All reader reviews by Dave Kadinsky

Yum Cha

A very good experience.

The food, service and atmosphere where excellent.

Value for money was also fist rate but I have only been on Mon/Tue/Wed when the Dim Sum is all half price. At full price I would say it was a little pricey, especially for Camden.

I have been a few times now and will be returning.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9

Little Bay (Farringdon)

Having been a fan of Little Bay in Kilburn I was disappointed by this restaurant.

The food was very good but not as well prepared as previously experienced in the Kilburn restaurant. The value would also have been very good if it was not for the terrible service we had.

The service was shocking. The waiter was rude and not particularly competent. At one point the waiter knocked over a candle spilling the wax onto several garments of patrons within our party. Upon us notifying him he implied it was my fault for asking for another drink while he was clearing a few glasses! In a later exchange he told us that wax was easy to get out and walked off. We later were able to talk to the manager who was more reasonable and gave some money towards cleaning the clothes.

The candle incident on top of generally bad and rude service lead to me, for the first time ever, refusing a service charge and not leaving a tip for a meal.

I would not recommend this restaurant , especially as the Little Bay in Kilburn is so much better. If you are thinking of going here, try to get to Kilburn instead. Not only have I had much better experiences there it has a far superior setting and is a much more characterful place.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4

Little Bay (Kilburn)

An excellent experience, both times I have been there.

This restaurant has a great atmosphere, good service, excellent food and offers brilliant value for money.

I would highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning soon.

They have an interesting menu with new items frequently but if they still have the Pig Cheeks in Madeira sauce when you go you must try them! Delicious, they could turn a vegetarian!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10