dining out in central london cheaply!

[JonnyBoy12]

I would just like to say that for anyone who wants to eat out cheaply in London they should visit 'Chopstix' in Waterloo. This restaurant is situated right next to the London Eye, but clearly if you are going to feel sick due to the 135 metre drop, then you should go on this ride before eating. I went there 2 weeks ago, and was amazed at its "ALL YOU CAN EAT" policy. Clearly they had never heard of me, as I was not refused entry as I tried to get it. I was just about to say "I am not that hungry really", when I paid my �6.99 entry fee, (No, really this is not a misprint it really is �6.99 for all you can eat) and wondered which dustbins I would have to eat from to quantify this unheard of value in London. Well, to my surprise they actually served real food (all kinds Indian, Chinese and English as far as I could see). I started with soup (2 bowls) and then moved on to the main course. I will not bore you with the details, as to every dish listed, O.K. I admit it I can remember them all, satisfied, but a good time was had by all. I had ate 3 bowls of food (told you it was risky letting me in), and never once was I asked "don't you think you have had enough to eat". By the way the drinks are all non-alcoholic, (no don't run away just yet), and are priced at �1.50. Sadly, this is not unlimited like the food, so in my quest for economy got thirsty before I got hungry again.

So, food fit for royalty at a price the general populus can afford. Sorry, I cannot remember the name of the street, but it is in the large white hall next to the London Eye, just above the London Aquarium. I will update you if I can find it online, but I am sure you will all find it. By the way I have not been paid for this, I just think it is the best value place to eat in the capital.

Signed J.J.B. A contented diner (and non-millionaire)

[filthiestfis]

There are plenty of buffet style restaurants for this price in the capital though. Isnt Pizza Hut one of them?
I will be sure to check this restaurant out though, just to see if the quality of the food is "fit for royalty", as you say.

[Hellyon]

I always liked 'The Stockpot' around the corner from Harrods - haven't been for a while but you used to get 2 courses for about �4. It was like nice school dinners, everything came with chips and veg and it was frequented by people in the know.

[JonnyBoy12]

Yes, that is correct there are many Pizza Huts in London. I think their buffet in London is �6.99 as opposed to �4.99 everywhere else. Don't quote me on that, as I have only been once. Can't eat cheese as I am lactose intolerant, so if anyone wants to do a review of Pizza Hut they are welcome.

Well, Hellyon, �4 for 2 courses? Was that before or after the Great Fire of London. I don't mean any offence by this, but I think that may have been some years ago. I do not know of anywhere you can get 2 courses for �4 London or otherwise. Anyone care to do a review of "The Stockpot"? as can't comment on anywhere I have not been.

[smurfchops]

Have you tried Princi in Wardour Street? The self service side on the right. Mmmmm

[smurfchops]

Hellyon the Stockpot was closed when I walked past a couple of months ago.