ELIA - Greek Street Food (West Yard) - (Near Camden, london)

Alexander Vladimirov Yes, this is THE Speedys — the iconic café right next to Sherlock and Watsons house! -) Of course, I mean the one from the BBC-series Sherlock. Right nearby is the entrance to "that very house" where the shows characters lived. Although these days the “221B” number has been removed and replaced with a plaque stating that an Italian patriot once lived here. The café itself is very nice and cozy - perhaps six tables inside, plus two outside. The menu is quite modest and limited (it used to be much larger, as you can see online). The walls are decorated with film stills and photos of the owner with the actors. The owner was there during my visit, but he seemed busy and concerned, so I didn’t want to bother him. I should note that there are always people here. You can get a seat, but patrons constantly come and go. Judging by the opening hours (Speedy’s is open from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays), the café still primarily serves local residents, not tourists. On the other hand, there are certainly fewer tourists now — there are many more TV shows, and Sherlock is mentioned less often… Speedy’s offers excellent service. The waiter told me how he was there during filming (having worked here his whole life) and was generally very friendly and cheerful. The food here is unpretentious - very simple, yet delicious. The bacon is absolutely outstanding. English tea is served in a large cup with milk already added -) But then again, people dont come here for culinary wonders; they come to see where one of the best TV series was filmed. You can reach Speedy’s by metro; the nearest station is Euston Square. As for prices, they’re remarkably low. Which is another reason to love Speedys -) A tasty café, a place of interest for any cinephile, and very, very reasonable prices.

Muhammad Ahsan I recently visited Masakali and had a really great dining experience. It’s a refined Indian restaurant with a nice atmosphere and very well-presented dishes. For starters we ordered the Peppery Chicken and the Lamb Bara. The lamb chops were perfectly grilled, tender and full of smoky flavour, while the peppery chicken had a great balance of spice and seasoning. For mains we had the Old Delhi Butter Chicken and the Lamb Biryani. The butter chicken was rich, creamy and full of flavour, exactly how you’d expect from a classic dish. The lamb biryani was fragrant with well-spiced rice and tender pieces of lamb. For drinks we tried the Virgin Strawberry Mojito and the Mango Affair mocktail, both refreshing and nicely balanced. To finish, we had Rasmalai Tres Leches, along with lychees and ice cream, which was a great sweet ending to the meal. Overall the food quality, presentation and atmosphere were excellent. It’s definitely a great spot in London if you’re looking for elevated Indian cuisine or a refined dining experience. I would happily visit again.

Eleanor Wild Cannot praise this gem of a place enough. Everything is made with care and love by people who seriously understand honest decent food. Te wonderful menu is extremely well thought out, dishes are well balanced, the prices are beyond reasonable, the portions are generous. A cozy characterful place. Care and attention to detail has been taken to make everyone as comfortable as possible. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thank you We will definitely be back next time were in London.

Martin Joe Kalfakis Went in for a quick lunch. Expected a typical “fast food” meal. I was very wrong. The food is fresh, the staff very helpful and attentive. The pita is a must try! Theodore made our food and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The food prepared was delicious. Great portions and prices to match. Extremely happy I went in. Easily a favourite street food!

DYL N STUFF The food was great, however the chips went cold quickly (this was in winter though). The staff were really friendly and helpful. I would 100% go again.

Crystal Goh What a lovely find this was! Stumbled upon it and have returned a few times when I do visit London. Their staff are warm and friendly, and their truffle pasta and tuna tartare pasta are divine. Tiramisu is also one of the best I’ve had. It does get crowded though, so book a table or arrive early, especially on the weekends!