I loved everything I had here - even made room for dessert! Did the dulse cake starter - like a…read morecassava croquet, and then the Hen-Of-The-Woods And Okinawa Gnocchi - Devon mushroom, Okinawa Gnocchi and a fennel court bouillon, and healthy decadence - Peruvian chocolate w salted caramel and vanilla ice cream. Would totally come back!

Incredible food and wine. We had a 10 course tasting menu with wine pairing. I usually avoid…read morewhite+rose wine as i have never found ones that I like, but all the wines chosen were great and complemented the course. So good!

Tofu Vegan (on Charlotte St) fed us twice during our stay in the neighborhood. We enjoyed all the…read morerecommendations from the super nice staff and will make this a definite stop during our regular trips to London! If you're not vegan/vegetarian - I recommend giving it a try and see if you're not surprised how good it is!

Tofu Vegan is a very good vegan restaurant in the Whitechapel area. They serve a selection of…read morefreshly made dim sum and some entrees. This is a popular restaurant and when I went at dinner time on a Thursday the line was out the door. So we opted for takeout. Everything was delicious and healthy. Vegan dim sum is hard to come by. If you felt left out of the dim sum scene because you are vegan, come join the fun at Tofu Vegan. Highly recommend.

Good food. Tried the paneer special and it was good. Beer was great too. Excellent location and…read morenice outdoor seating

Food is absolutely AMAZING! It was quite quiet and service was fast. Its a shame about the 12.5%…read moreservice charge, however its completely optional. Its nice to know that OMNOM is a non for profit.

Stopped by Honest Burgers for lunch. This place was about a block from my hotel and it was rated…read morehigh on Yelp - so yeah, you guys made up my mind for me. The burgers are flavorful, hot, and obviously made to order. While I got a smash burger, you can select for the full sized traditional burger. I loved mine. This place has a hang out vibe. You can sit here and watch folks stroll by on the sidewalk. The staff are very friendly well. If you need a place to hang and have a good burger - this is your place.

I popped in for a late night snack after arriving in London. I was immediately met at the door with…read morea smile and offered a table. Since I was getting take-away, I was politely handed a menu and offered a seat. The entire restaurant was clean and had a nice and inviting atmosphere. The grill and kitchen was in view of most of the seating which allowed for a great burger smell to hang in the air. My order was completed quickly and passed to me in an efficiently packed box in a bag. The burger was EXCELLENT and the chips (fries) played their normal role as a parter to a good sandwich. I also was able to dust off a fresh pint while waiting for my order. Great place to visit for a good burger!

We had a big family lunch at Dishoom when we were in London last month, and it was everything I…read morehoped for, an Indian restaurant unlike any I've encountered at home. I feel like all my friends who've been to London have come back talking about this place, and I'm happy to join their ranks. Dishoom was also one of a handful of dining options recommended by my hotel concierge for a party of 11, including kids. Booking was easy, via SevenRooms, no phone calls or emails necessary. It's a large restaurant, and part of a popular chain--I guess they have things figured out. The space was great, open and casual, exposed ceilings and eclectic decor. Lots of fans, which my three-year-old appreciated. Service was friendly and attentive. I started my lunch with a drink, a refreshing green India Gimlet, gin and Rose's lime with celery bitters and fresh dill. I also tried and liked a sip of the New Permit Room Old-Fashioned, a slightly sweet cocktail with coconut-washed bourbon, Pedo Ximénez sherry, and Medjool date liqueur. There was only one menu available for a party of our size, a pre-set family-style group feast for eight adults, to which we added a pre-ordered platter of lamb chops. I loved the variety of dishes that came with this meal, and every one of them was ridiculously delicious. (There was less available for the three small American children, but they loaded up on hotel breakfast and snacked on naan and colorful puffed crackers.) The first round brought trays loaded with keema pau, okra fries, and bhel, along with lime, cilantro, and sauces for serving. The keema pau was incredible, probably my favorite dish of our lunch, if in part because it was 100% new to me. It was a spicy, aromatic blend of minced lamb and peas with dill and lindi pepper, served with toasted, buttered buns to make little sliders. So much flavor, it almost explained, by itself, why the British could never leave India alone. The okra fries were warm and crispy, and I loved the bhel, a crunchy snack of puffed rice, peanuts, and Bombay Mix tossed with pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, and mint. The main course was another giant spread: chicken ruby, house black daal, awadhi jackfruit biryani, and chilled broccoli salad, plus our charred lamb chops, with sides of roti, naan, and raita. The chicken ruby was the highlight here, a fragrant, comforting curry with tender chicken in a buttery makhani sauce. The house black daal is a Dishoom signature, and it was lovely, cooked for over 24 hours. The biryani was fluffy and nice, studded with jackfruit, barberries, and sultanas. The broccoli salad was a fresh hit of green, enhanced with pistachio, mint, red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates, and lime. The lamb chops made for a hearty entrée with a lot of flavor, the lamb marinated, grilled, and finished with Kashmiri chilli sauce. The thin, griddled roomali roti and the fresh-baked naan were both great accompaniments, as was the minty, cucumbery raita. For dessert, we had a choice of kulfi, creamy ice pops available in mango, pistachio, or malai, the original flavor touched with caramel. All three were superb, so cold and milk, easy to throw down the hatch. This was, it turned out, an enormous feast, but everything was so delicious and well balanced that I didn't notice how much I was eating until I got up. I was still full several hours later, when we went to dinner. If you want to eat Indian food in London, you should definitely find your nearest Dishoom. It's a wonderful restaurant, with top-notch food and no hassle. I certainly intend to go again.

