Restaurant in Camden any recommendations?

[citizenED]

We are heading up to Camden to see a gig on Saturday. Anyone know of a decent, cheapish restaurant up that way?

[LadyTaTa]

I went to a upmarket (and reasonable) burger restaurant there called Hache. I remember it being really nice, but I had consumed a few happy hour cocktails at... hmm was it Bar Vinyl?

http://www.hacheburgers.com/contact.php

[cate]

I don't like Hache. The burgers are indifferent and the buns are foul. Have been to the one in Fulham Road. Why not try Lemonia in Regents Park Rd, NW1. It's in Primrose Hill. Just over the bridge from Chalk Farm station. It's Greek and very meaty but does have veggie stuff as well. Very popular.

[Applespider]

There's a really nice little veggie place just up from Chalk Farm called Manna on Erskine Road. I'm generally am omnivore but the food there was really fabulous. Their veggie tikka kebabs were amazing.

[LadyTaTa]

Hee hee, my brain was probably addled although I do find it a bit of a stretch that a burger restaurant would choose to use 'foul buns'. Then again after four Long Island Iced Teas a coaster would have probably tasted delicious.

[cate]

The buns at Hache tasted like stale dry ciabatta. I was not the only one to think so. Byron burgers are good, and their buns are better although not perfect. It's a far superior chain to Hache. The closest one to here is Canary Wharf or Kings Road. Closest to Camden is Islington.

[SteveT]

There is a vegetarian indian restaurant in Drummond st (diwali) or something similar, which gets full of indian families and is often very busy, it is very good value but there is no booze the most popular drink is lassie.

There is an enclave of indian restaurants there so you will not struggle for a good meal.

[HAL9000]

Pratt Street with its small, family-run tavernas and cafes used to be the place for authentic Greek cuisine - I haven't been there for quite a while, though.

[ImpetuousVrouw]

There are loads on Parkway. I like the Bento Cafe there and there is a decent Italian but can't remember the name. There is also a nice Lebanese place on Parkway too.

[HAL9000]

If you don't mind the production line service and seating arrangements reminicent of a primary school dinner-room - try Wagamama, it's an unusual Japanese-style Noodle and Soup Bar at 11 Jamestown Road, off Camden High Street, London NW1 7BW (020 7428 0800).

I've been there a few times - it's different but well worth the experience - the food is good, too: http://www.wagamama.com

[cate]

I can see you don't get out much HAL9000. Wagamama is not unusual. They are all over the place.

[HAL9000]

Yes - I noticed on their website that they're everywhere now - I think the one in Jamestown Road was one of the first in the UK back when Camden was my local stomping ground. Gosh, that's 15 years ago already.

[ratty]

Used to be one called Bin Tang up Kentish Town road - it was fantastic in it's day when I lived there. Some time ago now tho!

[Jeremy]

Asakusa - Japanese restaurant in Mornington Crescent. You need to book though.

Wagamama's not exactly my favourite place to eat, but on the plus side, you know that you're going to get something OK-ish for not a lot of cash.

[felt-tip]

This is where I go pre-gig. Cheap, decent and BYO.

http://www.guanabanarestaurant.com/

[expat]

cottons on 55 chalk farm road

http://www.cottons-restaurant.co.uk/

Especially nice is the Rum and the goat currry IMHO

[Applespider]

Wagas used to be cheap but put its prices up a year or so back and now feels overpriced. The new Wagamama's is Busaba Eathai - but I don't think there's one in Camden.

I thought about recommending Cottons but then remembered that everytime I've been, I thought it was overrated - even their goat curry...

[citizenED]

Thanks for all the suggestions people - though Lemonia looks great, I'm leaning towards Guanabana, so thanks felt-tip.

Citizen

[Ramble66]

Asakusa - Japanese near Mornington crescent station. Highly recommend! Need to book, ask for an upstairs table ideally.

http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1g82v7/asakusa

[charliecharlie]

Lemonia... lovely but not really Camden Town

Busaba = brilliant(but also not one in Camden... nearest = store street so not much use really)

think Lemonia is definitely worth the walk if it's a special occasion... book though... well in advance, it's realy popular

xxcc

[RosieH]

The Mango Room isn't the cheapest, but does great Caribbean - the mains are pretty filling and you could just go for one course.

God, I'm craving jerk chicken now.

[benjaminty]

http://www.goodlifediner.com/