Culinary journey in London

“The desserts at this place are amazing. The waffles and the cookie dough at this place beats all other places. Makes Cream look average. Honestly, presentation to taste this was 10/10 for me. Highly recommend this place.”

“This is my favourite local cafe! The atmosphere is lovely, owner is friendly and is chatty with the regulars (of which there are many - always a good sign!). Had the avocado and chilli halloumi breakfast on sourdough today with a cappucino and it was delicious. I've had their sandwiches, cakes and brownies before and they're all great.”

“The best we ever had in London, despite being here at least 3-4 times. Comfortable beds, cozy rooms, great service and amazing location. We moved here in the middle of the night from a nearby hotel, as it was noisy and we weren’t able to rest properly. It was the best decision we ever made! Five stars.”

“Lovely family owned restaurant where father and son provided me amazing fresh food chicken shish with rice and salad. Authentic Turkish food , great people and great Turkish Tea.”

“i love this little place so much it is such a treasure. Lovely warm staff and a really delicious chicken and rice. Such a comforting local restaurant I really love it here”

“Thoroughly enjoyed the Gourmet Bus Dinner Experience! Delicious 6-course meal and wine all served in style whilst taking in the beautiful sights of London. Highly recommend this tour - it’s well worth the money!”

“My wife and I dined here in August 2025 and were served by the very witty and extremely professional Gawl.The food was very tasty, the experience is truly unique and like nothing we have done before. When you read its pitch black, it really is. Like you can hold your own hand an inch in front of your face and you still will not see it. This did not put us off in any way, but please do bear it in mind before booking. If it's not for you, that's ok, just know what you are signing up to. Before you enter the room they do take for safekeeping anything that can be reflective (like a wristwatch), but not things like diamond earrings and/or rings (so image how dark it really is if they are not worried about the diamond absorbing and reflecting the light back)! Also, if you need to, you can leave the dark dining space and visit the restroom during the dining experience, but we didn't as that would have "broke up" the atmosphere of truly dining in the dark. All in all, I highly recommend this to anyone who does not have issues with "the dark". I would not repeat the experience as it really is the element of surprise which made it so fascinating for us (like how will you "see" what you are eating - spoiler alert - you dont, and sometimes have to resort to helping yourself with your hands to ensure food is on the cutlery, which sounds counterintuitive, I know!), but I am very happy we did it once. Also, we were told that the menu changes every six months or so, so you can visit twice a year to surprise your taste palette, if you would like. In summary, I would definitely recommend at least one visit in your life and hopefully you get Gawl who made the whole two plus hours fly by! P.S. 1 I have not taken any photos so not to spoil your experiences. P.S.2. Kudos to the restaurant owners for employing blind and visually impiared people. On a very serious note, this restaurant experiences is really exceptionally informative of what it is like for blind and visually impaired people. Of course, the fact that the customer gets to return to their everyday life, whilst those who are blind or visually impaired do not leave this "darkness" is not lost on anyone who gives it a bit of a thought. Really makes you appreciate the "givens" in life!”

“It was my first time here and I really enjoyed it. I’ve been living in this area for so many years, and I can’t believe I hadn’t noticed such a place before. It’s truly wonderful — both the food and the warm welcome from the staff. Thank you very much for everything, everything was perfect. I look forward to visiting again.”

“Amazing street food menu - £20 for 5 small plates of street food. Menu changes and is inspired by places in India. Food is incredible. The rum old fashioned was delicious! Will be coming back :) staff are also friendly and welcoming.”

“A beautiful restaurant which is a hidden gem. The moment you walk in you are welcomed and the service continues lead by Francis the GM. The food was absolutely delicious. Chef Shoeb delights us with his cooking taking us on a journey of pure pleasure. The biryani is a must especially as it is made in a bamboo and served at the table. This is a place we will be returning and I can’t wait to try some of the other dishes on the menu. All the food is Halal and mocktails are available”

“I had a wonderful lunch today at Doost & Amaci & Amichi, a delightful Persian-Italian restaurant with a unique and delicious fusion concept. I tried the Koobideh kebab with saffron rice, and it genuinely impressed me – incredibly tender, fresh, and packed with flavour. It tasted just like a homemade Persian kebab, full of authenticity and care. The outdoor courtyard seating was a lovely touch, offering a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the meal. What stood out just as much as the food was the hospitality, the team were warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Service was smooth and professional throughout.”

“We loved our dining experience! The food in England is often really bland and coming from SA we were in desperate need of some spice! Thank you.. you ticked all the boxes”

“I was here for the first time for an early afternoon dinner. This is one of the pizzas I had in London.It’s real Italian and very tasty. The straciatella and spicy salami pizza is just the best. Burrata must be good but I will try that next time. The cocktails are also great. One of the few places which has campari spritz on their menu. The value is also good. If you’re coming for dinner at prime time you should book but otherwise you’re OK. I will be coming back.”

