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Josephine's is a perfect example of the importance of adapting to the changing environment, or face becoming extinct.
We had a large table booked for lunch but for the most part of our dining were the only ones in there. The service was extremely friendly but rather slow as the head waiter painstakingly moved along the table to each person to slowly hold out a menu for them. And wrote our food on drinks orders out slowly on two different writing pads. It's old fashioned service which can be charming, but can also be a little dreary when timing the lunch hour.
We were handed menus and after scanning through and being a little weary of the price, one of our group asked if they had a lunch menu. Yes. Oh. Well, group in here for lunch, kind of seemed like a no brainer and a bit frustrating given the feleling you're being squeezed for every penny.
The food was disappointing - I've been lucky enough to have a Filipino friend cook a few dishes for me and they were far better - I went for the adobo wich is a pretty classic dish.
I think the place lacks a bit of passion - to survive in London you either need to be a little family business with top nosh at decent prices, or be going against the grain with a new idea or theme. Sadly Josephine's needs to jack up their act a bit - and it is sad because the decor and staff are very warming. I just can't recommend the food.
Check out my review of Josephine' s Restaurant - I am Urbanite - on Qype
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