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- Top Rated in North West London
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LD's Kitchen - The Black Heart
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Vegan
Vegan
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
British
Gluten-free
Vegan food takeover by LD's Kitchen at The Black Heart. Vegan menu available Wednesday to Saturday and roasts on Sunday. Open Wed-Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-18:00. Closed Mon-Tue.
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3 Greenland Pl, North West London, England, NW1 0AP
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Last update on 21 May 2024 by AbiM
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Added by darrenb on 13 Feb 2023
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75 Reviews
First Review by darrenb
ratladcharlie
Points +427
Very nice brunch - Edit
Really cool place and the food was very nice. We got a tofu scramble pancake and the chicken and waffles with biscoff sauce and they were delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-18
Pros: Tofu scramble, Mock chicken + waffles, Gender neutral toilets
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Points +28381
LD’s Kichen - Edit
Amazing Sunday roast. We had the mocken and the tofu version of the roast and the mocken was an absolute stunner. Both were delicious though. Be sure to make a booking!
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HenryBlane
Points +13283
Delicious roast! - Edit
We came here on a Sunday to try their roast and it was delicious! We got the Roast Mocken Breast and Roast 'Pork Tofu Belly' & Cracklin', which both came with vegetables and a Yorkshire pudding. We also shared a side of Truffled Cauliflower Cheeze. All the food was really tasty with a great range of flavours and textures. The meat substitutes were both very tasty although I personally preferred the Mocken Breast to the Tofu Belly as I felt it had more texture and flavour. The vegetables were all really tasty, especially the greens which were just so good and one of my favourite parts of the whole meal! The Yorkshire pudding was also excellent with a delicious flavour and lovely soft texture - it's definitely one of the best vegan Yorkshire puddings I've tried if not the best! The roast potatoes were also lovely and crispy and the gravy was thick and delicious. The cauliflower cheese was also really delicious.
Read moreThe staff were also really friendly and attentive and we really enjoyed our visit!
#Veganuary
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-31
Pros: Delicious flavours and textures
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Enjali
Points +2527
Super yum - Edit
Very good wings! Not cheap but worth it. The mac and cheese were tasty too. I would definitely go again.
Read morePros: All vegan , Many variations of dishes
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starcide
Points +728
Better Chicken than Temple of Seitan. - Edit
Would highly recommend eating here, best vegan chicken I've tried, better than Temple of Seitan (which is nearby).
Read moreThe wings had a great coating, nice and crispy and knobbly as you want it, the spice to the coating has a great depth of flavour, pretty authentic southern fried taste. The texture of the chicken was outstanding, with some sort of skin used which was a real standout.
The texture of the chicken for the wings and the chicken topping for the mac and dirty fires was different which was a refreshing change.
The fries, maccaroni and tater tots were all of very high quality.
Update 09/10/2023 - I've been here another two times now, the second time was so very very loud we could barely hear ourselves speak sat right next to each other, they even messed our order up cos it was too loud, I know it's a rock bar and I'm into this music but it was silly loud and not a good vibe for trying to get some food, I'm removing a star because of it, in the future I doubt I'll try and get food here in the evening unless I'm going to a gig there.
Having said that we came back a third time for the roast and it was one of the best roasts that I've had in a restaurant, highly recommended, a little surprising but the veg was the star of the show, perhaps the best roast potatoes not cooked by my mum or partner, this was a sunday lunchtime and it was much quieter and nicer.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-05
Pros: Great food, Great selection of beers
Cons: Can be very loud here.
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TBVG2019
Points +776
Amazing Brunch - Edit
The Saturday Brunch was so good, fluffy waffles, even fluffier pancakes, perfectly cooked THIS Bacon, lovely tots, scrambled tofu and beans - and the Chickn, wow, possibly the best fried chickn I've had - would come back for it alone. Amazing beer menu too with gluten free, alcohol free and an excellent range, all on tap. The staff were super friendly and energetic too and it is dog and family friendly - what more could you want, get down there!
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LauraCatherine15
Points +1203
Good food and fun atmosphere - Edit
We went for the Sunday roast, it was huge and was so nice to have a Yorkshire pudding!!