“Wow.....What a fantastic meal! - the offer with First Table is exceptional value for money. We ate like royalty and did not hold back.....nibbles, starters, sushi and mains - everything was simply delicious!! I highly recommend the Tuna Tostadas to start, what an immense way to get your taste buds going - the tuna was so fresh and the lovely hint of heat from the jalapeños.....yum! Other highlights were the Red Prawn Truffle - so light and yet packed with intense flavours and also the Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Karaage - so crispy and juicy. The Black Miso Cod of course was a true delight, with that deep, rich flavour coming throb with each bite - the slight charring on the edges giving a nice texture. If you have room for dessert, the Passionfruit Creme Brulee was stunning, beautifully presented, served with little diced cubes of fruit and tasted sublime. To note, the service was impeccable - our server was friendly, attentive, helpful and genuine. I will 100% be returning to Chotto Matte (especially with First Table), simply one of the best dining experiences my wife and I have had. Use my code for £3 off your 1st booking..... 3LBMH2”

“I didn’t notice there was such a good, authentic chinese restaurant at elephant and castle. it easily became one of my favourites, with actual high quality chinese food. it was so good we couldn’t help but order more despite being so full!! the wonton soup is a must try (you could request for noodles with it). the salt baked french beans was new to me but so delicious and refreshing. the shrimp in kung po sauce was amazing (and authentic too). the crab fried rice was my favourite tho, the dryness of the dish was just right. finally they gave us desserts on the house, the chocolate cake was really good, not too spongey nor too sweet.”

“Many Jamaican fruits available at shop base on season sour sop, June plum, cucumber, avocado. I prefer to buy a fruits from this shop,they offer good value for money.”

“My friend and I enjoyed the Christmas carbonara - it looks, smells and tastes like the festive season! Great amount as well haha we're both feeling stuffed. Rich in sauce and generous in turkey bits. I was worried turkey will be conventionally dry but in fact it's very tender and we are both very impressed. Best turkey ever.”

“Yank visiting London!! After the long haul across the pond we wanted something that wouldn’t be overly strenuous, but allow us to see some of the sights of London with a great dinner experience. The Bateaux London didn’t disappoint! We had an amazing dinner and couldn’t have ask for better service from Jason Davey our waiter. Seeing the sights from a different perspective along the Thames River was stunning. The sights alone were enough but the dinner was superb. We upgraded and did the Platinum dinner and well worth it! This was a great first day to start our trip and highly recommend!”

“Had a lovely dinner here last Monday. The look of menu itself already transported me back to Malaysia! **homesick** I was so chuffed with all my orders, nothing to pick on! Semua sedap. Most of all the prices, you can never get Malaysian food anywhere else in the UK with these prices. Special thanks to Abu for the brilliant hospitality. We’ll be back! Thank you and keep up the good work.”

“Service was great thanks to Giuseppe who looked after us. Traditional food,nice menu. Wine list clear,understandable and good selection. It was a birthday celebration,me and my partner enjoyed a lot. Definitely met our expectations and will return soon.”

“Best Nepali food I have had in London. It's hard to find a proper Nepali restaurant and this restaurant delivers on food. I would highly recommend the chilly momo”

“My experience was awesome. The quality & test of food was awesome! I loved it! Behaviour of staffs ware nice & friendly too. Price was reasonable to me. I recommend to others to get the food experience.”

“Came here as a group of 8 and had an excellent meal... food was really excellent. Interesting and diverse menus with dishes that were fresh and full of flavour. Absolutely no idea where the people on here who gave 1* reviews went because it wasn't this restaurant.”

“The staff are very nice & polite when ordering my food. The shop is always clean hygienic. The food is amazing, they have a lot of variety of foods grilled food fast food, Asian foods, deserts. I think it’s a good location for family days out to eat in a hygienic & amazing taste of food restaurant. So I say you should go and try it out.”

“A beautiful and pleasant experience in all these senses”

“We ate in last week and had such a wonderful meal. All the food was fresh and tasty and the friendly staff could not do enough for us. The price of the food was remarkable, better than any competing restaurant and take away and so much tastier. We will be regular visitors both dining in and taking out”

“Went today, it was fantastic. Food was delicious and portion sizes were very generous. We had the chicken platter, everything was cooked well and full of flavour. The restaurant is decorated nicely and is very clean. The service was fantastic and the gentleman that served us was extremely helpful, friendly, polite and professional. Would recommend to anyone and will visit again.”

“The crispy/spicy chicken here is generous and delicious, especially with the noodles. It’s a great price for what it is - and now the third time I’ve been back! It has some nice outdoor seating too.”

“I have been so many Chinese restaurant round, salt and pepper chicken wing is fantastic that I have ever had. Is very special to compare with other restaurant. I will highly recommend. The quality and quantity of the food is amazing, and the price is reasonable.”

“Great experience been going there for 20 years plus.”