In the London Now London Restaurant Guide we want to cover all types of London restaurants from the simple basic London restaurant to the London restaurant's favoured by the food loving gourmet restaurants. We are very interested in hearing from you if you have a suggestion as to a restaurant that should be featured in this guide. It could be a restaurant that features exquisite food or a London restaurant which is inexpensive but delivers good quality food. The first restaurant we feature here never fails to amaze me as I can never believe the quality and the quantity of food that they serve for such reasonable prices. It is the Chelsea Kitchen London on the Kings Road in the heart of Chelsea. I introduced this bargain restaurant to my daughter earlier this year when she was over from America on a study course for her university.
London Restaurants |
|
London Restaurants |
|
London Restaurants |
She shared a room with another American girl and after I had taken her and she had enjoyed the good food and the amazing value they made it a regular for themselves. Both of the girls being students were on limited budgets and my daughters friend said she was so broke that this was the only restaurant she had found in London that she could afford to eat in. The Chelsea Kitchen offers good wholesome food in a pleasant atmosphere in a prime location on one of the trendiest streets in London. Main courses are £3 to about £5.50 which is about the same price as eating in a fast food restaurant such as McDonalds. Deserts are a great treat as you can get apple crumble and custard for example for only £1.50. The Chelsea Kitchen is located on the same side of the Kings Road as the Peter Jones Department store and is only a couple hundred yards if you walk up the Kings Road from Sloane Square tube station.
In the area of London called Belgravia, you will find Jenny Lo's Teahouse. Long before noodle bars hit the big time, Jenny Lo's was offering stripped-down Chinese fare at communal tables. The modern interior bustles on weekdays, but the delicious Cha Clao (pork noodle soup £5.50) and the broad selection of Asian noodles from Vietnamese to Beijing Style (£5.50-£7.50) make it well worth the wait. Tea's, blended in-house, are served in attractive hand-turned stoneware.
Chelsea Kitchen, 98 King's Road, London Tel: 020 7589
1330 Open daily 7a.m. to midnight, breakfast served till 11.30a.m. main
dishes approx. £4, wine £1.50 per glass. Accepts MC, V
Jenny Lo's Teahouse, 14 Ecclelston Street, London Tel:
020 7259 0399 Open Mon.-Fri. 11.30 a.m. and 6p.m.-10p.m. Sat. noon-3p.m.
and 6p.m.-10p.m. Cash only Min. £5.
We now list a restaurant from the other end of the spectrum-one
reckoned by some as the best restaurant in London - The Ivy, 1-5
West Street Tel: 020 7838 4751. Open daily noon-3.p.m and 5.30p.m.-
midnight AmEx/MC/V The writer has not had the pleasure of eating in this
famous, star-studded restaurant where you will rub shoulders with the
rich and famous and live the good life. As soon as I review this restaurant
I will give you full details but for the time being you will just have
to be content with the address and their telephone number.
London Restaurants
Reveiws by Ashley Dow(London
Now Staff Writer)copyright Edinburgh Media
Beach Blanket Babylon London
Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury Road
London W11 2AA
020-7229-2907
Nearest tube: Nottinghill Gate
Food Type: Mediterranean
Notes: 2 course set menu is available Monday – Friday 12noon-5pm
Opening Hours:
Mon-Wed 12:00-00:00
Sat-Sun 10:30-00:00
Beach Blanket Babylon is a magical gothic-inspired bar and restaurant
nestled in an old Georgian House in the heart of Nottinghill. A playground
for Nottinghill’s rich and beautiful, well-heeled socialites and
fashionistas unwind in the sumptuous upstairs bar with potent, well-prepared
cocktails poured by attentive staff members who also appear to have just
stepped off the catwalk.
While casually posing, one can savour the decadent décor of columns,
marble busts, urns and topiary. Chandeliers and strategically-placed
candles cast light upon a plethora of 17th Century cabinets dripping
with vintage costume jewellery crafted by designers such as Christian
Dior and Chanel. These luxurious items are available for purchase
and range from £70-£1500.
Large, comfy armchairs are perfect to sink into as you forget your
cares and indulge in stimulating conversation with your entourage. If
the intoxicating environment has left you wanting some fresh air, an
outside patio area with a handful of small iron tables is particularly
welcoming as it is more private and affords the perfect opportunity for
further people-watching.
The restaurant comprises several rooms interconnected by walkways,
tunnels, bridges and staircases with names such as The Chapel, Crypt
and Scullery Gallery aptly describing each space.
Going deeper into the depths of the restaurant, via a narrow staircase,
one can find The Crypt, a jewel of a restaurant filled with several nooks
and crannies that are ideal for an intimate meal. The central focus of
this subterranean oasis is a beautiful open fire place, which casts a
warm glow upon the stone walls creating an inviting old-world atmosphere.
