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Title: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: DaveShoelace on June 15, 2009, 06:48:39 PM One of my Pokernews buddies is coming over to London (he is Canadian) for a few days and we are going out for a night on the town on Friday. The thing is (and this is a good thing, because Im a lightweight) he doesnt really drink, so my usual plan of 'lets get pissed' might not be best.
So Im trying to make the night a bit varied, I was thinking taking him round leciester square, camden, soho just for a few quiet drinks and maybe to the comedy store for their late show. What else can we do? He is 29 like me and I presume he doesnt want to see any pole dancers, so what else is cool in London for tourists? Dont actually want to do anything poker related, we talk shop every day and that would be a busmans holiday for us. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: AndrewT on June 15, 2009, 08:10:04 PM Tate Modern is open late on Friday, if you fancy art and that. You can then walk along the river afterwards.
On the other hand if you don't want an evening that sounds like a date with a French exchange student then the Comedy Store is a good shout. Camden is a shithole. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: dino1980 on June 16, 2009, 01:17:35 AM Can't think of anything specific off the top of my head but check out the time out website, that'll tell you what's going on in Lomdon this Friday.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: thetank on June 16, 2009, 03:49:05 AM Tate Modern is open late on Friday, if you fancy art and that. You can then walk along the river afterwards. On the other hand if you don't want an evening that sounds like a date with a French exchange student then the Comedy Store is a good shout. Will you be on? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Dingdell on June 16, 2009, 03:51:40 AM Tate Modern is open late on Friday, if you fancy art and that. You can then walk along the river afterwards. On the other hand if you don't want an evening that sounds like a date with a French exchange student then the Comedy Store is a good shout. Will you be on? No - but his shirt might be. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: AndrewT on June 16, 2009, 08:19:08 AM Tate Modern is open late on Friday, if you fancy art and that. You can then walk along the river afterwards. On the other hand if you don't want an evening that sounds like a date with a French exchange student then the Comedy Store is a good shout. Will you be on? No, hence it's a good suggestion. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 16, 2009, 09:39:17 AM Comedy store imo - make sure you book tickets in advance as they often sell out well before.
Don't under any circumstances let those people who stand around leicester square leafletting persuade you to go to one of the comedy shows in the thistle hotel down the road. It's more funny at a funeral. Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: RED-DOG on June 16, 2009, 09:50:04 AM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 16, 2009, 10:12:51 AM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 16, 2009, 10:14:33 AM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: RED-DOG on June 16, 2009, 10:24:13 AM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi If by "Proper" you mean it smells, tastes, looks and costs about the same as a high class whore's moneybox, then yes, I've had proper sushi. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Colchester Kev on June 16, 2009, 10:25:55 AM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi If by "Proper" you mean it smells, tastes, looks and costs about the same as a high class whore's moneybox, then yes, I've had proper sushi. POST OF THE YEAR ... GAME OVER. rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 16, 2009, 10:28:47 AM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi If by "Proper" you mean it smells, tastes, looks and costs about the same as a high class whore's moneybox, then yes, I've had proper sushi. Never eat in a whorehouse! Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: boldie on June 16, 2009, 10:39:20 AM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi If by "Proper" you mean it smells, tastes, looks and costs about the same as a high class whore's moneybox, then yes, I've had proper sushi. POST OF THE YEAR ... GAME OVER. rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 16, 2009, 10:47:33 AM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi If by "Proper" you mean it smells, tastes, looks and costs about the same as a high class whore's moneybox, then yes, I've had proper sushi. [ ] you've had proper sushi then. Sashimi doesn't have a strong odour, in fact most of it doesn't have any odour at all. I'd also question your high-class whore's moneybox ;) Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: paulhouk03 on June 16, 2009, 12:46:02 PM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi If by "Proper" you mean it smells, tastes, looks and costs about the same as a high class whore's moneybox, then yes, I've had proper sushi. [ ] you've had proper sushi then. Sashimi doesn't have a strong odour, in fact most of it doesn't have any odour at all. I'd also question your high-class whore's moneybox ;) proper sushi is nice from japan and hong kong the stuff u get from uk isnt great or fresh. uk sushi is not good and its made by women which is a no no Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 16, 2009, 12:47:42 PM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi If by "Proper" you mean it smells, tastes, looks and costs about the same as a high class whore's moneybox, then yes, I've had proper sushi. [ ] you've had proper sushi then. Sashimi doesn't have a strong odour, in fact most of it doesn't have any odour at all. I'd also question your high-class whore's moneybox ;) proper sushi is nice from japan and hong kong the stuff u get from uk isnt great or fresh. uk sushi is not good and its made by women which is a no no maybe not as good as Japan but there are some good places in London. Strangely now you've mentioned it I've never been to a sushi place and seen a woman preparing the food. Why's that? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 16, 2009, 12:54:19 PM Best sushi chefs are men. Same with most chefs isn't it?