I was finally able to try Dishoom on my last trip to London and we came by with a large group so…read morewere lucky to try a variety of dishes. First, I started with the mango lassi which was so fresh and naturally sweet. I loved the fennel seeds on top for added flavor. Such a great start to the meal. My favorites of the night were the chicken ruby (a must order and crowd pleaser), lamb biryani, and black daal. The chilli chicken was also a super flavorful app to share and the garlic naan was great as well. Everything is nicely flavored and I appreciate how patient and understanding the staff were with the food allergies and restrictions our group had. Definitely a must in London!

Korean food in London is ok, and I would say the taste here was also ok. I think the hidden gem of…read morethis place is that it offers vegan options, and during the week I see this place is usually packed and you can't get in without a reservation. So there's something good about this place, but it just didn't hit it for me.

I love Korean food and tasted good ones, but this place is just plain. Nothing special…read more Overpriced. I'll avoid if there is other options.

Ehh you better LOVE tofu if you wanna like the fish n chips here. It's a pretty big cut of tofu so…read moreafter the first bite, every next bite tastes the same. It was pretty creative to wrap the tofu in seaweed before battering the tofu though. The pea soup on the side was decent. Overall the meal was bland and expensive but if you're craving vegan fish n chips and don't mind filling up on tofu, this place is.... ok

Dinner for nine of us at the end of July, with a broad sweep of the menu between us. Every dish…read morecame out over-salted and short on flavour and texture - the kind of vegan cooking that felt dated rather than what the hype suggests. Given the prices, value was poor. Service was friendly and the room is pleasant enough, but the food is what we came for and it missed for all nine of us. My honest one-star review on Google was blocked from publication by posting restrictions on their listing, so I'm sharing the experience here instead - the glowing averages don't reflect our table's evening.

I love vegetarian restaurants - and love upscale ones even more…read more This is a lame addition to the upscale vegetarian category. Vegetarian cooking is British cooking taken to the highest level. Good ingredients - Simply but Expertly Prepared. Good ingredients are critical and flavor retention in the kitchen is life and death. We did a mixed vegetable soup. (Fancy name - Tuscan soup . Simpler reality - vegetables boiled in a stock and then pureed.) Done right - this is one of the staples of vegetarian comfort food - and places like Planet Organic do terrific versions of the dish. The Carnevale version was tasteless brown stuff with orange flecks. A plate of artichokes (not a fancy one drowning in flavored bread stuffing. The pure up and simple - here is your artichoke - buy a good one and cook it to keep the taste.) The artichokes came out small and tasteless. Admittedly artichokes were not in season when I ate here .... but if this is the case - why are they on the menu? Manchego with quince and biscuits were lovely - but then the kitchen did nothing here. But at least they bought good cheese, quince and biscuits. The room itself shows the same sloppiness of execution that is shown in the cooking. On the night we were there one fluorescent like fixture was broken with the bulb stinking out of the fixture at a 30 degree angle. Packages of napkins were piled up in the dining room for storage as if we were eating in a cleaning goods closet. Yes the place is small and storage is at a premium. But even if one must store goods in the dining room - can't one at least cover it up so it doesn't look like your paper depository? Add to this that the place charges Barbican Banker prices. If I am paying this much for vegetables, please buy good ones - and actually take some care in their preparation - rather than just blasting them through and covering up the results with sauce..

