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KAMAYAN London

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Asian restaurant South east asian restaurant Filipino restaurant

Warm, modest outpost serving classic Thai & Filipino street fare, plus veggie dishes & flan. People often mention Filipino, staff, service, menu, good, time, restaurant, friendly, price, ordered,


Address

12 Kenway Rd, London SW5 0RR, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 7562 770623

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (331 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Filipino (15) staff (12) service (11) menu (9) good (9) time (9) restaurant (9) friendly (7) price (7) ordered (6)
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  • 1/5 Alyssa R. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Terrible service. No one bothered to explain to us that they only do self service so we were sitting at the table for ages waiting for someone to serve us. They have a couple signs inside saying “Self Service only” but they sat us outside where it wasn’t indicated anywhere so how are we meant to know that? Another issue was their menu, they haven’t updated their menu apparently so the prices shown on the menu weren’t the actual prices of the food. So we ended up paying way more than what was shown on their old menu. They only mentioned this as we asked for the bill, which is obviously too late. They also over charged us with the food, we clearly stated that there was only 6 of us but they charged us for food worth for 8 people. Their menu says that if you order the “Boodle Fight” it’s good for 4 persons for £64 any additional people would cost £16 per head. How is it that we ended up paying £140 on food alone for 6 people?? Also, if they decided to charge us 2 trays for whatever reason, how comes they didn’t let us choose 8 mains (4 mains per tray) as the menu clearly advertised! We only got 4 mains out of the 8 and they charged us extra for 1 of the mains The worse part is, when my friends and I ordered, we spoke in Tagalog so there was clearly no misunderstanding on how we ordered our food. I never leave reviews but this place was ridiculous. I would give 0 stars if I could.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 mae c. 1 year ago on Google • 138 reviews
    Food is yummy. Only serving time needs improvement as they dont serve the orders per table all at once. Nevertheless it's always nice to visit and support your own community. Overall, it was worth a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lilymae 4 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    Great food and friendly staff, affordable and big portions. The service was quite slow (to get attention of waitress, not waiting for the food) and we came on a quiet day but otherwise we had a nice time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A H O. 1 year ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Food was good, authentic. Kare Kare & Sisig were great though sisig was quite spicy. Ambiance was like we were really in the Philippines. The service was no good though..they need to hire more people, there was literally only 1 person serving, setting/cleaning tables, taking orders, payments etc. so the food took sooo long (some 30 min, some more than an hour) & they forgot some orders. Poor man was doing his best though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jovim L. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place to satisfy your pinoy cravings. They offer ala carte, turo-turo and boodle fight meals. There’s a lot of choices to satisfy your Filipino palate. It is less than a minute walk from Earls Court Station. Staff are very friendly and you can really feel the Filipino vibe during your stay.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to dine in if you're craving for Filipino Food. Just take note of the time and day when you are planning to visit. Most of the time its fully packed specially on Holidays, and can sometimes take toll on the server since occasionally, its only one person who serves the costumers. Serving time can take 30 to 40 mins or more depending on the food you ordered or the time of day.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Antony W. 1 year ago on Google
    Speaking as some who has travelled and lived for many years in the Philippines, I could have mistaken this restaurant for one as a stall on the street. I'm sorry to say that the day I visited, the place was on the wrong side of essential hygiene. I enjoyed the company I was with until I started breathing cigarette smoke from one of the staff. Tables and cutlery were dirty and the staff were rude. Definately a letdown fir Philippine cuisine. The food was absolutely not fresh.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Krischelle H. 1 year ago on Google
    The sinigang was okay. The chicken adobo was bland. But the worst part of the experience is the RUDENESS OF THE STAFF. Ive read other reviews just now and they experienced the same and the owner tries to justify for the unbecoming behavior and demeanor of the staff saying theyre not waiters and just helping out and maybe tired. If they dont want to be nice and hospitable and accommodating to the questions of the people dining in, they shouldnt be “helping” in a restaurant. It’s a hospitality industry. You think Pinoys should be known for hospitality. But you’d only get rudeness, eye rolls and smirks from the staff in this restaurant. Totally disappointed and appalled by fellow Filipinos acting this way and treating fellow Pinoys so rudely.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hanzios 3 months ago on Google • 62 reviews New
    my friend and i went here for lunch earlier bc we were craving filipino food. this resto didn't disappoint! the staff were friendly and service was quick; we didn't have to wait long for our food. aside from the fact na masarap, the price was affordable as well! super busog for less than £10. 🤌🏽 the resto was playing filipino music rin, contributing to the great vibes while dining. here's what we had: ✨️ dinuguan - 10/10. authentic taste. i haven't had dinuguan since i moved to the uk, and their dish reminded me so much of home. definitely recommend! ✨️ tapsilog - 10/10. the dish comes w beef tapa, garlic rice, fried egg, atsara, a tomato slice, a cucumber slice, and pinakurat. it was very tasty. i love the inclusion of atsara (anothing filo food that i haven't had in months). i'll definitely come back!

