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Old 13 January 2015, 08:19 AM   #1
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Dinner in London

Working in the UK again this week. Staying in London Thursday night before heading back to the states Friday morning.

Staying walking distance to Paddington Station. Looking for a restaurant recommendation for Thursday night.

You guys always give me good suggestions, any new places I might want to try?
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Old 13 January 2015, 08:34 AM   #2
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Dinner by Heston and the Ledbury are in the world's top ten this year.
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Old 13 January 2015, 10:08 AM   #3
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The Ledbury highly recommended

Might be better getting a taxi to that

Umimi most amazing Malaysian food

If I want a simple rib eye steak I go to the Hawksmoor but that's in Covent garden which is a bit further althought I believe they have 2 restaurants in London. If you go have a phone to guide you there as its a bit of a maze in the back streets the first time you go and the restaurant is almost hidden behind a black door and underground.
If you wanted a slightly cheaper option for Asian food try ping pong, they have them all over london and usually easy to get in. Nice food!

Enjoy your stay
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Old 13 January 2015, 10:52 AM   #4
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I am jealous just from the title of your thread…Dinner in London. Enjoy!
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Old 14 January 2015, 08:41 AM   #5
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x2.

I was at Dinner by Heston for new year's and it was great.
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Old 15 January 2015, 08:04 AM   #6
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Scored a table at The Ledbury. I'll let you all know how it was. As always, thanks for the heads up.
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Old 15 January 2015, 08:53 AM   #7
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Result!

It's damm cold and windy at the moment. Enjoy your stay!
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Old 19 January 2015, 09:10 PM   #8
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Angus Steak House!!!

Just kidding. I know your trip is over, but I will still chime in.

I have stayed at the Royal Lancaster a few times and I usually try to get to the Churchill Arms in Kensington for Thai.
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Old 20 January 2015, 08:10 AM   #9
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I live in London and if you take a cab or tube to Angel, walk along upper street and you will find numerous little unique restaurants that are always busy, and the area is trendy without the stuffy formalities you sometime experience in Central London.
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x2.

I was at Dinner by Heston for new year's and it was great.
Good to hear Soly, I'm booking that for my BD this summer.
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Old 20 January 2015, 08:18 AM   #11
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I live in London and if you take a cab or tube to Angel, walk along upper street and you will find numerous little unique restaurants that are always busy, and the area is trendy without the stuffy formalities you sometime experience in Central London.
I went to Uni around there and won't go back to Upper St for all the Rolexes in Switzerland, I done my time, guv!
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Old 21 January 2015, 04:04 AM   #12
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The Ledbury was fantastic.

Had oyster civiche, shitake wrapped lobster tail, venison, and a chocolate torte. They also brought out several different items before and after dinner, that were off menu, for me to sample.

The service was outstanding.

The thing that really impressed me was the beer list. As you would expect, they had a great wine list. But they also have a small but well represented list of local breweries, and some fantastic beers. It was pricey, but it was very good. As I had a late reservation, I was one of the last people to finish dinner. I had the opportunity the chat with some of the staff about restaurants, food, and beer. Some really nice people working there, who really know their stuff.

Thanks again for the suggestion. I greatly enjoyed it.
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Old 21 January 2015, 04:18 AM   #13
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The Ledbury was fantastic.

Had oyster civiche, shitake wrapped lobster tail, venison, and a chocolate torte. They also brought out several different items before and after dinner, that were off menu, for me to sample.

The service was outstanding.

The thing that really impressed me was the beer list. As you would expect, they had a great wine list. But they also have a small but well represented list of local breweries, and some fantastic beers. It was pricey, but it was very good. As I had a late reservation, I was one of the last people to finish dinner. I had the opportunity the chat with some of the staff about restaurants, food, and beer. Some really nice people working there, who really know their stuff.

Thanks again for the suggestion. I greatly enjoyed it.
Great to hear, I'm off to the Ledbury in a couple of months.
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Old 21 January 2015, 04:27 AM   #14
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glad you enjoyed it!

Not sure when i will be back, hopefully soon
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Maze by Gordon R. Amazing food and service
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Old 5 June 2015, 07:06 AM   #16
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Back in London again next Friday Night.

Any new places to try?
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TRAMSHED was pretty good!
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Veeraswamy in Regent's Street for a top notch curry would be my advice
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