hannahedwina's Qype reviews
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45 Great Marlborough Street, Soho, London W1F 7JL
hannahedwina
wrote on 1 January 2008
Luckily I managed to get to Ping Pong in time to avoid queuing, though having to wait at the bar for a table allowed us to enjoy one of their delicious freshly made cocktails which really were very tasty.
Not knowing what to expect we went for a set menu (Dumpling Fix) which gave us chance to try several of their dishes for much better value than selecting individually, which would work out fairly expensive as most of them are around £3 each compared with the £11.50 we paid for 8 dim sums as well as duck spring rolls and pork puffs, and a mango pudding.
It was the first time that I had tried dim sum, and I'm not sure it's really for me, though I certainly did not leave feeling hungry with dish after dish being brought to us.
Definately worth a visit, even simply to determine whether you're a fan of dim sum or not.
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1 St. Christophers Place, Mayfair, London W1U 1NG
Sofra Restaurants - Marylebone
hannahedwina
wrote on 1 January 2008
(updated on 18 March 2008)
Since being introduced to this wonderful restaurant earlier this year I have had to go back on each of my visits to London.
Just a stone’s throw from bustling Oxford Street, St. Christophers Place is an adorable little break from all the crowds, although many of them seem to have collected at Sofra - it’s a good idea to book to ensure you don’t have to wait for a table.
While they have crammed a lot of tables in the restaurant, you soon forget about the proximity of your neighbours as soon as they bring out the humus and flatbread for you to nibble on whilst you ponder the menu, and unlike most places these are left for you to pick at throughout the rest of your meal.
Each time I have chosen one of their set menus, which are excellent value: choose the Healthy Menu, a selection of thirteen of their meze, or instead there is the two course Winter Warmer set menu. If you choose the latter I recommend having the mixed starter, a selection of 6 meze, so you can really get a taste of all that they have to offer. By the time you’re finished with that you need a bit of a breather before you continue with the next course but the friendly waiters will have noticed that you’re finished and bring your next plate out straight away which is a rarity in many restaurants.
These set menus are the best way try as much as you can, and appreciate the quality of the food at under ten pounds at lunchtime. There is plenty on offer for herbivores and carnivores alike, so go there and enjoy, you will not be disappointed.