tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post6886609629503921683..comments2024-03-27T11:45:40.393+00:00Comments on Cheese and Biscuits: Arabica, Borough MarketChris Poplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02668565800857295023noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-49679699745657764482014-08-08T12:13:12.108+00:002014-08-08T12:13:12.108+00:00I so, so agree with every one of your comments. I...I so, so agree with every one of your comments. I'm so glad it wasn't only me who noticed everything was so very overpriced. It's a great shame, because like you, I was looking forward to really liking the place and finding a great new lebanese restaurant in my neighbourhood. My bill yesterday came to £91 and for the amount we ate, I was shocked (5 small plates of food, 1 very small espresso sized dessert and a bottle of wine - which again was overpriced). I hope the restuarant owners get the message and re-think their prices or least their portion size. I don't think this one will last long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-60991158713137318312014-08-07T08:17:03.704+00:002014-08-07T08:17:03.704+00:00Hey Gina,
Just wanted to say this shouldn't h...Hey Gina,<br /><br />Just wanted to say this shouldn't have happened to any bill if purchasing a product from our retail area.<br /><br />It's an easy thing to blame a computer system but I can honestly, hand on heart say we've been having issues since day one with Tevalis our current provider. <br /><br />I look forward to seeing you soon and giving you back money owed. Take this comment as a big I OWE YOU.<br /><br />BunmiBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17444272566223709026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-80937059306349059462014-08-06T16:27:56.327+00:002014-08-06T16:27:56.327+00:00Shame. A good Lebanese meal is at heart about vari...Shame. A good Lebanese meal is at heart about variety and generosity. Seems they only got the first bit right.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606029898571396802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-71024561208512165272014-08-06T15:00:54.246+00:002014-08-06T15:00:54.246+00:00Provenance is about ethics as well as flavour (It ...Provenance is about ethics as well as flavour (It is, isn't it?). But still, some of these prices seem very toppy. Another well written review, thanksColinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-56757755254382710832014-08-06T12:28:12.120+00:002014-08-06T12:28:12.120+00:00Oh, one other thing. I bought some preserved lemon...Oh, one other thing. I bought some preserved lemons and orange water, which they said they could put on the bill. BUT, then charged service on top! I think that's a bit of a rum-do, but I couldn't be arsed to complain and quibble over an extra £1 on the tip. But imagine I'd bought a load of stuff - "service" on that would add up and I think that's the wrong approach.ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-75328363855496260842014-08-06T12:23:21.210+00:002014-08-06T12:23:21.210+00:00Also, yes, the pickles were GREAT. Fennel stalks i...Also, yes, the pickles were GREAT. Fennel stalks in there I believe!ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-12590841734895896262014-08-06T12:22:48.885+00:002014-08-06T12:22:48.885+00:00Hear your comments. I have been three times, and l...Hear your comments. I have been three times, and loved it. Though do take your point about the sizing of certain dishes. It's a bit inconsistent in that respect. The whitebait was a very big portion for about a fiver (I think), while yes, the chicken wings did seem a bit mean (and I wouldn't know my label anglais from tesco value - and would rather have a bigger portion of waitrose free range tbh).<br />However, I made the comparison with Palomar, and I have to say that Arabica won hands down on that score: better value, lighter food, more relaxing environment, less stressful experience (you can book, you can sit down without a booking before your friends have arrived etc).<br />Obviously for a big blowout and cheap cheap food, I'd go to Edgware Rd. But as it is, this is near work and so I think I'll be a regular visitor.ginanoreply@blogger.com