London Restaurant Tips by alanhaggart

Restaurant Name: Joe Allen

This place is a complete rip-off. The menu is pretentious and vastly overpriced. Can anyone really justify 5.50 GBP for a small slice of plain cheesecake, (8.00 GBP with fudge sauce)????

The mains looked interesting, but tasted dull and underseasoned. Ambience was pretty much average for an American-style diner. Wait staff were very friendly and attentive. But at these prices I was expecting so much better. I mean, 50 GBP for two mains (one was a BURGER for heaven's sake!), two desserts, a beer and a coke - it's damned impudence! I might pay that at Maxim's in Paris, but this is just a basement diner, and an ordinary one at that!

Don't waste your money - it's really nothing special.

Favorite Dish: I wish I'd ordered Chili con Carne - it was only 8.50 GBP.

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Theme: American
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: Exeter Street, London
Directions: Just off the Strand near Covent Garden

Restaurant Name: Wong Kei

Wong Kei is a London institution. I go every time I'm in London, every day if I can!

The legendary rude waiters are pretty much a thing of the past now - they even send their reputation up on their T shirts! (Ask a regular re the significance of "Upstairs!!") We were treated with friendliness and keen attention on both our recent visits. The food is really superb - the barbecued pork and crispy pork on hot rice is sublime, as are most dishes on the extensive menu. If you don't mind formica tables, plastic crockery etc this is the place to eat in Chinatown, judging by the large proportion of Chinese diners every day. Two soups, two mains (very generous portions, and beautifully fresh meats, seafood and vegetables) and the total came to just over 10.00 GBP!! (Jasmin tea is free of charge)

Trust me: you will be glad you did.

Favorite Dish: BBQ Pork & Crispy Pork on hot Rice - a meaty, crispy, tasty treat.

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Mixed Seafood with Noodles - big prawns, tender squid, tasty fishballs, fresh bok choi - heaven!!

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Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Wardour Street, London
Directions: Just south of Shaftsbury Avenue