Hunan

I can not belive the negative reviews for a resturant I continue to revist on a regular basis. I took my husband there yesterday for his birthday and as always received a warm welcome. The food as always was wonderfull and teased the taste buds with every mouthful. Yes portions are small but are ample as differnet tasters continue to arrive at your table until you say stop. If you go to restaurants because you love to eat, rather than because you enjoy fawning waiters, then this is one of the finest experiences in London.
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Victoria
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, November 22, 2007

I'm consistently amazed by the good reviews. Admittedly, the remarks below refer to our experience of over a year ago, but it is still fresh in our minds.

The worst service we've ever had. We were not shown the specials menu.

We paid £16 for SEVEN bites of starters and after colourless mains, left weeping with hunger. Never again..
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Elizabeth
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Monday, October 22, 2007

My brother and I went for our birthday, again! We had a fantastic time trying all the delicious little dishes. Everything is cooked from fresh seasonal produce and spiced to your taste. The wine was great but if you're not sure what to order, ask Michael (the boss!).

The meal was good value for money, a must for all foodies!
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SHOPGIRL NO.1 - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, October 17, 2007

My husband brought me here for b-day. Again a little above average Canontese and Shanghai style cuisine. An assortment of various dishes, out of 8 dishes, I loved 1 or 2 however the entire selection was not bad and a couple were unique.

A tad overpriced for what you get however it was good to try once and i figured i was also paying for the service which was excellent, very attentive, along with a reasonable atmosphere.
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Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Monday, April 16, 2007

Excellent Excellent Excellent - I went with a friend from Hunan - nwho loved this Taiwanese take on his home cuisine. Many courses of excellent flavour and quality - this is a restaurant to rank with the best in London.

The price for 2? About £30 ahead without alcohol - but the wine list was extensive and reasonable.

Enjoy Hunan - it's a great place, with great paople and a great spicy cuisine.
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James
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Friday, February 16, 2007

I went in a group of three to Hunan last night expecting great things and we were not disappointed. The food was outstanding, the owner charming and I would recommend the restaurant to anyone. I have eaten at a number of Hunanese restaurants in Hong Kong and mainland China and this was most definetely up to par.

The only rider is that it is most certainly not cheap at £150 for three with no alcohol. Having said that it was worth it and we were served more than 20 different dishes.
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Ed
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Friday, December 22, 2006

This is a restaurant with an appetite. Dish after dish of genuine Hunan province food – delicious but after we lost count we had to say no more. Service personal and Chinese. An atmosphere that lends itself to informal or romantic occasions, and importantly can clearly hear yourself talk. No boozy interruptions from other customers. Would go back again and again. Great value for money.
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Tim Melville
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Sunday, December 10, 2006

Very average Canontese and Shanghai style cuisine. Do NOT go here for Hunanese or Sichuan style cooking - they are not able to prepare any food in these styles.

The food served is of average quality and quite over priced for what you get.

The service was excellent, very attentive, along with a reasonable atmosphere.
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Leon
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Food 2 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Monday, September 04, 2006

Ate there last night for the 1st time after reading about it here and Hardens guide. Expectations therefore high and we were not disappointed! Terrific food, great service and my youngest daughter (aged 10) hit it off with Mr Peng ....sensible wine list, let Mr Peng choose and you will not be disappointed. Thoroughly recommend. We'll be back !
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simonb - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, August 31, 2006

The range of different and unusual dishes is lovely. The dishes are generally very tasty although not quite in the premier league. The decor is bog standard and the service can be a little off at times.
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Anton Stanbrook
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Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 8
Monday, August 28, 2006