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Sedirhan

Nicosia Northern Cyprus

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

1.0

Good vibes in a nice area with sun and fresh air. Could see the lady freshly making all the pastries in the open air.

Perfectly fine, nothing special.

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

Super good value for money.

The tables were very close together and no tables for two, but beautiful situated outside in a square.

Space

0.5

The kofte was nice, the halloumi pies went well with the honey, but otherwise a little unseasoned.

Taste

0.5

Range

0.5

A large range, maybe a little too much.

Very few vegetarian main options, the most significant choices were meat.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.5

The fries were good but needed seasoning.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 5.5/10

Duck and Waffle

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

0.5

It was a very odd vibe at 6am, with some people up all night and others having just woken up.

The service was fine, however we booked for 6am and yet still had to queue, and the bouncer was unnecessarily harsh.

Service

0.5

Price

0.0

The food was expensive, especially for what it was. The duck and waffle was extortionate.

The location, with beautiful views and on a clear sunrise morning, was beautiful.

Space

1.0

The food was generally fine, nothing exciting. The eponymous duck was cooked well.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There was not a large amount of choice, but it was well curated.

There were vegetarian options, but they weren’t particularly inspiring.

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

0.5

The hashbrowns were quite nice, but needed better seasoning.

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 5/10

Smokestak

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

1.0

Dark and grungy, very Shoreditch vibes.

The service was fine but sometimes outside there is no one to catch the eye of.

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

Fine for London but the portions were a bit small.

The spaces were quite nice, but the outside space is unconnected to the inside, and so you had to leave the restaurant to get to the table.

Space

0.5

The food was good, a nice mix of flavours. The brisket bun was good, although the brisket itself was a tad dry, it was made up for with the chilli sauce.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

Good range. Lots of different kinds of meats and a mix of small plates and big plates.

There was 1 vegetarian option.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

1.0

The loaded skins were very good, very flavoursome and rich a solid recommend. The fries with aioli were also decent.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6.5/10

Tzogias Grill House

Paphos Cyprus

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

1.0

Good vibes, everyone was having a good time, and a good level of music.

Attentive, kind, helpful, easy to catch, recognise you when you go in a second time.

Service

1.0

Price

1.0

Very good. Unfairly cheap. Comes with free bread, bottled water, and cake dessert.

A bit small, but a nice open kitchen, and the tables were a nice size. In summer it looks like there is a lot of outside seating.

Space

0.5

Very good. Enjoyed, maybe a little salty.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

Good range, not too big.

Very few vegetarian main options, the most significant choices were meat.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

1.0

Homemade hand cut fries with salt and herby seasoning in large portions.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 7.5/10

Mallow

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

1.0

On a cold day, it was so nice to walk in and be greeted by a gentle hum of noise and the restaurant’s bright warmth.

The service was very kind and they were attentive and helpful.

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

The food was slightly more expensive than at other Mildreds restaurants, but it was not too bad for London.

The tables were quite close together, it felt a little invasive. But otherwise it was a nice restaurant.

Space

0.5

The food was generally pretty good. For a vegan brunch, it was a go to, but otherwise it is not massively exciting.

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

There is a decent amount of range, with a mix of sweet and savoury brunch options.

The restaurant was entirely vegan.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

The potatoes were pretty good and well seasoned, but not particularly exciting.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 7/10

The Gate

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

1.0

The atmosphere was nice, giving the vibe of a nice upmarket location.

There were clearly some issues somewhere, but the serving staff were super lovely and attentive and went out of their way to sort them.

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

It was slightly expensive, but not too bad for London.

The restaurant was nicely laid out, and there was an open kitchen. There was an odd table tucked into a corner with an LED light though.

Space

0.5

The food was good, with every element on the plate contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

There was a decent range, but some of the dishes felt a little discordant, and I could see that some people may struggle to find something they want.

The restaurant was entirely vegetarian and most, if not basically all of them, were vegan.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

1.0

The dauphinoise potatoes and mashed potatoes were very nice. The highlight, though, was the Rosemary salted fries, which were perfectly seasoned.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 7/10

Vélicious Burger

Strasbourg France

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.0

It felt like a fast food restaurant.

The service was polite and very fast.

Service

1.0

Price

1.0

The meal option was good value, for fries a burger and a drink.

The space was well decorated to reflect an environmentally conscious theme, and there were chalkboards on the walls for people to write messages. Some parts looked a little tacky, however.

Space

0.5

The burgers were good, despite being a fast food place. Nice flavour combinations and a good quality patty.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

As a burger restaurant, they mainly served burgers, but there was a decent range of options.

The restaurant was entirely vegan.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

1.0

The fries were super good, and perfectly seasoned.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 7/10

Aujourd’hui

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

It was a little quiet, it felt like a café rather than a place for a nice meal.

The service was fast, polite, and attentive.

Service

1.0

Price

1.0

The prices were generally pretty good, around 15€ for each main.

The tables and chairs had the feel of a cheap café, but the overall space was nice, with a little cake counter and a vegan shop in the back.

Space

0.5

The food was super good; a great combination of flavours, really highlighting the power of each ingredient.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

The menu was decent sized, not too big or too small.

The restaurant was entirely vegan.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.0

The patatas were disappointing. They weren’t particularly flavoursome and the sauce they were in was not particularly nice.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 7/10

Stem and Glory

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

It was quite empty when we arrived and so was a bit quiet and lacked atmosphere.

The service was generally pretty good, not too slow, not too fast.

Service

1.0

Price

1.0

The prices were good and included the option to purchase carbon offsets for the carbon produced by the food.

The restaurant was nicely laid out and you could see over the bar into the kitcheny area which is always nice. It is a bit cold near to the door, however.

Space

0.5

The food was pretty good, it had a nice flavour and felt very fresh.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

The menu was a decent size with small and large plates.

The restaurant was entirely vegan.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

The potato fries were fine, although they weren’t particularly exciting. They were a bit plain.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 7.5/10

The Patio

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

The atmosphere was very upmarket, it felt luxurious when you entered, although it was very empty when we visited.

The service was super kind and friendly, although the food took quite a while to arrive.

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

The prices were really good, especially for the centre of London, with most being around £15.

The seating area was upstairs with a bar area downstairs, which was quite nice. The décor was very fancy.

Space

1.0

The food was really flavourful and is definitely the highlight.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

There was a relatively large range, however there were some items that were unavailable.

There were a number of vegetarian options which were super nice.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

The herb fries were really good, although the herbs didn’t come through as much.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 7/10