Man vs Food — Restaurant in London

Pros: Unfortunately I do not have much Pros with the experience I had Yesterday. I really liked the Baileys/Oreo Milkshake which had a good presentation and was sized well. As I could not finish it whilst I was at the restaurant, I was able to put it into a takeaway cup so I did not waste it. The price was decent in comparison to other Shakes.

The Half-rack of ribs was decent in size, but for Taste and Quality, please see Cons.

The chips were nice and was decent in size for a regular portion.

The coleslaw was nice.

Cons: For a 5 Hygiene Rated restaurant, it did not appear cleanly. The seats and walls were dirty which made me feel uncomfortable.

The Waiters/Waitresses were too busy to properly communicate and listen. The Waitress did not listen properly to my order, providing me with a Half Rack of Ribs instead of the Full rack that I ordered. The order came with a portion of chips and I clarified what chips I preferred (normal with chili salt) as my Partner ordered Sweet Potatoe Fries. The Waitress took our orders and then returned to mention that the order already included chips and whether I wanted to order another portion which I had already explained. The chips did not come with chili salt as requested. After I left the restaurant, I realised we were overcharged which I believe may have been the extra portion of fries I did not order.

The Waiters/Waitresses were friendly, but did not appear as friendly once they were busy. As the meal was brought to us, I noticed that there was no chili salt on my chips as I requested, I tried to tell the Waitress but as soon as she placed the meal down she quickly walked away. The Waitress then returned and said "What were you going to say?". I then asked for chili salt. The Waitress put a container with chili salt on our table as she walked passed us which I felt although she may not have meant this to be rude, it felt rude. The same Waitress also asked if we were okay, but did this as she was walking passed us. It was like she knew she needed to ask, but did not really care for the answer or expected us to be fine as she was too busy to stop. My Partner mentioned "What if you actually had an issue with the meal and wanted to mention the fat on the ribs...would she have stopped?".

The presentation of the ribs was alright, but was not a fan of the random bone on top of the glaze. I do not know if this was a "joke: or if it was carelessness, but I was not q fan of it. I felt that the Ribs were low quality. I have never eaten ribs with fat that I had to remove myself. It was really off putting for me and my Partner to eat our meals as approx. 20% of my ribs was fat that was just there on my plate. The Dr Pepper glaze was nice but as it is rich, too much off it can make you feel uneasy.

My Partner wanted to have a Milkshake but since getting COVID, he has not been able to digest milk properly. He was unable to get a milkshake as there was no alternative milks, such as Oat Milk. I think there should be other alternatives available.

I tasted my Partner's Chicken Tenders which was really bland. We actually felt really disappointed as he recommended me to eat with him here because the food previously was "banging", but agreed that the quality of the food was not there Yesterday. We are in two minds of returning. If we do, I definately would not get the Ribs, but I will get another...

Was really buzzing for this experience as there was a huge hype many years ago. I always wanted to go but never had the chance. Finally made it to the famous Man V Food.

Staff were very helpful and took us to our table. They place at the time was quite with a few customers there.

Looking upon the menu, it was packed with many options and challenges. I went for the bbq and hot wings along with a side of mac n cheese, the jucy lucy burger and a canned drink. I asked if the chef could add slices of jalapeños in with the mac n cheese and was told no problem.

Atmosphere was nice, classic old school RnB in the back. Staff were up for a chat.

Now the food...

Wings. Cannot fault at all. 4 double jointed wings, they were juicy, succulent and the sauce on them was sublime especially the Dr pepper bbq sauce.

Mac n cheese. It was actually a let down for me. I was expecting it to be cheesy with a nice string pull and moist as all mac n cheese should be. However, it was dry, not enough cheese, slightly cold and the jalapeños slices were not put on rather chopped very finely and given in a small pot. Maybe it didn't come across clearly when I told the waitress. Not a huge issue but would have been a plus.

Jucy Lucy burger. This burger was exactly was it said on the menu. A beef patty with hot melty cheese inside. The main issue I had was that there wasn't anything special. Besides the patty and cheese, there wasn't any other flavours coming through. It states there was a thousand island sauce but it didn't taste of anything. Pretty bland for a burger that has a lot of potential.

End of the day, I see why people would come to this establishment. It's for the challenges and that's the reputation this restaurant is known for. Fair enough but coming in for just a nice normal sized meal, I have to be honest and say it wasn't satisfying.

Based on that experience, personally I don't really know if I would go again willingly. Reason being the restaurant was quite and my group was the only big group. The food could have come out better in quality as there is no rush. Looking into the kitchen, I did see a lot of microwaves and I'm hoping that they do not rely on those a lot.

3 stars for decent starters,...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at man vs food Hounslow and I must say, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and friendly faces, setting the tone for what would be an unforgettable dining experience.

The service especially by Gaia was truly outstanding. The staff members were attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure that every need was met. They were quick to offer recommendations from the menu and were more than willing to accommodate any special dietary requests or preferences.

The waitstaff was incredibly attentive and checking in periodically to ensure that everything was to our satisfaction. They were not only efficient but also displayed genuine care and concern for our dining experience.

One particular instance that stood out was when a member of our party had a food allergy. The server went out of their way to ensure that the dish was prepared separately and without any cross-contamination, even consulting with the chef for added reassurance. This level of attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction was truly commendable.

Overall, I cannot praise man vs food enough for their amazing service. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left, we were treated with the utmost care and attention. The staff's commitment to ensuring a memorable dining experience, combined with the delicious food and inviting atmosphere, makes a must-visit establishment.

I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience with exceptional service. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a memorable meal, man vs food will...