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Oriental Taste

33 Laystall Street | Mount Pleasant, London EC1R 4PQ, England
020 7833 2318
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Ranked #4,168 of 9,846 restaurants in London
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Cuisines: Vietnamese
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“Terrible experience, no manager around, very bad customer service”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Today I decided to have a lovely seafood soup, so I went to Oriental taste and asked for one. They charged me £5.50 and I went back so happy to my office only to discover when I opened it that the SEAFOOD SOUP was basically mushrooms sailing on top. I went back thinking there had been a mistake but I... More

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“A local institution with a loyal following, fresh and great quality.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2011

I have been a loyal customer here for several years. Consistently good, my favourite is still the Vietnamese soup, both the Pho and the Bun are delicious. Staff always so eager to please, it's great for lunch.

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xwendiex, Guest Relations Manager at Oriental Taste, responded to this review
13 May 2011

Thank you for your lovely review! Your loyalty means so much to us. In the end we are only here for the customers because without our lovely customers we won't be here. And to have people coming back is our lovely treat. Our soup noodles are amongst many people's favourite as we do both Thai, chinese and Vietnamese cuisine suited... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
“Good local Chinese”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011

Very good Chinese - perfect for lunches. The decor is... dated but come for the food and the friendly service! As a local business ourselves, we like to show support when we can! The food is very flavourful though I suspect (like all Chinese restaurants) there's a bit of MSG involved. I would love to see the menu updated to... More

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xwendiex, Guest Relations Manager at Oriental Taste, responded to this review
10 May 2011

Thank you for you lovely review. Our portions are definitely like the portions of a mamma's or papa's cooking, generous and fulfilling. But great news, I've spoken to the manage today and he has said that if a customer request for no msg he can miss it out. This is because all of our main dishes are cooked from scratch... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
“Amazing soup - perfect for lunchtime”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011

This is one of London's hidden gems. Tucked away just off Gray's Inn Road near Farringdon/Holborn, this pan asian restaurant usually only attracts the locals. The food is a mix of asia ranging from Thai curries, Vietnamese soups to classic Cantonese noodles. The portions are large and filling with prices ranging from £5-£7. The decor inside is a little dated... More

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xwendiex, Guest Relations Manager at Oriental Taste, responded to this review
9 May 2011

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We believe that customers' needs comes first and for them to enjoy their meal as much as possible. As everything we prepare is all from scratch we can always mix around with ingredients so you can have it tailored to your liking, whether you like to have it without certain meats or... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
“A gem!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011

I've been to Oriental Taste a dozen or so times this year and have had wonderful food and excellent service on each occasion. The prices are also great, it's a hidden gem.

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xwendiex, Guest Relations Manager at Oriental Taste, responded to this review
9 May 2011

Thank you for your lovely review. Each customer is a gem to us too, each one just as important and whom our aim is to make them leave full and happy. It's so nice to have our regulars as it creates such a homely feel and we get to know your requirements by heart, e.g. whether you like your meal... More

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“Excellent value. Great taste.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2011

I love this little place. It's great value for money, friendly staff, lovely authentic food and a very varied menu. I'm sorry but I just cannot understand the bad review on here. Not my experience at all. I will return again and again. I've delayed putting this review on here as one my favourite things about this place is it's... More

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xwendiex, Guest Relations Manager at Oriental Taste, responded to this review
9 May 2011

Thank you for your loyalty to us. We really appreciate our regulars and of course really welcome those who are new to us. Whoever the customer is we always try and serve them like family, all with a smile. As we are off the main road we can be quite quiet at times but I suppose it creates a more... More

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“Double check your order, triple check your bill!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2011

Overcharged by 70p, forgot the soup, later claimed that we had been given large rices without asking for them, was undercharged for one item, and hadn't ordered the soup. While I looked in to the empty restaurant I was then told "Sorry I have customers. I won't talk to you any more." Avoid like the plague, these guys are a... More

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xwendiex, Guest Relations Manager at Oriental Taste, responded to this review
8 May 2011

I am terribly sorry for your poor experience at Oriental Taste. As front waitress during weekdays lunchtimes I understand how important it is to put customers' needs first and to be attentive to their comments. As you mentioned delivery I imagined you ordered during evening hours and so on behalf of the manager I apologise for overcharging you. I must... More

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“Well cooked good value noodles and stirfry”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2011

Tucked away in a little side street just where Camberwell starts off Grays Inn Road, Oriental Taste offers surprisingly good cooking for the price. Much of the menu is the sort of standard Cantonese influenced stuff everyone will be familiar with, but it's all well and freshly done and served in copious quantities with a friendly smile. Prices mostly £5-£7.... More

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xwendiex, Guest Relations Manager at Oriental Taste, responded to this review
9 May 2011

Thank you for your lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoy our freshly prepared food which includes our freshly made chicken stock and beef stock for our Pho. We always try and make customer feel welcomed in and relax as we understand it's just what you need after a long morning or day at work. We have however installed new... More

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