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đĄ Restaurant Info - Name: Happy London (Opposite Haidilao in Chinatown) â - đ Address: 25-29 Coventry St, London W1D 7AG â - đ° Average Cost: ÂŁ20-30 per person â - đ Booking: Reservations available in advance via Google Maps; walk-ins may require queuing đ„ Atmosphere: 10/10 for Vibes! This spot isnât just a place to eatâitâs a lively âfood + entertainmentâ hotspot! During our visit, we even stumbled upon a Deadpool-themed performance đ (yes, you read that rightâcostumed fun while you dine!). Locals love celebrating birthdays here too: the staff leads cheers and playful chants, turning every birthday table into a mini party. The energy is infectiousâyou canât help but join in the fun đ! The kitchen is open-concept, so you can watch chefs prep dishes fresh to order. A heads-up though: service is a bit slow, likely because everything is made on the spot. Just sit back, soak up the atmosphere, and be patientâitâs worth the wait! đ Food Rankings (Based on Personal Taste) đ„ Grilled Calamari đŠ Must-order! The calamari is char-grilled to perfection, with a rich, smoky aroma that hits you as soon as itâs served. The texture is tender yet springyâno rubbery bites here. Itâs so good, weâd come back just for this dish alone. đ„ Parmigiano Prawns đŠ Plump prawns coated in a savoury Parmigiano-Reggiano crustâsalty, cheesy, and packed with umami. The slight saltiness pairs perfectly with the crusty bread served on the side (dip the bread in the leftover cheese bitsâtrust us). đ„ Sirloin Steak đ„© The steak itself is solid but not mind-blowingâcooked to a juicy medium (if thatâs your preference) with a nice sear. What elevates it is the black pepper sauce: rich, peppery, and just creamy enough to complement the beef without overpowering it. A safe, satisfying pick for steak lovers. đĄ Cheese Pasta đ A slight letdown if youâre expecting a âwheel of cheeseâ tableside performance (we were fooled by the photos too!). Itâs a classic cheese pastaâcreamy, cheesy, but lacking that âwowâ factor. Tasty enough if youâre craving comfort food, but not a standout. đ« Dessert: Molten Chocolate Cake đ° The ultimate sweet ending! Warm chocolate cake with a gooey, oozing center, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Itâs a familiar combo, but executed flawlesslyârich, not overly sweet, and the cold ice cream cuts through the warm cake perfectly. Our only regret? Forgetting to take a photo before digging in! âš Recommendation Rating: đđđđ - Canât-miss: Grilled Calamari (non-negotiable!). â - Great for: Cheese lovers (Parmigiano Prawns and Cheese Pasta deliver on the cheese front). â - Overall: Solid flavours, unbeatable atmosphere, and wallet-friendly pricesâideal for a fun night out with friends or family. #LondonRestaurants #LondonFood #LondonEats #UK #BritishFood #RestaurantRecommendations #LocalBritishEats