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 16, 2009, 12:55:09 PM Best sushi chefs are men. Same with most chefs isn't it? In Greek culture woman does it best. Cooking, that is. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 16, 2009, 12:57:04 PM Best sushi chefs are men. Same with most chefs isn't it? In Greek culture woman does it best. Cooking, that is. Most chefs are men though? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: boldie on June 16, 2009, 12:59:40 PM Best sushi chefs are men. Same with most chefs isn't it? In Greek culture woman does it best. Cooking, that is. Most chefs are men though? Yeah but not Greek chefs as the men would have to wear "all-over-body hairnets" Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: RED-DOG on June 16, 2009, 01:07:21 PM Best sushi chefs are men. Same with most chefs isn't it? In Greek culture woman does it best. Cooking, that is. Most chefs are men though? Yeah but not Greek chefs as the men would have to wear "all-over-body hairnets" By that criteria, you would make a great chef. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: boldie on June 16, 2009, 01:29:02 PM Best sushi chefs are men. Same with most chefs isn't it? In Greek culture woman does it best. Cooking, that is. Most chefs are men though? Yeah but not Greek chefs as the men would have to wear "all-over-body hairnets" By that criteria, you would make a great chef. Unfortunately you also need to be able to cook :( Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: AndrewT on June 16, 2009, 04:04:28 PM For sushi in Camden the Bento place next to the jazz cafe is a better bet.
If Red-Dog's sushi smells like a whore's moneybox then he's either paid too little for his sushi or too much for his whores. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Kev B on June 16, 2009, 04:46:16 PM I was in London at the weekend and had a great Greek meze at "Real Greek" restaurant. It's situated 150 yards from the Globe Theatre, very close to the Millennium bridge.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 16, 2009, 04:58:57 PM I was in London at the weekend and had a great Greek meze at "Real Greek" restaurant. It's situated 150 yards from the Globe Theatre, very close to the Millennium bridge. A man of great taste Mr B! Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: G1BTW on June 16, 2009, 05:17:41 PM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi If by "Proper" you mean it smells, tastes, looks and costs about the same as a high class whore's moneybox, then yes, I've had proper sushi. :( :( I will never be able to eat sushi again without thinking of this. vg tho :D I went to a Sushi bar recently but me and the bird sat there for half an hour waiting for the waiter, before complaining. Eventually manager came up and explained 'no restaurant, is fast food, have to grab from carousel'. Total ****ing farce. Covent Garden is a nice hangout, or maybe the theatre. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Colchester Kev on June 16, 2009, 05:36:12 PM Blimey Barry, if you take all this advice, you might as well just tell him straight off that you want to bum him later ... cos thats what he is going to think !!
