Helen E.

Review of Noodle Express

11 Apr 08, 15:30

Pretty Yummy Noodles

I went for lunch here today despite Dan (see below) telling me it was average and bland - my thinking was it is best to give these things a try.

This little place is really well hidden, so well hidden that in my 6 months of lunch times in this area I never really spotted it. It doesn't look like much from the outside, however the inside is set out in the usual benches and is pretty cosy.

The general feeling is quite rushed as once you are seated the queue of eager diners extends out of the door. This didn't put me off, I was too busy browsing the extensive menu that caters for quite a wide audience with both, Chinese and Japanese options.

I went for the chicken ramen and was not disappointed. It was tastier than any Wagamama or Dim T noodle soup I have had, and at £5 you really cant go wrong. Service was a little abrupt and sometimes slow, but it was full to capacity and a lunch time, anyway I got my food very quickly, my fellow diners were not so fortunate!

The noodles were really fresh tasting and the chicken was nice a crispy - all round awesome Friday lunch (splash out on food day) option. I'll be back!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review of Niemans Pharmacy

08 Nov 07, 11:26

Friendly Helpful Service

I am quite new to the Farringdon area and have been suffering with a cold for the past week, I decided to finally give in a get loaded up with supplies (tissues, tablets and throat sweets etc). I had been looking for a chemist in the area for a while but this had proved unsuccessful. Having already ventured into Sainsbury's thinking I could get all I needed there quickly, I was soon proved wrong as I was greeted with a que that was about to snake out the door. I decided to keep looking.

I was pleasantly surprised when I found this small independent chemist. It was rather empty and very well stocked. I managed to grab all my supplies, talk to the woman about what decongestants to take and out the door in a matter of minuets. No waiting in line, no fuss just good local independent service!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review of The Crown Tavern

07 Nov 07, 17:21

Yummy Pub Grub

This pub is situated in Clerkenwell green and is rather charming. It has a real old pub feel to it with traditional pub colours adorning the inside. It does have some slightly edgier, more modern features to it, like some retro wallpaper in places and some funky modern seating. The atmosphere is really pleasant and it was reasonably quiet for a week night. Drinks and food were both reasonably priced. The house wine was really enjoyable. The staff were eager to please and very friendly. The food I ordered was really tasty and perfectly balanced. My salmon fishcakes with asparagus was cooked to perfection and the portion was ample. I would would most certainly go back again!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review of Tinseltown

15 Oct 07, 10:55

Amusingly Bad!

This place amuses me, I can't take it seriously and I think it is this attitude that keeps me from hating Tinseltown.

This crazy place is located in a dark basement, quite off putting at night, however at the end of the long dark stairwell there is light and a buzzing atmosphere (sometimes) I have only been twice and both times have been for desert and milkshakes - what it does best. Tinseltown is the type of establishment that gets better the later into the night you go. I have been here after a gig at 2 am and the atmosphere was much more lively as opposed to when I went at 7pm.

The much debated food is not the best, even the milkshakes. It is all average and I think the food, drinks and atmosphere is reminiscent of Brighton Pier mixed with a passing funfair.

Don't expect too much and you won't be disappointed by this place. If you want tacky novelty comfort food then it ticks all the boxes.

Remember to see the funny side of it.

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

Review of The Greenery

12 Oct 07, 22:39

Poor Service Poor Food

This eatery is always so busy and bustling every-time I go past, I just assumed the food would be something really special to attract so many people. Turns out I was wrong.

I got lunch - or what I thought would be my lunch from here the other day and was disappointed. It seems incredibly unorganised, the whole serving system they have. None of the staff really understand English making an already manic lunch time even more... well, manic.

Back to the food, so I got finally managed to explain what I wanted to the person serving only to be told they don't have it. I had to point out to the person that what I wanted it was right in front of them.

The service was forgivable but the food was inedible. My baked potato was undercooked and solid, the beans were everywhere and the cheese over greasy. I had about three mouthfuls and threw it out.

I wouldn't go go back, sorry.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review of Benugo

12 Oct 07, 18:23

Good Quality, Reasonable prices.

I went here for lunch for the first time today and I was really pleasantly surprised. I was at first a little overwhelmed by the amount of choice that they offer, but I soon sorted through the vast selection to discover something that took my fancy.

They make bespoke sandwiches and lots of pastas, salads, pies, soups, bagels and lots more. It all looked so good. The food is really fresh and freshly prepared in front of you. This place really shows up larger chain establishment for their lack of choice.

The prices really surprised me too, they were really reasonable. I managed to walk out with a huge filling tasty lunch for about £3.45. Now that is value!

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.