Reviews by TheUniversal

Veeraswamy (Restaurant)
22 December 2007

I really like Veeraswamy. I first went about twenty five years ago when they had uniformed waiters with turbans. The new look is ideal and comfortable. Should get top marks for having no piped music alone! My favourite dish is the Lamb Shank, which is just delicious. It's a treat. One star lost only because I think the drinks are a bit overpriced.

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon (Restaurant)
22 December 2007

Obviously a 'love it or hate it' experience. Personally, I wished I could leave as soon as I arrived. The decor reminded me of a cross between MacDonalds and an airport bar upgraded with nice materials and lighting. The food was good, but nothing a decent gastro-pub can't turn out in far more relaxing and better value surroundings. The Tuna Tartar was delicious, the Lamb Cutlets were fine, but they're not difficult to get right. The accompanying mash was sickly (far too much butter), the cutlery poorly balanced with a two-sided knife... reflects what I would say to sum this restaurant up: poncey.