BBB successfully blends historic dining with modern sophistication
and is a sure to impress the most discerning of Londoners. It is
advised to dress smart and bring your bank card as the cocktails
are expensive (£11) but justified given the ethereal experience
that is guaranteed.-2 October 2006
Thai Square Restaurant London
Thai Square is a contemporary Thai restaurant located in the award-winning
Putney Bridge Building. Take in the breathtaking view of the while sipping
a Woo Woo on their relaxing full-length balcony.
The Putney Building has been received various design awards for
its distinctly nautical construction. One of the most unique buildings
in London, it resembles a ship with metal beams, long glass windows,
and rope-threaded timber panels.
Special care has been taken to ensure that it preserves an authentic
Thai ambiance. Eight statues of Buddha are dispersed throughout the restaurant
and as tradition dictates, they are fed and watered daily.
Thai Square is divided into three distinct areas. The main restaurant
features Thai cuisine prepared by Prawat Ngam-Arom, a distinguished Thai
chef from Bangkok. The menu offers nearly 100 items ranging from a multitude
of starters, soups, noodle dishes, Thai salads, curries, rice dishes
and Thai specialities.
After dinner, saunter over to the bar to sample one of their many
sinful cocktails or to indulge in a glass of champagne. Meander towards
the back of the restaurant to the Cigar Lounge which features DJs spinning
house music and funky tunes on the weekends. This sultry lounge is stunning
in its modern simplicity coupled with rich jewel-toned velvet couches
and elaborate etched glass walls. If you don’t want to share the
opulence with the masses, reserve this intimate space for a private party
with your trendiest entourage.
On the weekends, arrive early to secure your space on the throbbing
dance floor and be prepared to wait longer than usual for a cocktail
as this is one of the hottest spots in town. This is undoubtedly a fantastic
venue if you are seeking somewhere classy yet relaxed enough to lose
your inhibitions and shake your stuff on the dance floor.
Thai Square
Thai Square PUTNEY Bridge
2-4 Lower Richmond Rd.
Putney SW15 1LB
020-8780-1811
Fax 020-8780-1211 - 15 September 2006
La Porte de Indes London
La Porte de Indes
“Indian Cuisine with a difference”
32 Bryanston Street, London W1H 7EG
Nearest Tube: Marble Arch
TEL: +44 20 7224 0055
FAX: +44 20 7224 1144
E-mail: london.reservation@laportedesindes.com
The exterior of the Porte Des Indes is very unassuming, which makes
the entrance into this marvellous gem all the more breathtaking. Once
inside, the massive Edwardian ballroom with domed ceilings and dining
facilities on two large floors is revealed.
The remarkable interior of Indian stone balustrades and cascading
waterfalls instantly transports one to India. Palm trees and Mogul drawings
are a lovely sight to cast your eyes upon as you peruse the extensive
French-influenced Indian menu. Although the prices are slightly
higher than average, it is well worth it as their food is consistently
to the highest of standards.
I sampled their Mango Chilli Mohito, one of their many innovative
cocktails. This concoction consists of Angostura Rum, Sweet Basil Leaves,
Alphonso Mango. Much to my delight, my drink arrived in a coconut resting
on a banana leaf coaster! This drink was very sweet, yet not sickly
and was a wonderful complement to the Poulet Rouge. This house specialty
consists of Shredded chicken marinated in yoghurt and red spices, grilled
and served in a creamy sauce. For accompaniments, I ordered Riz au Coco, rice
scented with fragrant curry leaves and coconut, as well as a Laccha Paratha,
Rich flaky bread enriched with butter. The portions looked rather small
when they arrived, but by the time I had finished, I was stuffed. All
of the items I had ordered were well-presented and flavourful but not
overpowering.
The service here was second-to-none. Our food arrived promptly,
and our server was attentive and non-obtrusive.
After your meal, stroll over to the Jungle Bar for yet another
cocktail. All time classics such as Caipirinha, Cosmopolitan, Margaritas,
Fresh Fruit
Daiquiris and Champagne Cocktails and more exotic concoctions can
all be found here.
The Jungle Bar is designed as a hunters perch with beautiful paintings
of animals on the wall. Decorated with hurricane lamps, rattan wall coverings,
leaf-motif cane furniture, palms trees and tiger skin rugs, this area
is casually opulent. Guests are encouraged to throw peanut shells
on the floor to mimic the rich and famous in the Long Bar of the Raffles
of Singapore whose patrons frivolously threw down "peanut shells" as
a good humoured slightly rebellious act of appreciation which they could
not get away with at home.
