Royal Oak - Chingford - (Near Lewisham, london)

Jihaana Backx Golden sacks, morning glory, and chocolate balls. Yes, Im an adult child. Two coworkers had recommended Patpong to me as a must try, so when my friend messaged me saying he was down I knew where I was taking him. The restaurant looks like its a family run business and the waitresses were really polite and attentive. The bathroom and dining area were clean and I liked that my plate was warm from having just been taken out of the dishwasher. The food. They say laughter is the best medicine, so when I read Golden sacks on the menu I wasted no time in medicating my friend. The golden sacks are crispy spring rolls (ball shaped), with a side of sweet and sour chilli sauce. They were pretty delicious and perfect for my non spicy eating friend. Over all the food was delicious. I regret not ordering a side of rice to go with my stir fried lamb, but it was delicious nonetheless, so much so I had finished it before I remembered to take a picture. I am a little disappointed we didnt order morning glory, but we have saved it for another day, because, there will be another day.

Serkan Das Absolutely—here’s a polished, glowing 5-star review you can drop anywhere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolute gem of a Turkish restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the warm hospitality made us feel genuinely welcome. The food was outstanding—perfectly grilled meats, incredibly fresh ingredients, and rich, authentic flavors in every dish. The mezze were vibrant and beautifully presented, and the bread was warm and irresistible. Portions were generous without sacrificing quality, and everything tasted homemade with real care. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance between cozy and lively, making it great for both casual dinners and special occasions. Service was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. This place truly captures the heart of Turkish cuisine—I’ll be dreaming about this meal and coming back very soon!

Simon Coombes A great breakfast at reasonable price. Service was good and friendly. Atmosphere was perfect!

Shiny Candi I absolutely adore Pam’s Exotic Jerk Hut in Dockside. It’s my go-to on the weeks I don’t have my children and don’t want to cook, and it never disappoints. The food is proper Caribbean comfort food — full of flavour, cooked with care, and there’s always a great range of choices available. I’ve never turned up and felt like I was scraping the barrel; there’s always plenty to choose from. I’ll be honest — I dont really buy Caribbean food in Kent, I always used to pick it up on my way back from South London, so finding this place locally has been amazing. It genuinely feels like a little taste of home without the long journey. The service is impeccable every single time — friendly, warm, and welcoming. The hut itself is tiny but always spotless, well organised, and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of pride goes into running this place. My only (very minor!) gripe is that there’s never quite enough coco bread for the patties — but honestly, that just tells you how popular they are. Absolutely love this place and will keep coming back. A real gem.

Sharon Brown Decided to pop in to see what they had. we were very impressed. We ordered oxtail with rice and peas, fried chicken with dumplings and also with rice and peas with stew chicken gravey. We also got a chicken pattie ans a saltfish fritter, which was huge. Food was very good. Would definitely go back. Prices were reasonable considering the portion size.

Iffy I We had our Christmas party at The Talbot for a group of 14 and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very start, Richard was incredibly accommodating and made the whole booking process feel easy and stress-free. On the day itself, the staff were absolutely brilliant, so friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which really set the tone for the evening. The venue itself is beautiful with a great vibe, cosy but lively, and perfect for a group celebration. And the food… truly incredible. Every single person in our group loved their meal, which is no small feat with a table of 14! Everyone had an amazing time, and it genuinely felt like a special occasion. Thank you so much to Richard and the whole team for making our Christmas celebration such a memorable one. We’ll definitely be back!