Smoke & Pepper (Barking) - (Near , South East)

Kimberley Oh My regular spot for Cantonese food. The service is always friendly and has that warm neighbourhood feel. The dishes are authentic, full of flavour, and go well beyond the usual Cantonese offerings you see in other London Chinese restaurants. You’ll find classics like 枝竹羊腩煲, 八寶鴨, and 鹹蛋黃金蝦 — all done beautifully. Absolutely love this place!

ajbeauty x Went here for lunch The girl that served me was so nice — all the staff are really friendly seems they enjoy working there. It’s my third time going, and I love it every time. I got their stew and rice, and it was really good — full of that real Jamaican flavour. Feels like a little taste of Jamaica right dessooo. Prices are good for what you get .

Kaua Mendes I have to say, this is easily one of the best-tasting chicken spots in Oxford. The quality and flavour are consistently excellent, and everything is prepared to a very high standard. What really sets this place apart, however, is the welcoming and friendly staff. The team are professional, attentive, and make you feel genuinely valued as a customer from the moment you walk in. If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend paying a visit. A well-deserved 10/10 experience.

Polly Cantle I booked space in the pub for my husband’s 40th birthday party. The staff were absolutely incredible: Really helpful and super attentive. The food we’d pre-ordered was delicious. Thank you so much to all the staff for being so accommodating. My husband and I then stayed overnight in the hotel: the room was really comfortable, well-decorated and cosy. The bed was very comfortable and we both slept well! 10/10

Shahrzad Ghodousi The best qabeli pelu Ive ever had in London and the portion is enough for 2 ppl just 10£ Very nice and delicious food

Huiling Zhang This is a great place to catch up with a friend, or just to enjoy some food and company. Excellent food. Will definitely try again! We ordered the signature pork shank and the confit Guinea fowl; both were very satisfying. Not too oily; not too salty; everything was just right. The sweet cabbage was also cooked expertly. For dessert we tried the hot dumpling, which is basically a warm bun with sweet jam fillings. Needless to say this idea of dumpling is quite novel to me as a Chinese, but it tastes good. I cannot wait to come back and try more items on the menu! Service: nice but chill. Perhaps because we are close to Christmas there weren’t too many customers around. Many chose to stay and chat for a while after the meal. We did so and was not pushed out (never!) and instead received very nice hospitality.