Depending on what time he gets in, take him here http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/clubs/peter-parkers-rock-n-roll-club-review-59414.html before or after going somewhere for a bit of grub, no poncy sushi bollocks though, get to a steak house ... Goucho's is awesome, not badly priced, Flushy didnt even flinch when he picked up the bill ... and the diners included myself and Tighty !!! Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: KarmaDope on June 16, 2009, 05:37:21 PM Blimey Barry, if you take all this advice, you might as well just tell him straight of that you want to bum him later ... cos thats what he is going to think !! Depending on what time he gets in, take him here http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/clubs/peter-parkers-rock-n-roll-club-review-59414.html before or after going somewhere for a bit of grub, no poncy sushi bollocks though, get to a steak house ... Goucho's is awesome, not badly priced, Flushy didnt even flinch when he picked up the bill ... and the diners included myself and Tighty !!! [ ] Flushy flinches when he picks up the bill for 12 at Nobu. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: gatso on June 16, 2009, 05:41:23 PM Blimey Barry, if you take all this advice, you might as well just tell him straight off that you want to bum him later ... cos thats what he is going to think !! Depending on what time he gets in, take him here http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/clubs/peter-parkers-rock-n-roll-club-review-59414.html before or after going somewhere for a bit of grub, no poncy sushi bollocks though, get to a steak house ... Goucho's is awesome, not badly priced, Flushy didnt even flinch when he picked up the bill ... and the diners included myself and Tighty !!! are you recommending gaucho's or groucho's? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Colchester Kev on June 16, 2009, 05:44:35 PM Gaucho's ldo.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 16, 2009, 07:00:52 PM Gaucho Grill. v good steaks.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: AndrewT on June 16, 2009, 09:47:30 PM Amazingly enough I am in Gauchos right now - dinner and drinks paid for by our software providers.
Steak is awesome. Steak paid for by someone else more so. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 16, 2009, 10:14:55 PM Amazingly enough I am in Gauchos right now - dinner and drinks paid for by our software providers. Steak is awesome. Steak paid for by someone else more so. If someone else is paying, this should be on the steaking board, not here.... ;marks; Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: bobAlike on June 17, 2009, 01:01:41 AM Tapas not too far Walking distance from Waterloo. Simply stunning food.
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/restaurants/info/52/meson-don-felipe Greek food Primrose Hill near Regents Park. As a Greek I always try and visit Lemonia when in London. http://www.tipped.co.uk/listings/7588/lemonia Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Claw75 on June 17, 2009, 01:35:54 AM thread making me hungry!
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Kev B on June 17, 2009, 01:26:35 PM I was in London at the weekend and had a great Greek meze at "Real Greek" restaurant. It's situated 150 yards from the Globe Theatre, very close to the Millennium bridge. A man of great taste Mr B! Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 17, 2009, 03:15:21 PM I was in London at the weekend and had a great Greek meze at "Real Greek" restaurant. It's situated 150 yards from the Globe Theatre, very close to the Millennium bridge. A man of great taste Mr B! I still owe you a drink too sir, I have nay forgotten Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: faireycakes on June 17, 2009, 06:57:55 PM Surely all you need is good old cod and chips.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: paulhouk03 on June 18, 2009, 01:26:39 AM Hi Sushi in Camden is excellent for food. Sushi is not food, it's pretentious overpriced pap that would benefit enormously from a coating of breadcrumbs, a quick dip in a deep fat fryer, and an 80% reduction in price Barry mentioned Camden....anywhere there for food isn't going to be the cheapest but Hi is actually very reasonable. Where have you had Sushi before Tom for you to have such a low opinion of it? [ ] Tom's had proper sushi If by "Proper" you mean it smells, tastes, looks and costs about the same as a high class whore's moneybox, then yes, I've had proper sushi. [ ] you've had proper sushi then. Sashimi doesn't have a strong odour, in fact most of it doesn't have any odour at all. I'd also question your high-class whore's moneybox ;) proper sushi is nice from japan and hong kong the stuff u get from uk isnt great or fresh. uk sushi is not good and its made by women which is a no no maybe not as good as Japan but there are some good places in London. Strangely now you've mentioned it I've never been to a sushi place and seen a woman preparing the food. Why's that? women dont make sushi because there hands are too warm compared to the mans and warm hands will affect the fish taste texture etc etc Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: sovietsong on June 18, 2009, 08:17:47 AM Learning lots about sushi!! Always wanted to try it, put off by the price!
