Hala Restaurant - (Near Barnet, london)

Marivie K Absolutely delish food, great atmosphere and all around perfect spot for summer catch-ups.

Ekkapon Bunjongkhayai One of the best Thai restaurants in London. Authentic Thai food, generous portions, friendly staff, and great value. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavour. Highly recommended if you love real Thai cuisine.

Llewelyn Jones Went for dinner here with a big group of friends for someone’s birthday. We were so warmly welcomed with care attention and detail. This restaurant is phenomenal. The food was delicious atmosphere great and I cannot wait to return and try everything else on the menu! Highly recommend, so great to find places that are truly community spaces. Businesses like these should have reduced rent or funding to develop and maintain the unique culture they bring. It’s the authenticity of the food in the experience which is over and above most other restaurants.

Alison Sadler Room was lovely and comfortable but too hot. Food was reasonably priced and very good and the staff were exceptional. We wouldnt hesitate to book again.

George G This is a lovely Italian restaurant with plenty of seating, as it’s quite a large space. There’s also outdoor dining, which must be buzzing in the summer. It’s located on Stroud Green Road, just a short stroll from Finsbury Park station. The atmosphere is great, with cool Italian tunes playing, and the staff are friendly. I was recommended the scialatielli ai straccetti di manzo, a homemade pasta with thin strips of beef. It was absolutely delicious, and I’d highly recommend it if you’re looking for a pasta dish that’s full of meat and flavour. There’s a great selection of alcohol — wines, spirits, beers, and cocktails — and they even serve Italian ice creams. There are toilets at the back. This place works well for dining solo, in groups, on date nights, or with family.

Kwok Lau Stepping into Signature Indian on Mount Ephraim in Tunbridge Wells feels like crossing a threshold into the vibrant culinary landscape of South India. While the local area boasts many excellent curry houses, Signature Indian distinguishes itself by offering a menu deeply rooted in the traditions of the Southern states, and in doing so, delivers a truly unique and exceptional dining experience. The service is attentive and clearly knowledgeable, making great recommendations for those unfamiliar with true South Indian specialities. However, the real stars of the show are undoubtedly the dosas. If you visit Signature Indian and dont order a dosa, you are missing out on their true signature dish. These vast, delicate crepes, made from fermented rice and lentil batter, arrive at the table as impressive, golden-brown scrolls that practically demand attention. I opted for the classic Masala Dosa, and it was perfection—crisp and wafer-thin on the outside, light and slightly spongy towards the centre, and filled with a perfectly seasoned, fluffy potato mash. The accompanying sides—the warm, savoury sambar and the trio of freshly made, intensely flavoured chutneys (especially the sharp coconut chutney)—elevated the dish from a simple pancake to a complex, satisfying meal. Beyond the dosas, the rest of the menu maintains the same standard, focusing on freshness and aromatic spices over heavy cream or oil. The curries offer a fantastic depth of flavour and a pleasant heat that never overwhelms. Whether youre a connoisseur of regional Indian cuisine or simply looking for an Indian meal that breaks the mold of standard high street fare, Signature Indian is a mandatory visit. Its a genuine culinary treasure that brings the authentic taste of South India to the heart of Kent.