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It may not have the world’s best location, but this eccentrically named restaurant turns out some of the best food of its kind. The interior is furnished with a mishmash of high-backed, 1980s power-dining chairs, battered gold backrests, sparkly disco balls, dainty mirrors and ecclesiastical-design finds – all set against deep burgundy walls. A lone waitress coped cheerfully and competently with a full midweek house consisting mostly of groups of women out for a chatty evening. Halloumi fried in breadcrumbs with red pepper and pesto started our meal nicely, helped by luscious fresh mango salsa. Asparagus, perched atop a puff pastry tart with béarnaise sauce, was overcooked, but we soon forgot this when the mains arrived (remarkably quickly). An impressively balanced sweetcorn tostada stack with black beans and jalapeño cream gave an original and thoroughly enjoyable twist to a Mexican dish often found on vegetarian menus. Fantastic own-made houmous and a moreish salad of loubia (Middle Eastern green beans) came with an artfully layered filo pie. The menu changes every few weeks, so there’s always something new to try at this great neighbourhood restaurant.
Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008
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Entertaining vegetarians has never been easier; almost every restaurant offers two or three well-devised dishes, yet going to an exclusively vegetarian restaurant seems like more of an effort made to please. Entering Blah Blah Blah in Shepherds Bush was encouraging as every table was full and the atmosphere appeared merry. The main complaints of this restaurant had been the over inflated corkage charge – but on booking a table their lack of alcohol licence was explained.
The surprising small menu; comprising of roughly six starters, a few salads and six mains, offered little choice, although the dishes were influenced from every corner of the globe. Between us the order consisted of a terrine, tempura vegetables and sushi. All ample in quality and size aside from the terrine which was little more than chilled grilled vegetables with lack of delicate presentation.
The single waitress, smile firmly in place, was obviously unable to cover all the tables as starters, mains and drinks were being sent out at a rapid pace. Unfortunately our starter plates remained on the table long after we had finished eating and the wait for the main course seemed unnecessarily long – especially as only three out of the four meals were served together.
The standard of the food was variable. The pie appeared to be the most solid choice, although the cold potato rosti and insufficiently flavoured horseradish puree were disappointing. The chef’s special of vegetable tali was an embarrassment to both vegetarian cooking and Indian cuisine – fortunately this item was removed from our bill.
All in all this was a disappointing choice of restaurant, even though good research had led us to believe it is hailed as one of the best veggie options in London.
One of the nicest places we have visited in a while .The food was out of this world and we could not imagine how they put vegetables together with fresh herbs to put on our table a meal which looked and smelled great. The taste was also devine and plates were soon empty.Their prices are reasonable for what you get and their politeness is welcoming. Highlly recommended
Excellent food, nice atmosphere and is very inviting. The food was nicely presented with good sized portions. One thing i would recommend; please have side-orders. Definately going back with more meat loving friends. Thumbs up
Went on a Tuesday night and was quite busy. There was one waitress and she was very busy but friendly and bubbly. The food was devine, beautifully presented and lovely flavours. We are not vegetarians, but would definately go again!