what's the best type, or are there loads and this is a stupid question? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: cia260895 on June 18, 2009, 08:24:02 AM try happy slapping,graffiti,mugging and stabbing its all the rage in London
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 08:57:21 AM Learning lots about sushi!! Always wanted to try it, put off by the price! what's the best type, or are there loads and this is a stupid question? Loads of different types, and the quality of what you can get varies dramatically. The quality of the sushi depends on a number of things. If you're having sushi with fish, the sashimi (the raw fish) needs to be fresh, and this makes a world of difference. So it's like any other food, you get good ingredients and you're half-way there. Then there's the rice, which needs to be prepared well (but it's not really rocket science). Then there are the different varieties of sashimi - my favourites are the standard tuna (maguro), sea bream (tai), octopus (tako) and in my opinion the best sushi is the fatty tuna (toro) - which is often the most expensive as well. Good sushi is amongst the best food I've ever had. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: pokerfan on June 18, 2009, 09:13:47 AM So the stuff you get in Tesco`s
(http://www.tartetatin.it/wp-content/uploads/cucina/2007/07/tesco-sushi.jpg) would be best described as..............? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: cia260895 on June 18, 2009, 09:15:44 AM So the stuff you get in Tesco`s (http://www.tartetatin.it/wp-content/uploads/cucina/2007/07/tesco-sushi.jpg) would be best described as..............? uncooked fish! Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Jon MW on June 18, 2009, 09:22:56 AM So the stuff you get in Tesco`s (http://www.tartetatin.it/wp-content/uploads/cucina/2007/07/tesco-sushi.jpg) would be best described as..............? uncooked fish! It's not uncooked I like tesco's sushi, how close is it to the good stuff? And I don't want any sushi snobbery answers, I want an answer from someone who has at least eaten the tesco's stuff rather than just pre judging it. :D Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 10:40:05 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant.
Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: TheChipPrince on June 18, 2009, 10:41:07 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? Is the ring thing in the corner fish? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Jon MW on June 18, 2009, 10:43:23 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? They have 5 or 6 options. It has crossed my mind to ask you - where would you recommend in the UK for good sushi? Particularly London as that's where I go most often which is likely to have somewhere, but anywhere really - just in case I have the chance if I'm around those locations. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 10:45:03 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? Is the ring thing in the corner fish? Top right corner? Looks like cucumber. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 10:48:52 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? They have 5 or 6 options. It has crossed my mind to ask you - where would you recommend in the UK for good sushi? Particularly London as that's where I go most often which is likely to have somewhere, but anywhere really - just in case I have the chance if I'm around those locations. I think London is your best bet in the UK. To be honest, I don't get to London too often, and have only had sushi there a few times. There's a good place in Ealing Broadway - can't remember what it's called. Not a huge variety there, but it was good stuff (and full of Japanese people, if that means anything). You're probably best to do a search on google for places that are recommended. Monkey matt or sharplea will be able to help you with the googling... Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: cia260895 on June 18, 2009, 11:03:50 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Ian, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? dunno never touched the uncooked stuff Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 11:05:50 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Ian, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? dunno never touched the uncooked stuff Oh you should, it's the best stuff (not from Tesco ldo). Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 18, 2009, 11:06:18 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? They have 5 or 6 options. It has crossed my mind to ask you - where would you recommend in the UK for good sushi? Particularly London as that's where I go most often which is likely to have somewhere, but anywhere really - just in case I have the chance if I'm around those locations. I think London is your best bet in the UK. To be honest, I don't get to London too often, and have only had sushi there a few times. There's a good place in Ealing Broadway - can't remember what it's called. Not a huge variety there, but it was good stuff (and full of Japanese people, if that means anything). You're probably best to do a search on google for places that are recommended. Monkey matt or sharplea will be able to help you with the googling... There's a good place in Holborn as well as a few nice ones in Camden. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: cia260895 on June 18, 2009, 11:11:33 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Ian, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? dunno never touched the uncooked stuff Oh you should, it's the best stuff (not from Tesco ldo). Norrrrrrrrrrr dont even eat cooked fish let alone uncooked.... Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 11:57:53 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? They have 5 or 6 options. It has crossed my mind to ask you - where would you recommend in the UK for good sushi? Particularly London as that's where I go most often which is likely to have somewhere, but anywhere really - just in case I have the chance if I'm around those locations. I think London is your best bet in the UK. To be honest, I don't get to London too often, and have only had sushi there a few times. There's a good place in Ealing Broadway - can't remember what it's called. Not a huge variety there, but it was good stuff (and full of Japanese people, if that means anything). You're probably best to do a search on google for places that are recommended. Monkey matt or sharplea will be able to help you with the googling... There's a good place in Holborn as well as a few nice ones in Camden. Next time I'm down in London Cos - me and thee are going out for sushi :)up Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Colchester Kev on June 18, 2009, 11:58:43 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? They have 5 or 6 options. It has crossed my mind to ask you - where would you recommend in the UK for good sushi? Particularly London as that's where I go most often which is likely to have somewhere, but anywhere really - just in case I have the chance if I'm around those locations. I think London is your best bet in the UK. To be honest, I don't get to London too often, and have only had sushi there a few times. There's a good place in Ealing Broadway - can't remember what it's called. Not a huge variety there, but it was good stuff (and full of Japanese people, if that means anything). You're probably best to do a search on google for places that are recommended. Monkey matt or sharplea will be able to help you with the googling... There's a good place in Holborn as well as a few nice ones in Camden. Next time I'm down in London Cos - me and thee are going out for sushi :)up Gay ! Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 18, 2009, 11:59:44 AM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? They have 5 or 6 options. It has crossed my mind to ask you - where would you recommend in the UK for good sushi? Particularly London as that's where I go most often which is likely to have somewhere, but anywhere really - just in case I have the chance if I'm around those locations. I think London is your best bet in the UK. To be honest, I don't get to London too often, and have only had sushi there a few times. There's a good place in Ealing Broadway - can't remember what it's called. Not a huge variety there, but it was good stuff (and full of Japanese people, if that means anything). You're probably best to do a search on google for places that are recommended. Monkey matt or sharplea will be able to help you with the googling... There's a good place in Holborn as well as a few nice ones in Camden. Next time I'm down in London Cos - me and thee are going out for sushi :)up When are you next expected here, 2011? Bring the clown too so he can lose the credit card roulette and it's a little less gay. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 12:21:12 PM It's utter crap. So is M&S sushi. It's like comparing a ready-made microwave meal to a meal in a restaurant. Terry, is there actually any fish in the Tesco sushi? It looks like egg and vegetable sushi to me. Maybe some tinned tuna in there? They have 5 or 6 options. It has crossed my mind to ask you - where would you recommend in the UK for good sushi? Particularly London as that's where I go most often which is likely to have somewhere, but anywhere really - just in case I have the chance if I'm around those locations. I think London is your best bet in the UK. To be honest, I don't get to London too often, and have only had sushi there a few times. There's a good place in Ealing Broadway - can't remember what it's called. Not a huge variety there, but it was good stuff (and full of Japanese people, if that means anything). You're probably best to do a search on google for places that are recommended. Monkey matt or sharplea will be able to help you with the googling... There's a good place in Holborn as well as a few nice ones in Camden. Next time I'm down in London Cos - me and thee are going out for sushi :)up When are you next expected here, 2011? Bring the clown too so he can lose the credit card roulette and it's a little less gay. I was thinking of brings some ladies along, but the clown can tag along as well. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: pokerfan on June 18, 2009, 02:16:47 PM Any one tried the YoSuhi`s? I take it they are a franchise so prolly crap but conveyor belt eamaul sounds like a good idea to me.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Yo%21_Sushi_in_Manchester.jpg/800px-Yo%21_Sushi_in_Manchester.jpg) Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Colchester Kev on June 18, 2009, 02:20:27 PM I would rather eat my own shit.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: pokerfan on June 18, 2009, 02:23:32 PM I would rather eat my own shit. rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfaoTitle: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: cia260895 on June 18, 2009, 02:29:26 PM I would rather eat my own shit. how much would it cost for that? i bet you'd raise loads more and quicker than the tube up yr ass Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: The_nun on June 18, 2009, 02:31:52 PM I would rather eat my own shit. Would it be raw or warmed?Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Acidmouse on June 18, 2009, 02:37:46 PM Yo Sushi, the one in harvey Nic's leeds is not bad.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Linux on June 18, 2009, 02:45:53 PM Yo Sushi, the one in harvey Nic's leeds is not bad. nandos please Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Acidmouse on June 18, 2009, 02:46:52 PM Yo Sushi, the one in harvey Nic's leeds is not bad. nandos please Never been, there is a new one up at Ikea in Leeds, fancy that at weekend. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: pokerfan on June 18, 2009, 02:50:08 PM Yo Sushi, the one in harvey Nic's leeds is not bad. nandos please Never been, there is a new one up at Ikea in Leeds, fancy that at weekend. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 18, 2009, 02:54:27 PM Nandos is most overrated place ever
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Colchester Kev on June 18, 2009, 02:55:36 PM Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: TheChipPrince on June 18, 2009, 02:57:24 PM Nandos is most overrated place ever 'Tis fair, but I call your Nando's & raise you Frankie & Benny's... Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: DUNK619 on June 18, 2009, 03:06:35 PM +2
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Acidmouse on June 18, 2009, 03:07:37 PM Nah Betty's tea room in Harrogate is by a country mile!
