Atmosphere in Barking

“I've just returned home after a first visit to Colours. What can I say, From the minute I nervously walked through the doors I was greeted with a warm welcome, and smiling faces. I was booked in for a wash, cut and blow dry. As soon as I sat in the chair for the wash, I was put at ease, very warm chatty Ladies. Kirsty had the task of cutting my hair, I showed her a photo of how I usually have it, and said to her to do as she feels. What an amazingly talented Lady, she listened to me, and talked me through every step. I walked out of there, after booking for 4 weeks time and after saying I could hug her! feeling a million times better, with a short, choppy hairstyle that I can't stop looking at in the mirror. I was recommended to this salon by a dear friend (Lyn with the pugs lol) as she is known. And can't wait to show my work colleagues and friends, the new me. Thankyou Ladies, you are all amazing. (If you're looking for a hair salon, give these Ladies a call, you won't be disappointed) Extremely reasonable prices too”

“Christina is a lovely lady she has done my hair before and she gives very good advice also the service is 10/10. She has the magic touch. Out of the other hair salons I've been to, she has outbeaten them all. Will be coming to this salon for now onwards. Thank you so much ♡”

“Lee has been doing this for more than 25 years and I had no idea that he was in the local area. His artwork is brilliant! He gives really good advice and his experience means he is right when discussing the choices or options. Really friendly and funny, he makes the tattooing session really pleasurable. Highly recommended!”

“I don’t know how this place doesn’t have more reviews because this place is amazing. They have amazing service very kind and welcoming. I travel from the US and I probably would say this is the best service I’ve ever received and I eat out a lot. I recommend the biryani and their Peri Peri chicken is so good. I promise you will not be disappointed. This will be one of my go to places going forward God willing.”

“Great food and friendly staff. Even when I asked for take away they topped up my Greek salad. If I’m ever in barking again will pop in.”

“I recently started my laser hair removal treatment at Shumaila’s Clinic in East Ham and have completed two sessions so far. I’m honestly so glad I found this place. After just my first session, I noticed a clear difference in my hair regrowth. It has slowed down a lot compared with before. A big thank you to my laser technician, Mnal. She is amazing, very friendly, and makes the whole process comfortable. I also want to thank Dr Indu for guiding me and suggesting the right treatment during my consultation. I’m very happy with my experience at Shumaila’s Clinic and would highly recommend it.”

“Fantastic haircut - Paul is a master stylist and really knows his art. Jackie and Paul create such a genuine, proper East End welcome and absolutely cannot be beaten on price or quality!”

“Absolutely an amazing salon , the vibes was there it was great! Chris did my hair and it was amazing. I’ve gotten so many compliments. I couldn’t be more happier ☺️☺️☺️ thank you so much!!”

“It was my first time dining at Restaurant Albina, I loved how authentic the restaurant was inside and how cosy it felt. I was greeted by the waitress who was very friendly and helped me with the menu as I couldn’t decide from all the tasty options! I ended up having the chicken/pasta soup with a warm bread bun. The soup was delicious, a clear broth with lots of flavour - and I loved how light but filling it was. The bun was the perfect add on. For dessert I had the cherry dumplings - I will definitely be coming back for those! Overall I had a really great meal, the food and atmosphere is very comforting and gives a lovely family/friendly vibe. Thank you Albina for a wonderful meal! I will definitely be returning!”

“I’m from Tanzania but loved the authentic African ambiance. Felt right at home. The food was delicious and the service from uncle and auntie was homely. There was a group of people next to us and I loved their energy. Afrobeats was playing in the background ✨ had a lovely time!”

“It was a delight to eat at Alex's Place. We loved every bit of it and the staff were so warm and welcoming. The food was GREAT and so much that my spouse and I could not finish it so we took it home. We ordered a platter and we tried a couple of other dishes on the menu. LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!!!!”

“I recently visited and was absolutely blown away! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful decor and a cozy vibe. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food? Simply divine! Every dish was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Amazing traditional Pakistani food. The service is excellent, the owner (We know him as uncle) has the best hospitality and manners. When uncles not there, his boys, Muazzam, Mukarram and Azam make sure the guests are looked after. 10 out of 10 for me!!”

