Still dreaming about this place. They do small plates all vegetarian Middle Eastern food, and…read moreliterally nothing was bad. Specifically, everything was AMAZING. We had the hummus with harissa, baba ganoush, labneh with garlic confit (starting to drool), laffa bread, oyster mushroom skewer, halloumi with honey, smashed cucumber salad, falafel, and potato latkes with toum. Ironically, the one thing I wouldn't order again is the oyster mushroom skewer, and that's what they're most known for. Give me one of the dips and laffa bread for any breakfast/lunch/dinner and I'll be happy.

Food 5/5 vegetarian dinner option was a set price. Service…read more3/5 The food was very good. The smashed cucumbers was one of my favorite dishes. Least favorite was the chicory and watercress with pickled grapes. All 4 of the desserts were good and a bit unique with trying and sharing in a group. For service we need to ask for additional Kafka bread. They did let us know they had another reaervation coming in within the next 5 min but they still had two empty tables and we were just working on our desserts. Would preferred they sat other tables and by the time they did that we would have been finished. I would go back.

Service was very attentive and helpful. Food was excellent, we particularly liked the vegetable…read moredishes of grilled broccolini and the roasted eggplant. We saw the desserts they had for takeaway, which were not all on the dessert menu, but they allowed us to order them anyway. We had a lovely meal for our last night in London.

Good spot for Middle Eastern / Mediterranean inspired dishes with a nice environment. I came for…read morelunch and while the lunch menu is quite limited, at least you can get 2 sides with each main dish. Mains: Chicken Pastilla - This was my favorite dish of the meal, as the chicken and other ingredients were enclosed within this crispy exterior - very tasty. Lamb Kofta - This was basically like lamb sausages, which were good but nothing that special, although the sauce did add some nice flavor as well. Sides (or as they call them, salads): Aubergine - Came with 2 slices of aubergine; I liked the white sauce on top which gave it a little extra creamy flavor Cauliflower- Very standard so not much to comment on here Mushrooms - Pretty nice pairing with the lentils as well Butternut Squash - Well cooked with some parmesan shavings on top My main issue here was the value, as each combo of main + 2 sides costs 29.50 GBP, and the portion sizes were rather small (refer to my photo). In fact, they even combined 2 sides into 1 small plate because the portions were so small. The interior is very nice though, as it is an elegant yet minimalistic type of design. It wasn't too busy for lunch even on a weekend. The staff are fairly friendly and attentive. The service speed is pretty quick. Overall, the pros of Ottolenghi are that the food is pretty good and the environment is nice. However, the cons are that the portion sizes are small (so value might not be great) and the lunch menu is fairly limited. Therefore, all things considered, I am giving Ottolenghi 4 stars.

Absolutely amazing food and excellent service. The sea bass was incredible. The staff were…read moreattentive and friendly. The restaurant is small, intimate and very attractive.

Good food. Good / fast service…read more Great ambiance and atmosphere. I think it passed my value/price ratio. Not cheap but worth it.

I came in for the salad and came out happy. I ordered the salad box for £5. A nice-sized portion of…read moremixed greens with red cabbage, corn and various other veggies. I got a one mushroom and zucchini ball and it was delightful. A really good, filling value. I would defo return.

I've been a fan of Arancini Brothers for ages now, usually getting my arancini fix from the market…read moreby Southbank. I haven't been at a market though for ages and haven't have any arancini for longer - so I was happily excited to see the Arancini Brothers logo when I was killing some time looking around the shops at Liverpool Street station. I immediately went up the stairs into Broadgate and was rewarded with a tiny little shop with a limited menu - stew box, salad box, or wrap. I do think they did more but I was blinded by the arancini... I really only wanted a box of 4 arancini with their lovely garlic mayo but thought I'd counteract the starch with some salad and went for the salad box. £4.50 I believe, for 4 arancini and some basic - but tasty - salad. As I went late in the day and they were going to close soon, the girl behind the counter gave me a couple extra arancini. They were as good as ever, but as it was late they were a little on the hard side. However, they were still delicious and I didn't leave a scrap of the arancini. The salad was fine - a lettuce mix, topped with shredded carrot with chickpeas, and then some jalapenos and crispy onions. I'm definitely going to be going back soon during lunch time to get some arancini done up nice and fresh, and hopefully will be able to update this to the 5 star review I know they deserve when they're on point.

