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2 Grove Road, E3 5AX Full details & map

Bistro: Global

 

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Posted: Dec 15 2009

This relatively new addition to Mile End limited range of eateries is proving popular with students. On our Sunday afternoon visit, the half-dozen couples - who nestled next to the fairy lights, bare brick walls and imposing black-and-white wallpaper - didn't look much beyond 20 years of age. Burgers form a large part of an international menu, which otherwise offers such choices as 'eastern spice'-marinated lamb chops, and salmon with spicy lime and soy dressing. The focus is on building your own burger by adding a range of toppings and sauces to a fish, chicken, beef, lamb or veg patty. From the standard options, a mexican burger came piled high with jalapeño peppers, guacamole and salsa. Jerk chicken burger contained a disappointingly thin fillet that looked like it had been malleted into an escalope, but the pineapple salsa garnish was pleasingly tangy. Both dishes came artfully presented next to a construction of chicory, tomato and rocket splashed with dijon dressing, but chips and potato wedges tasted as if they'd come out of a plastic bag. Overall, the Greedy Cow could do with paying as much attention to ingredient quality as it does to presentation.

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Address

Greedy Cow

2 Grove Road E3 5AX

Transport Mile End tube

Telephone

020 8980 7011

Greedy Cow website

Meals served noon-11pm daily.

Main courses £7.95-£10.95.

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Babies and children welcome ( high chairs; nappy-changing facilities ), Booking advisable ( weekends ), Separate room for parties ( seats 25 ), Disabled ( toilet ), Takeaway service

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Comments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 5 ratings)

By Jimmy - Apr 13 2012
5/5

Excellent food, excellent service, highly recommended!!

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By Margaret - Mar 14 2012
5/5

Fantastic restaurant - HUGE range of food and such GENEROUS portions. All food brought in fresh every day - you can see through a window whilst sitting at the tables, the chefs preparing the food in the kitchen. The staff are great - very willing to see to all needs of the diners - they are cheerful and friendly too. I was in a group of 15 people and we all were served quickly, despite it being lunchtime and full of other diners. We, as a group, have been going out together for many years and dine in many different restaurants, but we all agreed that the food at the Greedy Cow was the best we had tasted. I do hope other people make the effort to travel to Mile End instead of staying in central London for meals and eat at the Greedy Cow, as it is well worth the effort as the food is so delicious.

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By Margaret - Mar 14 2012

I went with a big group of friends and the staff at the Greedy Cow let us in at 11.45pm instead of the usual 12.00. A lot of the group were going on a walk at the Olympic site so we needed to all be served quickly. We had all chosen our meals in advance and we absolutely amazed the fantastic choice of food - starters, main course, puddings, burgers of all descriptions, side orders, alcohol of all descriptions including exotic sounding cocktails. The staff were amazing and served us all very efficiently and were extremely friendly and helpful and when our food arrived, we were amazed the extremely generous portions, The side salad had so many different types of lettuce, with watercress, huge slices and small slices of tomato, spring onion, cucumber etc and everything that needed to be cooked was indeed cooked impeccably. Apparently all food is brought in fresh every day and prepared in the restaurant (you can see the chefs in the kitchen preparing everything through a window). Everyone, without exception, really enjoyed the food, some of the best ever tasted, and it was made all the nicer by the willingness to please and friendliness of the staff. It is a real 'hidden gem' in the Mile End area and I hope that lots of people make the effort to go there and taste the lovely cuisine,

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By Hannah - Mar 1 2012
4/5

I popped into Greedy Cow for a lunchtime visit for the first time - and I will be going back!

With exotic meat dishes to simple burgers I felt spoil for choice so I was recommended trying the Wagyu burger which I had medium/rare (my mouth is watering again as I write this!) which was juicy and ordered a side of wedges which came with a salsa and mayo dip - perfect combination! I also tried one of their new organic red wines and if I didn't have to go back to work that afternoon I would of had another as it was one of the best Cabernet Sauvignons I've tasted.

Great value for money, such friendly staff who I got chatting to about the local area and a great location - pretty much across the road from Mile End tube station.

I highly recommend Greedy Cow and on my return I may try the pan seared Kangaroo!

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By morgan - Jan 4 2012
5/5

im nearly there every week because the Restaurant is AMAZING!!!!!!! I love the burgers there so lovely

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By Looby - Nov 1 2011
4/5

Popped in here after a session at the Mile End Climbing Wall on a Sunday afternoon and were spoiled for choice. Service was excellent, friendly and funny and keen to ensure we enjoyed our visit.

My brother had the Wagyu burger medium rare and it was gone in seconds he liked it so much! I had a truly giant salad that was super tasty and not drenched in fatty dressing as so many places serve it these days. Onion rings were epic in size and quality. Great ambiance and I loved the funky jazz playing in the ladies' loos.

Only negative comments would be that you have to pay extra for chips with a burger and on the day we went the restaurant was a little too warm. But really minor details. This place serves food far far better than most fancy pubs I've been to recently and I would definitely recommend it to anyone in the area.

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By ash - Dec 31 2010

i love this restaurant, best service and great food.
i would rate this 10 out of 10, there food is truly the best in London. thanks greedy cow for making my day.

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