Chef in Watford

“We went on a Friday night for our Anniversary, the weather had been great but we sat inside and it was nice and cool. There was a DJ playing old skool RnB which was a nice touch. The staff were super friendly and we met the owner, who was really lovely and very passionate about the food. The croquette were amazing and very authentic, we also had tacos to start which were delicious. The tiramisu ( which I’m always a big fan of as a dessert) came with a Japanese twist but was inspired and also really delicious. A great spot and well worth checking out for an intimate meal, big party or even a family dinner.”

“The food here is absolutely amazing and authentic to the true flavors of Northern India ❤️. Cannot go wrong with the staples: hot masala chai, papadums, garlic naan, bombay mix, butter chicken and lamb Biriyani. Food took a little long to arrive to table, but it was well worth the wait! Our server is named Freya and was very friendly! Highly recommend if in the Watford area.”

“The staff are super friendly and helpful. I gave it a 4 in the atmosphere as it's a cafe but a very good one at that. You get value for your money”

“Great taste, operated by japanese. We had a happy lunch here.”

“My stay for 2 nights here was lovely. They room was spacious and had all the basic amemities including a Nespresso machine. The only let down in my opinion was the size of the bathroom which was tiny. The staff at reception as well as the restaurant are amazing and genuinely care of the guests.”

“Loved this restaurant. Live music, magicians and amazing service. The cocktails were del ious and the food was tasty. I would go again.”

“Just moved to the area and this place has became my regular pizza place it’s really good with fresh flavours. Come here nearly every week. Definitely a place I would recommend”

“It's always busy here during weekends, but I am always lucky to have a corner table not sharing with others. The food is really delicious and the broth is so tasty in the ramen. The hostess is very attentive and very quick on giving us a table. The atmosphere is great. I could see an open kitchen where they dispensed the orders. I also tried their healthy smoothie, although it's good but the glass is too small for the price.”

“Extremely good customer service. Rahul very friendly and accommodating. The Pizza was made in a clean manor and tastes amazing”

“This is a great place to get sushi - the conveyor belt is fun but also if you can’t find what you want on it, you’re able to order other items from the menu. The staff are nice and friendly and the only real issue is that it can get a bit busy/crowded on weekends so it isn’t always possible to get the waiter’s attention sometimes. I don’t really blame them because it’s a really busy place and the quality of the sushi is great. It’s definitely worth it for the price and the food is pretty filling. The variety of salmon sushi made me happy and the cheesecake dessert is also quite good. Prawn crackers are tasty as well. Sometimes if you order non sushi items, it can take awhile to get your food (my friend had to wait for almost 30 minutes which wasn’t good but I could see the chefs were very busy!).”

“Go here a few times a week to mainly grab a chicken katsu salad which is 10/10. Sometimes have other food like sweet and sour chicken or katsu curry. Food is always very good and service is normally also perfect. Although lately have noticed service to be getting a little slower. Was waiting to be served for nearly 10 minutes whilst Deliveroo drivers coming in after me were getting served straight away. That just needs improving”

“Having travelled from leicester, Food here is brilliant! Lovely burger and wings. Marinated to perfection”

“Owner and staff are all friendly, menu is well priced and chips are consistently exquisite! Even my cats try to steal them off my plate! 10/10 I have been a returning customer for over 4 years”

“I bought sausage rolls and hot chocolate. The sausage roll was delicious. It’s the quickest breakfast and trustable before catching train to my office throughout the year.”

“Always fast and good quality . Amazing food cooked to perfection no matter what your choice is. Friendly service from the lovely come dine with us makes it all the better . Best burger van in the area . Infact I’ve been up and down the country and this is imo the best burger van around . Can’t be beaten .”

“Genuinely the best Thai I’ve ever had in the UK. And genuinely the closest thing to authentic Thai food from Thailand itself! The Khao Soi and the Penang curries were truly outstanding! Apple (the owner) and the staff were super friendly! Couldn’t recommend highly enough and I’m guaranteed to go back regularly! Thank you for having us!”

“Toni's a true authentic greek experience Ordered from here a couple of times via deliveroo and just eat. Always get the boxed portions and the club sandwich, and the food is incredible. Taste amazing and the portion size is huge. Exceptional quality and I highly recommend ordering/ visiting if possible. 5 stars out of 5 :)”

“I enjoyed a lovely lunch with a friend today at M Bar & Kitchen. I ordered the Club Sandwich (& chips!) and WOW! Highly recommend a visit if you are in the area. As it is located within a residential village, not many people realise it is actually open to the general public for brunch, lunch and dinner. (As someone who eats Gluten Free, my needs were catered for really well and I was reassured about the ingredients in the dish and the preparation process.)”