“One of the BestTurkish kebabs I have eaten the guy named Osman is really helpful and really honest man if you live in East time don't go anywhere else come here”

“From the receptionist taken of order to the delivery of the meals in relatively hot conditions considering the distance travelled were first class services. The shredded chicken chow mein,the BBQ spare, and the king prawn fried rice were full of aroma and tasted so delicious. This restaurant is our newfound first to ring when it comes to the Chinese restaurant option. I must say that the delivery person was such a lovely aged man, full of friendly face patient,energetic,and a gentle voice. Respect. Thanks to the chef. Keep the cooking arts vibrant.”

“It is the best GDK branch I’ve ever been to. Very professional and polite staff especially Ambreen who took my order, she is very kind and knows how to deal with customers. Food was well cooked as well.”

“Honestly the best cafe in London! Star quality food, the chef is simply amazing! The staff here are truly the best, every time I come here with my family they always make me feel so welcome I can’t recommend enough.”

“The food is amazing, such a friendly and welcoming stuff I 100% recommend this place.”

“Its a great pub with good prices. I love my Moretti's at the Lighterman. Def recommending it to everyone, backyard is great on sunny days”

“absolutely amazing atmosphere is great and when I bring my son in I come out with him looking like a king I highly recommend this place”

“I have been going to Well Cut barbershop for years, ever since it was first opened. Victor has been cutting my hair long before he opened this shop. Victor has always impressed with the quality of his work. Over the years I have had some memorably haircuts, fades and shapeup. Victor is a skilful barber and a true masters of his craft. My haircut is never basic, always done to the highest standard and looks the part. My fades are always done with precision and skill. Victor invest quality time in his customers and takes pride in his work, always delivering exceptionally haircuts to the customers delight. He listens to his customers, and he takes time to understand what you want. Victor haircuts are a work of art, you will get a truely exceptional haircut to make you proud. This barbershop is clean, the staffs are politely and friendly, and the atmosphere is always relaxing and good. I highly recommend Victor if you are looking for a clean, crisp looking professional haircut.”

“I had a wonderful experience at Fresh Trimz Barbers yesterday. That brother was friendly, professional, and really paid attention to detail. He did an amazing job understanding exactly what I wanted, and I left with a haircut that I absolutely love. The salon itself was clean and had a great atmosphere. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great haircut!”

“Had a great time watching Rapunzel. Both the cast and the pantomime were very entertaining and engaging too. The theatre was also clean and easily accessible. Will be looking out for future events!”

“Great restaurant serving South-East Asian cuisine - predominantly Vietnamese, but also some Thai options, Singaporean, and others. Really satisfying, homely meals. Good service and extensive menu. I would love to visit again. This restaurant earns an extra star from me as the portion-sizes are quite substantial.”

“Great Brazilian bar with delicious caipirinhas and Brazilian snacks and dishes and music that takes me back to my time in Brazil. Staff are always very friendly and my hubbie got a cute surprise birthday cake last time we went. /would recommend”

“Just had lunch and wow — the food was so good! The mix grill was perfectly cooked, super juicy, and full of flavor. You could tell it was fresh off the grill with that perfect smoky taste. The Charsi Chicken Karahi was another standout — spicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The chicken was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the sauce was so delicious that we couldn’t resist dipping the naan into every last bit. The service was warm and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back— highly recommended!”

“I ordered a Dourada that almost made me cry. I can not wait to go back again. UPDATE. Lamb smells to urine, and portions don't look so big as before, when I ordered meat.”

“Fresh food. Fairly priced. Friendly staff. Great variety of food. Just what I needed.”

“We stumbled into this restaurant on a walk. Tourist stuff ya know. And we were blown away with how good the food was! The service was superb and quick too. If you're looking for a new place to try look no further :)”

“The food is so good that it reminded me of my homeland. I ordered creamy chicken and it was something else, and it comes with bread and butter. The butter is another story, it was the one that reminded me of my homeland. The final one, the desert that we ordered, Trilige, was soft and juicy, incredible!”