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 Chicken Ruby Tender chicken in a rich, silky makhani sauce. A good and proper curry redolent with spice and flavour. ~ House Black Daal (V) A Dishoom signature dish - dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony. ~ Awadhi Jackfruit Biryani (V) Sturdy, savoury jackfruit and delicately flavoured rice, potted, sealed and cooked the traditional way. Adorned with barberries and sultanas. ~ Chilli Broccoli Salad (Ve, V) Toasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime. CHARRED LAMB CHOPS 19.90 Two chops of generous proportions lie overnight in raw papaya, yoghurt and humble spices. Blackened on the grill and finished with a thrilling Kashmiri chilli sauce. A speciality of new standing. ~ Roomali Roti (Ve, V) Soft handkerchief-thin bread, thrown, stretched and griddled to order on an upturned tawa. ~ Plain Naan (V) freshly baked in the tandoor ~ Raita (V) Delicate minty yoghurt, cool as a cucumber END WITH YOUR CHOICE OF Mango Kulfi (V) ~ Pistachio Kulfi (V) ~ Malai Kulfi (V) original with caramel

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!

Club Mexicana delivers great vegan food. I am vegetarian and greatly enjoyed my meal, especially…read morefor the deal I got. They had a lunch deal where I ordered Quesabirria and got complimentary Nachos with it! The Shoreditch location was not busy so we got quick service.

This is a 100% vegan restaurant and good for group dining. I'm not vegetarian or vegan but I have…read moreto say this is better than I expected. For the "fish" taco, I thought I was eating fish. These tacos had rich flavors. The taco I like the least was BBQ due to the sweet sauce. The service was quick. Overall it was good except that the music was a bit loud.

I generally like this spot as it has the crunchiest falafel and comes with a nice mix of salad and…read morepeppers. In a recent visit to the Spitafields market location the experience wasn't quite the same as previous visits. The falafel didn't seem fresh and the quality of the salads was not great. There was too much sauce for my liking and that ruined the dish. I ended up taking a few bites and gave the food away as it wasn't appetising or visually appealing. Having said that, I have had better experiences at other locations so I'm hoping this was a one off. Do be aware the queue is long in the Spitafields location during lunch.

What can I say: I simply love Pilpel! I'm actually a super-regular at their other location by St…read more Paul's, but the other day I was near Liverpool Street and so I decided to try out the mother ship. (This was actually the original store.) I mean, there's not much that I can add to the other reviews, other than that their concept f.... works! Here's what you should do, when you come here: 1) Decide if you're super-hungry (2a) or just hungry (2b). (Don't come here if you're just peckish) 2a) Right, you're super-hungry. In that case I suggest you go for the falafel salad in a box. For extra protein and deliciousness, I'd add an egg for an extra 60p. (And if you really want to go crazy, add that dollop of tasty guacamole as well!) 2b) You're hungry? Go for the classic falafel sandwich in pita bread - make sure to get the wholemeal pita, as your health will thank you for it! (You can certainly also add all the extras as described above, but let me tell you that eating this will be a messy undertaking!) Now, last but not least, please make sure that especially if you're going for option 2b, you take plenty of napkins with you - as you will need them!

Delicious falafel with aubergine platter - so many vegetables, salads, spreads (hummus, tahini, and…read morechili sauce) and loads of fresh falafel. She also gave us each a falafel ball to try as we were waiting. The platter was delicious and just what we were looking for.

I love falafel, so when I saw the stand, I knew this is what I wanted to try. Super fresh and…read morelarge. Very filling. Reasonably priced at 6 quid.

I got a dollop of free hummus and salsa just for smiling…read more It was a rather gloomy Saturday afternoon at Borough Market, and apparently all of their prior customers' attitudes aptly mimicked the weather. (How one can be Grumpy McGloom at Borough Market, the foodie market of joy and glee, is just beyond me, but whatevs. Their loss of free dollops.) So I told them that I was smiling because I was exceptionally excited to try all of their vegan goodness, beany gluttony and lacto-veggie lurv that I had read so many wonderful Yelp reviews of. They then told me they knew all about Yelp and religiously read their reviews. Which made me smile even more. Thus proving my point that Yelp is the circle of life, ultimately.

Vegan-friendly burger stand in not so vegan -friendly Borough Market. What a breath of fresh air!…read more Very limited selection, only 2 types of burgers and a few sides to choose from, but that's fine by me. The vegan burger and potato salad I got was quite good. Very filling. There was a line but it moves pretty quickly. Cash only.

The servers were so friendly and the atmosphere was wonderful. We went with our 7 and 9 year old at…read more11 pm because we are on California time and hadn't eaten yet and it was great. Bangers and mash and toasties. Yum! Plus, the food elevator was really fun to watch.

My boyfriend and I were up late and noticed most restaurants were already closed by 9 PM (only the…read morebars were opened). We opted to try this place out and it was definitely a good option knowing that there wasn't much of anything else around. He had a burger with fries and I had their shepherd's pie (highly recommend). It's a bit noisy and it's cramped. Our service just seemed annoyed with everyone so that wasn't great. Otherwise, the food was good for the price.