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ShazFeld
Points +160
Vegan roast and rock - Edit
Best vegan Sunday roast I've had. I had the meat and my partner the chicken. The chicken was tastier but I didn't like the texture.
Read moreGreat music and variety of beers
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partyprince
Points +435
Devine Vegan Heaven - Edit
Can I give more than 5 stars 🤩 this place is so cool 😎 we were greeted by the most gorgeous & friendly host, Tobias, and seated at our table, that we had pre booked. They guided us through the menu and then we ordered at the bar.
Read moreTheir entire menu is Vegan and we were there specifically for the Vegan Sunday Roast and OMG it was Devine! I had the ‘steak’ while my partner had the ‘pork belly’. So juicy and succulent, bursting with flavour and crown on our plates was the Vegan Yorkshire Pudding, just like your Nan used to make (almost😄).
The Gravy needs its own paragraph 😃 you could drink this by the pint! Absolute perfection, I’ll be dreaming of this tonight 🤤
It’s a rock bar but the music wasn’t too loud, the have a separate live venue room for that.
The drinks menu was plentiful and each drink had a good description so you knew what you were buying.
I can’t rate this place enough!
Pros: FOOD, FOOD, DRINK
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emikat
Points +1187
Best Vegan Brunch - Edit
We came a few weekends ago and tried their newly launched Brunch menu and it didn’t disappoint. The pancakes with bacon will be something I’d order again next time with the frozen margarita.
Read moreThe bar staff we’re delightful and had us laughing. I’m so pleased I’ve finally found a metal bar that serves great vegan food. Can’t wait to go back.
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evilempire13
Points +81
Best Vegan Roast I have ever had - Edit
A good vegan roast is hard to find, and as I was in London for the weekend I knew I had to try this place out. Things got off to a great start with a friendly and attentive host explaining the process. Food was amazing - portion size was perfect - not too big or small. This is without doubt the best vegan roast I have had anywhere and I will be back next time I am in London. Brilliant.
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leanagga
Points +69
Amazing Roast - Edit
The food was really tasty the best vegan roast we have had. We had the 'pork belly' and the 'Mocken' followed by a brownie. The food was Devine the atmosphere amazing and the waitress was really welcoming and fun!
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere , Staff
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ricki42
Points +611
sadly disappointing - Edit
I was really looking forward to this, came in on time for my reservation, was told I should order within the next 10 min so the kitchen can handle things. No problem, ordered the beef style roast. And then waited for about 40 min.
Read moreWhen the food finally arrived, it was mostly cold. Super disappointing.
I don't know whether it's because it had been standing out for a while, but the food also wasn't very good. The 'beef' was kind of dense and dry, should probably have gone with the tofu option. Roasties were good and still slightly warm in the middle, I think fresh out of the oven they could have been really good. The gravy was yummy, vegetables were mainly cabbage, but the creamy sauce they were in was good.
In the end after finishing the food, I went to the toilet and they immediately cleaned up my remaining beer and water. I know this is always a risk when eating out alone, but after making me wait for 40 min, they could have given me 2 min to get back to finish my beer.
All in all, very sad, an all-vegan metal pub sounded perfect.
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MarinaPatterson
Points +56
BEST VEGAN ROAST IN LONDON - Edit
This place is awesome! We went for a Sunday roast dinner and I was completely blown away. The level of care and attention that goes into creating each part of the dish is absolutely incredible. Each individual bit of food is seasoned beautifully on its own and the when it’s all combined in one perfect bite, I don’t even have words, I’m actually still speechless. But I will try, we ordered one of each roast, so I got to try them all… my favourite was the tofu belly, I thought I had tried all the ways to make tofu before but they’ve showed me that I clearly have a lot to learn. The cracklin’ is some sort of wizardry. Salty, crunchy but with that little chewy texture too. Mind boggling.