I was a vegetarian and pescatorian for nearly 8 years. This was one of my favourite restaurants in…read moreLondon when I had lived there from 2005-2010. The owner and staff were always extremely friendly, and this was my little safehaven in London which I used to go to after work at night for takeaway. In 2009 I started eating meat again, but I never stopped eating at this place, because it's truly one of the best restaurants in London, whether you're a vegetarian or not. The ambiance and atmosphere feels like you're in some secret garden, hidden away from all the chaos of the city. In 2010 I took my sister here, and she said it was one of the best Italian-Mediterranean meals she has ever eaten. Quite a statement considering she's a real foodie and has been to hundreds if not thousands of different restaurants in Italy among other places. If you don't have the time or a date to eat at this quaint restaurant, I would highly suggest getting takeaway. This is what I did at least once or twice a week for five years (yes the food was that good). The takeaway was about half the price of eating in, although you only got the special of the day, which changed often. The halloumi egg piadine is to die for, as is the risotto and pretty much everything they serve. The sandwiches they make at lunch are awesome such as the eggplant and mozzarella and the brownies and drinks are really good too. This is one of the places I miss the most in London. I still crave that Halloumi and Egg sandwich almost on a daily basis, I hope I get to eat it again some day.

Since my mates and I have been trying to eat healthier this year, we thought a vegan place would be…read moreperfect! Sorry to any of my vegan friends on here, but some vegan joints such as this place don't feel any healthier than your local McDonalds! Sure, the dishes at Genesis are cooked with avocado oil but lots of the dishes seemed filled with a bunch of fried toppings. For example, the tofu dog was good until it had all these fried onions on top of it. I also ordered the fried avocado taco and the fried breading of the avocado was a little too heavy. Additionally, the nut butter Mac and cheese was way too sweet. The concepts of their dishes are really good and the ambiance is super trendy, but I wish the food was a little more thoughtful and vegetable forward. The most vegetable forward dish was a kale salad and that was surprisingly my favorite thing. Besides all of this, the staff is really nice, but I would suggest a menu that doesn't rely too much on frying everything.

Atmosphere and staff are great. cute shop near Brick lane and Spitalfields. Has a downstairs…read moreseating area that can fit groups. The menu was a mix of dinner items and some Asian flavors. Main and a side will be around 15quid The food was mediocre. Lots of sauce on all of the items. I would suggest the duck taco and chocolate milkshake.

If you're in London and looking for a delicious, healthy vegan meal that doesn't pretend to be…read moremeat, this is your place. I went with my husband on a Friday at 7. We made a reservation through the Redemption website (they're not featured on OpenTable) the day of with no difficulties. The restaurant is small and intimate and was full when we arrived. They do have an outdoor patio, but it wasn't open due to rain. There is also a bar area which seemed to be open seating. I recommend making a reservation as the restaurant seems to be popular. There seemed to be only 2 servers (one of which was also the bartender), so the service was relaxed. If you are in a rush, this may not be your place. However, if you are looking to unwind and enjoy a meal without without feeling like you're being pushed to leave, this is your place. Both servers were very friendly and attentive. My husband and I ordered the flu fighter martini (spicy!) and the mood enhancing mocha. We also ordered the kale crisps as a starter, the buff burger, and the bolognese brown rice penne pasta. The only complaint my husband had was that the burger (made from beetroot and beans) fell apart easily. However the flavors were on point. The bolognese pasta was generous with the mushrooms and sauce. The portions were good for the price. All items had great flavor, were cooked well and filling. I would recommend this restaurants to vegans and non-vegans alike. We will definitely be going back during our time in London.

This place was really great. All vegan menu. I had the soup of the day which was a coconut base…read morewith some lentils I think and some green chili and I also had the side kale and date salad which was also quite fresh and healthy tasting. The soup came with a toasted slice of vegan gluten free bread which I thought was a perfect texture and had plenty of flavor. Note that they are categorized as a restaurant/bar, however despite the fact that there is a bar, they do not serve alcohol. They have mocktails and elixers and non-alcoholic beer. Service was pretty good for London. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