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Claw75 on June 18, 2009, 03:14:25 PM Nandos is most overrated place ever 'Tis fair, but I call your Nando's & raise you Frankie & Benny's... I've onlly been to Frankie and Benny's once. whole experience was shit. Only time I've ever been tempted to leave a restaurant without paying (and I don't think they'd have noticed). Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Jon MW on June 18, 2009, 03:16:39 PM Nandos is most overrated place ever 'Tis fair, but I call your Nando's & raise you Frankie & Benny's... I've onlly been to Frankie and Benny's once. whole experience was shit. Only time I've ever been tempted to leave a restaurant without paying (and I don't think they'd have noticed). Really? I went to a Frankie and Benny's a few weeks ago while I was waiting for a train and it was awesome. 2 courses, about a dozen coffees and for not very much more than the cost of a big McDonalds lunch. Was it busy - could that be the main difference? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Claw75 on June 18, 2009, 03:17:40 PM Nandos is most overrated place ever 'Tis fair, but I call your Nando's & raise you Frankie & Benny's... I've onlly been to Frankie and Benny's once. whole experience was shit. Only time I've ever been tempted to leave a restaurant without paying (and I don't think they'd have noticed). Really? I went to a Frankie and Benny's a few weeks ago while I was waiting for a train and it was awesome. 2 courses, about a dozen coffees and for not very much more than the cost of a big McDonalds lunch. Was it busy - could that be the main difference? no - it was dead. [ ] I was surprised afterwards. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Jon MW on June 18, 2009, 03:21:26 PM Nandos is most overrated place ever 'Tis fair, but I call your Nando's & raise you Frankie & Benny's... I've onlly been to Frankie and Benny's once. whole experience was shit. Only time I've ever been tempted to leave a restaurant without paying (and I don't think they'd have noticed). Really? I went to a Frankie and Benny's a few weeks ago while I was waiting for a train and it was awesome. 2 courses, about a dozen coffees and for not very much more than the cost of a big McDonalds lunch. Was it busy - could that be the main difference? no - it was dead. [ ] I was surprised afterwards. I've only been to 2 in total, so it's hard to say whether they were unusually good or yours was unusually bad. Shows the danger in basing your opinion of a chain on 1 or 2 outlets then Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Claw75 on June 18, 2009, 03:24:33 PM oh and while we're on shit restaurants.....
