The Food Factory - Buffet restuarant

[Johnny Shearer]

Anyone been to the new place at the bottom end of town?

 

Looking at Trip Advisor its got some poor reviews mixed in with a couple of really good ones (which I'm a little dubious about).

 

Looking to book something in on wednesday with friends but don't want them to suffer from a crap meal! I mean it can't be as bad as Kara's Turkish restaurant..................

[Saintandy666]

Most buffet restaurants I've been to are alright if you want to stuff your face with 3 plates piled high, but if you want decent food it's better to go elsewhere and pay the same price for a decent sized and quality meal.

 

Then again, with a group of mates they usually aren't that bad. Nando's is a safe bet for anything.

[Turkish]

Most buffet restaurants I've been to are alright if you want to stuff your face with 3 plates piled high, but if you want decent food it's better to go elsewhere and pay the same price for a decent sized and quality meal.

 

Then again, with a group of mates they usually aren't that bad. Nando's is a safe bet for anything.

 

Really? Where can I find a decent sized, good quality meal at Harvester prices Andy?

[Turkish]

The all you can eat buffet at a pilgrim House is worth every penny BTW

[exit2]

Brilliant we went after shopping on Friday night, fresh food, helpful staff and loads of various dishes to choose from

[Johnny Shearer]

Have done Pilgrim House before, usually do Corriander Lounge but wanted a change for once.

 

Been to Jimmys' Spice in Hayes and Brum and they're not bad for £15.

 

Thanks Exit, I shall go try it out. Although I hear the Mexican and italian stalls arent so great!

[Saint-scooby]

Try the Noodle Bar in St Marys st

 

http://www.fusionnoodlebar.co.uk/

 

Mmmmm

[Turkish]

Try the Noodle Bar in St Marys st

 

http://www.fusionnoodlebar.co.uk/

 

Mmmmm

 

Good shout,,spot on and cheap.

[Johnny Shearer]

Food Factory done.

 

Thoughts-

 

Its cheap and the place is pretty big.

Range of dishes is no way as extensive as they advertise on the website and there is a difference in the quality of food available.

 

Indian section - their strongest, some decent curries with naans and rice to go with them.

Chinese sction - although its good seeing your noodles made in front of you, the noodles werent of the best quality. The starters were fairly decent though.

Italian section - Pizzas from Iceland!

Mexican section - not much to it really, quite poor as its basic tacos with a filling or two.

Grill section - the wings were decent but the burgers didnt look too appealing.

 

In all - good before a night out (if you are doing it on the cheap!)

 

Summary - I've been to worse places and paid more for bad food. Good idea but they need to improve it.

 

Next is Old Town takeaway on East Street. Sushi time!

[Golden Balls]

Went there on Friday. Good curry but that's about it. The Italian section is a joke, they didn't even have pasta and the pizza was terrible.

 

Great place for a big group though