Lahpet Shoreditch Reviews Summary

Authenticity and Flavor

Pros:

• "Came here with my friend whose family is from Burma. She agreed that the food here was extremely authentic and detail-oriented."
• "Without a doubt, this was one of the best meals I have had in London. The flavours, tastes, and textures of the dishes were all unique."
• "The tea leaf salad, which my friend said was very authentic and tasted like her mum's cooking."
• "Prepare to have your taste buds blown away because I just had the most mind-blowingly delicious food in London!"

Cons:

• "The food itself was disappointing considering all the things we'd heard about this restaurant."
• "However, what makes it shy from a five-star experience was that the staff seemed rather inattentive and disinterested."
• "The foods were ok but they really can work on how to elevate the tastes."
• "This restaurant will disappoint you if you are looking for authentic Burmese dishes from home."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff was friendly and helpful, service was prompt."
• "We were seated at the bar, which was very helpful to order cocktails and get an explanation of our drinks."
• "Service was great and server was friendly."
• "The vibe inside was chill and laid back, and the service was fast and attentive."

Cons:

• "Service could be improved, there were many waiters and waitresses but hardly smiled or gave me much attention until I had to look for a service staff to help."
• "Service was a tad slow, but with a smile and couldn't be faulted."
• "The service is quite slow for a restaurant that was not even 1/4 full, food also took awhile to come."
• "We had to ask what we wanted to have as drinks because the waitress forgot to ask us, after half an hour."

Menu Variety and Options

Pros:

• "Smaller menu with vegan and gluten free options. Great selection of drinks; cocktails, beers, wines, soft drinks."
• "Every dish was flavorful and delicious and food came out fast. Good value for what you get."
• "The menu had a wide range of different main dishes ranging from curries to noodle soups."
• "The tea leaf salad is a standout dish for sure. Very unique flavour and really interesting dish to share."

Cons:

• "The food was bland and not worth the price."
• "The dishes were tasty and flavourful, Rich In spices and colourful. Drinks not worth it. Best you avoid."
• "The menu consists of a few small, large and noodle dishes. The noodle soup dishes are not suitable for sharing."
• "Food was great. But service was extremely horrible. The blonde girl waitress has no smile at all and seem like she doesnt even want to serve."