I've just been here for a couple drinks. Frankly, it looks a lot cooler from the outside than it…read moredoes from the inside.... from the outside you think, "yeah, this place looks great... let's definitely go in" and then once inside "wait a second, there's nothing in here" - it's just pretty barren and austere... you kind of feel lured in. If you're just having drinks you have to sit along a long bench just under the window, which is not the most pleasant in the winter because it's rather cold and drafty. Like every en vogue Asian restaurant, there were a myriad of cocktail options and the drinks were reasonably priced and good... my date had a martini, and he was impressed with the way they'd put it together. Yet, besides the well-executed martini, the service was just there - nothing memorable. I'd come back here if I were on King's Road and I needed a drink, but I'd never make a destination of it.

I had bottomless brunch here one Saturday afternoon mid August…read more There's not too much negative to say about it. More neutral than anything. Bottomless brunch comes with Edamame (ok), miso soup (decent), sushi (great but only 3 pieces each) and bottomless dumplings which are decent. Wine was good, service a bit slow and staff less Jan inspiring. Overall not bad but I wanted better for £40!

Only a few blocks away from the hordes teeming from Olympia exists your Philippine oasis. You'll…read moreneed the exercise given the overwhelming choices and generous portions to try. For the more leisurely visit, start with sea bream ceviche or go the vegan route Vegetable Lumpia (has nuts). As it was lunch for me, I began with an Ube Latte to drink which was tasty, but you could go for weeks trying various teas: Lemon Verbena, Turmeric Chai, Paradise Punch. And that's only a launching point to the World Beers and Handcrafted Cocktails portion of the menu. The more adventurous will try Batangas Bad Boy (10 year Talisker) or Boracay Dreams (rum, Malibu, coconut cream). But I needed to have a productive second-half of the day, so next time for those. On to the main course. I normally would be all over the "all-time favorite" Pork Hock, but as it was later in the travel week I opted for sea bass. It was a solid choice. The pandan leaf wrap locked in the moisture and flavor, and the soy lime dressing was definitely not for the faint of spicy-heart without adding rice. The noodles looked excellent at the table nearby, picking between chicken, shrimp, vegan, even sardines. Since I needed to be awake for some meetings, dessert wasn't an option this time, but the Banana Turon fritters would fit the bill nicely. Service was friendly and prompt, while still allowing time to dwell and savor. I'll schedule a return on a Friday to enjoy tapas "journey of Filipino flavours".

Hello my foodie followers! Today's food destination is Romulo Cafe in London. This place was…read morerecommended by one of our flight attendants, so we had to try it. My friends ordered the Crispy Pata, Sea Bass, and Spring Chicken Adobo. Now, being the herbivore of the group I ordered the roasted butternut squash relleno - a healthy vegan masterpiece. As far as libations, , I sipped on the tropical delight of the pina colada mocktail, Clei strutted his stuff with the exquisite Ube Martini, Jorge went for a classic beer, and Jerry enjoyed a glass of wine. To wrap up our flavor-filled escapade, we shared the calamarsi lime tart, and Maja Blanca. I didn't care for the Maja Blanca, but the calamansi tart was delish. Service was good, and the vibe was fabulous. Overall, I give it 5 stars.

Our family dined at Ginger Kiss while on vacation in the UK (August, 2019). The food was Very…read moreTasty. We started with 2 appetizers: the Salt Pepper Squid and Steamed Chicken and Vegetable Dim Sum. For Mains, I had the Beef Ginger Kiss, my wife had the Pan-Fried Lemon Butter Chicken, and my kids had the Steak Lao, Big Ba-Mee Soba w/Chicken (spicy!), and the Chicken & Cashew Nuts. While the Appetizers were good but unremarkable, the Entrees were VERY GOOD! Everyone raved about how tasty everything was. Only reason they dont get 5 Stars is that the portion size was on the small side. To be fair, prices were extremely reasonable but I would have happily paid 3 or 4 more Pounds for a larger, more filling portion. Anyway, otherwise great. We met the owner, who served us personally. She mentioned that it's a family-run business (her 72 year old mom does all the cooking). And that she caters mostly to locals but welcomes tourists from all over. Great meal in the Lavender Hill area.

