OKAN - (Near Southwark, london)

Eshani J This is not a local restaurant but we do treat it like it’s our local. We have visited here more than 5 times. With family and without and on some occasions having to wait a little longer for food, we cannot fault the service or the food it self. The most recent visit we had just before Christmas on 22nd Dec, I am not quite sure who the chef was but each dish tasted exquisite! From starters to the main, and we ordered few on recommendation by our waitor Ramone who did not steer us wrong and his customer service with a side of a warm smile made us feel at ease and comfortable to enjoy a good meal for two (which we don’t get the pleasure of often). 2 for 1 cocktails are always a pleasantry and they also have a decent kids menu too. I honestly can’t fault this restaurant. The food is what makes customers come back and the chef is doing their thang! Cocktails: A night in Bangkok Starters: steamed chicken dumplings (wow), Korean BBQ wings & Calamari. Mains: (New) Beef pad Thai - beef was a little bit chewy which is based on cut and the length of cooking time. If a little less chewy would be perfect. (Ramone recommended) Indonesian Chicken Jawa with Nasi goreng rice. Now this dish is for the flavour and seasoning lover. Wow! Just delishes!

Sonny Pathak Went here for my birthday and I can honestly say: don’t let appearances fool you. Lovely House Dim Sum isn’t some polished, posh, linen-napkin joint — it’s basically a takeaway with a few tables, laminated menus, and Deliveroo riders flying in and out. But wow, the food. This is the real deal: freshly made, unbelievably fluffy, comforting dim sum — the kind you dream about later. The prawn tempura was light, crisp, and perfect (see photo!), and a standout yam dish came slick with chilli oil, sesame, and coriander — smoky, sweet, addictive. Real sake too, served warm and generous. Kathy, our waitress (and probably the owner), was wonderful — friendly, knowledgeable, and her recommendations were spot on. Everything felt personal, homemade, and full of soul. Exceptional value for money. If you’re nearby, eat in. If you’re not — get on Deliveroo. Either way, this is one of London’s hidden food gems.

Natasha Vincent Hidden gem unlocked! The lamb shank was so tender and fell straight off the bone. It went really well together with the rice. The ladies in the kitchen were so friendly and sweet too. All round a great dining experience and would highly recommend them!

Agbonifo Osagioduwa Small shop, great customer service and great pricing. They increased the price a bit the last time I went, but still isn’t that bad. The food tastes amazing. Definitely worth it

D Robs By far the best pizza in elephant and castle! Can’t get enough of this place. The pizzas are always constantly of a good quality, service is great and the restaurant itself is lovely! On a lovely sunny day, the balcony is a perfect sun trap for al fresco dining.

Enrico Lovely local sushi spot with lots of options at very low cost. I loved the quality to be honest and the smiling service. The London Sushi was my favourite! We had plenty of sushi and paid less than 20£ each. The atmosphere is a bit basic but let’s fill this place up so they can afford a manor refurbishment. Recommended!!