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Friendly Inn

47 Gerrard St, London, England
(020)-7437-4170
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Ranked #2,588 of 9,834 restaurants in London
3.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Cuisines: American, Chinese, Steakhouse
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Leicester Square /Shaftesbury Avenue
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Leicester Square /Shaftesbury Avenue
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Glasgow
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This was a really nice wee place! It didn't look like much inside or out but the staff were lovely and the food was amazing and very reasonably priced! We had a set meal for 2 and it was 8.50each for LOADS of food. I've been to a few restaurants in China town before and they have looked nicer but... More

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Wellingborough, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Chicken noodles and beef was beautiful, very tasty. Chicken satay, not good. Chicken wasn't chicken, it was rubbery and slimy. Not nice at all. Drinks were a good price and the staff were beyond friendly, had a laugh with us and encouraged us to use chopsticks, which we loved, though a little practice is still needed!! Will go back, will... More

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Central England
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We found this restaurant on a rainy Friday night in London's Chinatown and were really pleased we managed to get a table. Quite an extensive menu which includes the old favourites plus a few more unusual dishes, speedy service even though it was Friday and very busy - a good sign of a popular spot. The food was great, very... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Friendly staff, lovely food and very affordable! In the center of Soho for a great experience!

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Stratford on Avon. England
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

Visited as a party of 30 or so. Good value for money - had a set menu. Portions were large. Excellent fried rice and equally good mix of other dishes. On two floors. It was bust when we were there which is always the sign for a decent place.

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Notts
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

My work takes me to London 3 or 4 times as year and more recently I visit my son who now lives and works in London. A visit to the Friendly Inn is always a must. Although cosmetically not as pretty as some of its neighbours, the quality of their Cantonese food is second to none and the banter with... More

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Leicester
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

I have visited this restaurant many times over the years and the food is always enjoyable,this visit the food was again enjoyable,but halfway through the starter my partner put her cutlery down and within seconds her plate was gone and we had to shout the waitress to get her to return it,after she did so she brought our main courses... More

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Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

I went here with my mum and we were drawn by the prices and the fact that they had prawns in rice paper which we hadn't had in ages! The starters are about 2-3 quid each, It doesn't look like much from the outside but word must get around because the place was packed the whole time we were there.... More

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Oslo, Norway
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011

I went there for lunch. 3 young female Chinese waiters were busy eating lunch too! Well, at least they are eating their own food. The whole place seemed to be a bit disorganized. I had a starter, chrimps for main course and the traditional lychee dessert. The young ladies seemed to be bored - for a reason! The place was... More

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Castleknock, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2011

For the past 8years + We always make sure to stop off here for dinner when we visit London. The food is great value & delicious. We enjoy the banter with the owner who is always is super friendly to us and which keeps us coming back year after year.

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