Helen E.

Review of Shapla Tandoori

09 Jun 08, 15:09

I have to Agree

As a group of 8 looking for somewhere to eat on a Saturday night we should have know that there was something a little bit off that we managed to get a table here for with 30 mins notice.

Ok, so I think Craig R has hit the nail on the head these guys are just not very good with groups - especially 8. The service was patchy and a bit rude at times, and this was not helped by the fact that they didn't want to write the order down which resulted in the drinks order being wrong and long winded.

Food was ok, but just ok - nothing special and nothing really jumped out to me. The decor is pleasant and surprisingly airy for and Indian restaurant but this doesn't make up for the lackluster food and service.

I am local to Whitstable and would advise other restaurants to eat at as this one could do so much more.

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Review of Sundae Sundae

26 Mar 08, 10:25

Don't let this ice cream sail away!

Holly is right this ice cream parlor is top notch, not only is the shop the cutest thing in the world but also the quality of the product really matches up to the decor.

The owners really make this place they are lovely and always talk you through all their products, tell you where they have come from and what is in them.

The ice cream is delicious and in true local form if you go in one day and have ice cream, it's likely if you go back the next they will be sold out and will have to wait for more to be made.

To top it off it is served up to you in boat dishes (if you want you can have a cone) finished with a cute paper sail.

p.s if you get the chance to try the apple crumble ice cream - buy the whole tub before it goes - it is amazing!

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Review of Coco

16 Jan 08, 17:19

Florentine Fun!

Ok I am guilty, this shop has been in my home town for a considerable amount of time (years I think?) and it was only the other day that finally ventured in - well, was kind of bullied in by my chocolate mad friend.

Both the interior and exterior are very plush and stylish - very in keeping with the rest of Harbour Street. It is sometimes very easy to miss this shop as it is at the very top of the street almost where the street ends and turns into the real harbour.

Inside it stocks all different types of chocolates from all over the place. There are fresh truffles in the fridge/counter and packaged chocolate on shelves all around the shop.

They offer unusual chocolate like chili chocolate, sea salt chocolate and many more. My fellow shopper and I opted for the fresh truffles - 'when in Rome' and all that. The lady in the shop ( the owner I think?) was really friendly and advised us on what all the chocolates were and what ones were good. They are quite pricey - well a lot pricey, so we only got a few to sample but what we did have was rather tasty.

I would highly recommend the Florentines, they were particularly yummy! They also do really cute/kitch chocolate praline horses heads and gold fish. If you are in the area it is well worth a visit - great for unique gifts.

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Review of China Chef

27 Nov 07, 14:51

Friendly Local Chinese Resaurant

This restaurant/takeaway has been my local Chinese for a long time, well, until I moved away. The staff are really friendly and are always very polite.

The food is good and the sweet and sour chicken is a real winner. The service for both the restaurant and the takeaway service is always quick and efficient.

Lovely little building with a real homely atmosphere. It gets really busy in the summer, especially around Regatta time. It is quite small so it is a good idea to book on a Saturday or Friday night.

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