ale which the bartender allowed me to sample. He was very helpful and walked me through the different ciders they had in stock and even how you could add fruit syrups to sweeten the flavor. What makes this place even more memorable was the helpfulness of the young guy bartending. He helped us plan how to get to Gatwick airport extremely early the next morning and we owe him a big one!

It's hot downstairs. They don't offer water unless asked for. The Kimchi Jjigae was good and all…read morebut forgot to ask for Pork additions. They don't have or offer sides like you would think. You have to order your sides. We did order the Radish kimchi and it was well made. The Beef Purim-galbi was not served with any ride. Odd place and experience. I would go again but just know what to expect. The sauce that came with my galbi was delicious and all. That alone reminded me of home. Bright inside, hot until they turned on the fan.

Everything at this restaurant is delicious. I had beef bulgogi, kimbap, kimchi fried rice and…read moretteok-bokki. I was so excited to eat here after seeing the reviews and I hope this one helps you decide to eat here if you enjoy Korean food.

Located on the third (top) floor of the Kingly Court off Carnaby Street. This Indian restaurant is…read morea must visit. The Chili Cheese Toastie is served on perfectly grilled bread, with melted cheese, green chili chutney, chopped onions, and chili. Mild in heat and a delightful way to stay off your meal. The paneer korma had cubes of paneer cheese that was perfect in texture (had the bite and texture of firm tofu) and was bathing in a luscious coconut cream and tomato gravy. Ma's Chingri was most excellent! Perfectly grilled prawns in a wonderfully flavoured panchoran curry. Both mains were served with pulao rice. Light, fluffy, and a perfect base to sop up the yummy curries.

We popped in here on a rainy day, and after reading reviews about how spicy the food was, I asked…read morefor recommendations on what WASN'T spicy. She pointed to the toastie. I'm not really a sandwich girl but I gave it a go, and now, 3 weeks later, I can't stop thinking about it. I am sad nothing like it exists here where I live, and sadder that I am not a clever enough person to replicate it.

I went for diner Friday evening and sat on the terrace and the all experience was absolutely…read moreamazing.

Love this Ivy location. Great adult menu and standard kids menu. Wonderful staff. The best…read morepart--located right next to the Palace Theater. Perfect for dinner in between Parts I and II of Harry Potter.

Been wanting to stop here the last couple of trips here, but never happened. I was walking to the…read morestation to head to the airport and there it was. Since I had time to kill decided to stop for a pint. Since it was 11:30 am, place was slow, but they have a decent menu. Had friendly service and like the English pub vibes.

Was searching for a traditional pub specifically for our first fish 'n chips in London. Happen to…read morebe staying in Covent Garden and fortunate to come upon this wonderfully decorated traditional pub. Outdoor seating available with the downstairs pub, full dining upstairs, albeit a bit of a cramped space, but so completely charming with outstandingly friendly staff, we simply loved our experience! Fish was a huge portion, standard chips, good tartar sauce with a small portion of smashed peas. Simply couldn't finish it all. The Manger chatted us up, making recs for our next destination in Dublin. Highly recommend you seek out The White Lion. It's worth it!