Great food and gluten free. A vegan delight and I'm not a vegan. I loved they customized the Marisa…read moreSpecial Noodle soup. That excellent what I wanted

While staying at the Double Tree we decided to trying dinning at the Umami Restaurant. They have…read moreoptional Dome dining on the back patio It's a beautiful setting in a well manicured garden area. Israt our waitress seated and provided excellent care during our entire visit. The menu is decidedly Asian in nature leaning towards Japanese style. They have a full bar offering so everyone will find choices for their individual tastes. I ordered the sirloin steak with Japanese dipping g sauce (sweet soy in nature). I ordered a side of egg fried rice. My wife ordered the chicken fried rice as her main. We started with an order of gyoza for an app. My steak and rice were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. My wife raved about her dish. A really great experience that I highly recommend.

Servers were very kind and hospitable. It took time for the food to come out but it was delicious…read more We ordered Korean fire cracker chicken wings, signature chicken fried rice, singapore fried noodles with chicken, and the raspberry white chocolate cheesecake all of which were delicious. Everything was very flavorful. We also had the signature dumplings which we didn't care for much. Prices were reasonable for the area and atmosphere of a nice sit down restaurant.

We had a nice time here. This place has a great vibe. The music, the lighting, the decor made for a…read moregreat ambience. Service was great. We ordered a zombie and Tokyo old fashioned. Zombie tasted great. We ordered spicy mango maki, rainbow and soft shell crab bao buns. The food was delicious and the presentation was nice. The price is a very steep.

Here's a classic case of food being overpriced for the quantity of food you get but it is well…read morepresented and located in one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in London, Knightsbridge. The sushi rolls with mango sauce was the best of the savoury options that I tried and the chilli tofu dish was puny. However, the desserts were far better than the starters or mains, with the chocolate sesame bar and pandan pudding both being unique and hitting their mark. Meanwhile the atmosphere is both laid back and trendy, dark and elegant yet simple. The service is attentive and they have a cloakroom and a long and decorated bar. Hence all in all, Buddha Bar seems like the kind of venue that would serve well as the location for a date or for taking someone you want to impress or have a fancy meeting with. Don't expect much from the food itself but it at least looks the part.

Amazing dinner! Service was fantastic -- just so friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. There was…read moresome miscommunication about what we had ordered, but they let us have the wrong food item (which ended up being one of my favorites!) at no charge. They do not shy away from the spicy heat, and I love it! The beef appetizer was too spicy for my (teen) daughter, but she loved the plain dosa so much that she ordered a second one. The broccoli appetizer was almost too spicy for me, but it was SO good! The chicken kari was actually not spicy, but incredibly flavorful. And the chili cheese dosa was perfection. I loved everything I tasted. The restaurant is tiny and a bit cramped. You'll be right up close against the people next to you, but you'll be so into the food that you won't mind at all!

My coworkers suggested we try Hoppers on a recent business trip. None of us had ever had Sri Lankan…read morefood, so we opted for the Group Menu. The server was a great help in guiding us through and helping us to order a good sample of items. The food was brought out a good pace. We had ti.e to eat each course and never felt overwhelmed. The food was delicious. There was no item we did not like. The items we ordered offered a balance of heat and cool.

I went to the Banana Tree a month ago for a Christmas meal with my friends at my youth club, but I…read morenever heard of it beforehand. It was nice, but I think (when I went there) it was a bit crowded and loud, and the price didn't sit well with me. If I had to pick my favourite part of the meal, it would be the egg-fried rice. So was it nice? Yes. Would I go there again? Well, it wouldn't be my first thought. Go only if you're prepared to pay the piper.

