Chopstix - Wood Green - (Near , South East)

Khost Milad (Dr) Blacklock Shoreditch was an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The steak was truly outstanding in both flavour and quality – perfectly cooked, rich, juicy, and clearly prepared with real skill and care. Every bite felt deliberate and confident, exactly what you hope for from a restaurant known for meat. The sides were equally impressive and far from secondary; each one was full of flavour and thoughtfully prepared, complementing the main dish beautifully. We visited on a Friday night, and although the restaurant was very busy, everything felt calm and well organised. There was no sense of chaos or rushed service, which says a lot about how well the place is run. The staff were attentive, friendly and efficient throughout. We went for the “All In” option, which was an excellent choice. It included a starter and two sides, and for two people the total came to £63 including the service charge. For the quality, atmosphere and overall experience, it felt extremely good value. A restaurant that genuinely lives up to its reputation.

Janice A We dropped in for lunch on a Saturday, and although it was busy and we hadnt booked, the staff were very accommodating and found us a table. The food was excellent: margherita pizza for me, and burger & chips for my partner (gluten free!). Speedy service, lovely staff, great food.

Zack Dove Fantastic - the food, the service, the atmosphere. Our waitress was kind and attentive. The food came out quickly and exactly as ordered. Everyone in our party ordered fish and chips - and it proved to be an excellent choice. They are also very thoughtful and considerate when it comes to food allergies. Highly recommend a visit to this charming pub!

Mahliqa After a long day moving house in the heat, we were hoping for a hearty meal. We ordered jollof rice, egusi with fufu, and pepper soup. The jollof? Meh - bland and stingy on the portion. The egusi? V.oily but full of flavour - honestly the star of the show. But then came the meat situation. Each dish had one real piece of meat. The rest? .. Unchewable slabs of skin and fat masquerading as food (pictured) - the disrespect. I get that cow skin is a thing but this one clearly missed its softening appointment. Atmosphere-wise, the music was club-level loud. We couldnt hear the staff, and they couldn’t hear us. Cleanliness was questionable (sticky tables), and the vibe among staff was more house party than hospitality. I won’t be back, but shoutout to the egusi for carrying the whole night. 2/5 for that alone.

Frank C Amazing food and service! The calamari was fresh with delicious jelopeno and the passionfruit cocktail looked and tasted fantastic. The chicken burrito had a unique British style(in traditional Mexican style, it’s usually wrapped inside)but I mixed some of the chicken with the rice, added avocado, yogurt made it incredible. The fried fish tacos were fresh and full of flavor. We came around 3 PM so it was quiet, and the staff were super friendly. Highly recommend!

Gabby Zeal Amazing food and amazing service! Ilaria was so friendly and made sure our every need was catered to. We had the pistachio Tiramisu and it was soooo yummy!! Thank you so much to the Balham Franco Manca Team ❤️