Authentic culinary experiences in London

“Amazing value for money here, the salmon sashimi is excellent quality and the prawn tempura is unmatched (not in photo)! Such a great place for lunch”

“Great quality food and for a reasonable price too. I’m a regular customer and I always enjoy going there. The owner is incredibly polite and the service is quick even when there’s a long queue outside”

“First time takeaway from here. Amazing - best sushi I've had in ages. Mackerel was particularly good.”

“What an experience this was! For any Japanese cuisine enthusiast this is a a wonderful experience. The Omakase is 18 courses with only 8 seats in the restaurant, so booking is essential, with a £25 per person booking fee to ensure attendance. The ambiance is calm and welcoming, and the diner is taken on a gastronomy journey of different entrées and sushi, expertly explained by the head chef who also has his family helping out along the way. The experience comes with a price tag, but comparatively vs other west end Japanese restaurants, this is unbelievable value with the same quality of ingredients. One of my favourite dining experiences to date and would absolutely recommend.”

“Hands down the best sushi and omakase experience you can get in the whole of the UK. The quality of ingredients is second to none, and the atmosphere is so intimate and friendly you get to know everyone at the bar. Staff are attentive and the owners promote conversation and really get to know you and everyone else. In between each plate you spend time talking and watching Toru do what he does best. If you can manage to book, this is something you don’t want to miss. I will definitely be coming back, and hopefully become a regular!”

“Always fresh and nice. I love having some when passing by. Suggest to try at least once! The prices are good too.”

“Wonderful little sushi restaurant in the middle of Woolwich despite the unprepossessing exterior. The food is excellent and freshly prepared, and the staff are super friendly. Good selection of sushi, as well as noodle and rice dishes. We dined in shortly after opening time, so it was very quiet.”

“First time coming here it felt like home Turkish tea was given 2pcs of baklava and we got the family meal amazing meat juicy and tasty would recommend to anyone around the area thanks to Ali and the team much appreciated”

“Cantina 41 has quickly become one of my favourite spots in Weybridge. It’s the kind of place you walk into and immediately feel looked after. The staff are genuinely warm, the service is quick without ever feeling rushed, and everything on the menu tastes like it was made with real care. The pizzas are genuinely outstanding — thin, crisp, and full of flavour — and the pasta is just as impressive. But what really won me over is their little tradition when you pay: they bring out a jar with wooden lotto barrels, you pick a number, and if they draw the same one, your meal is free. It’s simple, playful, and adds a fun twist to the whole experience. The atmosphere is cosy and relaxed, never pretentious, and every visit feels consistently good. Highly recommend Cantina 41 to anyone in the area.”

“If you want a break from the hustle & bustle of daily life and want to experience delicious home cooking in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, then Shabelle Restaurant is a compelling option! Highly praised by customers and peer businesses alike they are a visit worth making.”

“This place is fantastic. Vietnamese food in general is one of my favourite cuisines, and this place encapsulates that at a very very decent and affordable price. If this place stayed open later I would probably find myself having this waaay to much, and I think it'd end up being a borderline addiction. With the market closing at 5, I often miss it, so I only get it once or twice every few weeks. Massively recommend this place, even above the Pho restaurant just around the corner which charges alot more!”

“We came here first time and we didn't left disappointed. The food was amazing! It's definitely the best Polish restaurant we ever been! We had Żurek to start. For the second course we had Veal cabbage rolls with forest mushroom sauce (Gołabki z cielęciną z sosem grzybowym). I recommend it to everyone it was so delicious. Also we had Beef roulade (Rolada Śląska) witch was perfect in every way. In the end of course I couldn't not have dessert so I had Apple pie (Szarlotka). Compliments to the schef for cooking such an amazing food. The service was very nice and professional (Thank You Klaudia). We also wanted to thank the very nice and so welcoming owner. She make our stay so much better with a friendly chat. For ma moment I felt like I am home again. Thank you so much. We are a bit far from you but we definitely want to come back.”

“The BEST BEST BEST Falafel wraps I’ve eaten in London!! My Mum - who is a tough food critic - loved them and so did I Run by the nicest friendliest Guy also (sorry didn’t catch his name) And not expensive either What a great gem to discover in Edgware”

“Amazing. Ordered spicy fish cake seaweed rolls, chilli mayo chicken and spicy stir fried pork bento.”

“A hidden gem in Putney. The food is always delicious, and the service very attentive. The red prawn carpaccio and polpo starters were a particular highlight when we last visited.”