My new go to place to thaw out with a lovely warm bowl of Pho Ga. I wouldn't say that the pho is…read morevery traditional; the chicken (white meat) is tender and the broth light but tasty. I've also sampled the Laksa and Bun Bo Meaty Salad bowl that the missus ordered; and they're both very nice. The Bun Bo (Xao) meaty salad is just that, a load of veggies served with some grilled beef over a bed of rice noodles and a side of sauce (my best guess is a vinegar/fish sauce/lemongrass mix) that you can pour over the salad bowl to taste. Less is more with the sauce if you've not tried fish sauce before as it can be rather punchy. The Laksa is a delicious blend of Chinese/Malay spicy coconut-curry noodles; pone of my faves! Can't wait to head back to pull myself away from the Chicken Pho and try out the other dishes .

Firecracker is close to one of our offices which is to say that it's great because we generally…read morehave very limited options around where we are on the River. I loved their bento boxes because you can do many variety of options and pick and choose as you wish. In my case I had all proteins and few vegetables. Our office has avocados and fruits so I didn't feel that I needed that extra layer of veggies. For 9 £, or under 12 bucks, one can get a whole lot more lunch than one would get, say from San Francisco. I also found the decor surprisingly pan Asia which is neat. This is one of the approachable places you could get by Westminster Abbey, and given how sad and limited the food choices are around here, I would give it a four star - simply it's within walking distance from work and it's what you'd expect from an Asian fusion restaurant.

On most trips, I actually keep a spreadsheet of our itinerary. Normally, this includes where we…read morewill be eating that day. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to do that this time. So, we just decided to eat at places based on where we were at. Since we were around Westminster Abbey, I looked on Yelp and saw Firecracker. It was a few blocks down from where we were, but since I was planning on going to the Tesco Superstore later, it was actually on the way. We found the door to the restaurant and walked in. The restaurant was actually down the stairs. We walked downstairs and saw more than enough seating. The place was pretty clean, albeit a little darker than expected. Not good for the Yelper who likes to take pictures. LOL! We were greeted and seated promptly. They took our order and we waited for our food. While waiting for our food, we noticed there was a room next to us that had a karaoke party going on. Being the only Filipino on earth that doesn't do karaoke, this wasn't a big deal to me. I do, however, like watching people have fun doing karaoke and it looked like everyone was having a blast. They picked some really good karaoke songs (Living On A Prayer by Bon Jovi, anyone?). The food started coming out now. We started off with some Salt And Pepper Tofu. It came on a bed of veggies and was topped with fried garlic and slice peppers. We devoured everything. In fact, it might have been our favorite dish. For our main course, we essentially had a dim sum meal with some noodles throw in. We had Har Gau, Pork and Shrimp Siu Mai, Pork Belly Bao, Char Siu Bun, and Gyoza. We added a little bit more with noodles, corn soup, and Kai Lan with ginger sauce. The Pork Belly was super good and it probably wouldn't been better to order a few more. The other dim sum items were good, but living in the Bay Area, I've come accustomed to eating really good Chinese food. The noodles, soup, and Kai Lan were all good, too. The entire meal, as a whole, was extremely enjoyable. Service here is a great. We didn't have a regular waitress assigned to our table as a few people checked in on us. They were all great though. Being in London, of course they had an English accent. My daughter's loved it! They kept trying to copy them. I guess they channeled their inner Peppa Pig!

Came in for the happy hour oysters and they did not disappoint. There is no trick or bait and…read moreswitch at the end. Downside is they do not have horseradish.

This place is a hidden gem. While many pubs and restaurants in this area cater to tourists with…read moreoverpriced, reheated, subpar food, this tiny restaurant truly stands out. If you love seafood, you will fall in love with Wright Brothers. We came here with family and tried several items on the menu. They were all amazing. The oysters were extremely fresh. The fish pie was perfectly seasoned and piping hot with a cheesey, golden mashed potato crust....unlike any I have tried before. The cuttlefish and black ink rice entree, as well as their octopus, tomato, almond, and capers appetizer were artfully executed. It requires a great deal of skill to cook octopus or cuttlefish without overcooking it and coverting it to a rubbery nightmare. Compliments to the chef. His execution of these dishes was phenomenal. Both were tender and flavorful. Lastly, the cocktails. The selection of cocktails is limited, but they too are amazingly well executed and well thought out to perfectly compliment the menu selections. My only warning,..this place is tiny, so expect a bit of a wait, but it will definitely be worth it.