Read moreThe seitan steak is super super tasty too, the best seitan I’ve had in a long time. Roast potatoes exactly how my grandma used to make them, crispy and fluffy at the same time, there’s some sort of wonderful sweet potato purée as well which kind of brings everything together and the pot of gravy that is actually a pot of gravy, is so thick and delicious, non of that crappy watery jus you get sometimes. THE YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS!! Oh my goodness, Ive tried so many times and so many different recipes for Yorkiss but have yet to succeed, but these bad boys are legit. Crispy on the top, with the little dip in the middle to catch your gravy, and a the doughy on the bottom without being undercooked. I could have eaten 5 more!
I didn’t get photos, I was too busy eating. Ooh cauliflower cheese was smoking as well, cheesy goodness with smoked paprika. *chefs kiss*
Also big up to Tobias our wonderful host, brought extra life and atmosphere to an already great space with awesome music, and to be fair everyone there was delightful. And since this is a music venue as well you kind of expect sticky floors or that stale smell of booze to linger about, but it was super airy and fresh, clean, great art, posters, stickers, graffiti everywhere. AND they do SLUSHIES!! Will be back to try those and eat more roast soon for sure!
Pros: Everything, Staff are brilliant, SLUSHIES
Cons: Only on a Sunday 💔
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Skyzieboo
Points +3839
Best roast ever!! - Edit
We both got mock chicken roasts with the fake skin on top which was crazy amazing !! I think it must have been made with rice paper maybe? The gravy was great, we even got yorkshires which was the cherry on top. £16 but worth it! The staff were really lovely too
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abipatterick
Points +3086
The best fried chicken I've had - Edit
We came here for dinner as we'd been to LDs when they were open in Bristol and were really missing the wingz.
Read moreFor two, we shared half a dozen "wings" (honey mustard and buffalo flavours) the dirty mini mac and gravy train fries. This really hit the spot having trekked in the rain to get there.
I'm not always a fan of vegan food replicating non-vegan food for the sake of it, but LDs really sets the standard for good food, not just good vegan food. The mocken that they use (I believe they make it themselves?) has great texture and taste. 5 stars, no question.
Pros: Good for sharing, Mac is really cheesey, The closest to fried chicken I've had
Cons: Quite a few things missing from the menu
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plantsandgoodvibes
Points +285
Vegan roast - Edit
I visited for the vegan roast and it was a great portion size and love having a Yorkshire pudding. However, the food wasn’t as hot as I like and the actual pub is a bit chilly too. There was also no sign outside to say it was The Black Heart which made it slightly tricky to find. If you love metal music you’ll love it, but if you don’t, you might find it a bit loud. The food also took an hour to come, although we were 10 mins late and warned we were therefore “bottom of the list” to get food. It was a nice meal but probably wouldn’t go back for the roast. It was great that there were 3 different vegan roast options though!
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deadpledge
Points +15233
Cool Pub - Edit
Only had drinks here as we'd already eaten elsewhere, but I was really impressed with menu. Staff were very welcoming and there was a great atmosphere and tunes playing within the pub 🎸. I'll be sure to visit next time for food.
Read morePros: Great menu, Staff, Vibe
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ElricNewby
Points +30
Amazing Vegan Chicken - Edit
That has to be one of the best Vegan chicken I have tried. If not the best. They have invented a skin which is perfect for the batter and herbs and spices
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-22
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lublack66@hotmail.co.
Points +636
Fab roastie. - Edit
I took my non vegan husband here and we both absolutely loved it! Huge portions, crispy roast potatoes, a big jug of gravy, light & fluffy Yorkshire puds and insanely good crackling made from plants! It was a bit dark and cold inside the pub and heavy metal music isn't really my thing, but the food & service made up for that. Already planning my return trip.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-08
Pros: Delicious food, Hearty portions, Friendly service
Cons: It was a bit cold inside, The carrots were very undercooked
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darrenb
Points +2353
Amazing Sunday roasts - Edit
Saw this place had just opened up (as a vegan kitchen) and was doing Sunday roasts so had to come. And it didn't disappoint. 3 roast options including one gluten free. Super tasty. Massive portions. Very friendly staff. And welcoming of dogs and kids!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Gluten free options, Portion sizes
Cons: No kid options (so expensive)
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