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.

Absolutely delicious dinner!…read more We made reservations online about 2 months ago. 5:15 dinner worked well for us since we had a show at 7. We checked in on the lady with the tablet on the right side of the entrance. The left side is for walk ins. Super long line even at 5pm. But they were handing out small glasses of chai and something else. Anyway, the reservation line is short and they sat us right away. We wished we could have sat at the patio - it's covered. We didn't see that until we were already drinking. Well, next time! The ambiance - beautiful spot with lots and lots of tables. Every single one of them was taken. Tons of staff! They take good care of you here. Patrons vary, from dates to family dinners - the whole gamet! Come one, come all! The drinks came out right away. Dishoom IPA and chai. Beer came with a frosted glass. The chai was delicious! The food was amazing! Goan monkfish curry Ruby chicken Saffron cauliflower Garlic naan Basmati rice Everything was superb! I works happily go back tomorrow night!

Dishoom in Covent Garden exceeded our expectations! I had accidentally booked our dinner for 3 for…read morenext week instead of this week. The hostess was very accommodating and understanding, and didn't turn us away. Star 1. Our server, Georgia was amazing with excellent recommendations. Star 2 We had the garlic nan, prawns, chicken ruby and black Daal. Star 3 For dessert, a small yogurt treat with raspberries and lychee. Star 4 Will, a manager, was personable and hardworking - bussing, wiping and setting up tables. He took some time to chat and informed us that Dishoom is coming to NY and we hope he comes along, too! Star 5. Do not skip this experience.

The Alchemist was literally at the bottom of our Airbnb, making it incredibly convenient--and I'm…read moreso glad we stopped in. The location is fantastic, the customer service was excellent, and the atmosphere made for a really enjoyable breakfast. I started with a cappuccino and added salted caramel, but honestly, the cappuccino was so good it didn't even need it. It was smooth, rich, and perfectly made on its own. For breakfast, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. They offer two versions: one with pulled beef and one Florentine. As someone from the US who's a bit of an Eggs Benedict snob, I've tried countless versions over the years, and pulled beef just wasn't something I could picture working with it. I went with the Florentine and customized it by adding bacon, avocado, and a side of sausage. One thing I've learned while visiting the UK is that the sausages are much larger than what I'm used to back home! I honestly could have skipped it because it was so filling. The Benedict itself was unique--the base was almost like a buttery croissant instead of a traditional English muffin, and it came with pickled red onions, which was an interesting touch. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, and I especially enjoyed it with the added bacon. The food was fresh, high quality, and beautifully prepared. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, but I chose to sit outside and enjoy some people watching, which made for a relaxing start to the day. Overall, a great breakfast spot with delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

This place was a quick walk from our hotel and we went on the strength of all these Yelp reviews…read morebut, frankly, we were disappointed. My husband thought this place was like a TGIFriday's (remember them?) trying very hard to be cool... His Smoky Old Fashioned was VERY sweet while my French Kiss drink was just the right amount of sweet but the silicone tongue that came with it WAS too much. (And I think most everything a restaurant serves should be edible.) There were two tables nearby that got drinks that came on fancy lit up pedestal things, which we were hoping for, too. But, no... And then the food: Also reminiscent of TGIFriday's. Meh. The interior is cool and the framed prints on the walls were great. Service, from one of the managers no less, was very attentive.

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!

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

Three dishes, over an hour, and the one thing we came for never arrived…read more We ordered three dishes. The first took 20 minutes. The second took another 20. The soy milk noodles -- the dish we had specifically come in for -- still hadn't arrived 20 minutes after that. When we asked, we were told "five more minutes." Those five minutes passed with nothing, so we asked again, and were only then told that the wagyu for the noodles had run out. Not delayed -- unavailable, and presumably had been for a while. Nobody thought to mention it. We cancelled the dish and asked for the bill. In more than an hour, not one member of staff came over to explain, apologise, or check on us. The service charge was still added. Slow kitchens happen. What isn't excusable is leaving a table sitting for an hour with no communication at all, letting them keep waiting for something you already know you can't make, and then charging for service. Won't be back.

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.

Fantastic food and service. Not too crowded. Noise level is ok with classic Bollywood songs…read moreplaying in the background, Somewhat upscale relative to other Indian restaurants in the area.

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.

The ribeye conquered my belly like it was 1066. The onion soup spoke to me like the Magna Carta…read more The ice cream dessert was fit for King Henry VIII. And the bill was split evenly between the House of Commons. 5 stars

Brilliant pre theater dinner at the singles bar! Great seat prior to Sinatra the Musical…read more Situated in the middle of Covent Garden, I enjoyed a lovely atmosphere with a quick meal. Highly recommend

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!