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Happy Lamb Hotpot

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

Not much atmosphere, it feels a bit chain-y

The service was good, efficient, and helped organise and explain every step

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

Not too expensive although it adds up because you need quite a bit to fill up

It was a large space but it was bright and open which was quite nice

Space

1.0

The flavour was good, although it didn’t blow me away, the spicy broth was better than the classic

Taste

0.5

Range

0.5

There wasn’t a massive range of options: mainly beef, lamb, and some fish and vegetable options

There were some vegetable options but it was clearly meant as a side

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato options

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 4/10

Japes

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

The atmosphere was a bit off, somehow trying to be a bit too bright and American for soho, it seemed a bit out of place

The service was fine, however our starter was brought out at the same time as our main and we had to wait an age for the bill

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

Well priced and, although the pizzas seem small, they are filling. It was disappointing that you had to pay extra for dipping sauces, however

An odd diner-esque layout, my seat was higher than the other so it had a strange tiered effect

Space

0.5

The pizzas are classic but pretty tasty, nothing exciting unless you like very cheesy pizzas.

Taste

0.5

Range

0.5

Being a pizza restaurant, they mainly did pizzas, but there was a good number

There were a decent number of classic vegetarian and vegan pizzas, and some exciting ones too

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

The chips were not particularly exciting and the pizza was too filling to have space for them

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 4.5/10

Pizza Pilgrims

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

We were stuck downstairs where it was quieter and not much was going on

The service was generally good, however at some points there were long periods where people didn’t come downstairs so we ran out of drinks

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

Pretty well priced for pizzas in London

Although being downstairs, there was a live stream to the kitchen so you could see the pizzas being made which was a nice touch

Space

1.0

The pizzas were okay, pretty soggy on the bottom sadly

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

Being a pizza restaurant, they mainly did pizzas, but there was a large number of options

There were a large number of vegetarian options

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato options

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 5.5/10

Flat Iron

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2021 after the end of the third lockdown.

Ambience

0.5

The restaurant seemed fun, but it did have a hint of commercial franchise rather than homeliness

The service was good, they were friendly, helpful, and knew the menu well – it was difficult, underground, to catch someone’s attention, however

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

The price was really good, especially for London. It also came with a free ice cream dessert

The tables were laid out well, and it was easy to social distance

Space

1.0

The flavour of the steak was great, a really enjoyable experience

Taste

1.0

Range

0.0

There was very little choice – just two steaks and a hamburger, but that is its style

There was basically no choice for vegetarians or vegans, as a steak restaurant

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

1.0

The beef dripping fries were nice and crispy, well seasoned, and went brilliantly with the truffled mayo (although they are labelled as chips instead of fries…)

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6/10

So

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

Very quiet when we arrived but it had a nice feel about it

The service was impeccable, super kind and attentive

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

It was expensive, as is expected for sushi

A really nice restaurant layout with higher tables as well as lower tables to choose between

Space

1.0

The sushi was brilliant, as was the tonkotsu and tempura with great dipping sauces

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There was a wide range of sushis and types of dish

There were not a large number of vegetarian or vegan options, most were meat or fish

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato options

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6/10

Six by Nico

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

1.0

It had a nice atmosphere, and with the open kitchen there was a great smell in the place

The service was very attentive and explained each course well

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

It was expensive, but for a 6-course taster menu in London it was very good value

The restaurant was nicely decorated and laid out with subtle references to the theme

Space

1.0

The food was really nice and the mix of flavours and textures for each course was great

Taste

1.0

Range

0.0

There is one set menu at a time

The courses can be changed to vegan or vegetarian etc. but the vegetarian option was often super different

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

0.0

The menu we were served had no potato elements

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6/10

Polpo

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

1.0

It had a very homely atmosphere, it felt like walking into a small restaurant in Italy

The service was okay however we had to wait for ages when we arrived for them to show us to a table, despite it not being particularly busy

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

The price is good, especially for London

The space was nicely laid out, with rustic vibes, however in places it looked like it could have done with a touch up

Space

0.5

The food was super flavourful, especially the meatballs. Some really enjoyable food

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

There wasn’t a large amount of choice, however it is suggested to get a mix of smaller plates to share

There were some vegetarian options, however not nearly as many as for meat – only really one pasta dish

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

1.0

The potato and truffle croquettes were very nice, with the perfect amount of truffle, not overdone

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6.5/10

Marugame Udon

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

It has chainy vibes but yet still is exciting with a good atmosphere

The place is self-service, but it is generally pretty fast

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

Really good value, especially with the free tempura on a first visit

It was laid out canteen style which I liked but some may not

Space

0.5

Really good udon noodles, tasted very fresh, and great flavour in the broth

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

Quite a large range of udon options

Quite a lot of the dishes can be made vegan or vegetarian, and they’re good

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato options

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6.5/10

The Chophouse

Braintree, Essex United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

1.0

A good homely atmosphere

Good service, even though it was clear there were some newer members of the team

Service

1.0

Price

0.0

Quite expensive but worth it

A lovely upstairs space but with low ceilings so had to mind head

Space

0.5

The food was good, especially the marmite butter, however the steaks weren’t as exciting

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

A menu with a decent range but not so much they are massively different

There were some vegetarian options, but it is clear the focus is on meat mains

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

1.0

There were a number of potato variations that were all pretty good

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 9/10

Delamina East

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

It was empty when we were there, however it has a lovely happy, uplifting feel about it

Really nice service, perfect speed, and very helpful in choosing dishes and number of them.

Service

1.0

Price

1.0

The prices were good for a mix of mezze dishes

It was nicely laid out with long sharing tables and pastel colours

Space

1.0

Really nice middle eastern food, including their speciality roasted cauliflower which was lovely

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

A relatively large range of options for a good varied mezze

A nice mix of vegetarian and meat dishes where it is clear that there is care taken in both

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

The potatoes were nice, but not as good as the rest of the meal

This restaurant receives 2 thumbs up.

Overall score: 9/10