Kintan Japanese BBQ Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "They have good cuts of meats with a variety of selection, and an abundance of side dishes to go with."
• "The marinated red meats and teriyaki chicken were delicious."
• "Food here was delicious and as authentic as it gets in London!"
• "The food itself was delicious with seasoned cuts of meat full of flavour and the grill is easy to cook on."
• "The food here is really good, full of flavour and variety."
• "Everything we tried was delicious! The marinated slices of meat are really good and the sides are satisfying as well."
• "The food was amazing."

Cons:

• "The meat quality was not good… beef kalbi is supposed to be a yummy yakiniku option at all times, but this does not apply to Kintan."
• "Unfortunately, whilst the first few bites of the meat were really delicious, it quickly became too salty and sweet."
• "The only item that was underwhelming was the tofu, as it lacked flavor."
• "The rib eye was super sweet because of the sauce on it and the sauce got a little burned when cooked."
• "Some of the kalbi short ribs here were cut way too thick and even with tendon which were so difficult to chew and swallow."
• "Pork kalbi wasn’t good either… it was too lean without much fat which is definitely not what pork kalbi is supposed to be like."
• "The quality of meat also wasn't great."

Service

Pros:

• "They welcomed me and seated our table for the booking I had requested earlier."
• "Service was good and the decor of the restaurant was lovely."
• "Service excellent, nothing seemed too much to ask for."
• "Everyone was so friendly. Alice (who I think was the door host) was really accommodating I feel she deserves praise."
• "The staff was friendly and were multi-cultural which depicts the restaurant welcomes everyone from every ethnicity."
• "The staff here are so friendly and welcoming."
• "Staff were friendly and the ambience was very nice."

Cons:

• "Never coming back again"
• "Service was slow and not very friendly."
• "Slow and unwelcoming service - our drinks took 30 mins to arrive."
• "Somehow the service here is abysmal."
• "Service wasn’t great as the waiters and waitresses weren’t very friendly."
• "Service varied from friendly and patient to ignoring us."
• "The service here has really deteriorated."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Good fun DIY bbq. Prices about right for the location and food."
• "Price wise it is quite decent as well. Not the cheapest but it’s value for money."
• "The food is very nice with decent price."
• "Great value, perfect for small group gathering (I would say up to 6 for a table) sharing cost around £30 per head, with beer, desserts, decent volume."
• "The food has plenty of flavor without being over powering. I tend to go for the lunch time special which is good value for money."
• "I visited during happy hour which meant that everything was 10-20% cheaper making it decent value for money."
• "The set menus are definitely worth it."

Cons:

• "Food is decent, but price vs. Quality not amazing."
• "Overall, quite a pricey place (especially the drinks)."
• "For a table of 2 we paid close to 100 pounds and for that money a better food and experience can easily be had elsewhere."
• "Overall it was a good experience, especially if you've never been to one before, and the food was good quality albeit it a little expensive in my view."
• "The overall feeling at the end is that is expensive for what you get in terms of service so sadly won't be back."
• "Food is amazing but slightly expensive for dinner."
• "The food itself was not bad, a little overpriced for what it was."

Ambience

Pros:

• "The atmosphere has a nice feel to it, suitable for business lunches and dates alike."
• "It's a must-visit for anyone seeking exceptional Japanese cuisine in Holborn."
• "We love this place! So much fun cooking your own food at your table."
• "You’re able to cook your own meat over a grill in the centre of the table that creates a wonderful fun atmosphere."
• "The ambience is also buzzing with life, despite the inevitable barbecue smell."
• "Environment was nice, smokeless bbq which was great as it did not leave us with bbq smell after the dinner."
• "The general vibe of the place was delightful."

Cons:

• "The only reason I'm not giving it full score is because the restrooms were nothing short of disgusting."
• "The one thing I hadn’t expected was how much the grill’s heat wafted up - I actually felt slightly flushed when trying to lean in and have a conversation."
• "Overall not the best place i've eaten."
• "The table is greasy and wall paint is faded somehow maybe due to the oil fume."
• "The upstairs bar being in an absolute state."
• "The hand rail on the stairs was also taped on with duck tape - huge health and safety risk!"
• "The atmosphere was very nice with the lighting, interior design and staff friendliness making this a very enjoyable experience."