  • 4/5 Elaine L. 5 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    I ordered the Kare Kare and it was the BEST dish I ate in London during my 3-day stay. I told this to the staff (manager?) there. I had been eating overly expensive bland western food in London which created a dent in my wallet, but didn’t leave me feeling satisfied or filled me up. I also asked for vegetables (okra and eggplant) which was awesome. The manager(?) I talked with was friendly. A few things to consider improving though is making the sauce more peanut tasting (I have had richer and thicker sauce for the Kare Kare) and to make the rice softer and scoop it out only when the food is ready (as it was kind of cold when I ate it). If you are in the area, I recommend this restaurant! I would choose this restaurant over a western one any day! Glad I dined here on my way to the airport!

  • 5/5 JHEY 3 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    Date Visited 10/2023: During my 15-day stay in London, I dined here around 4 times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, I noticed that many of the dishes I like were not available. The taste of the food remains consistent and aligns with its price. On one occasion, a birthday celebration filled the small space, leading us to sit outside in the cold without heat lamps. It might be helpful to call ahead and check for gatherings. The street offers various alternative restaurants if you prefer not to wait for indoor seating. The elderly Filipino man was very friendly. I’ll consider returning on my next visit to town.

  • 5/5 M M. 3 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Extremely delicious food & very friendly service! Highly reccomend getting the sisig and boodle fight. This was authentic Filipino food that taste like my Lola’s cooking. Thank you

  • 4/5 Jen 11 months ago on Google
    Food was great. My fav is the fried tilapia and crispy pata. The others are a bit too oily for us.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eugene A. 2 years ago on Google
    We had the boodle fight which consisted of lechon kawali, sisig, bangus, prawns and squid. The food was some of the best Filipino food we have tried and because of this deserves a strong recommendation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Daryl A. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Food: Food fairly decent. Better portion than other Filipino restaurant in the area. Service: Was attended by a guy who was in transition to leave his shift. He was fairly abrupt after taking the order at the till. The menu did not have any price. Asked for pricing and said currently reviewing price changes. A lot of food in the menu desired was not available. He needs some hospitality training. Once order taken, he left the restaurant on his bike stored in the shop floor. Food arrived and was waiting for a while until I ended up asking for cutlery by popping head in their kitchen. No staff in the shop floor for the first 10-20min. Second guy showed up with more friendlier and accommodating aura. Got charged extra meal that was not ordered. Cost: £££. Atmosphere: Fair atmosphere with Filipino news on the telly. Normally support Filipino Restaurants but this business needs to improve service and hospitality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roy J. 2 years ago on Google
    Gave this restaurant 5 stars. First, the ambiance was like you're back at home. Moreover, the food was great. It tastes like authentic Filipino food. We ordered Crispy pata, pork sisig, pancit canton, kare-kare, dinugoan. For the price, it wasn’t too bad at all. Also, I recommend have some Red Horse beer before you eat 😆👍🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristine G. 5 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Never missed to dine in here when visiting London. Love the ambience, very homey and love the mucic. Just the perfect place to satisfy craving for Filipino cuisine. It’s self service when ordering but the staffs are very helpfull.

  • 4/5 Nina E. 1 year ago on Google
    affordable price and very accommodating staff. the food taste legit pinoy and I love the variety of menu. The place is also very accessible to the train station

  • 2/5 major j. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good. However, service could be way better. We had a very bad experience today with one support staff member (gay) who made an impertinent response when we politely asked for an extra plate. We also overheard him making mocking comments which ultimately ruined our day before we even started our lunch. Bad luck for the business. Will not consider coming back.

  • 3/5 Marcin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere, helpful staff. Unfortunately, all meals taste the same and they are fatty. Maybe they should be, I don’t know.

  • 5/5 Jojie May M. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first time in this restaurant and our cravings for Filipino food was definitely satisfied, good serving portions, tastes really good. Will definitely come back when in London.

  • 4/5 M D. 9 months ago on Google
    If you are a Filipino and misses home - this is the resto for you!! Service size is very big! So if you are a party of two, ask if they offer smaller portions.

  • 5/5 Moyca D. 6 months ago on Google
    Tried the boodle « kamayan » fight for the first time in London and it did not disappoint! Amazing food, lovely staff and overall 10/10 😍

  • 2/5 Seffrin M. 1 year ago on Google
    We had dinner tonight. Service is bad, as is the food. Rice that was served, looked like porridge. The white boy in the service is not capable of working in the hospitality industry. For Filipino food, you better go to their neighbours. They have good food and good, friendly service.

  • 5/5 Internet U. 4 months ago on Google
    Felt like I was on holiday, really enjoyed this place. Food was incredible, was my first time trying Filipino food, and I was impressed. Huge portions, good price, and very tasty.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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