HOUNSLOW
O Calhau

O Calhau

410 Staines Road, TW14 8BT, HOUNSLOW, United Kingdom

Steak • European • Portuguese • Vegetarian


"We are a native Portuguese family and are therefore accustomed to Portuguese cuisine. This was by far one of the worst experiences I have ever encountered in the UK. When asked if the restaurant had Portuguese bread, the waitress very openly admitted that they abandoned conventional Portuguese bread for Tesco alternatives. The bread in question was not bad but it was terrible to hear they didn’t have authentic Portuguese breads available. As an alternative we were offered ciabatta. The selection of foods available on the menu were good. We weren’t alarmed by the high prices as authentic Portuguese restaurants in the UK have a tendency to be a bit pricey. But you pay for authenticity. This was not the case. When the food arrived we noticed the side dishes potatoes, rice, and vegetables were from a packet. Conventionally potatoes are boiled so we were surprised to see Aunt Bessie’s with a touch of seasoning presented to us. The rice is without question from a pack maybe uncle bens or tilda which is pitiful to say the least. The products that were fresh within our meal featured meat and fish. These were average at best. Fish was over cooked, and the steaks were undercooked. Considering the establishment employs Portuguese people it’s embarrassing that they aren’t bothered to cook fresh food. Having said that the place is beautiful and very well decorated, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Dishes are presented very nicely it’s a shame the freshness and quality isn’t there. Needless to say we will not be returning to this establishment and I’m sorry but I couldn’t recommend anyone go there either."

Mawal Garden

Mawal Garden

50 Hanworth Rd, TW3 1UE, HOUNSLOW, United Kingdom

Halal • Vegan • Lebanese • Mediterranean


"Nos encontramos con este auténtico restaurante estilo libanés por pura casualidad con colegas de negocios. Perdido y buscando comida nos topamos en un callejón de atrás y allí estaba; un oasis en la luna. El lugar estaba lleno y lleno de energía y descubrimos que era mucho más de lo que originalmente pensé. Nosotros nos sentamos y eran rápidamente presentó una informal pero sugerente y menús de comida saludable comenzó pidiendo una lista de entrantes y entrantes. Pedimos demasiado para 4 personas, pero esto se justifica esta investigación puramente para el futuro. Y me alegro de que eran generosos con nuestros pedidos. De lejos, los aperitivos de verdad me llamó realzada por el hígado frito, pan de pita, hummus, ensalada y falafel. Todos eran impresionantes, pero debo mencionar la absoluta el brillo del hígado frito que era positivamente adictivo! Me hubiera encantado lo suficiente con estos aperitivos solo pero continuó con un generoso pidiendo de los distintos kebabs platos. Personalmente me pidió la carne y queso kebab que era mi favorita de lejos y yo intentamos horda que secretamente lejos de mis otros 3 compañeros en absoluto egoísmo. Probé el kebab y varios otros platos pollo nugget pero para mí la carne y queso kebab era la mejor. En general, la lista de este lugar como una sorprendente '4 ' de TA representa un valor alto y auténtica cocina libanesa. La única razón por la que este lugar no es un '5 ' es ta porque no era un gran fan de los otros varios platos de pollo y kebabs aunque no estaban mal. Planeamos volver en un mes y no podía estar más contento."