All reader reviews by Enoki
Noura Mayfair Restaurant and Lounge
Fairly good value assuming the offer/deal has been taken up. However, the offerings are of varied quality. Moutabal/Baba Ghanoush, foul, kibbeh and grilled quail were lovely. The hummus and shawarma not up to scratch. The loubieh was awful. Although there was no atmosphere at all when we went, the service was very pleasant and it is a shame that the food does not deliver as well as the staff. Keep perservering I'd say...
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Overall rating 
Food 5 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 6
maze
All the good things stated in the reviews below are true. There is no exaggeration. Ambrosial food; nectarous drink and very important and rare to the point of extinction nowadays: flawless friendly and informed service. In this day and age upmarket restaurants all over the world could take a leaf or 500 out of Maze's book. The evening was a true joy. Please don't change.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Overall rating 
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Gordon Ramsay's Boxwood Cafe
A friend and I went to BC for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon. The restaurant had a buzzy atmosphere but for some reason we were placed at a table near the door. In any event we made the best of it as we were in a brighter part of the restaurant near windows cf. the main part (underground). We were given the offer menus only (staff missed a trick because though we booked quoting the offer deal we didn't feel restricted to choosing only from the offer menu). The offer menu had a good selection but though food was of good quality, tasty and well cooked they are all dishes that could reasonably easily have been made at home without too much trouble. Whilst I agree with the policy that it is better to do something simply and well than concoct a complicated hash, at Gordon Ramsey prices, I would expect somewhat more for my money. We had a delicious Malbec to go with the meal and the service was excellent.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Overall rating 
Food 6 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Shanghai Blues
Over all very good. Excellent tasty dim sum, delicious chilean sea bass cheung fun, turnip paste in XO sauce and char siu bau, washed down with exceptionally lovely jasmine tea. The added value is that many dim sum dishes on offer are not ordinarily available in Chinatown. The lobster deal was a bit of a disappointment however. Even at half price (£28) we thought it was not worth it. There is no need to have deep fried parts of the lobster in the dish! Next time we'll stick to dim sum for lunch. Did not try the main dishes. Service a bit slow but friendly helpful staff. Very appealing decor.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Overall rating 
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
