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I get the feeling Leon hasn’t been around for very long - but god love 'em, they’re trying hard. And what a great idea, healthy fast food that actually tastes like something and isn’t completely repellent. I had their humus and flatbread which were ample and excellent and VERY reasonably priced.

The seating is a mixed bag of cafe tables, couches, and benches. We managed to snag a couple of arm chairs around a cafe table which was very comfortable. The staff were enthusiastic and hard working and obviously took pride in what they were doing.

I hope they expand their menu soon as I’ll definitely be back.

For some reason, I'm obsessed with crispy duck. I said DUCK. Sheesh. Anyway, near where I live there have got to be 10 Chinese restaurants featuring crispy duck within walking distance. I happened to come across the Magic Wok by accident after the first choice restaurant was too full.

I ordered the aromatic duck which comes with the skin and meat separate, with the former being served on a bed of prawn crackers. You get ample pancakes, and all the accouterments to go with it. It was absolutely delicious - not too rich or gamy.

Service was curt but efficient and professional and the locals seem to enjoy the place - always a good sign.

I'll be going back.

This is exactly how I like my pubs - quiet, comfortable, uncrowded. Nice atmosphere and very easy to relax here. It's tucked away down a side road in bayswater and we found it almost by accident. A well kept secret, I would say. I can definitely see myself coming here a lot.

It's always a little worrying when you go into an "italian" restaurant and they look at you funny when you ask for a Pelligrino. But, they sorted it out and the service was quick, the food was as average but ample as I expected it to be, and I was in and out of there in less than 15 minutes. Yeah, there was only 4 other people in the restaurant but I was treated attentively and I got my money's worth.

Average food, good service, good prices. Duly noted.

Rump steak, sir? Chicken breast wrapped in bacon? Grilled lamb? Coronary bypass? Wonderful.

This place, as we say in the US, is off the hook. Meat on a sword, served at your table. Screw the salad bar at the beginning, that's for wusses, this place is for all you unabashed carnivores out there. I'm pretty sure I saw a guy sobbing in the corner going "please....no more......ok just one more slice."

Fantastic.

I don't know how I feel about this place. As the other reviewers have noted, they sure like to promote themselves with all the newspaper articles in the window. I went at 9:30pm on a Wednesday and it was pretty packed - always a good sign. I was seated promptly by the pretty indifferent staff and then promptly forgotten about for 20 minutes. I eventually ordered the Chicken Korma which is the yardstick by which all Indian restaurants are measured. When it eventually came I did a double-take because it was served in what looked like a dog bowl. Not exactly appetizing. The food didn't look great either, there was something about the color that reminded me of school chicken stew. It tasted reasonable but nothing to write home about.

But when I settled up, everything changed. The waiter helped me on with my coat, tucked in my chair, walked me to the front door, held it open and wished me a pleasant evening. WTF?

Looking for a burger the size of a small child? Then Gourmet Burger Kitchen is the place to go. I originally hail from the US, a land known for its overindulgence and I was soundly defeated by the burger I had here. What's great about GBK is the variety of fixin's available for your burger. The standard lettuce, onions, pickles, etc but every different type of cheese, mushrooms, sauces, etc. They do good work here and the fries were top notch.