Akira's reviews
Review of Nationwide Building Society
31 Jul 07, 23:45
Yes I've reviewing a bank 
I have never waited for longer than 5 minutes in this branch, even during lunch hour. Very fast and efficient service. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. The free tea and coffee (or hot choc) is nice too on a cold winter morning. There are also plenty of cash machines inside and outside fro your convenience. Oh, plus a computer that you can use for internet banking.
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Review of Fitness First
31 Jul 07, 23:41
Small but handy 
Ok I must say this is the smallest fitness first I've ever been to... and I've been to various fitness first gyms in 5 different countries.
It's also a bit hidden as well as you won't be able to see the entrance from the main street. If you need to find it follow the signs (and sometimes balloons).
Even though it's a small gym it has everything you need from a gym, and waiting time is reasonable. I'd recommend either lunch time or friday afternoon to visit.
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Review of The Castle
31 Jul 07, 23:37
Good location
This pub is perfectly located next to Farringdon tube/train station so there's not long to walk (or stagger) after drinks to catch the train home. This place is quite small inside with only a few seats so expect to stand on a friday afternoon (especially during summer). If it's warm people tend to gather around the outside on to the road even as it can get quite warm inside.
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Review of Starbucks
31 Jul 07, 23:33
Lovely downstairs area
I love this starbucks, fast service with minimal queue time even during lunch hour. Good selection of snacks and cakes. The best thing about this starbucks is the downstairs area. It has comfy chairs and big tables you can use your laptop on. It also has wifi so you can surf the internet while enjoying a cup of coffee. The downstairs area is also good for meeting up with friends for a quiet chat.
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Review of KFC
31 Jul 07, 23:26
Fast but Fatty
As you would expect from any KFC, yummy yummy greasy fast food. this KFC gets really busy during lunch hour so best to avoid around that time. People also (for some strange reasons) like to queue up in a single line even if all the registers were open. Good place to treat yourself every now and then but I wouldn't recommend this for regular visits.
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Review of Boots The Chemists
31 Jul 07, 23:15
Smaller shop but more sandwiches 
As I often goto Boots for lunch I have some ideas of how well stocked various Boots in the area in terms of sandwiches. The good thing about this Boots is that it's a smaller shop so people tend to goto the bigger shop just 2 blocks down near holborn circus to get their lunch. Therefore I found the holborn circus store tends to run out of sandwiches quicker than this store. For £3.30 you get a sandwich/wrap/large salad/sushi + a drink + dessert/snack/fruit which I found is a very good deal.
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Review of Ikea
31 Jul 07, 23:06
A good day out... seriously
Believe it or not going to Ikea can actually be a interesting day out. For those of you travelling by public transport there's the 192 bus or there's a free Ikea shuttle bus from tottenham hale tube station. Beside the usual furniture and homeware that you would expect to see from Ikea you will also find a child care facility, a cafe, restaurant and a food market. Before you know it you would have spent hours there.
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Review of The Fence
31 Jul 07, 22:54
Good atmosphere
I really enjoy this bar as it has a big outdoor area at the back which is always a good place to hangout after work in summer. It can get quite busy though so expect standing room only on a friday afternoon.
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Review of Subway
31 Jul 07, 22:49
"Shortest wait on Leather Lane"
They claimed to have the shortest wait on the leather lane and that's not far from the truth. Freshly made sandwiches and toasted as well if you like. Very fast and efficient services. I recommend the sweet chicken teriyaki on honey oat.
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Review of Subway
31 Jul 07, 22:42
Fresh and yummy sandwiches
The shop is quite small but the service is fast and efficient. It tends to get very very busy with long queues during lunch hours (1-2pm) so best to avoid this time period if you can. As for the sandwiches, delicious and freshly made right in front of your eyes. Can't get any better than that (besides having your sandwich toasted... which they do as well).
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