I was sad to leave this hidden oasis, but my spirits were lifted again
when the doorman presented me with a single-stemmed orchid upon
my departure. This
venue is ideal for intimate dinners and corporate entertainment
alike.- 2 October 2006
Gourmet Burger Kitchen London
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
GBK SOHO
15 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 4RF
Telephone 0207 494 9533
Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road or Leicester Square
OPEN
Monday to Friday 12pm to 11pm
Saturday 11am to 11pm
Sunday 11am to 10pm
GBK CLAPHAM
84 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UL
Telephone 0207 627 5367
Nearest Tube/Rail: Clapham North or Clapham High Street
OPEN
Monday to Friday 12pm to 11pm
Saturday 11am to 11pm
Sunday 11am to 10pm
Coming Soon: Ealing, Earl's Court, East Dulwich, South Kensington, The
City, Bristol, Tunbridge Wells, Cambridge, Greenwich And Baker Street
Winner of several "best burger" awards, Gourmet Burger Kitchen
is an upmarket restaurant chain devoted to top quality burgers boasting
a multitude of exotic toppings. Created by two New Zealanders, GBK now
has six outlets in London and is set to expand further.
Fresh ingredients delivered each morning ensure that the customer will
experience the Rolls Royce of burgers. There are a plethora of burger
options to be had: chicken, lamb, chorizo, venison and an aubergine and
goats cheese burger. Multiply this by the toppings: avocado, pesto,
sweet potato, aubergine, goat’s cheese, bacon, cheddar, tomatoes,
peppers, pineapple, onion, salad, Portabello mushrooms, and a fried egg
and the possibilities are endless!
Their signature ‘Kiwiburger’, one of their most outrageous
concoctions (Aberdeen Angus beef, beetroot, egg, pineapple, cheese, salad
and relish), stands an amazing 6” from the plate! Eating
this beast of a burger proves to be quite a challenge, so it is probably
not the best place to go while on a date as you are likely to have sauces
and toppings everywhere!
As a side, try their delicious homemade chips which can be served with
Garlic Mayo, Blue Cheese, Satay, Chilli, Barbecue or Sour Cream on the
side. Delicious side salads and dinner salads are also available for
vegetarians. Wash down your meal with an ice-cold beer, soda, or one
of their infamous Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana, or Lime milkshakes.
The clean, stylish décor, prompt service and non-smoking
environment provide the perfect backdrop for casual eating.- 2
October 2006
East Dulwich restaurants, Dulwich
Village restaurants, Cricklewood restaurants, Clerkenwell restaurants,
Camden restaurants, Canberwell restaurants, Bloomsbury restaurants,
Belgravia restaurants, Bayswater restaurants, Battersea restaurants,
The City of London restaurants, Balham restaurants, Bayswater restaurants,
Chelsea restaurants, Clapham restaurants, Crystal Palace restaurants,
Dulwich restaurants, Earls Court restaurants, Elephant and Castle restaurants,
Fulham restaurants, Hammersmith restaurants, Hampstead restaurants,
Islington restaurants, South Kensington restaurants, Kilburn restaurants,
Kings Cross restaurants, Maida Vale restaurants, Marylebone restaurants,
Mayfair restaurants, Notting Hill restaurants, Paddington restaurants,
Lambeth restaurants, St. Johns Wood restaurants, Streatham restaurants,
Swiss Cottage restaurants, Twickenham restaurants, Victoria restaurants,
Hackney restaurants, Regents Park restaurants, Primrose Hill restaurants,
Parsons Green restaurants, Norwood restaurants, Little Venice restaurants,
Kensel Rise restaurants, Holloway restaurants, Highgate restaurants,
Gloucester Road restaurants, Clerkenwell restaurants, Camden restaurants,
Canberwell restaurants, Belgravia restaurants, Bayswater Hotels, Battersea
Hotels, Balham Hotels, Kensington Hotels, Knightsbridge Hotels, Pimlico
Hotels, Clapham restaurants, Dulwich restaurants, Earls Court restaurants,
Elephant and Castle restaurants, Fulham restaurants, Hammersmith Hotels,
Hampstead Hotels, Islington Hotels, South Kensington Hotels, Kilburn
Hotels, Kings Cross Mary, Notting Hill restaurants, Paddington restaurants,
Wandsworth restaurants, Waterloo restaurants, Wimbledon restaurants,
Westminster restaurants, South Lambeth restaurants, Stepney restaurants.
If we have missed an area of London you think we should cover in our
London Restaurant's Section please do not hesitate to contact us.
