From Charing Cross to Hounslow

Saturday, November 23rd , 2024

The Clermont is a hotel that is literally in Charing Cross station. It has a surprisingly grand dining room in the Victorian era hotel, serving very safe British dishes. Ultimately it was harmless rather than particularly good, with some acceptable dishes but some lazy service and an even lazier wine list.

Crispy Dosa is a small and growing chain of vegetarian Indian restaurants. This branch in Hounslow was bustling and I can see why, as the dosas in particular were excellent and the prices almost absurdly low if you are used to central London. I hope that this chain prospers and expands, preferably to Chiswick.