Gourmet Garden

The luncht time menu is good value for money but the owner's wife could be more friendly and polite when she serves you
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Barry Stone
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Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 10
Monday, April 28, 2008

I had read in the local press that this restaurant had just received tha accolade of 'best restaurant in London'. So we tried it out for the first time and were certainly not disappointed. Our starter was 'hot & sour soup', one of the best we had ever had: not too salty or vinagry, but with a hint if sweetness. The main meal was 'Beef Rendang', a Malaysian dish. It was really delicious with beef that melts in your mouth and a tasty sauce. The French house red wine was not one of the best, but acceptablr. Madame Sue and her two young ladies provided excellent and fast service. The restaurant is fairly small but the tables have sufficient space between them. A warm atmosphere with subtle Malaysian music in the background. All in all an exceptionally good meal experience, and we shall certainly go again.
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Doc Ron - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, December 18, 2007

I was very disappointed with the service. Our drinks order took ages and we were given them after guests who had arrived after us. We waited an hour for our starters - soup - and even then they didn't arrive at the same time. Our main courses all arrived at intervals so our noodles were cold by the time the last two main courses arrived. Generally, I must say I have been impressed with this restaurant, but to me the sign of a good restaurant is when the managers take care of their customers. Even the food did not live up to previous visits. edhWhen I politely told the manager of our dissatisfaction, she did her best to lead me out of earshot of other guests and said I could have a free drink on my next visit. Unfortunately, on this performance, I will not be taking up her kind offer.
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Ed
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Food 4 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 3
Tuesday, December 11, 2007

We decided to visit after hearing a review on LBC radio (97.3), which was entirely positive, even glowing. We visited at 8.00pm on 01.12.07, and were sadly disappointed. We waited forty five minutes for our starter to arrive, another twenty for our second course, which was the correct dish but intended for another table, we began eating it to then have it promptly removed from under our noses. Another twenty minute wait followed. The main course was bog standard, like any other high street Chinese, in fact it lacked salt and was incorrectly seasoned for such a regional dish. The service was poor to say the least, rushed, inefficient and rude. We were brought the wrong type of coffee which was sent back, and rudely taken away by the waitress, when I told the waitress to remove the service charge she still added it to the bill, and charged it to my credit card. The owner/manager then appeared who refunded the service charge.
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Saturday, December 01, 2007

We (myself ,my husband and two kids aged 9months and 2 years) went to this restaurant last weekend. The food was incredible and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.Overall I was most impressed and would definitely dine there again.
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Margaret
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, November 27, 2007

I have been using this restaurant nearly once a week ever since the current owners have run it , The food is simply fantastic !!!!!!
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Paul Todd
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 06, 2007

The food is absolutely delicious! One day while driving by watford lane we noticed a chinese restaurant and decided to try their takeout. Their crispy duck was amazing! and all the food was wrapped delicately. We went back to eat there and the service was incredible, plus because we loved their tea so much they gave us a whole pack to take home : talk about generous! Try their chilli squid and crispy duck. All the food is freshly prepared and no excess oil is used.
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satisfied customer
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, October 27, 2007

I am a food enthusiast who enjoys nothing more than trying out the variety of cuisines on offer in London and being Malaysian, I particularly look for authentic Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine. For the past five years I have been impressed by the range and quality of food offered by Gourmet Garden. I have tried nearly all the dishes on their extensive menu and every meal I have had has been freshly prepared with the utmost attention to flavour. My favourite dishes are their belacan crab, lobster noodles, hokkien noodles and chicken wings. The staff are very friendly and attentive and even the head chef chats with the customers to ensure they are satisfied with their meals. I have taken all my friends and even my staff to Gourmet Garden and they have all raved about it. I would highly recommend Gourmet Garden for anyone who has a passion for high quality, authentic and truly delicious Malaysian food.
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Sashi Sanka
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, July 07, 2007

We used to eat there quite alot a few years ago when the restaurant appeared to change management. Out of curiosity we decided to go back last week and try it out again. Looking in we wondered why the restaurant only had 3 or 4 tables occupied. Anyway, being hungry we walked in and ordered salt & chilli squid for starters, mongolian crispy lamb, sweet & sour pork, chicken with ginger and spring onion and 2 portions of rice. After 15 minutes our squid dish was brought out and it looked unappetising. Having tried a couple of pieces, it seemed as if the squid had been prepared several hours, if not days, before and refried in old oil. It was terrible. We decided to make a sharp exit and cancel the rest of our order. We will not being going back there again. A real disappointment, considering it used to be a favourite.
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Food 0 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Monday, June 18, 2007

We used to eat there quite alot a few years ago when the restaurant appeared to change management. Out of curiosity we decided to go back last week and try it out again. Looking in we wondered why the restaurant only had 3 or 4 tables occupied. Anyway, being hungry we walked in and ordered salt & chilli squid for starters, mongolian crispy lamb, sweet & sour pork, chicken with ginger and spring onion and 2 portions of rice. After 15 minutes our squid dish was brought out and it looked unappetising. Having tried a couple of pieces, it seemed as if the squid had been prepared several hours, if not days, before and refried in old oil. It was terrible. We decided to make a sharp exit and cancel the rest of our order. We will not being going back there again. A real disappointment, considering it used to be a favourite.
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Food 0 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Monday, June 18, 2007