Restaurants

B&K has been going for years. Possibly the locals come as much for a chat as for the rib-sticking kosher-style food; the decor isn't much of a draw. On a recent visit, the owner was welcoming and cheerful, and quick to bring bread and a menu. The traditional starters were all good: chopped liver, a hearty bean and barley soup, and gefilte fish that were so good we ordered more. Worsht (salami) and eggs were competently cooked, but it's the salt beef that's the star: a massive, warming, comforting plate of tender slices. (If you can't finish all the meat, ask to take it home.) The mixed salad could be a course on its own, but the latkes, as so often in restaurants, were poorly cooked.

Time Out Cheap Eats in London Guide 2007