Qype: LebanEats in London

London


Brand new little Lebanese fast food outlet just joined the upper Regent Street massive.

Love the concept, love the packaging and cosy little store but sadly was not bowled over by the dish of choice. After reading the little descriptions of each interesting bit of Lebanese fayre, I opted for one a warm-sounding dish with rice and a saucy mixture with lamb and butter beans in a tomato base. It came to £5 and I had it heated in store to dash back to the office and eat (they don't have any tables in the shop, just takeaway).

It wasn't bad but I counted 3 tiny bits of lamb and that was it. £5 for a lunch in London is fair but this was very disappointing - especially as you're essentially paying more for the meat that was barely there at all.

I want to go back and try more of their meze stuff but wouldn't recommend the rice n meat dishes. Also run on cash only so make sure you have some on you.

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Qype: Polpo in London

London - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants - Italian & Pizza


Polpo is a little eating spot on Beak street that's pakced with the punch of Italian tapas-esque dishes and is rammed in the lunch hour, so do book.
They don't take reservations for dinner, only lunch, but are as accommodating as possible.

This bustly little places has rickety wooden furniture with skinny waiters to meander between the tables laden with armloads of plates.

And we certainly did not help their cause as we decided to be 'that' group that ordered one of everything on the menu. And what a pleasant surprise. For me dishes that stuck out were the misto frito, cuttle fish in its ink (2 best from fish section I think), pork belly, steak and cold meat platter (best of the meats) - but the warm salty olive oil bread is nothing to be sniffed at either. Get a plate of garlicy spinach and bresoala on rocket to beat the scurvy back and what a yummy lunch.

Each plate is £5/6 and you need about 2 per person, £3 for the bread I think and be sure to get a plate each!

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Qype: Hell Pizza in London

London


Tuesday nights are inbetween nights for 20-somethings in the city - not far enough along the week to warrant a big bender, but just far enough in to feel you deserve a little summin summin. I've found the happy medium. Hell Pizza-all-you-can-eat-Tuesday for £6. Yes folks, it really is all you can eat and it really is £6.

Not only that but the pizzas are super - medium thick bases that are the right kind of crispy, tangy toppings with themed names - like 'Cursed; chicken, smoked cheddar, bacon, gerkins, ham, onions, honey mustard.' or one of my favourites - Pandemonium; gooey camembert, chicken and cranberry.

By the looks of things they do salad - but why you'd go to Hell Pizza for a salad is anyone's guess.

Bookmark it while you can still get a seat.

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