“Had the most amazing 28th birthday meal at Jumpin Jacks Watford! Best service with smiles, attention to detail, amazing quality authentic food! Vegan options as well ❤️ shoutout to all the amazing staff here who made my day!! Deffo recommend to everyone!! Compliments to the chefs & the staff ❤️ Kieran :)”

“Came here for the first time to try the food. I had prawn pad Thai and remind me of my time back in Thailand. Finish it within minute! Very good food. We order some more food to take home for the family. Great prices and good portion sizes.”

“Nice local Asian place. I’ve variety on the menu, food is decent, we enjoyed it for lunch, if you are in Watford this is a great option away for the busy center with easy parking”

“Absolutely fantastic food, really good service and incredibly well priced Definitely will be visiting again soon!”

“What a lovely little restaurant with lovely authentic food. Thank you to Iglé (sorry if I spelt your name wrong) for squeezing us in and being the best waiter. Really loved the food and drinks, and all for a good price. Will be visiting again.”

“Pizzas and kebabs are delicious, this is now my go to place. The owners are lovely. Recently ordered some pizzas for my son’s birthday party over in Croxley and they delivered on time and they were still lovely and hot. Everyone enjoyed. I’m so glad this my local. Thank you ☺️”

“Mohammed was incredibly nice and customised my order appropriately to fulfil my wants for both rice and chips. The lamb here was wonderful with generous portions and worth the price. There were even more delicious looking skewers of meat grilled up fresh that I would love to try.”

“Great little place, very authentic, reasonable price. Prawns are proper big ones and tasted fresh. Noodles got alot of flavours, slightly on spicy side but can ask to reduce.”

“Hanako Brings Japan to Watford When I was looking for authentic Japanese food nearby, a few restaurants came up. But Hanako immediately caught my attention. Just from the Google review photos of their sushi and sashimi, I could see the craftsmanship. The presentation looked simple and neat, not overly decorated, but refined in a way that reminded me of true Japanese style. My Japanese friend and I were so excited that we arrived before the restaurant opened. The owner kindly let us in early, which was already such a warm welcome. Inside, the atmosphere was cozy and felt just like a small restaurant in Japan. The menu was easy to understand with clear English, and allergy information was clearly shown. On top of that, the owner kindly explained some of the dishes to us as well. I ordered the nabe udon and a sashimi sushi set. My friend had the shoyu ramen. The portion sizes were quite big for us, but because everything tasted so good, we finished it all. The flavors were very authentic but also easy to enjoy for people who may not be familiar with Japanese food. If I had to describe it in Japanese, I would say it has a 優しい味, meaning a gentle and comforting taste. We had a lovely chat with the owner. She told us that the tuna sashimi is 本マグロ, which is bluefin tuna imported from Japan. That truly impressed us, and you could taste the quality. Everything felt so fresh and nourishing. What surprised me even more is that Hanako has been open for 23 years. That’s nearly the same age as me. It made me think about how Japanese food wasn’t very common in the UK back then. I can only imagine how much this restaurant has gone through over the years to continue sharing this kind of food with the community. I wrote this review to share my appreciation for the food and people at Hanako. If you’re reading the menu outside and not sure whether to go in, I really recommend you try it. This place is a hidden gem.”

“This place was 10/10, I did not order in store but I ordered from Deliveroo and I had to come and leave another review. This is the tastiest Caribbean food that I’ve had in Watford and I’ve lived here for 20 years. In fact, it’s probably the best I’ve had anywhere in years. The flavours were amazing, you can tell the jerk chicken came straight off the jerk pan, it was so flavourful, the rice and peas was rich in coconut, the macaroni could’ve had a bit more flavour, but when you eat everything together, you can’t even notice. The portion size was massive, it could easily feed two people. I also got a Jamaican dumpling on the side and it was so, so good, it was soft, sweet, and pillowy. I will recommend this place to everyone if you want a good Caribbean dish.”

“We had breakfast and went back for lunch... The place was really clean, food was amazing!!!!!! Service was really really really nice....!!! Highly recommend!!!”

“Amazing little breakfast place lovely customer service and amazing fresh food would highly recommend if your in the area Would definitely be visiting here again”