Authentic flavours in London

“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.”

“Great food but even better customer service, I said I wasn't sure if I liked something and I was given a taster platter to try for free before I ordered. Great stuff! Will be back for the somosas!”

“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”

“Really delicious food, excellent range of spiciness, and overall a very friendly environment. There is not a large amount of space, so if you know you'll be going during peak hours, it would be best to have a reservation ahead of time. Would especially recommend any of the noodle-based dishes as the noodles tasted amazing!”

“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.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed the meal at Tumeric Kitchen. The menu has good variety and flavours were fantastic, with the standout being the Lamb Railway curry and Veg Chilli Milli. Thank you to Jeet, Cheli, and the rest of the team for the great recommendations and service too”

“Stumbled across this amazing restaurant and had an absolutely delicious dinner here! Fabulous flavours and perfect spice levels. Lovely and attentive hosts. Thank you - we highly recommend!”

“Have got take away from here a few times which has been amazing every time! The pad thai, massaman curry and green chicken curry have all been beautiful! The lunch special is incredible value. I had the green chicken curry and rice for £9.50 and it was massive! Could almost split it between 2 people, easily do able if you were to add another small dish alongside it! Friendly staff and very efficient service!”

“Can’t get enough of I-Thai Wimbledon! The food is consistently delicious, and you can’t beat the price. £7 for a hearty, fresh meal. The Thai sweet and sour chicken with rice is my favourite, perfectly balanced flavours and always served hot. The perfect lunch combo. Friendly service too!”

“The closest I have found to an Italian style pizza outside of Italy! This is a gem of a place in West Norwood. Very friendly staff. The chocolate cake was also delicious. Highly recommend a visit.”

“This was already a gem for exciting italian goods but what a community cornerstone this has become! Such friendly and attentive owners/staff, reasonably priced and delicious selection of food and drinks. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re there for a coffee, full meal or for a quiet space to work from. Clearly a labour of love. Never change!”

“We have twice travelled far just to go to this lovely little restaurant. Authentic Italian food - truffles, which are hard to come by - and friendly owners. A very small restaurant but it is charming and unique, and the food and wine are great. A refreshing change from the many big chain restaurants out there!”

“Lovely Authentic Italian restaurant.. Just popped in for morning Coffee and pastrys...delicious.. Watched the afternoon wedding opposite”

“I had an amazing experience at 7 saints during my time visiting London. Highly highly recommend. I have to say I tried another place which has a Michelin star later that week and 7 saints is wayyyyyyy better in my honest opinion. First the place is very well decorated and has a cozy ambiance with its limited seatings, the glassware and tableware feel fancy. The foccacia is heaven with the shallot butter, i could eat spoonful of it. I ordered the salmon mi cuit as a starter, it was done perfectly and I could tell the fish was high quality, it was paired with fresh flavors ; cucumber jelly and the sauce , well balanced and light. As a main I had the beef tongue following the waitress recommendation, I was intrigued and unsure looking at the menu but she sold it to me and it did not disappoint. The meat was super tender almost melting. Very pleased to have given it a try, i dont usually go for those type of cuts. It is serves with a side of mac and cheese with truffle on top, as comfort food as it gets , flavourful. I have to say it was quite heavy as a main so beware if you don’t have a big appetite it might be too much. Prices were really decent, the quality I got is hard to beat for what I paid. If I were a londoner, I would be a regular at this place :)”

“I had a fantastic dining experience today. Yuri and Kara, our servers, were friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. They even asked about allergies, which was thoughtful. The food was delicious, and the beautifully presented dessert was the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommend for great food and excellent service! P.S. The dessert is a special order, so I recommend ordering it in advance. Don’t miss out on their special dessert—highly recommended!”

“Absolutely unreal! We popped in and easily booked a table for 30 minutes later. Once seated, the staff brought us water and even fixed a wobbly table — the attention to detail was brilliant. Service throughout was excellent. We tried a mix of dishes: the beef bulgogi (incredible), yang yum and soy garlic chicken (both delicious), takoyaki (unreal), and agedashi aubergine and chicken katsu — all fantastic. Along with three beers, the total came to just £35 each, which felt like amazing value. Highly recommend — we’ll definitely be back!”

