"Diwana Bhel Poori House, London"   My Rating
166 Stevie	Posted on: Sunday, March 01, 2009
	Review: I used to give this place a lot of business based on Drummond Street being next to Euston station, my principal entry and exit point when I go to London. They won't be getting any business off of me any further. I used to always ask for a vegan edition of one of the thali's. The last time I went I got a different waiter and he told me that the only thing on the entire menu that they have ever done that is vegan veggie is a plain dosa. Chutney's just up the street is a much better option if you are vegan veggie.   Pros: Non vegan veggie friendly * * Cons: * *
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"It might be better another time"   My Rating
76 Jemima	Posted on: Monday, December 22, 2008
	Review: Seating is in diner style arrangement but with wooden seats. It has possibly been a while since it has been refurbished as it looked a bit shabby. There was safety tape down one side area where there was a step. Toward the back of some tables on one side pots were stored. The women's toilet was also unclean although this may not have been their fault as they cannot be expected to check every five minutes/ after every customer. It was also very, very small. Any smaller and it would have been difficult to fit a person in as well as the toilet and close the door. An obese person would have difficulty. Maybe there is another toilet, I just went to the first one I saw – older building situation – as opposed to custom built restaurant toilets area with no of loos lined up next to each other. I had vadas which came in sweet and sour sauce and raita to begin with. Vadas were cold and tastless. Condiments sloshed in failed to enhance. I had the rice and vegetable curry with raita special for main. The rice seemed like it had been cooked with excess water. The curry was on the watery side and I didn't taste any spice. The raita was decent. There were a fair number of waiters around but they might rather have been somewhere else. Have met friendlier before. At times they took their time taking my order although I was served quickly enough overall. They had an extended argument omitting all attempt to lower their voices or remove themselves, right in my vicinity for much of my time there. I thought pushing ₤11 was expensive for the above.   Pros: layout of dining area * * Cons: food * service * bit shabby,tiny,(this time)dirty toilet
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"Bustling, hot and tasty!"   My Rating
1 GUEST	Posted on: Thursday, January 10, 2008
	Review: Diwana offers à la carte and a buffet option. I opted for the latter and teamed if with an authentic mango lassi. Buffets can be difficult to negotiate when you're a vegetarian, so knowing you can eat everything is reassuring - and once you've gone up with your first metal tray you WILL want to try everything! The food is good, so this place is always busy - I'd recommend it to family and friends (no 1st dates!), since you can't be shy about hollaring for one of the busy waiters when you're thirsty! Prices are very good (especially for London) and the location could not be much closer to Euston station. Oh, I also recommend the cheesey things that look like skinny spring roles for those who aren't vegan.   Pros: food * price * location Cons: difficult to seat very large groups * *
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