“104 Restaurant by Richard Wilkins is very small (max 16 covers) but, for me, is a perfect restaurant. The food is outstanding (as good as any Michelin starred restaurant). The service was excellent, friendly and informative and there was a lovely ambience where you could enjoy the food, wine and your friends/family. I couldn't recommend it more highly!”

“Fabulous food. Fabulous atmosphere. Fabulous decor. Fabulous wine. Fabulous staff. Just fabulous!”

“Had an amazing night at Signature celebrating Yalda with friends and family. Special thanks to Nasim and Arvin for their great service and making the night extra special. As always, the Persian food was absolutely delicious.”

“This was a great dinner experience with authentic eritrean food! As eritrean tourists on vacation in London we found this place on Google maps, and based on the high reviews, wanted to check it out. The server was very attentive and friendly, and there was a great selection on the menu of both traditional and modern takes on eritrean dishes. We ordered the zigni, derek tibs and habesha salad. With the soft injera, the dishes were very tasteful and tasted homemade. In total only £47.”

“Amazing dinner, quiet on a Sunday so was perfect to pop bye. Love supporting local businesses, and what better way than to have authentic Thai food. Surprisingly easy to park on the side road, so I’ll be back!”

“The experience was truly fantastic. The atmosphere felt super cozy and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious. Definitely a place I’d come back to.”

“Wonderful restaurant, beautifully designed although smaller than expected. It was fully booked on a random Wednesday so I think soon they’ll need a bigger restaurant or another restaurant because it is a hit and so you need to book in advance. The food is incredible, the carabinero prawns were so flavoursome and juicy, the meat platter was amazing, serves at least 4 so I think very good value. Even chips were really nice and crispy, Seabass was fresh, everything was delicious with really good portion sizes. I will certainly be returning.”

“Roots – 5⭐️ Experience Roots is an absolutely outstanding place. The venue is spotless, beautifully maintained, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. The customer service is exceptional — the staff are genuinely polite, attentive, and always serve you with a big smile. The food is incredible: full of flavour, fresh, authentic, and prepared with real care. Every dish feels like a celebration of taste. And of course, the highlight — the shisha. Mubarak is truly number one when it comes to shisha. His skills, hospitality, and attention to detail make the experience perfect every single time. He listens, recommends, adjusts everything to your liking, and creates the smoothest, most enjoyable sessions. His customer service alone is worth the visit. Honestly, Roots delivers on every level. A strongly recommended spot for anyone looking for great food, relaxing vibes, and top-tier shisha. A place you’ll want to return to again and again. Lots of love Mrs W Latif”

“It was a great place to eat food. Really warm environment. Lovely food. Would definitely recommend it”

“Real hidden gem. Was my little Brothers birthday and Really looked after us. The food was some of the best ever had hearty and nourishing all fresh. The salad platter is well worth it although its to share but its so so good easily could have had one each and the bread served with it was tasty . Chicken Spring rolls were to die for never had anything like it so good. The mains we got chicken and lamb tajine and they both were delicious. kept us full for a gig at the 02 academy. Highly 11/10 Reccomend khamsa and big thank you to the chef/waiter running place on his own yet still making us feel looked after and serving the best food not an easy feat”

“If you have never had adjarian khachapuri, have you even lived? The chicken thighs were nice and the mushroom dumplings delicious, but the khachapuri is really the star of the show! Absolutely stunning. It's a decent size and quite heavy, so share between at least two people if you're going for the mains, but honestly as far as I'm concerned it's all you need. I'd come back just for that and have only that. Food was slow to come out but piping hot and fresh when it did, and the service very friendly. I will say that if you're sensitive to noise, make sure to sit outside. The place is very small and the acoustics horrible, so when a very loud group came in it was quite insufferable. But that's the only negative.”

“Best Persian restaurant in London, Best Mexican foods I ate. Excellent service,Delicious foods, Friendly staff.”

“Spectacular pizzeria (also tapas bar) in North London, stone-baked pizzas at 500°, perfect dough and high-quality ingredients. The tapas are better than many places in Spain, especially the garlic prawns. The place is tastefully designed, the decor, the lighting... and the music are also very cleverly chosen. The service is exquisite, they bring you what you ordered almost immediately, and the prices make it seem like you're not in London. THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!!”

“The best Indian restaurant in town! Have been coming here for years and had many takeaways. It never disappoints. The standard of food is consistently high. Service is always friendly and welcoming. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

“Absolutely fascinating place and what a joy to eat here! The food especially the Mezze is heavenly delicious and their range of juices are fresh and lovely. This family run place truly serve a modernised Kurdish cuisine with love and passion.”