Intimate in Hounslow

“Amazing place to eat. The owner and the chef both are so welcoming and friendly. As it was our first visit to the place, the owner took time out recommending what to eat and not only he gave us an amazing service but the food was just outstanding and would definitely be going there more often and would recommend to others as well. I have no relation to this person, but it's the food and service I got, which made me write this review”

“Absolutely amazed to visit such a lovely cafe in Hounslow. 10/10 service, lovely English breakfast and the best coffee in London! 100% recommend you won’t be disappointed.”

“Excellent food at great prices and brilliant service. Food cooked to order and as required (even asked how I wanted my bacon cooked which is very rare these days). Cafes like this are becoming rarer with people choosing chains but we should support family run businesses who actually care about their customers. Highly recommend this cafe”

“Got the 8oz gourmet beef burger with cajun fries, this was so tasty. The beef wraps are so nice too.”

“yum! amazing food and friendly staff, super helpful and attentive . it was one of my first times trying indian food and i loved it! super flavorful and colorful. amazing vegan options and huge menu, will come back!”

“The food is really, really, good. The chefs are so polite. The bartenders are good too and keen on their customers. A place you can keep going back for sure. Oh, almsot 4got affordable!”

“So happy we went there, excellent Goan food. Croquettes, choris pao and xacuti were on point. Portions could be a little better. Spices etc. all come in from goa, so very authentic. Great atmosphere. Got to speak Konkani again, enjoyed it ❤️”

“I love this pub! It's a local boozer and not a tourist trap but if you are a tourist staying in the local area I would recommend dropping in and meeting some locals. I used to live around here and every time I’m back in the area I’ll pop in for a few pints and food. It really has great prices on UK ales, great cask ales and smaller brewery ales too and usually a varied range of them on tap. I’d likely bet they have some of the best prices in London for good drinks. Also note this pub is in the good beer guide and cask marque certified. Food has been very good to excellent and they get it out quickly. Breakfast here is also very good and well priced with pretty much unlimited coffee for only £1.20. I will add the staff have always been very nice and generally attentive. I’ve been coming here off and on since the early ‘90’s when it opened. I totally would recommend this local pub.”

“Bukhara Restaurant's food is amazing and also service. Owner is really nice, they treat people with care and respect, We have been there multiple times and also celebrated Bdays, Food and decoration was great and also service was quick with care! And also ordered home delivery many times, food quantity and quality good and also delivery was on time! We love Bukhara :)”

“Wow, amazing food! The order was delivered earlier than expected, pricing was fair and everything was so fresh and tasty. I got the tom yum soup (stole my heart), the malaysian chicken (amazing taste, quite sweet), and green thai curry (on the spicy side). Big portions, lots of flavour, highly recommended!”

“The lounges and overall business service is very good! Made flying so much more relaxed. Menu on the ground is limited but the food is tasty. The food in the air is good, never before have i even attempted to eat plane food after a bad experience many years ago. But they served a great dish on a real plate. The staff were amazing, the lounge is generally quiet and well maintained. A must for travelling in the current covid world.”