Last time but one we were up in Nottingham, Matt and I decided to stop for lunch on the way home at the Baltimore exchange bar and grill opposite the holiday inn. Lots of advertising outside for two meals for £7.95. We go in and try to order from the 'two for £7.95' menu, only to be told it's not available that day as it's a bank holiday Monday. Thinking we must have misread the signs outsiide, we order from the main menu. Shortly afterwards, we overhear a group of women at the next table asking to speak to the manager. They've also just been told they can't order off the cheap menu, but say the signs outside clearly say that the two for £7.95 deal advertised outside clearly states 'now all day, every day'. I pop out for a fag to check it out. Indeed the sign does say the deal is now available all day, every day, with no small print. I then clock the manager and a mate of his taking down big signs up on the roadside which obviously say the same thing. we ordered a mixed starter to share - it was ok. For main course I ordered a steak. It was horrible. Not cooked how I'd ordered, completely tasteless, and texture of cardboard. The accompanying chips were ok, the coleslaw a teaspoon sized lump and nothing like the very appetising looking coleslaw on the menu. The waiting staff didn't take the time to ask us how the food was (probably too embarrassed) and didn't bat an eyelid or say a word when they collected my plate with 3/4 of the steak untouched. We didn't have dessert. Bill came to £35. Don't go there. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: The_nun on June 18, 2009, 03:24:51 PM We used to eat in Frankie and Benny's in the Orleans, Vegas, ..it was drop down gorgeous,never had a bad meal there so we tried it over here in Leeds, it was bloody putrid crap, totally put us off going again over here.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: AndrewT on June 18, 2009, 03:25:53 PM Places selling two meals for £7.95 sure have tasty food.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 18, 2009, 03:26:42 PM Nandos is most overrated place ever 'Tis fair, but I call your Nando's & raise you Frankie & Benny's... I've onlly been to Frankie and Benny's once. whole experience was shit. Only time I've ever been tempted to leave a restaurant without paying (and I don't think they'd have noticed). Really? I went to a Frankie and Benny's a few weeks ago while I was waiting for a train and it was awesome. 2 courses, about a dozen coffees and for not very much more than the cost of a big McDonalds lunch. Was it busy - could that be the main difference? no - it was dead. [ ] I was surprised afterwards. I've only been to 2 in total, so it's hard to say whether they were unusually good or yours was unusually bad. Shows the danger in basing your opinion of a chain on 1 or 2 outlets then The one across from DTD is ok. Nando's though....the people who like it I'm concerned for. Did they never get a nice home-cooked chicken ever? Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: The_nun on June 18, 2009, 03:29:09 PM We always go to Akbars in Bradford, have done since the world began, before sliced bread was invented. Never yet had a bad meal.They started off in the one we frequent the most but have now branched out to other cities, have a couple in Leeed's well worth a visit, anyway, being as I mentioned Alea is close to a Mumtaz I thought we had better try it out, last week we did, chuffin gippin.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Jon MW on June 18, 2009, 03:31:00 PM Nandos is most overrated place ever 'Tis fair, but I call your Nando's & raise you Frankie & Benny's... I've onlly been to Frankie and Benny's once. whole experience was shit. Only time I've ever been tempted to leave a restaurant without paying (and I don't think they'd have noticed). Really? I went to a Frankie and Benny's a few weeks ago while I was waiting for a train and it was awesome. 2 courses, about a dozen coffees and for not very much more than the cost of a big McDonalds lunch. Was it busy - could that be the main difference? no - it was dead. [ ] I was surprised afterwards. I've only been to 2 in total, so it's hard to say whether they were unusually good or yours was unusually bad. Shows the danger in basing your opinion of a chain on 1 or 2 outlets then The one across from DTD is ok. ... lol, forgot I'd been to that one too In that case I can recommend the Frankie and Benny's in Eastbourne, Bristol and Nottingham - other than that it's at your own risk :) Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: rex008 on June 18, 2009, 04:19:52 PM Best sushi I've had outside of Japan is probably around a mile from DTD. Higoi (http://higoi.co.uk/). Superb Japanese food.
