Reviews
Masala Zone, W1F
Disappointing - many better options availiable in the area 
Ross B. says:
Now while I can't actually remember how I got here (it was after a fairly heavy drinking session) I can remember how excited I was to be going; and also how disappointed I was by what I ate.
I felt that portions were pretty small and tasted fairly average. People say that the prices are good but I can't really agree for the quality of taste on display.
You can get this food at any other Indian Restaurant in the area for a similar price and be fed better. Be adventurous and do that - stay away the the sparkling lights!!
Wahaca, WC2N
Worth it if you can bear the wait 
Ross B. says:
The food at Wahaca consists of your standards Mexican fair but it all cooked fresh so makes it one of the best places to go for a quick taco in the West End.
The menu contains no massive surprises but everything looks and tastes pretty darn good; order the Wahaca selection and you'll get a plate of food worthy of any appetite and feel that you got the most out of what there is on offer. I'd also really recommend staying clear of the beers and cocktails and going for the hot chocolate (which was superb).
The one thing that really annoyed me about the place was it's crappy 'no reservations' policy. With it's popularity this generally means that unless you arrive bang on opening time you're not getting in and be asked if you can wait for up to an hour - with no bar this is a toil.
Benares, W1J
Indian food, but not as you know it 
Ross B. says:
Benares is one of my favourite restaurants in London (though probably also one of the more expensive).
Taking English ingredients (with a large fish infulence) the chefs cook them to perrfection and offset their flavour with enough spice to sound like too much but taste like heaven. Your more standard Indian food is also available (such as Rogan Josh or Chicken Tikka) if you're not feeling adventurous - never had them but can't imagine they are bad!
A good place to go on a special occasion - curry and cocktails - can't beat it!!
Yum Yum, N16
Bi Kitsch Thai Restaurant 
Max J. says:
The first thing that strikes you about Yum Yum is its size. What looks like a small slight over-stylised/kitsch Thai restaurant opens out in a huge cavernous space which must sit hundreds.
We went on a super-busy Saturday night without a reservation and had to wait at the bar for 20 minutes or so until we could get a seat. Clearly a very popular local spot, even when we were leaving at 11pm the place was still packed with very few empty seats.
The food itself was ok - typical Thai dishes, my Green Curry wasn't dramatically special, nevertheless I think the main attraction of Yum Yum is for large group night outs, where food is of secondary importance. Would recommend to large group nights out, rather than for a quiet Thai dinner.
Tower Tandoori, SE1
Dodgy road - but well worth the visit!
Ross B. says:
Very much a diamond in the rough (the extremely rough).
Sitting in amongst dodgy looking pubs, fried chicken shops and other such fun the restaurant stands out massively and once you get inside you feel like you could easily be much further up the road in Borough; but with far better prices :>
Alongside your normal curry house fair the specials are also well worth trying (and seem to change on a regular basis so are always good and seasonal).
With friendly staff who are clearly ecstatic to work there, great food and good prices the only downside is when you leave and you remember where you are!