“What can I say about this lounge… well when compared to other lounges, even in other parts of Heathrow, it’s not that great. It can’t hold a candle to the Cathay or Qantas lounge in T3, It’s a little dated and I wouldn’t say it’s overly luxurious. However the main selling point of this lounge is that it is not a pay to use lounge and the connectivity of the First Wing in general. It’s the best lounge in T5 and it beats any lounge that isn’t ab airline status lounge . Firstly you can only get access if you are BA Gold or OneWorld equivalent (OneWorld Emerald) or you are flying first class. However if you are flying first you get access to the Concorde Room so wouldn’t use this lounge anyway. The access to the lounge is its main selling point as you go to the separate “First Wing” that has its own check in desks and security, and after security you walk down a short corridor and right into the lounge. This is fantastic as it means you come directly into the lounge without a long walk through the general terminal area. The size of the lounge is pretty big but with only a few drink stations positioned apart from the main food and beverage area. Plenty of seats in various configurations and a few work places. Throughout the pandemic, for food and beverage it was order only through barcode and phone, and at the time writing this is still available but there is a small, ever growing buffet coming back. This phone ordering was actually quite good but the selection could vary. Currently the buffet at breakfast has a decent selection of hot English breakfast, as well as fruit, pastries, cereal and other cold items. There are a few juices available and three coffee machines, that can get quite crowded during peak times. The food selection is good but it’s nothing to shout about, however it is recovering and getting better as time goes on. In terms of seating the furniture is quite old and tired but comfortable enough. It would be good if there was more charging points but if you are really desperate you will find one. I enjoy the Concorde terrace at the end of the lounge as it is usually quieter and offers runway views as well as feels much more open. The staff are always hard working and friendly and keep the lounge generally clean. As is the case with any lounge, how busy it gets really really affects the experience. When it’s busy it’s unpleasant but when empty (very very early in the morning) it can be quite nice. The lounge will fill up quite quickly after opening and usually there is a queue waiting to get in. But toilet facilities are however appalling. While located within the lounge, they are quite dated and usually have a queue of people waiting to get in the 6 or so cubicles available. This is just not good enough for a first class lounge. They are individual stalls which is nice and are generally quite clean but in major need of an upgrade and in need of more! All in all the major selling point of this lounge is its position in relation to the terminal and your route from taxi to plane. It very nice to have you’re own private section of the terminal which usually guarantees no check-in and security queues, and a very short walk from there to a comfy chair and coffee in the lounge. The facilities could use a face lift and if they continue improvement on the food section it will be good but all in all, to even be able to use this lounge you have to travel a lot. This means though you might be a discerning customer when it comes to airline lounges, you will use this place frequently and grow to like it a little bit. You will appreciate its layout in relation to the terminal and your travel experience, you will get to know it’s quirks, it’s up and downs and it will become like a mini home from home…”

“So first off the food is delicious, so nice to actually have breakfast before a flight! Shout out to the staff who were dealing with an incredibly busy morning, queue out the door, yet handled everything quickly, efficiently and with a smile. Extra shout out to our waitress Inga who was just a delight- thanks so much!”

“Ate with my family at Jolly’s of Whitton last night. 6 of us ordered a variety of dishes which were all delicious. Waitress helped us choose suitable dishes for all our separate tastes. Food excellent, service excellent and very friendly staff. Really enjoyed our meal.”

“Nice, clean, organized, You must visit this lovely place with great tasty Turkish kebab, I become a regular customer just after the first time visit. Take away available, superb nice staff, now I'm there at least ones a week. Limited Parking on the road with permits but still you can manage to stop for few min. Also dry cleaners, Tops Pizza, and off licence shops on the same street 2x cash points which will charge you 1.25£ for each withdrawal.”

“Charsi Lamb karahi was epic. Chicken karahi was excellent, Nihari 10/10, quick service. Great food. The seating area gets very stuffy, not good ventilation, but food is outstanding.”

“Loved the performance of Icarus by Southpaw theatre group”

“Improved a lot! Flexible Service, great bar. Food was actually tasty and good!”

“2nd time we have ordered from Santos. They rang me once I made order, how would I like my pizza :) 5/5 Nachos cheesy - crispy 5/5 Fries - crispy 5/5 Taste of Lahore pizza - chicken was tasty 5/5 Pind Express pizza - red Doner was good 5/5 Delivery time 5/5”

“Delicious Momo ,sushi, chawmein ,Ever Taste of Nepal”

“Amazing place with live music, close to Hounslow Central Station. Great polish and ukrainian food. Nice staff, clean place and is a lot of space. Also car park on site.”

“With bleary eyes from our early start we were greeted by this oasis within Heathrow. The gentleman who met us was clearly versed on how to deal with customers at that hour of the day in an airport! We ordered the Bacon Sandwich and the Poached Eggs and Bacon on English Muffins and both were cooked to (dare I say it) perfection! The great service continued with no sense of rushing us out to clear the table, which was greatly appreciated! Was definitely a welcome way to not only start the day, but our journey on to our next destination - would recommend!”

“Food was great. And reasonably priced. Stop a very friendly”