“Raj is an amazing person and cook! 10/10 recommend”

“We celebrated our daughter's birthday there, it was very good, a 10.”

“Literally, they changed my life and ensured I had the best Dishoom Pizza Nan bread thing of my LIFE. I’m overwhelmed and thank you team for making this happen a day late. YES CHEF! xx”

“A nice Japanese restaurant in Twickenham. The food taste is similar to what I had when visited Japan a few months ago. The sushi and chirashi taste really good. If you are visiting Twickenham, this restaurant worth a visit.”

“My friend and I came here for dinner after seeing the great reviews online, and they were absolutely right. We arrived on a Wednesday around 8 PM without a reservation, and the restaurant was completely full — yet the staff kindly managed to find us a table for two. They were incredibly accommodating despite how busy it was. You could really feel the energy from the kitchen — it was clearly in full swing, every dish coming out looked fantastic, and you could tell the cooks were working their hardest. The food itself was outstanding: high-quality ingredients, beautifully balanced flavours, and that unmistakable sense that it was made with care and pride. I’d definitely recommend booking ahead, as it’s a popular spot for good reason. Everything we had tasted fresh, authentic, and deeply satisfying — some of the best Korean food I’ve had in London. Also, a special mention to our friendly host — I think his name was Jerry or Larry (forgive me if I’ve got that wrong!) — who asked to be named in this review to win a bet. Consider this his victory! In short, Parks Kitchen is a gem in Ealing — warm service, excellent food, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended.”

“It was very delicious. Corn fritters were great, the Prawn crackers were nice and the peanut sauce was handmade and brilliant. Massaman beef curry was smooth and melted in mouth. Coconut rice was very nice especially when mixed with the massaman sauce. Pad Thai was great and generous with chicken portions. The Roti was flaky as well and very nice. Will return.”

“This was absolutely delicious. Each dish was prepared with care and full of authentic flavor. The hummus was smooth and well-seasoned, topped with chickpeas and herbs, and the mutabbal had a perfect smoky balance. The falafel was crisp, fragrant, and not oily. (Highly recommended).”

“I love Indian food, but this place takes the cake for best food. I’m satisfied with my food and dining experience, atmosphere with the music made for a great dinner. Cannot recommend this place enough.”

“We’ve been searching for Khao Soi in London for 3 years. We had previously found it once, elsewhere, and it was terrible. We specifically came to Siam Niyom for the Khao Soi and we loved it. The restaurant has a chilled atmosphere but with a bit of a buzz, the staff were friendly and the Khao Soi was fantastic! Would highly recommend!”

“Little Taiwan with its vibrancy and sense of welcoming soft and peaceful atmosphere in the middle of modern glass and concrete environment. I highly recommend its place for its character, service and of course food! We have ordered all vegetarian dishes and were well fed with beautifully served on a plate very tasty, authentic food! My son and myself have had an impression that we have been lucky to be a guest at some Taiwanese family home and were pampered with a well cooked home food! I promise you, you will not regret a minute when you decided to give BaoBao place a try! If you will order from them a delivery, you will get it all beautifully packed and a smiling cat will definitely cheer you up!”

“I visited Tindli By Chef Karnavar restaurant today and really enjoyed my meal. The place was clean and the staff were friendly. I ordered a sea food sadhya, Malabar chicken biryani and Ada Pradaman payasam it tastes really good The portion size was good for the price. Overall, it was a satisfying meal, and I would come back again.”

“Friendly staff who charged my phone when i was in need and was verry welcoming towards me n making sure i was ok cant help but recommend here since the staff are top notch”

“Wonderful Wednesday The grill is absolutely lovely. The Meat is juicy and oily. Served with salad and soup feeling good. A really good treat in the winter!”

“The food is amazing and reasonably priced. They are super kind and efficient. The only (logical) problem is that so many people love it and the queues are huge. But totally worth it!!”