Special occasion dinner in Sutton

“Happy to make changes like putting some meat separate and some in a pitta which is really useful, when they are flexible about how the food is given to you and they aren't precious about a set menu. Only thing I'd point out to them is to make sure to use a set of tongs to turn the raw chicken skewers over, and once this is cooked on the outside, move to a different part of the grill and finish it off, by using another pair of tongs. You'd avoid any chance of cross contamination this way. Same goes for the pittas and wraps being warmed up - use another clean pair of tongs to avoid customers having second thoughts about their stomachs getting through the night ok..”

“Very impressed! Clean, tidy and excellent value for money. Highly recommended.”

“Nice bar friendly staff and regulars. Beer a little pricey but well kept. Did not eat so can't rate food.”

“As soon as we found out that Chi Ni is opening second branch in Sutton, we decided to give it a try. After all, Indo-Chinese dishes are mine personal favourite. The place is slightly smaller than Tooting branch, it's better to book a table. The menu is slightly different. We ordered okra and volcano chicken with egg fried rice. Excellent taste. Their cheff knows what he is doing. Definitely will return for more.”

“I've never written a review before but after the experience I've just had it's the least I could do. I visited Bar + Block in Sutton and had the absolute pleasure of being served by Jessie, who was nothing short of outstanding. From the moment we arrived, she was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly attentive without ever being overbearing. Jessie anticipated our needs effortlessly and made the whole experience feel smooth and enjoyable. She knew the menu inside out and gave spot on recommendations. It’s rare to find someone so professional yet genuinely personable, she really elevated the entire dining experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious, everything was cooked to perfection. We’ll definitely be back, and we’ll be asking for Jessie again.”

“10/10 experience, we got a variety of different foods and they were all so distinct yet delicious!! The menu has a huge range, there are veggie options as well as spice levels. Would definitely recommend, the pizza and wrap were so nice and the people there are extremely friendly and amicable.”

“I celebrated my friend, Jennifer’s birthday here today. It was her third visit, and Ejder immediately recognised her — such a lovely personal touch! He even made her a black paper rose, which was such a thoughtful and welcoming gesture. The birthday arrangement was wonderful, with a sparkler on the cake and the staff singing happy birthday. Ejder truly made our day special — thank you for such a memorable and enjoyable experience! I highly recommend celebrating your birthday here — the atmosphere is really good and perfect for special occasions.”

“The food here is always amazing. I have never had a bad dish. My favourite dishes are the Mango Flower Dumplings, Chicken Massaman and the Pad See Ew (which is one of their specials). The staff are very friendly and accommodating too. I would definitely recommend booking in advance because it gets very busy due to its popularity!”

“Absolutely 10/10! Service was impeccable, food was outstanding. House red was lovely too! Very impressed. Will definitely be returning.”

“Definitely worth every penny very nice food and staff are great”

“Majestic Wine Cheam have just helped me at the last minute having been let down elsewhere. Ellie was incredibly helpful reserving the large order at short notice and having it all ready for me to load just before she shut the shop. Excellent service for which I’m very grateful.”

“[SHORT VERSION] One of the best Japanese food we’ve had in London. Prices were MORE than reasonable and the portions are big. You should eat here. [LONG VERSION] The Food: We first had the Yuzu Yellowtail Tiradito. The first mouthful me and my partner had, we looked at each other and said, this sort of flavours could be easily served in fine dining restaurants. Very complex sweet, sour, and a small beautiful hint of spiciness to it and then the yellowtail tasted so fresh. Not one bit of slimy/fishy smell or flavour to it. We then had the mixed tempura. There was no usual dipping sauce and we thought it was a bit sad, but when we had our first bite, it was so crunchy and tasty that too much sauce would ruin it. You could really taste the freshness of the prawn. My partner and I think that proper japanese chefs pay attention to detail, so we check how they prepare their food, and they delivered. The tails of the prawns were completely clean with no black marks at all and the vegetables were so fresh too. We also had the pork katsu curry, which had the entire bowl covered with the pork cutlet and a really powerful japanese curry sauce(very flavourful)[no photo as someone took a better one that does justice to it]. The Chef and the Place: To be honest, I found out about this restaurant passing by it early morning(it was closed) on our to the bus stop, and I checked the reviews(high). I thought we would drop by later that night. They said that they don’t do reservations as it is really a small place(mainly takeaways), with bar like setting(stools lined up along the window and along where the chef prepares sushi) and 1 small table on the side. We went in later for dinner and were surprised that there wasn’t a single Japanese staff in the place, I even looked outside to check if we were in the right place. So we’re like, ok let’s just order, we’re here already and as soon as we tasted the food, we loved it. We talked to this Sri Lankan chef and asked how the hell his food tasted this good and we all had a good laugh. He’s been in the Japanese Fine dining field for 25 years and he wanted to start his own little restaurant serving cheap but high quality food. We spent 2 hours talking about Japanese food, and how they store, prepare, and present their food. They even showed us that they use only the highest quality ingredients all the way down to the salt they use for the sushi. These guys are lovely human beings and they are also highly skilled in what they do and they need the recognition. Thank you for the lovely meal. It was a pleasure meeting you guys. P.S. Thanks for the special off-menu aburi salmon!”

“Erin was fantastic!!! Lovely girl was so sweet and attentive, clearly had great work ethic!! Honestly service was fantastic, a big well done to her!! Managers should be well proud to have her as an employee! Food was great and the atmosphere was lovely too but I have to praise the service over everything else!!”

“Super place and friendly staff, the sunday roast was amazing! May need to book a table as it does get quite busy! If your worried about sitting by the bar area don't be there was enough space !”

“Authentic South Indian biryani and dishes, friendly staff”

“Wonderful food, all the dishes were very tasty and authentic Would recommend”

“I have eaten here many times & asked if they could create dishes that aren't on the menu. Every time the food has been absolutely delicious & never disappoints. Fabulous chef & friendly staff, I always recommend this restaurant to my friends who have joined me & also thoroughly enjoyed the food too.”

“Very lovely friendly staff, always cater to our needs- love coming here for family celebrations. Service by tan & caris .”

“Very quiet at times just missed out on food in the morning and there is a bit of a gap before they serve food again which was disappointing. Coffee was beautiful if I must say so. You get three hours free parking if you dine in to even if it's just a coffee just scan the QR at the bar.”

“Could be under new management and recently decorated. The food has improved dramatically now. Use to be overcooked and lots of oil. Now, better flavours and looking. polite staff and quick delivery. Back to being our local Chinese takeaway.”

“I had special fried rice and crispy shredded beef. It was good. I will be ordering again.”

“Amazing Kebab meal, Lovely owner Always takes an extra effort to make the meal amazing! Definitely recommend it for everyone to try”

“Always served excellent food here at a good price. Friendly service too.”

“A great dining experience - early dinner for 2 on a Saturday evening -the staff could not have been more attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, especially the soft shell crab starter. The curry was delicious. Very enjoyable -cant wait to return!”

“They were great - even gave us free drinks and prawn crackers! Food was so flavourful and appreciated that they were able to accept card on delivery. Would recommend and visit again!”

“The takeaway is conveniently situated along a high street with many bus connections, making it convenient to collect food (especially during busier days when delivery may take longer than usual). Having ordered from them on many occasions, I have found the food to be good.”