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Alexander K. (30s, Male, United Kingdom) Undoubtably the best (and perhaps most expensive) breakfast in the area and we've tried them all over the years (VQ, Aubaine, Chelsea Bun etc). Tom's hardly ever disappoints when it comes to the food, which is clearly all well sourced and high quality. The occasional tasteless burger is more than made up for by beautifully cooked poached eggs and creamy hollandaise. My only gripe is with the cost. I know they say you pay for what you get, but charging almost £5.50 for a smoothie, £2 to add an egg to baked beans on toast and £4 for one sausage is a joke! The buzzy atmosphere and the proximity of tables to each other means that noise volumes are high, so be prepared if you have a hangover…
Permanent link to this review 20 May 2009 Overall: 8 Food and Drink: 8 Service: 7 Atmosphere: 8 Value for Money: 5
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R.R.Gill (30s, Male, United Kingdom) Shockingly I’ve only recently had anything other than breakfast at Tom’s Kitchen and to be honest if you ask me why not, my excuse would be a flimsy as a schoolboy who hasn’t done his homework on time. Breakfast has always been great for me but I won’t go into that right now, but suggest you try yourself if you haven’t already. The venue is such a great buzzy and informal place you can’t help but like it – food as you would expect if great and prices are so reasonable you will be going back for more and more. Simple and tasty the Beer Battered Cod hit the spot although as usual I had to poach some of my dining partner’s sea bass, an experience which made me wish my stomach was large enough for two mains. I could write an essay on Tom’s Kitchen but am going to refrain. Simple and unpretentious, very tasty food and a vibrant buzz make it a great place to be although don’t be spooked out if you think you see two Tom’s side by side – It’s not the wine you have been drinking causing that effect, just his brother Rob who obviously shares his talent.
Permanent link to this review 19 May 2009 Overall: 9 Food and Drink: 9 Service: 8 Atmosphere: 9 Value for Money: 9
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went to tom'kitchen on a friday night. Well well what is happening here? Food is great as usal but felt like a circus! staff don't know what they are doing !! Tom knows what is he doing in the kitchen but service was a joke. Need to fix this as it makes a bad overall!
Permanent link to this review 15 March 2009 Overall: 8 Food and Drink: 10 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 4 Value for Money: 7
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Chris J. (40s, Male, London) Having a Christmas Party feels somewhat like a fatted calf being taken for slaughter. The drums and yelps of the waiting staff can be heard as you trot up the stairs to await the inevitable.
This year we held our party in the private room at Tom's Kitchen. Like Golding's flies, the staff are pulled between an impulse to serve beautiful food and maximising returns for their masters whilst under dark thunder clouds of possible abandonment.
The dining room itself is glorious, supplemented with a travel inspired ante room. The food is great, though somewhat limited due probably to the numbers involved. As the evening wound down we remaining guests retired to the ante room for a game of Charades.
As we left the staff stood by, hats and coats buttoned tightly to keep out the forthcoming cold, the banker drums could still be heard, beating into the winter's night.
Permanent link to this review 22 December 2008 Overall: 7 Food and Drink: 4 Service: 8 Atmosphere: 7 Value for Money: 7
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Alex T. (30s, Male, London) Funny thing Tom going into receivership… We went here on Saturday night, as a group booking of 10 people. When we booked we were advised we would have to choose from a set menu of 4 starters and 4 mains. When we arrived the table wasn't ready so we were taken to the 1st floor bar, where we ordered champagne and were handed a full menu. We assumed that the set menu wasn't being enforced as they knew we were a group booking – they'd escorted us upstairs after all. When we went to our table, we were shown a new menu which contained just 3 starters and 3 mains – neither what we had been promised at time of booking or what we had just been advised at the bar. After much argument they agreed we could add 3 fish & chips to our menu if we wished… not exactly admitting they may have been in the wrong and certainly not making anyone in the group any happier. On top of this is the fact the food in no way reflects the Michelin stars its owner enjoys, it could easily be described as overpriced Gastropub food in cold surroundings and terrible customer service and understanding.
Permanent link to this review 4 November 2008 Overall: 2 Food and Drink: 5 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 3 Value for Money: 1
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Food fiend (30s, Female, United Kingdom) Tom's Kitchen is one of the hotspots of famed Michelin starred chef Tom Aikens. I had to comment as i'd read it was going into receivership or something but it's actually really good and worth hunting out!!! He has a couple of other pricier places but this one seemed right up my alley, comfort food in a relaxed trendy slightly crowded diner, lots of meat, pies – just plain old hearty food! We got there about 8pm, half an hour early and the place was heaving so we sat in the luxury bar upstairs. When i say luxury, i mean leather sofas and papers to read! We sat for a little while before being called down for our meals. The menu itself is not huge but it's split into types of meat and one or two vegetarian options. I decided on slow roast pork as i hardly cook it, whilst partner had roast leg of lamb. Both were equally delicious and melt in the mouth meals and truthfully, i rather missed my meal when it was gone…for dessert we picked a romantic Baked Alaska for two which the waitress brought along in a copper pot and set it alight for us. This was lovely but could have been improved as it was like one giant burning meringue. My basic knowledge of Baked Alaskas suggest that there should be a bit more ice cream! But for visual impressions, this was quite glorious.
Overall, the bill came to £56 which was for two mains, one side, one dessert for two + 2 soft drinks. In my mind that was quite a lot but then again… More
Permanent link to this review 22 October 2008 Overall: 8 Food and Drink: 8 Service: 7 Atmosphere: 8 Value for Money: 8
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