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thats why i havent recommended it
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For perhaps the best and most authentic sushi (specifically sushi) experience in London try Sushi Hiro but it's all the way out in Ealing. So authentic that the staff barely speak English so may be best to brush up on your Japanese
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I am getting the impression that you might be a vegetarian?Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.
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If you want something "different", there's a place called Archipelago that does some unusual forms of protein - weird meats, insects etc. Really good quality food though, not as gimmicky as it sounds.0
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MatHammond wrote:If you want something "different", there's a place called Archipelago that does some unusual forms of protein - weird meats, insects etc. Really good quality food though, not as gimmicky as it sounds.
have you ever been to scotland? all of our food is unusual protein, weird meats and insects!
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cee wrote:Headhuunter
I am getting the impression that you might be a vegetarian?
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Great thread
Mind if I hijack it slightly? :P Can anyone recommend anything good close to Paddington Station? Meeting up with a friend who is passing through and getting the train home from there. They're a big foodie, so something out of the ordinary would be a plus.
+1 to Edokko near Holborn btw.0 -
spasypaddy wrote:Bikequin wrote:If you like steak and red wine then I can thoroughly recommend Gaucho, the one between Sloane Sq and South Ken isn't too far from Hyde Park.
Its Argentinean so that reasonably different.
http://www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk/
In the £50 -£75 per head range? I think you'd be hard pushed to find much better.You'll not see nothing like the mighty Quin.0 -
now we are getting there! see this is why i asked on here!
keep em coming....
I think coriander has the winner so far though...with either of the second 2Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.
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You'll not see nothing like the mighty Quin.0
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Another budget buster/'lady impresser' is Galvin at Windows - 28th Floor of the London Hilton overlooking Hyde Park. Michelin Star food, cracking views over London.
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notsoblue wrote:Great thread
Mind if I hijack it slightly? :P Can anyone recommend anything good close to Paddington Station? Meeting up with a friend who is passing through and getting the train home from there. They're a big foodie, so something out of the ordinary would be a plus.
+1 to Edokko near Holborn btw.
also fits my requirement since paddington station is 5 minutes walk from lancaster gate.Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.
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Nowt on HSK for late drinking, avoid the Kensington area altogether for that.
Head a bit east instead, soho, leicester square, lots of pubs with late opening.
I'd strongly recommend Dehesa - it's just off carnaby street, pub-tastic area for afters, and has fantastic spanish large portion tapas. Definitely a hidden gem, book now to avoid disappointment, and ask for a low table! I always do second dates there if I like the guy. EDIT: http://www.dehesa.co.uk/
I'd have to say avoid Hakkasan like the plague, I hate that place, pretentious, overpriced, snooty, people are there to be seen and the food's not brilliant.
If you really want to splash out, Umu on Bruton Place is probably the best japanese restaurant in London. It's not stupid like Nobu. Sumosan nearby is pretty damn good too. http://www.umurestaurant.com/noflash.htm http://www.sumosan.com/
Do you want a party atmosphere for your boozing? Or just somewhere to relax? Are you with the OH? Care for dancing girls?0 -
£150 for a tapas bar, just had a look, only in London.
It doesn't even look that special!!!
PS: La Dehesa seems to at least serve more elaborate food...x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
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lost_in_thought wrote:Do you want a party atmosphere for your boozing? Or just somewhere to relax? Are you with the OH? Care for dancing girls?
well....
yip... myself and "NotReallyMrsCeeHoweverTheConventionSeemsToBeToCallOurPartnersMrs<Username>EvenIfWeAreNotMarried" are in london for a couple of days to see Pearl Jam on Hyde Park on friday. So friday is all taken care of. We head back up here on saturday afternoon.
We arrive in the afternoon on thursday..Heathrow express to paddington, then walk round the corner to the Lancaster Gate Hotel. So i though it might be nice to go out for a nice meal, followed by a couple of nice drinkys on the thursday evening.
Won't really be boozing as such..more dinner and drinks...so relaxed more than party. Dancing girls? trollops breathing heavily at you ultimately ending in disappointment? Never been my thing. dont see the point. i can think of many more satisfying ways of throwing away money. like...burning it.
Got some really good suggestions now. Thanks again folks.
Keep 'em coming I guess!
oh...and what is HSK?
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Lemonia (Greek) near Primrose Hill/Chalk Farm is very good.
Been with family, friends and OH and never disappoints. Should come in on budget too.0 -
cee wrote:lost_in_thought wrote:Do you want a party atmosphere for your boozing? Or just somewhere to relax? Are you with the OH? Care for dancing girls?
well....
yip... myself and "NotReallyMrsCeeHoweverTheConventionSeemsToBeToCallOurPartnersMrs<Username>EvenIfWeAreNotMarried" are in london for a couple of days to see Pearl Jam on Hyde Park on friday. So friday is all taken care of. We head back up here on saturday afternoon.
We arrive in the afternoon on thursday..Heathrow express to paddington, then walk round the corner to the Lancaster Gate Hotel. So i though it might be nice to go out for a nice meal, followed by a couple of nice drinkys on the thursday evening.
Won't really be boozing as such..more dinner and drinks...so relaxed more than party. Dancing girls? trollops breathing heavily at you ultimately ending in disappointment? Never been my thing. dont see the point. i can think of many more satisfying ways of throwing away money. like...burning it.
Got some really good suggestions now. Thanks again folks.
Keep 'em coming I guess!
oh...and what is HSK?
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Oh, I more meant like some fun burlesque clubs. Not strip joints.0 -
Ah.
eh...not sure...never been...maybe....
what are the options...
getting excited now....can't wait...really enjoyed ourselves last year and staying at the royal lancaster is the best way to attend a (mini)music festival!
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Another vote for Bodeans, without dount the best BBQ in the UK an likewise a must visit when I go to London village. Also can recommend Gaucho heartily too.+++++++++++++++++++++
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cee wrote:Ah.
eh...not sure...never been...maybe....
what are the options...
getting excited now....can't wait...really enjoyed ourselves last year and staying at the royal lancaster is the best way to attend a (mini)music festival!
and ta for the clarification asprilla
Don't worry, thursday is 'the' night to go out!
Madame JoJo's on Brewer Street, W1 is probably the best one - can be a really fun thing to do - it's all fun and not too risqué!0 -
lost_in_thought wrote:Don't worry, thursday is 'the' night to go out!
Really!
Any idea how come and for why?Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.
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cee wrote:lost_in_thought wrote:Don't worry, thursday is 'the' night to go out!
Really!
Any idea how come and for why?
Because most people who work in Zone 1 don't live there, and are most likely to go straight home to go out on a Friday.0 -
I always thought Thursdays were the new Friday because if you're going to have a hangover it might as well be whilst you're at work.You'll not see nothing like the mighty Quin.0
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meaning....
its not as busy on a thursday? as it is on a friday? is that not just normal for every city in the world?
or that is is busy on a thursday?
Im confused.Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.
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Especially in the City it's busier on a Thursday than a Friday<a>road</a>0