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: GreekStein on June 18, 2009, 04:21:47 PM Best sushi I've had outside of Japan is probably around a mile from DTD. Higoi (http://higoi.co.uk/). Superb Japanese food. Kin....book the table for before the next 300 at dtd Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Bongo on June 18, 2009, 04:31:03 PM Best sushi I've had outside of Japan is probably around a mile from DTD. Higoi (http://higoi.co.uk/). Superb Japanese food. Kin....book the table for before the next 300 at dtd Don't go in a big group... they can't cope. Great food though! Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: paulhouk03 on June 18, 2009, 04:38:56 PM Yo Sushi, the one in harvey Nic's leeds is not bad. yo sushi is turdover priced and its not very well made Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 05:09:01 PM Yo Sushi, the one in harvey Nic's leeds is not bad. yo sushi is turdover priced and its not very well made THIS. The 'kaitenzushi' - the revolving conveyor belt sushi restaurants are a Japanese equivalent of fast food. Still, some of the sushi that you can get at them surpasses anything I've had in the UK. The founder of Yo Sushi took an idea that was already common in Japan and tried to pass it as innovative in the UK. I guess it is innovative in the UK. Shame he didn't go as far as making sure the sushi was good as well. Higoi....now that sounds like a good idea! http://higoi.co.uk/pages/Menu.html - not cheap though, so I reckon we'll need to play credit card roulette again with the clown and get him to pay. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: RED-DOG on June 18, 2009, 05:12:20 PM women dont make sushi because there hands are too warm compared to the mans and warm hands will affect the fish taste texture etc etc See. This is exactly the kind of pretentious bollocks I'm talking about. Jesus H Christ on a bike, listen to yourself ffs. PS- No offence ;angel; Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: The_nun on June 18, 2009, 05:14:56 PM women dont make sushi because there hands are too warm compared to the mans and warm hands will affect the fish taste texture etc etc See. This is exactly the kind of pretentious bollocks I'm talking about. Jesus H Christ on a bike, listen to yourself ffs. Next you'll be saying were no good at poker either. ;marks; PS- No offence ;angel; Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 05:17:33 PM women dont make sushi because there hands are too warm compared to the mans and warm hands will affect the fish taste texture etc etc See. This is exactly the kind of pretentious bollocks I'm talking about. Jesus H Christ on a bike, listen to yourself ffs. PS- No offence ;angel; http://www.trevorcorson.com/sushi/women.html Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: RED-DOG on June 18, 2009, 05:19:31 PM women dont make sushi because there hands are too warm compared to the mans and warm hands will affect the fish taste texture etc etc See. This is exactly the kind of pretentious bollocks I'm talking about. Jesus H Christ on a bike, listen to yourself ffs. Next you'll be saying were no good at poker either. ;marks; PS- No offence ;angel; Well you can't quote a post properly for a start. Silly mare. (No offence) Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: RED-DOG on June 18, 2009, 05:24:20 PM women dont make sushi because there hands are too warm compared to the mans and warm hands will affect the fish taste texture etc etc See. This is exactly the kind of pretentious bollocks I'm talking about. Jesus H Christ on a bike, listen to yourself ffs. PS- No offence ;angel; http://www.trevorcorson.com/sushi/women.html "women don’t have the reflexes necessary for the knife work" Lol. I don't know who the biggest fools are, those who say this crap, or those who believe it. ;danafish; Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: paulhouk03 on June 18, 2009, 05:59:45 PM women dont make sushi because there hands are too warm compared to the mans and warm hands will affect the fish taste texture etc etc See. This is exactly the kind of pretentious bollocks I'm talking about. Jesus H Christ on a bike, listen to yourself ffs. PS- No offence ;angel; http://www.trevorcorson.com/sushi/women.html Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: kinboshi on June 18, 2009, 06:50:26 PM women dont make sushi because there hands are too warm compared to the mans and warm hands will affect the fish taste texture etc etc See. This is exactly the kind of pretentious bollocks I'm talking about. Jesus H Christ on a bike, listen to yourself ffs. PS- No offence ;angel; http://www.trevorcorson.com/sushi/women.html "women don’t have the reflexes necessary for the knife work" Lol. I don't know who the biggest fools are, those who say this crap, or those who believe it. ;danafish; The simple reason that there aren't many female sushi chefs in Japan, is because it's always been a male-dominated industry and women aren't given a chance to do it. Simple as. Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Colchester Kev on June 18, 2009, 08:46:58 PM Maybe its just the fact that women cannot get there heads around putting a bit of raw fish and a few grains of rice on a plate and charging tossers a fortune to eat it :dontask: :dontask:
Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: boldie on June 18, 2009, 10:07:59 PM Places selling two meals for £7.95 sure have tasty food. Especially Grills...that's tasty meat you can buy for 8£ Title: Re: Night out in London, what shall I do? Post by: Claw75 on June 18, 2009, 10:10:59 PM Places selling two meals for £7.95 sure have tasty food. Especially Grills...that's tasty meat you can buy for 8£ yeah but i wouldn't have been so bothered if it had only cost me £4 - as it was I paid about £13 for that lump of shite. In fact, I don't think the steak was on the cheapo menu. |