Chinese restaurants in maida vale, Best chinese takeaway in East Dulwich,
Indian Restaurant Maida Hill, restaurants maida vale, malaysian restaurant
london, polynesian restaurants in london, chinese restaurants south east
london, good
london it ali an restaurants, south kensington japanese restaurants,
Japanese restaurant london South Kensington, iranian restaurants
gloucester road, list of mcdonalds in london, mcdonalds restaurants
south Kensington, CHINESE VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT IN KNIGHTSBRIDGE,
restaurant kings rd mexican, nightclub restaurants in London, argentinian
restaurants london piccadilly, tibetan restaurants in london, the
ivy restaurant london, Chinese fast food restaurants in London
Saturday 18 November 2006 - The latest searches we have
received looking for information on London Now: Restaurant Section
chinese food Dulwich, best indian restaurant bloomsbury london,
best indian take away wimbledon, french restaurants elephant and castle
london, indian
restaurants takeaway hackney, restaurants london kings cross, indian
restaurants in bayswater london, indian restaurant primrose hill,
italian restaurants westminster london, indian restaurant interiors,
best thai restaurants in south east london, best thai restaurants
Balham, restaurant for sale london, vegetarian london restaurants
waterloo, restaurants
balham london, restaurants Camden Road, indian take away, Kilburn,
restaurant sale Balham, restaurant central london, wagamama london
vietnamese restaurant
Thursday
9 November 2006 - These are the last 20
searches we have received into the London Now
Restaurant Section: argentinos restaurant london,
mexican restaurants waterloo, restaurants london,
great chinese restaurants earls court road, chinese
takeaway online in southeast, indian food south
norwood, best restaurants in kings cross, best
portuguese restaurants lambeth, indian restaurant for
sale london, jamaican restaurants in holloway road,
best indian restaurants in london, wagamama in kings
cross, iranian restaurant elephant, brazilian
restaurant knightsbridge london uk, ivy restaurant
london, brazilian nightclubs london, indian
restaurants crystal palace, vietnamese restaurant
kings cross
Monday 29 May 2006 - These are the last searches we have received
into the London Restaurants section - Chinese restaurants in maida
vale, Best chinese takeaway in East Dulwich, Indian Restaurant
Maida Hill, restaurants maida vale, malaysian restaurant london,
polynesian restaurants in london, chinese restaurants south east
london, good
london it ali an restaurants, south
kensington japanese restaurants, Japanese restaurant london South
Kensington, iranian restaurants gloucester road, list of mcdonalds
in london, mcdonalds restaurants south Kensington, chinese vegetarian
restaurant in knightsbridge, restaurant kings rd mexican, nightclub
restaurants in London, argentinian restaurants london piccadilly, tibetan
restaurants in london, the ivy restaurant london, Chinese
fast food restaurants in London
22 May 2006 These are the last searches we have received in this section of London Now- tapas restaurant crystal palace, restaurant indian, chinese restaurants in stepney, ivy london restaurant interior, mcdonalds in victoria london, brazilian restaurant london, restaurant polynesian london, good indian restaurants wimbledon, philippine cafes in london, best indian restaurant kilburn, restaurant kings cross london, elephant and castle food london, best restaurant in east dulwich, indian restaurant farringdon road, best chinese takeaway in balham, london, it ali an restaurant dulwich, indian restaurants bayswater london, london argentina restaurant hampstead, good restaurants in kings cross london
Thursday 29 th. September 2005 - I have just checked the requests from
the major search engines and these are the last 6 requests we have
received to the London Now London Restaurant Section - restaurants
victoria london, indian restaurants Mayfair, jamaican
restaurant in cricklewood, City of London fish restaurants, London
restaurants with entertainment, ivy restaurant london. Restaurants
sloane square, restaurants Marylebone – 2 searches from MSN. Checking
the requested this morning I came across these searches from Google
- jamaican restaurant in london,best restaurant kings cross, london jewish
restaurant,brazilian restaurant london, restaurants earls court,hammersmith
food restaurants, restaurants in dulwich london, portuguese restaurants
london, the ivy restaurant london. By monitoring these searches we should
be able to offer details of the London restaurants for our visitors and
perhaps we will find restaurants that are good and not covered by the
usual London tourist guide books.
Tuesday 20 th. September 2005 - I have just checked the requests from the major search engines and these are the last 16 requests we have received to the London Now London Restaurant Section - restaurants in london, restaurants with entertainment london, nightclub restaurants in london restaurants in Hammersmith london McDonalds Restaurants, London iranian restaurants london, restaurants in london, ivy restaurant london, restaurants london, argentinian restaurant london, London Mayfair Restaurants, london malaysian restaurants, london restaurants victoria, london restaurants chelsea, vegeterian indian in london, portuguese restaurants england.
Sunday 25 th. December 2005 - the ivy restaurant london, it
ali an modern interior, restaurants in London, king
of kings chinese restaurant east london, London restaurants
Chelsea, ivy restaurant, london indian restaurants, wagamama, restaurants-wimbledon, google
the ivy restaurant, ivy restaurant london, famous chinese
restaurants in london, mcdonalds restaurants London,
kings road, london, chinese restaurants London, indian
restaurants in uk, chinese restaurants,
|
